NEW! Private Cultural and Wine Tasting Tour in Eger
Give in to the medieval charm of Eger and let the centuries-old history enchant you on a private tour dating back to the first half of the 16th century & taste exquisite locally produced wine specialties. Join us on a light stroll in the heart of the city, where you’ll have the chance to see historically significant buildings and venues, encompassing Dobó Square as well as the minaret, a relic of Ottoman rule.
As we arrive at the fortress constructed during the 1300s, allowing you to experience everyday life and warfare firsthand in one of the most cited structures of folklore,. As we carry on our journey, we leap ahead in time and visit the Basilica, built and decorated in lavish classical style.
Apart from its abundant historical and architectural heritage, Eger is well-renowned for its sophisticated wine culture; hence, we are ending the tour with a fantastic 3-hour wine tasting in a traditional cellar offering wine specific to the region.
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NEW! Private Cultural and Wine Tasting Tour in Eger
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(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The Basilica
The second largest sacral building of Hungary. Taking a closer look at the ornate interior & art of the Basilica. As you enter, the door unveils a spectacular array of marble decorations and a colorful world of frescoes & paintings bringing the pages of the Bible alive.
Eger Castle
We’re taking the guests on a tour at the remains of the castle witnessing one of the most heroic battles in Hungarian history and gazing at the spectacular landscape of the city. What’s more, visitors have the chance to enter the castle museum in the casemates vividly portraying the many-centuries-old history of the castle. We are also going to see the memorial shrine of Captain István Dobó.
Dobo Square
We are visiting the breathtakingly spectacular main square of Eger with the monument of the heroic Captain of Eger Castle, István Dobó. The square is enclosed by many wonderful historical buildings that reveal the architectural styles over the previous centuries, encompassing the one of the most beautiful baroque churches of Hungary, the Minorita Church.
Inclusions
- Wine tasting in the Bolyki wine cellar (eight locally produced wines)
- Entrance fee of the Castle
- Entrance fee of the Basilica of Eger
- Entrance fee of the Minaret
- Private pick up and drop off with a comfortable van
- Lunch
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The travel time is about 2.5 hours (round trip).
- Travellers can participate in wine tasting above 18 yo.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
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We pick up our guests with a comfortable van where ever they wish.
