Description
The world famous Tokaj wine region and its surroundings indulge visitors with a rich cultural and gastronomic heritage. The tour not only includes visits to key sites of the region’s medieval history and a medieval-themed lunch, but participants can also experience first-hand some of the so-called ’Hungarikums’, Hungarian Values, such as the Tokaj cultural landscape as well as the Hollóházi porcelain.
Key archaeological/heritage attractions: World Heritage Site Tokaj; medieval castle and cannon casting foundry, Sárospatak; medieval castles, Füzér and Regéc
Capacity:
min. 5 people
Travel and stay
Travel by private bus, lunch (Day 1 and 2) and dinner (Day 1) included
Accommodation options (prices per pax, breakfast included):
Andrássy Residence Wine&Spa 5*, single room – 520 EUR
Andrássy Residence Wine&Spa 5*, double room – 440 EUR
Gróf Degenfeld Castle Hotel 4*, single room – 440 EUR
Gróf Degenfeld Castle Hotel 4*, double room – 400 EUR
Mád Kúria Hotel 3* single room – 410 EUR
Mád Kúria Hotel 3*, double room – 390 EUR
Approximate schedule
Day 1
- Departure from Budapest in the morning
- Quick stop at Muhi, visit to the National Memorial Park of the Muhi Battle
- Arrival at Tokaj, visit to the World Heritage Wine Museum
- Medieval inspired lunch at the Castle Restaurant in Sárospatak Castle
- Guided tour of Sárospatak Castle, the unique cannon casting foundry and the Rákóczi Museum
- Visit to the tarn of Megyer Mount (short hike to the artificial lake in beautiful setting)
- Arrival at Tarcal in the late afternoon, check-in at the hotel
- Dinner and wine tasting at the Gróf Degenfeld Castle Hotel & Restaurant in Tarcal
Day 2
- Departure to Füzér in the morning, guided tour of the medieval Füzér Castle
- Visit to the Hollóházi Porcelain Manufactory, hands-on experience at the visitors’ workshop
- Visit to the open-air geological site of Hegyestű (special volcanic rock formations)
- Guided tour of the medieval Regéc Castle in the afternoon
- Return to Budapest in the evening
The organiser reserves the right to change the programme.