Eger Private Day Tour: Exploring History, Culture and Renowned Red Wines

Discover the rich history, vibrant culture, and renowned red wines of Eger on a private day tour. Explore the baroque city, visit historic buildings, and indulge in wine tasting in the Valley of the Beautiful Woman.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Eger Castle - The Eger Castle is a medieval fortress in Eger, Hungary. Historically, it is known for repelling the Turkish attack in 1552 during the Siege of Eger.
    During the Mongol invasion in 1241 the bishop of Eger moved to a rocky hill in the city of Eger. On the hill a new castle was built and it developed rapidly. In 1552 an Ottoman army of…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Expert private tour guiding
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Included entrance fee to Eger Castle
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and taxes covered
What's Not Included
  • Dining
  • Wine tasting
  • Entrance fees to sites other than the entrance fee to the castle
Additional Information

Eger, a breathtaking baroque town situated in the northern region of Hungary, is distinguished for its castle, thermal spas, historical architectures (inclusive of the northernmost Ottoman minaret), and delectable red wines. The tour encompasses an enjoyable stroll in the central city, including a visit to Hungary’s second-largest cathedral. The city is…

Location
Eger Castle
Var 1
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Helen_l
Sep 20, 2024
Authentic Hungarian experience - We enjoyed touring the castle and the town of Eger. Gergely is an exceptionally knowledgeable guide and he gave us a very thorough explanation of the history of the area, and he recommended a nice restaurant in town for lunch. After lunch we saw the wine country and visited the area where many cellars are offering wine tastings. He asked us how many wines we wanted to try and what kinds we liked, and he made good recommendations. Lastly, he took us to see a natural hot spring that was being captured and routed to pools where people could bathe (although we did not have enough time to soak on just a day trip). Everyone in Hungary visits this area at one time or another because of its historical importance of the castle. If you have Hungarian roots, or if you’ve been to Budapest before and want to do something different and see more of the countryside, I highly recommend this tour with Gergely. However, you should bear in mind that it is nearly two hours driving each way from Budapest, and if it is your first visit to the area or if you are not deeply interested in Hungarian history, your time would probably be best spent on other tours. The town is interesting but I would not call it a “must see,” and there are certainly good wine cellars for tastings that are closer to Budapest. All in all, we had a very good day and Gergely was an excellent guide, but we might have preferred to spend our day closer to Budapest.
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Anwil51
Sep 5, 2024
Wonderful wine focused day to Eger - We had emailed Gergely to ask for a more wine focused day in Eger and we were more than delighted with the itinerary. The information on the drive out of Budapest was really interesting as was the drive to Eger. On arrival we explored the Eger Castle then went to visit some wineries - all of which were amazing. We visited some wonderful cellars and met owners. The day was full from the 8:30am start to arriving back around 7pm. Gergely is wonderfully friendly and really knowledgeable. Highly recommended!
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Lauren_m
Aug 6, 2024
Informative and fun tour! - Gergely was such a wonderful tour guide. My partner and I went on this tour in mid-June and highly recommend it. Visiting the castle in Eger was super cool and Gergely was super knowledgeable about the history of not only the castle but also the whole village. He did a fantastic job of taking us around and making sure the tour was not only informative but also very entertaining and enjoyable. He allowed us many chances to tailor the tour to our liking. Visiting the valley of the beautiful women was also a highlight and again Gergely gave us the chance to choose what we'd like to do in terms of the wine tastings, and also proved to be a very helpful translator when needed. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Mcarney2
Feb 6, 2024
Private Day Trip Tour to Eger! Highly recommend. Fun and knowledgeable. - Gergely did an absolutely amazing job touring Eger! He picked us up at our hotel in Budapest. He was prompt and the car was immaculate and extremely comfortable. While we drove to Eger, he took the time to explain Budapest a bit to us and then gave us some history on Hungary as well. He properly set expectations for us in Eger and was a wealth of knowledge. I would recommend anyone to do a tour with Gergely as he was extremely friendly and offered recommendations as a local. Thank you for such a great day!
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Andrewny3593tl
Oct 12, 2022
A great day trip with history and the high quality wines - I experienced a great tour with Gergely. He picked me up from my hotel on time. We drove to the town of Eger in eastern Hungary by a nice, comfortable car. We visited the medieval castle and the beautiful old town with the basilica, followed by a great wine tasting. Gergely is a tour guide with a very good knowledge of history, but we also had great conversations on current topics such as economics and politics. I recommend his services to everyone who really wants to get a great overview of Hungary in a short time.
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up to 3 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).