Hungary
Self-Exploration Destinations outside Budapest
(For all the train / bus times and what to see in these places come to the Yellow Zebra for free information, tips and hints!)
Szentendre – Little Artist Village 30 km north of Budapest makes a nice daytrip. Go up by boat and come back with the suburban train in just 45
min.
Danube Bend – Full day trip with the 3 main towns on the river Danube.
Esztergom is the seat of the largest cathedral, Visegrad is the
renaissance king Matthias old Palace and the Visegrad Castle, and
Szentendre the Artist village. The suburban bus leaves every 30-45
min.
Eger – Home of the “Bulls Blood” wine this city is the most beautiful
city in Hungary with its splendid baroque architectural jewels and
amazing wines. Makes for a great day trip or over nighter so you can
hang out in the wine caves all night! IF YOU GET 6 OR MORE PEOPLE WE
CAN DO A DAY TRIP UP THERE FOR 18,000 FT EACH AND INCLUDES ENTRY FEES,
PRIVATE BUS TRANSPORT AND GUIDE, 2 WINE TASTING.
Lake Balaton – Central Europe’s largest fresh water lake is only 1,5
hours by train from Budapest and boasts a nice swim trip and a taste of
Hungarian vacation practices. The north shore is surrounded by hills
and wineries.
Web Pages with info:
www.absolutetours.com/usefulinfo.html my web page with very useful info while in Budapest
www.budapestinfo.hu this is the Budapest Tourism Web Page
www.hungarytourism.hu this is the Tourist Office for all of Hungary
www.opera.hu Hungarian State Opera schedule and possibility to buy tickets
www.bkv.hu Budapest Public Transport price Info, July the prices are raised / changed!
www.mahartpassnave.hu Boat times and info for trips on the Danube (day and evening) and to Szentendre, Visegrad and Esztergom.
www.yellowzebrabikes.com Bike rental, tours and backpacker info point
