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.

Kids will enjoy Fisherman's Bastion and St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika). There's much more to do: admire the striking features of Hungarian Parliament Building, contemplate the long history of Liberty Statue, pause for some photo ops at Shoes on the Danube Bank, and browse the fresh offerings at Central Market Hall.

To see other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Budapest road trip tool.

Kolkata (Calcutta), India to Budapest is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from India Standard Time (IST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -4.5 hour difference. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Kolkata (Calcutta) in February: high temperatures in Budapest hover around 7°C and lows are around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Szekesfehervar.

The city of Székesfehérvár, located in central Hungary, is one of the largest cities in the country. On the 15th (Wed), admire the striking features of Orajatek, go for a walk through Fo Street, do a tasting at Csobor Winery, then get engrossed in the history at Ovodamuzeum - Kindergarten Museum, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Szekesfehervar - Our Lady - John of Nepomuk Parish Church.

To find photos, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Szekesfehervar online driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Budapest to Szekesfehervar in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Szekesfehervar are 7°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Siofok.

Siófok is a city in Hungary on the southern bank of Lake Balaton in Somogy County. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Thu): make a trip to Tagore Promenade and then don't miss a visit to Kossuth Lajos Drinking Hall. Here are some ideas for day two: wander the streets of Castle Hill (Veszpremi Varhegy).

To see photos, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Siofok trip planner.

Traveling by car from Szekesfehervar to Siofok takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Siofok can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) early enough to drive to Keszthely.

Keszthely is a Hungarian city of 20,895 inhabitants located on the western shore of Lake Balaton. Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sat): see the interesting displays at House of Stoves, tour the pleasant surroundings at Thermal Lake of Heviz, and then do a tasting at Egregy Cellars.

To find photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Keszthely vacation maker website.

Traveling by car from Siofok to Keszthely takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in February, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) 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. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sun): examine the collection at Kohalmy Hunting Museum, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, pause for some photo ops at Holy Trinity Statue, then see the interesting displays at Central Mining Museum, then enjoy breathtaking views from Fire Tower (Tuztorony), and finally see the interesting displays at Storno House.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Sopron trip planner.

Getting from Keszthely to Sopron by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) 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. Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): examine the collection at Tile Stove Exhibition, get to know the fascinating history of Gyor Old Town Area, appreciate the extensive heritage of Chapter Hill, then don't miss a visit to Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady, and finally ponder the design of Jedlik Anyos Foutain.

To see photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Gyor journey planning site.

You can drive from Sopron to Gyor in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. In February, plan for daily highs up to 6°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Eger.

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

Start off your visit on the 21st (Tue): don't miss a visit to Dobo Square, soothe aching muscles at Torok Furdo, then Head underground at Valley of the Beautiful Women, then steep yourself in history at Varos a Varos Alatt, and finally explore the historical opulence of Eger Castle.

To see photos, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Eger trip builder app.

Getting from Gyor to Eger by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. February in Eger sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Miskolc.

Miskolc is a city in northeastern Hungary, known for its heavy industry. Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Wed): walk around Hanging Gardens of Lillafured, then explore the fascinating underground world of St. Stephen Stalactite Cave, then admire the landmark architecture of Mindszenti Church, and finally admire the striking features of Miskolc Greek Catholic Cathedral of Assumption.

For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, use the Miskolc online tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Eger to Miskolc takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In February, daily temperatures in Miskolc can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to drive to Nyiregyhaza.

Nyíregyháza is a city in northeastern Hungary and the county capital of Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg. On the 23rd (Thu), get to know the resident critters at Zoo Sosto, then examine the collection at Sosto Museum Village, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Co-cathedral of Our Lady of the Hungarians.

For maps, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Nyiregyhaza trip itinerary site.

You can drive from Miskolc to Nyiregyhaza in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In February, plan for daily highs up to 7°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to drive 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. On the 24th (Fri), kick back and relax at Koros Torok Sandy Beach, kick back and relax at Beach, and then test the waters at Tisza-parti Health and Experience Bath.

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You can drive from Nyiregyhaza to Csongrad in 3.5 hours. In February, plan for daily highs up to 7°C, and evening lows to -2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can go by car back home.