YFU Cultural Tour 2023

Our program:

Day 1

• 23 April, Sunday
• Departure: from your hotel at 10.00 a.m
• Arrival: to your hotel around 9.00 p.m

Our bus excursion takes us to the hilly landscape of Hungary, to Nógrád County. Here we will visit the beautiful village, Hollókö, which is on the Unesco World Heritage list!
Such a famous place inevitably attracts many tourists, and has a little commercial and modern taste, so we will also visit another settlement, where we will have an authentic experience of the living Hungarian tradition.

After getting a glimpse into the beauty of countyside life, we will also show you a noble castle in Fót, which was so typical of 19th-century Hungary. And… the old count returned after the communist times and still lives there!
Our delicious dinner with traditional Hungarian dishes will be served here, in the cosy restaurant.

• Recommended clothing: Comfortable (sport/hiking) shoes, layered clothing, prepare for sun, rain…
• Included meals: picnic lunch, coffee with typical Hungarian dessert, two-course dinner menü with local soda-water and a glass of wine or limonade.

Day 2

• 24 April, Monday
• Departure: from your hotel at 9.00 a.m
• Arrival: to your hotel around 8.00 p.m

We will travel by midibus on this day as well, to the “Hungarian Sea”, Lake Balaton! The scenery itself is beautiful, but we will also show you such special values ​​as the only ancient geyser field in continental Europe!
We go on easy but adventurous hikes, have picnic on the top of the hills of the Tihany-peninsula and since the volcanic landscape is a wonderful wine-growing region, we even visit a winery, where we can taste the fiery world of Hungarian wines!

• Recommended clothing: Comfortable (sport/hiking) shoes, layered clothing, prepare for sun, rain…
• Included meals: picnic lunch, coffee break with panoramic view of the Lake Balaton, tasting of 5 typical wines.

Day 3

• 25 April, Tuesday
• Departure: from your hotel at 10.00 a.m
• Arrival: to your hotel around 5.00 p.m

This day is dedicated to discovering Budapest.
Sugár út was built in the second half of the 19th century. The neo-renaissance palaces and the beautiful Opera House represent this era.
Later, the turn of the 20th century brought a new style, which we will experince by visiting a wonderful art deco Schiffer-villa.
Finally, we take a walk in the Citypark, where next to the historical elements, new buildings of the 21st century are being built. The House of the Hungarian Music or the new building of the Ethnografical Museum worthy of international attention.

• Recommended clothing: Comfortable shoes, layered clothing, prepare for sun, rain…
• We will have a lunch break in a nice self-service restaurant. We excluded the cost of this lunch from the budget, so that you can choose (and pay individually) your favorite dish from the buffet table. (Do not worry, the price level of the restaurant is absolutely ordinary.)

Our Guide:

Our excursion is organised and will be led by Judit Szabó, head of the Explore Hungary Club.

Her 21 years of experience as a tour guide and teacher is a guarantee that you will get to know Hungary’s values ​​in depth.

Costs:

The total cost of the three days cultural program: 110.000 HUF/Person

The amount covers:

• costs of the bus transport for 2 days and costs of the public transport for the third day
• all entry fees and guiding on the above mentioned programs
• the meals as mentioned above
• organizing by the Explore Hungary Club Association and guiding by Judit Szabó

The details of the bank transfer will be communicated with the participants via email.

 

Application:

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