Hungary - Holiday Tour Packages
A country in Central Europe, Hungary borders Slovakia to the north, Serbia to the south, Romania to the east, Austria to the west, Ukraine to the northeast, Slovenia and Croatia to the southwest. It is a member of the Schengen Border-Less Europe Agreement and the European Union.
Top places to visit in Hungary
Despite its relatively small size, Hungary is one of the world’s most popular destinations, with a capital that is also regarded as one of the most beautiful in the world.
The country has numerous World Heritage Sites and UNESCO Biosphere reserves that you can visit, including Lake Hévíz (the second largest thermal lake in the world), Lake Balaton (the largest lake in Central Europe) and Hortobágy (the largest natural grassland in Europe).
With regards to buildings, you can check out the Great Synagogue (the largest synagogue in Europe), Széchenyi Medicinal Bath (the largest medicinal bath in Europe), Esztergom Basilica (the third largest church in Europe), Pannonhalma Archabbey (the second largest territorial abbey in the world), Gödöllo (the second largest Baroque castle in the world), Pécs (the largest Early Christian Necropolis outside Italy), the Millennium Underground (the 2nd underground in Europe and the 3rd all over the world after New York and London.
Top things to do in Hungary
- Bird Watching - Hungary is an excellent destination for a bird-watching vacation, as it has many wooded hills, vast fish-pond systems and grasslands. Particularly, you can do this activity in the areas of the Kiskunsag and Hortobagy National Parks, as well as the Aggtelek, Bukk and Zemplen Hills.
- Horse-Back Riding - With vast areas of open countryside that are historically rich with long traditions of horsemanship, this is an ideal country for riding.
- Taking Baths - With over a thousand thermal springs, the country is filled with thermal waters, many of which have been turned into spas and baths. You can visit the most famous Szechenyi baths in Budapest, which is the biggest thermal bath complex in Europe. There are also cave baths, such as Miskolc-Tapolca and the spa at Egerszalók.
Top attractions and landmarks in Hungary
Amongst the best attractions you should see in Hungary are:
- Budapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue
- Old Village of Hollóko and its surroundings
- Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst
- Millenary Benedictine Abbey of Pannonhalma and its natural environment
- Hortobágy National Park
- Early Christian Necropolis of Pécs
- Ferto/Neusiedlersee cultural landscape
- Tokaj Wine Region historic cultural landscape
- Major tourist destinations, including the Lake Balaton, with wine hills and thermal spa in Hévíz
Hungary holiday packages and Tours
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