36 days in Hungary Itinerary

You might consider the city of Budapest, divided by the Danube River into two distinctive cities--Buda and Pest--to be essentially one large World Heritage Site.

Fisherman's Bastion and Heroes' Square will appeal to history buffs. Appreciate the collections at House of Terror Museum and Koller Gallery. Change things up with these side-trips from Budapest: Kiskunsagi Nemzeti Park (in Kecskemet) and Nemzeti Botanikus Kert (in Vacratot). The adventure continues: shop like a local with Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria), wander the streets of Vaci Street, contemplate the long history of Liberty Statue, and browse the fresh offerings at Central Market Hall.

For ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Budapest travel planner.

Accra, Ghana to Budapest is an approximately 13-hour flight. Traveling from Accra to Budapest, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Accra in November, expect Budapest to be colder, temps between 11°C and 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can go by car to Veszprem.

Veszprém is one of the oldest urban areas in Hungary, and a city with county rights. Start off your visit on the 10th (Sat): take an in-depth tour of Laczko Dezso Museum, identify plant and animal life at Cuha Valley, and then see the sky in a new way at Pannon csillagda. Keep things going the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Pakozdi-Sukoro Arboretum and Wildlife Park, take a memorable drive along Balatonakarattya Magaspart, and then sample the tasty concoctions at HEDON Playground – Brewery Tour.

For ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Veszprem road trip planner.

You can drive from Budapest to Veszprem in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December in Veszprem, expect temperatures between 4°C during the day and 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to drive to Heviz.

Located on Heviz Lake, the world's second-largest thermal lake, Heviz is a charming little spa town.

Take a break from the city and head to Thermal Lake of Heviz and Hegyestu. Visit Mary Magdalene church in Egregy and Szentharomsag Kapolna for their historical value. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Heviz: Szent Gyorgy Mountain (in Hegymagas), Csonakazo-to (in Szombathely) and Malom Lake (in Tapolca). There's still lots to do: stroll through Azalea Valley, trek along Kaszo Lombkorona Trail, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Balaton, and learn about winemaking at Egregy Cellars.

To find other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Heviz vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Veszprem to Heviz takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in December, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can go by car to Visegrad.

Visegrád is a small castle town in Pest County, Hungary. On the 16th (Fri), take some stellar pictures from Zsitvay-kilato, hit the slopes at Nagyvillam Ski Slope, then take an in-depth tour of Matyas Kiraly Museum, and finally hike along Ram Szakadek.

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Getting from Heviz to Visegrad by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 4°C in December, and nighttime lows around -2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can drive to Eger.

Nestled between the Matra and Bukk Mountains in northern Hungary, Eger represents a mixture of historical discovery and relaxing pleasures.

Get some historical perspective at Eger Castle and The Basilica. Get a sense of the local culture at Egri Road Beatles Museum and Minorita Templom. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Eger: Matrafured (Kozmary Kilato & Dog sled tour Matrafured), Szalajka Valley (in Szilvasvarad) and Sipark Matraszentistvan (in Matraszentimre). There's still lots to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at Egerszalók Medical- and Thermal Bath, learn about winemaking at Kovacs Nimrod Winery, contemplate the long history of Varos a Varos Alatt, and buy something for everyone on your list at Agria Park Shopping Center.

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Traveling by car from Visegrad to Eger takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In December in Eger, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can drive to Josvafo.

Jósvafő is a village in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, Hungary.Near to the village is a manmade lake, which has emerald colour as a result of the fount which foster/feed it. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Aggtelek National Park.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Josvafo driving holiday planning site.

Traveling by car from Eger to Josvafo takes 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in December, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to drive to Miskolc.

Miskolc is a city in northeastern Hungary, known for its heavy industry. Step out of the city life by going to Tokaj Wine Region and Libego. Let the collections at Kossuth Memorial House and Tokaji museum capture your imagination. Get out of town with these interesting Miskolc side-trips: Arvay Family Winery (in Ratka), Mad Synagogue (in Mad) and Erzsebet Winery - Tokaj (in Tokaj). And it doesn't end there: look for gifts at Basilicus Wine Culture Center, stroll around Hanging Gardens of Lillafured, step into the grandiose world of Castle of Diosgyor, and pause for some serene contemplation at Szentharomsag Church.

To find ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Miskolc day trip site.

You can drive from Josvafo to Miskolc in 1.5 hours. In December in Miskolc, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can go by car to Gyula.

Gyula is a town in Békés County, Hungary. On the 28th (Wed), explore the historical opulence of Gyulavari Castle, then browse the exhibits of Gyulai vár, and then explore the historical opulence of Gyula Almasy Castle. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Nadi Boldogasszony Plebania, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Szentharomsag Kapolna, examine the collection at Erkel Ferenc Emlekhaz, then examine the collection at Gyulai Kolbasz Museum, and finally delve into the distant past at Ferences Rendi Romkert.

To find more things to do, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Gyula trip planner.

Traveling by car from Miskolc to Gyula takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In December in Gyula, expect temperatures between 4°C during the day and -1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Csongrad.

Csongrád is a town in Csongrád County in southern Hungary.HistoryAt the time of the Hungarian Conquest the Maros Valley was under Bulgarian control. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Fri): kick back and relax at Koros Torok Sandy Beach, then kick back and relax at Beach, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at Tisza-parti Health and Experience Bath.

To find maps, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Csongrad travel planner.

Drive from Gyula to Csongrad in 1.5 hours. In December in Csongrad, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and -2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) so you can travel back home.