Top 4 Eger Day Trips from Budapest

1.HOLLÓKŐ UNESCO World Heritage site + Eger Castle Private guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $240Our pick

Travel privately from Budapest with an English-speaking guide such as Richard or Peter. Explore Hollókő’s preserved village, browse handmade goods, visit its medieval castle, then tour Eger Castle and its exhibitions before sampling the town’s Bull’s Blood wine.

“Peter was an awesome guide. He was very informative, great driver, and funny. I highly recommend Peter. The Castle of Eger has amazing views of the town. The main square is very picturesque. Thanks Peter.”

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2.Countryside, Culture, and Wine Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 8 hours · from $300Top rated

Travel by private car from Budapest to Eger with a guide such as Gergely, then tour the castle, baroque center, cathedral area, and Turkish minaret before tasting local wines in the Valley of the Beautiful Women. The day is private, flexible, and paced around your interests.

“It was great to have the flexibility of a private tour to take a little more or less time in various spots, and even added unplanned stops when things piqued my interest in Eger. Gergely was professional and patient with my photo pauses and it was great to hear a locals perspectives on so many things about the country. Köszönöm!”

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3.Private Full Day Tour to Eger – History, Culture and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $307

Travel from Budapest by private air-conditioned car with guide Gergely, then tailor your day in Eger. See the castle, Ottoman minaret, cathedral, wine cellars, and Egerszalók’s Salt Hill. Castle admission and bottled water are included; lunch and tastings cost extra.

“Eger was a charming town with an interesting castle. We ate lunch at a wonderful restaurant recommended by our guide and had a little time to explore the town and get coffee afterward. The wine cellars were fun to explore as well but our focus was Eger. Our guide was very knowledgeable in the history of Hungary and enjoyable to ride with. Would highly recommend this tour!”

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4.Full-Day Private Tour in Eger with Thermal Bath in Egerszalók

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $230Best value

Leave Budapest at 9:30 for a private drive to Eger and Egerszalók with a guide such as Richard or Peter. Explore Eger Castle, see the unusual salt hill, then spend 2.5 hours at Saliris Resort thermal baths. Bring swimwear, towels, and flip-flops.

“Richard was an outstanding guide. His English is excellent. The vehicle is clean and roomy and comfortable. He gave us great tips on things to see and do in Budapest and then a nice little tour of Eger. The spa was relaxing and a fun thing to see and do outside the hustle and bustle of Budapest. Highly recommended!”

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