15 days in Hungary Itinerary

You might consider the city of Budapest, divided by the Danube River into two distinctive cities--Buda and Pest--to be essentially one large World Heritage Site.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Liberty Statue and Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar). Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Halaszbastya and Citadel. The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Matthias Church, step off the mainland to explore Margaret Island, pause for some photo ops at Shoes on the Danube, and contemplate the long history of Hősök tere.

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Stockholm, Sweden to Budapest is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Stockholm in June, with highs in Budapest at 30°C and lows at 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow time to take a bus to Eger.

Nestled between the Matra and Bukk Mountains in northern Hungary, Eger represents a mixture of historical discovery and relaxing pleasures.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Eger Castle and Minorita Templom. The Basilica and Mindszenti Church will appeal to history buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Eger: Mad Synagogue (in Mad) and Rakoczi Pince es Udvarhaz (in Tokaj). Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Varos a Varos Alatt, indulge in some personalized pampering at Zsory Thermal Bath and Spa, make a trip to Dobo Square, and learn about winemaking at Kovacs Nimrod Winery.

To find more things to do, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Eger road trip planning site .

Traveling by bus from Budapest to Eger takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in June, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can drive to Heviz.

Located on Heviz Lake, the world's second-largest thermal lake, Heviz is a charming little spa town.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): test the waters at Thermal Lake of Heviz, then pause for some serene contemplation at Our Lady of Hungary Church, then explore the galleries of Star Castle Museum, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Szent Mihaly Chapel. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Sun): explore the historical opulence of Sumeg Castle, explore the historical opulence of Szigliget Castle, and then browse the fresh offerings at Keszthely Market.

To see maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Heviz visit planning tool .

Traveling by car from Eger to Heviz takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In June, daytime highs in Heviz are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can drive to Esztergom.

Esztergom, is a city in northern Hungary, 46km northwest of the capital Budapest. Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Turkish Mosque and then contemplate the long history of Esztergom Basilica / Cathedral.

To find ratings, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Esztergom holiday planner.

Drive from Heviz to Esztergom in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. June in Esztergom sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.