Danube bend grand tour
Explore the landscape and village along the Danube valley
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Tour type: | Architecture History Sightseeing Nature Photography |
Activity level: | Medium |
Length: | 8 hours |
Transportation: | Car & walking |
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Kid friendly: | No |
See your guide: András I.
This pleasant excursion caters for nature lovers and for those interested in old architecture.
Every corner is a treat for photographers.
We stop first in PILISCSABA to visit the unique architecture of the Pazmany University.
Optional stop for coffee and local pastries/ breakfast in a german style family bakery.
Arriving to ESZTERGOM, the oldest town of Hungary. You will see the huge Suzuki Europe Car Plant car factory driving nearby.
Enjoy a superb view from the Old Castle hill, visit the largest catholic church of the country, the Basilica of Esztergom. I will present you the Bishopric Old Wine Cellars and the road of Hungarian superb wines with a tasting. Walk along the baroque downtown of the city. Come and have the emotion to take a look of Hungary from the other side of the river, from the Slovak Republic.
Next destination is VISEGRAD, driving up to the old ruins look out area, visit the Old Tower of the Citadel. Continue to SZENTENDRE town, famous for its colorful houses, charming narrow lanes, antique shops, museums and art galleries a lively movement atmosphere, arts and museums. Visit the interesting Marzipan Museum. In summer (May - Oct.) you can eider take a boat tour back or drive back to Budapest in my car. Tour may start from Óbuda Roman ruins to see, than Szentendre, Visegrad, Esztergom and stop at a local restaurant for lunch brake.
Included: | local guiding, car and driver, parking, Marzipan Museum entrance, wine sample in Esztergom |
Not included: | Meals and other entrances |
Bonnie H. (2015-05-27 22:00) | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Andras was an excellent tour guide for our May 12 tour of the Danube Bend. He is a great historian. I would give the tour a rating of 4. |