11 days in Hungary Itinerary

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

Eger is known for historic sites, nature, museums, spas, and wineries. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Eger Castle (Egri Var), examine the collection at Kopcsik Marcipania Szamos edessegbolt, admire the striking features of Visitor's Centre of the Eger Archbishop's Palace, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Nagy-Eged Mountain.

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Cairo, Egypt to Eger is an approximately 9-hour flight. Traveling from Cairo to Eger, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Cairo in July, with highs in Eger at 33°C and lows at 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Tarcal.

Tarcal is a village on the eastern edge of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, northern Hungary, in the famous Tokaj-Hegyalja wine district, 55km from Miskolc.GeographyTarcal is located at, at the western foot of the 516 m high Nagy Hill at Tokaj at the southernmost foothills of the Eperjes-Tokaj mountain range..Tarcal is probably the best grape-growing locale of the world famous Tokaj-Hegyalja wine district. Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): stop by Basilicus Wine Culture Center, then don't miss a visit to Blessing Christ Statue, then stroll through Tokaj Wine Region, and finally learn about winemaking at Dereszla Winery.

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Traveling by car from Eger to Tarcal takes 2 hours. July in Tarcal sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to travel to Nyiregyhaza.

Nyíregyháza is a city in northeastern Hungary and the county capital of Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg. On the 6th (Sat), see the interesting displays at Sosto Museum Village and then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Zoo Sosto.

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Traveling by car from Tarcal to Nyiregyhaza takes an hour. In July in Nyiregyhaza, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 18°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Budapest.

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.

Budapest is known for historic sites, spas, nightlife, museums, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get a sense of history and politics at Parliament, steep yourself in history at Liberty Statue, admire the striking features of Matthias Church, and see the interesting displays at House of Terror Museum.

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Traveling by car from Nyiregyhaza to Budapest takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can travel back home.