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Visit the second largest Baroque Palace of the world in Gödöllő! After only a 30-minute drive from Budapest we arrive to the former summer residence of Queen Elisabeth (Sisi) and Francis Joseph (Habsburg Emperor & Hungarian King 1867-1916). This interior visit of the Museum and the tour through the garden of the Chateau, gives you a glimpse of times under the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

We take you to the picturesque Artist’s Village, called Szentendre. We wander around the baroque settlement, built on medieval ruins and walk along the narrrow streets. We invite you for a Lángos. Then you will have the opportunity to go shopping or to visit the Margit Kovács Ceramic Museum or the Confectionery Museum (marzipan figures).

From Kecskemét, we drive to a traditional Hungarian farm. After receiving the greetings of the horsemen, you can taste the famous Hungarian welcome drink, “Barack Pálinka” (Apricot Schnapps) and the “Pogácsa” (salty scone). Horsemen will then take you around and through the Puszta by horse-carriage. The program continues with a traditional horse show, which includes several breathtaking field performances.

We take you to Herend first, to the world’s largest Porcelain Manufactory (founded in 1826). Following a guided tour through the rooms we invite you for a coffee (possibility for shopping). Next, we drive to Lake Balaton (the largest fresh-water lake of Central Europe) and visit the abbey (founded 1055) on the Tihany Peninsula. Following a 3-course lunch in a „csárda” restaurant, we go to Balatonfüred (with the oldest spa in Hungary) and walk along the famous promenade. Finally, we return to Budapest, the tour ends in the city centre.

The Danube Bend – an excursion into Hungary’s history. This is an unforgettable tour along the “Blue Danube” with stops in Visegrád, Esztergom and Szentendre.

If you find boat trips in Budapest a little short, then choose cruising around the Danube-bend towards Szentendre, which is the town of artists, painters, churches, galleries, narrow streets and alleys. Have a rest in one of the loving restaurants or coffee houses in this Mediterranean environment of the Danube bank. Eat a light lunch or a dinner with the sun setting behind the mountains over the river.

Looking for something special and familiar? Make your visit to Hungary more individual. Enjoy a private Sightseeing Tour in Budapest or to the Countryside! There is an opportunity for private tours with air-conditioned buses of various sizes with a well-trained professional guide. This way you can explore more of Budapest and Hungary than during usual standard group travel arrangements.

Leaving Budapest we drive you to Gödöllő and show you the Baroque Grassalkovich Palace named Sisi Castle because it was the favorite summer retreat of Queen Elisabeth (Sisi) Hapsburg. Driving forward you will enjoy the picturesque Mátra Mountains and the highest site of Hungary (Kékes). Arriving toEger the sightseeing tour includes the visit of the historical monuments as the Minaret, Castle, Cathedral and you will have the option of visiting a wine cellar and tasting wines. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Eger.

You can reserve a free tour from your hotel in Budapest to the town of Szentendre that includes the visit to the Caprice diamond factory and its showrooms with stunning jewelry including the Hungarian Jewelry Museum. An exclusive 2000-sqm showroom exhibits a marvelous collection of jewelry and diamond that suits the taste of our age. The visitors can select from a large variety of beautiful jewels ornamented with the most valuable diamonds.