16 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.

Bring the kids along to Fisherman's Bastion and St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika). There's still lots to do: get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, examine the collection at House of Terror Museum, contemplate the long history of Liberty Statue, and appreciate the history behind Shoes on the Danube Bank.

To find reviews, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Budapest holiday planner.

Kolkata (Calcutta), India to Budapest is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Kolkata (Calcutta) to Budapest is minus 4.5 hours. In March, Budapest is colder than Kolkata (Calcutta) - with highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Szekesfehervar.

The city of Székesfehérvár, located in central Hungary, is one of the largest cities in the country. Kick off your visit on the 6th (Mon): admire the striking features of Orajatek, take in the pleasant sights at Fo Street, then learn about winemaking at Csobor Winery, then have fun and explore at Ovodamuzeum - Kindergarten Museum, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Szekesfehervar - Our Lady - John of Nepomuk Parish Church.

For maps, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Szekesfehervar trip maker site.

You can drive from Budapest to Szekesfehervar in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Budapest in March, plan for a bit warmer nights in Szekesfehervar, with lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to drive to Siofok.

Siófok is a city in Hungary on the southern bank of Lake Balaton in Somogy County. Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): make a trip to Tagore Promenade and then don't miss a visit to Kossuth Lajos Drinking Hall. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: visit Castle Hill (Veszpremi Varhegy).

To see ratings, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, read our Siofok trip planner.

You can drive from Szekesfehervar to Siofok in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 14°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Keszthely.

Keszthely is a Hungarian city of 20,895 inhabitants located on the western shore of Lake Balaton. On the 9th (Thu), see the interesting displays at House of Stoves, contemplate the waterfront views at Thermal Lake of Heviz, and then do a tasting at Egregy Cellars.

For where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Keszthely trip maker website.

Traveling by car from Siofok to Keszthely takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in March, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Sopron.

Sopron is a city in Hungary on the Austrian border, near the Lake Neusiedl/Lake Fertő.HistoryAncient times-13th centuryWhen the area that is today Western Hungary was a province of the Roman Empire, a city called Scarbantia stood here. On the 10th (Fri), see the interesting displays at Kohalmy Hunting Museum, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, steep yourself in history at Holy Trinity Statue, then examine the collection at Central Mining Museum, then enjoy breathtaking views from Fire Tower (Tuztorony), and finally see the interesting displays at Storno House.

To see photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Sopron trip planning app.

Getting from Keszthely to Sopron by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Gyor.

Győr is the most important city of northwest Hungary, the capital of Győr-Moson-Sopron County and Western Transdanubia region, and—halfway between Budapest and Vienna—situated on one of the important roads of Central Europe. Start off your visit on the 11th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Tile Stove Exhibition, get to know the fascinating history of Gyor Old Town Area, then make a trip to Chapter Hill, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady, and finally admire the local landmark of Jedlik Anyos Foutain.

For reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Gyor road trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Sopron to Gyor takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In March, plan for daily highs up to 14°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can drive to Eger.

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

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sun): don't miss a visit to Dobo Square, soothe aching muscles at Torok Furdo, indulge your taste buds at Valley of the Beautiful Women, then contemplate the long history of Varos a Varos Alatt, and finally step into the grandiose world of Eger Castle.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Eger online attractions planner.

You can drive from Gyor to Eger in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 13°C in March, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Miskolc.

Miskolc is a city in northeastern Hungary, known for its heavy industry. On the 13th (Mon), walk around Hanging Gardens of Lillafured, explore the fascinating underground world of St. Stephen Stalactite Cave, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mindszenti Church, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Miskolc Greek Catholic Cathedral of Assumption.

To find traveler tips, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Miskolc trip itinerary tool.

You can drive from Eger to Miskolc in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 13°C in March, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to drive to Nyiregyhaza.

Nyíregyháza is a city in northeastern Hungary and the county capital of Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Tue): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Zoo Sosto, then see the interesting displays at Sosto Museum Village, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Co-cathedral of Our Lady of the Hungarians.

To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Nyiregyhaza online holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Miskolc to Nyiregyhaza takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. March in Nyiregyhaza sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can go by car to Csongrad.

Csongrád is a town in Csongrád County in southern Hungary.HistoryAt the time of the Hungarian Conquest the Maros Valley was under Bulgarian control. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Wed): enjoy the sand and surf at Beach, then test the waters at Tisza-parti Health and Experience Bath, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Koros Torok Sandy Beach.

For maps, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Csongrad trip builder.

You can drive from Nyiregyhaza to Csongrad in 3.5 hours. In March, daily temperatures in Csongrad can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to drive back home.