Budapest · EGER & WINE COUNTRY DAY TRIPS
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Below are the 15 best eger & wine country day trips in Budapest, the ones worth your money and your morning. Each comes with its price, how long it runs, and the kind of traveller it suits, so you can choose in a couple of minutes and move on.
1-hour Danube cruise from Elizabeth Bridge with Tokaj Frizzante, phone audio guide (30 languages), heated comfort, and top-deck views.
“Great activity to do in Budapest! It was definitely the most beautiful boat in the port! The views were amazing! Inside it was warm and comfortable, with an amazing atmosphere and the drinks menu was fabulous!”
Half-day Etyek wine tastings with a real meal included from Budapest, plus family-cellar visits, snacks, and easy pickup options.
“We had the most amazing time with Julianna! We learned so much about the local wine region, the winemakers and the history of the wine industry here. The countryside was beautiful and fall colors were outstanding as well. Each of the wineries opened their doors to us and served beautiful wines...such a charming experience! To end with a delicious dinner of venison stew just topped off the experience. Fortunately or unfortunately, no one else had signed up for this tour, so we had a very unique experience and loved it!”
A half-day guided wine tour to Etyek from Budapest with boutique cellar tastings, winemakers in the room, and a classic Hungarian meal.
“We got to try amazing hungarian wines and had a lovely meal in the most stunning place one can imagine. Everyone was so friendly and we got very detailed information about budapest and the history of hungary and its wines. I can only recommene this experience for anyone who wants to learn more about hungary and its wines.”
1-hour Danube panorama cruise in Budapest with free Tokaj Frizzante, a heated cabin, and a 30-language audio guide. See Parliament at night.
“We did the nighttime cruise which was memorable despite the chilly damp conditions! Very clean modern boat and courteous staff! Good value too!”
Budapest Danube paddle steamer cruise with Tokaj drink and 30-language audio guide. Heated deck, blankets, and landmark views.
“A scenic cruise on the Danube river with splendid views of Budapest. A complimentary house drink and a steamboat experience. We had indeed a lovely time.”
Private guided day trip from Budapest to UNESCO Hollókő and Eger Castle, with included tickets and Bull’s Blood wine stop.
“Peter was an awesome guide. He was very informative, great driver, and funny. I highly recommend Peter. The Castle of Eger has amazing views of the town. The main square is very picturesque. Thanks Peter.”
Baroque Eger fortress views and a Turkish minaret, then Hungarian wine in 200-year-old cellars, from Budapest in one day.
“this tour did what it said it would but also the guide took into account our wishes and was able to make changes to make things better for us. the guide knew his topic well and was only to happy to share the information.”
Private full-day Eger trip from Budapest: Eger Castle, Minaret climb, wine valley options, and Egerszalók thermal terraces with hotel pickup.
“Eger was a charming town with an interesting castle. We ate lunch at a wonderful restaurant recommended by our guide and had a little time to explore the town and get coffee afterward. The wine cellars were fun to explore as well but our focus was Eger. Our guide was very knowledgeable in the history of Hungary and enjoyable to ride with. Would highly recommend this tour!”
Private day trip from Budapest to Eger and Egerszalók with Eger Castle plus thermal bathing at Saliris Resort’s medicinal waters.
“The resort/hot springs was nice but two hours is not enough time to enjoy the baths, check out the salt pools and have lunch. Also you don’t really get to see Eger just walk through it to get to the small castle area which was under renovation.”
Private day trip to Eger from Budapest for Turkish minaret sights and a five-part Bull’s Blood wine tasting in Szépasszony-völgy.
“We had a great day. Fabulous city, George was very knowledgeable and the wine tasting enjoyable.”
Private Eger day trip from Budapest with castle sights, baroque streets, winemaker tastings incl Egri Bikavér, and a peasant lunch.
“First-class guide included conversation on Hungarian history which I thoroughly enjoyed on the ride over to Eger from Budapest and back. A tour and tasting of two local excellent wineries, lunch in a local fine hotel, a brief walking tour of Eger a charming town not to be missed, and the opportunity to purchase some of the local famous wines. Highly recommended and I live in the Napa Wine Area of California!”
Private Etyek half-day from Budapest with a guide, two family wineries, up to eight tastings, cold snacks, and door-to-door pickup.
“Our guide Gabor was fabulous! Very enjoyable afternoon tasting wines in Hungarian countryside. Highly recommend!”
Private Eger day trip from Budapest with hotel pickup, Eger Castle entry, and a guided wine tasting featuring Bull’s Blood.
“Our tour guide, Tom, was informative, helpful, personable and so much fun. My family and I really enjoyed our day trip to Eger, it was the highlight of our family holiday to Hungary.”
Private Tokaj wine day from Budapest with cellar visits, 4-wine tasting, vineyards, and Hercegkut’s Hobbit-like wine cellars.
“We had an amazing time! Our guide, Tom, brought us to so many places in such short amount of time. He was very entertaining, engaging and had so much knowledge on Tokaj and wine. We would definitely visit again!”
Private UNESCO Holloko and Eger Castle tour from Budapest with pickup and transport. Turkish defense, village life, and a guide.
“Steeped in history and local countryside culture. The terrain was beautiful. Peter is very intelligent andvwilling to engage. His driving is very safe. I wish we had more time in Holoko.”
