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.

You'll explore and learn at House of Terror Museum and Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria). Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Vaci Street and Central Market Hall. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Budapest: Szentendre (Retro Design Center, Priest's Island (Pap-sziget), &more), Nemzeti Botanikus Kert (in Vacratot) and Pannonia Golf & Country Club (in Alcsutdoboz). Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Fisherman's Bastion, contemplate the long history of Shoes on the Danube Bank, admire the striking features of Matthias Church, and appreciate the history behind Heroes' Square.

To see photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Budapest trip itinerary maker.

Accra, Ghana to Budapest is an approximately 13-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Accra to Budapest due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Accra in November, things will get colder in Budapest: highs are around 11°C and lows about 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can drive to Heviz.

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

Escape the urban bustle at Thermal Lake of Heviz and Malom Lake. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Heviz: Zalaegerszeg (Azalea Valley & Roller Rent) and Kapolnapuszta Buffalo Reservation (in Zalakomar). There's more to do: play a few rounds at Zala Springs Golf Resort.

To find more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Heviz online road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Budapest to Heviz takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Veszprem.

Veszprém is one of the oldest urban areas in Hungary, and a city with county rights. Pannonia Reformata and Kekfesto Muzeum - Bluedye Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Step out of the city life by going to Balatonakarattya Magaspart and Cuha Valley. Get out of town with these interesting Veszprem side-trips: Pakozd (Pakozdi-Sukoro Arboretum and Wildlife Park & Lics Winery), Geszler Family Winery (in Mor) and Nagybivalyos Fishing Lake and Leisure Center (in Varpalota). There's still lots to do: indulge your thirst for a good beer at HEDON Playground – Brewery Tour and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Michael's Cathedral.

To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Veszprem travel route builder website.

You can drive from Heviz to Veszprem in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 4°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Gyula.

Gyula is a town in Békés County, Hungary. Start off your visit on the 17th (Sat): examine the collection at Gyulai vár, then step into the grandiose world of Gyula Almasy Castle, and then take in the views from The Little Bridge.

To see other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read Gyula trip website.

Traveling by car from Veszprem to Gyula takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a train. In December in Gyula, expect temperatures between 4°C during the day and -1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can go by car to Miskolc.

Miskolc is a city in northeastern Hungary, known for its heavy industry. Museum-lovers will get to explore Fuzer Fortress and Porcelain Museum. Your inner history buff will appreciate Karolyi Palace and Castle of Diosgyor. Change things up with these side-trips from Miskolc: Tokaj Oremus Pinceszet (in Tolcsva), Tokaj (Erdos Pince - Borkatakomba & Erzsebet Winery - Tokaj) and Kossuth Memorial House (in Monok). Spend the 19th (Mon) exploring nature at Bukk National Park. Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Tokaj Wine Region, admire the landmark architecture of Mad Synagogue, Head underground at St. Stephen Stalactite Cave, and stroll around Hanging Gardens of Lillafured.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Miskolc route planner.

You can drive from Gyula to Miskolc in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in December, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) to allow enough time to 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 24th (Sat): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Aggtelek National Park.

For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Josvafo trip website.

You can drive from Miskolc to Josvafo in 1.5 hours. December in Josvafo sees daily highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can go by car to Eger.

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

Escape the urban bustle at Dog sled tour Matrafured and Valley of the Beautiful Women. Get some cultural insight at Eger Castle and Sike Winery. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Eger: Szent Bertalan Templom Kincstara (in Gyongyos), Szalajka Valley (in Szilvasvarad) and Kozmary Kilato (in Matrafured). Next up on the itinerary: indulge in some personalized pampering at Egerszalók Medical- and Thermal Bath, do a tasting at Kovacs Nimrod Winery, examine the collection at Egri Road Beatles Museum, and make a trip to Lyceum.

To see traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, go to the Eger attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Josvafo to Eger takes 2 hours. In December, daytime highs in Eger are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Visegrad.

Visegrád is a small castle town in Pest County, Hungary. Kick off your visit on the 30th (Fri): appreciate the views at Dera Creek, then explore the historical opulence of Visegrad Citadel, then fly down the slopes at Nagyvillam Ski Slope, and finally trek along Ram Szakadek.

To find more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Visegrad attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Eger to Visegrad takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In December, plan for daily highs up to 4°C, and evening lows to -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to travel back home.