36 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.

Get some historical perspective at St. Gellert Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool and Korzo - Danube Embankment (Dunakorzo). Do some cultural sightseeing at Farkasmalyi Pincesor Wine Tour and Royal Palace of Godollo. Get out of town with these interesting Budapest side-trips: Nemzeti Botanikus Kert (in Vacratot), Szentendre (Retro Design Center & Szabó Marzipan Museum) and Matra Muzeum (in Gyongyos). There's lots more to do: surround yourself with nature on Dog sled tour Matrafured, see the interesting displays at The House of Houdini, get to know the resident critters at Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden, and take in the views from Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid).

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Istanbul, Turkey to Budapest is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Istanbul to Budapest. While traveling from Istanbul, expect little chillier days and much colder nights in Budapest, ranging from highs of 11°C to lows of 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Miskolc.

Miskolc is a city in northeastern Hungary, known for its heavy industry. Popular historic sites such as Eger Castle and Miskolc Greek Catholic Cathedral of Assumption are in your itinerary. Get some cultural insight at Tokaj Wine Region and Greek Orthodox Church and Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Miskolc side-trips: Tokaj (Rakoczi Pince es Udvarhaz & Erzsebet Winery - Tokaj) and Eger (Bolyki Pinceszet, The Basilica, &more). Next up on the itinerary: pause for some serene contemplation at Szentharomsag Church, boost your wellbeing at Cave Bath of Miskolctapolca, explore the historical opulence of Castle of Diosgyor, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Avas Church.

To find ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Miskolc online trip itinerary builder.

Drive from Budapest to Miskolc in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In November in Miskolc, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 2°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Gyula.

Gyula is a town in Békés County, Hungary. On the 9th (Wed), examine the collection at Exhibition of Radio History, step into the grandiose world of Gyula Almasy Castle, browse the exhibits of Gyulai vár, then appreciate the history behind Memorial of the Honved Officers of 1848-49, and finally take in the views from Kapus-hid. On your second day here, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Szentharomsag Kapolna, pause for some serene contemplation at Nadi Boldogasszony Plebania, delve into the distant past at Ferences Rendi Romkert, then examine the collection at Erkel Ferenc Emlekhaz, then examine the collection at Gyulai Kolbasz Museum, and finally get a new perspective on nature at Munkacsy Mihaly Muzeum.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read Gyula trip planner.

Drive from Miskolc to Gyula in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In November, daytime highs in Gyula are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Szeged.

Szeged is the third largest city of Hungary, the largest city and regional centre of the Southern Great Plain and the county seat of Csongrád county. Get a sense of the local culture at Votive Church and Szeged Synagogue. Visit Domotor Tower and Kalvin teri Reformatus Egyhazkozseg for their historical value. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Szeged: Thorma Janos Muzeum (in Kiskunhalas), Old Car Museum (in Kiskoros) and Mako (Lombkorona setany & Hagymatikum Thermal Bath). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Mora Ferenc Muzeum, walk around Szechenyi Square, make a trip to Dom Square, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Saint Nicholas Serbian Orthodox Church of Szeged.

For traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Szeged travel route builder app.

You can drive from Gyula to Szeged in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. November in Szeged sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Balatonfured.

Balatonfüred is a popular resort town in Veszprém county, in Hungary, with a population of 13,000, situated on the northern shore of Lake Balaton. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Castle Hill (Veszpremi Varhegy) and Ruins of the Pauline Monastery. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Borostyan Fountain and King Christ Roman Catholic Parish Church. Change things up with a short trip to Cuha Valley in Bakonyszentlaszlo (about 48 minutes away). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Bences Apatsag, examine the collection at Vitorlazeum, learn about all things military at Kinizsi Castle, and don't miss a visit to Tagore Promenade.

To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Balatonfured day trip planning website.

Getting from Szeged to Balatonfured by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Balatonfured can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (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. Your inner history buff will appreciate Sumeg Castle and Szigliget Castle. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Cadillac Muzeum and Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Keszthely: Azalea Valley (in Zalaegerszeg) and Szentharomsag Kapolna (in Szigliget). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at House of Stoves, contemplate the waterfront views at Thermal Lake of Heviz, learn more about the world around you at Termeszet Haza Latogatokozpont, and explore the world behind art at Balaton Museum.

For photos, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Keszthely vacation maker app.

You can drive from Balatonfured to Keszthely in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In November, daily temperatures in Keszthely can reach 12°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) to allow 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 (Sun): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pannonhalma Archabbey and then get great views at Bishop-Lookout Tower. On the next day, identify plant and animal life at Fenyes Education Trail of Tata, pause for some serene contemplation at Benedictine Church, appreciate the extensive heritage of Gyor Old Town Area, then make a trip to Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Chapter Hill.

For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Gyor trip itinerary website.

Drive from Keszthely to Gyor in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. November in Gyor sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can 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. Get some cultural insight at Szechenyi Mansion and Central Mining Museum. Get some historical perspective at Esterházy-kastély and Church of the Immaculate. Explore Sopron's surroundings by going to Sarvar (Nadasdy Ferenc Museum, Sarvar Arboretum, &more). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Kohalmy Hunting Museum, enjoy breathtaking views from Fire Tower (Tuztorony), admire the striking features of Saint George Dome Church, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Goat Church.

To find more things to do and more tourist information, refer to the Sopron itinerary planning site.

Getting from Gyor to Sopron by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train. Traveling from Gyor in November, you will find days in Sopron are a bit cooler (5°C), and nights are about the same (5°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Esztergom.

Esztergom, is a city in northern Hungary, 46km northwest of the capital Budapest. Get some historical perspective at Esztergom Basilica / Cathedral and Tata Castle. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Duna Muzeum and Szent Anna Parish Church. Venture out of the city with trips to Visegrad (Visegrad Citadel, Zugfozde Palinka Museum, &more), Kuny Domokos Museum at the Tata Castle (in Tata) and Turul Monument (in Tatabanya). And it doesn't end there: get great views at Fajdalmas Szuz Chapel, admire the masterpieces at Museum of Christian Art (Kereszteny Muzeum), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Vizivaros Parish Church, and get engrossed in the history at Castle Museum.

To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Esztergom trip planner.

You can drive from Sopron to Esztergom in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Sopron in November, you will find days in Esztergom are a bit warmer (11°C), and nights are little chillier (2°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Budapest.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Fisherman's Bastion and St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika). Get a sense of the local culture at Matthias Church and Heroes' Square. Get out of town with these interesting Budapest side-trips: Nemzeti Botanikus Kert (in Vacratot), Dog sled tour Matrafured (in Matrafured) and Ferences Rendhaz es Templom (in Gyongyos). See even more of Budapest: soothe aching muscles at Széchenyi Thermal Bath, take in the exciting artwork at Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria), steep yourself in history at Liberty Statue, and see the interesting displays at House of Terror Museum.

For other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Budapest trip planning website.

You can drive from Esztergom to Budapest in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.