7-Day Hungary Complete: Budapest, Eger Wine & Lake Balaton
Explore the rich variety of Hungary. Experience Budapest’s world-class baths and nightlife, taste Bikavér in Eger’s volcanic cellars, and swim in the freshwater waters of Lake Balaton.
Intercity route legs
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive in Budapest
BudapestAirport bus 100E. Settle into Jewish Quarter.
Buda Castle & Gellért Hill
BudapestPanoramic vistas over Parliament and the Danube.
MÁV Train to Historic Eger
EgerTrain to Eger (1h 50m). Tour the medieval castle.
Valley of the Beautiful Women
EgerTaste local Bull’s Blood red wine directly in volcanic cellars for €1.50/glass.
Train to Lake Balaton
Lake Balaton (Balatonfüred & Siófok)Rail journey to Balatonfüred or Siófok. Lakeside promenade walk.
Tihany Peninsula & Swimming
Lake Balaton (Balatonfüred & Siófok)Visit Tihany abbey and lavender fields overlooking the turquoise lake.
Return to Budapest & Departure
BudapestShort train back to Budapest for airport connection.
✂️ What I Would Cut If Short on Time
Drop Lake Balaton outside summer months and focus your time on Budapest and Eger.
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