41 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 Fisherman's Bastion and Széchenyi Thermal Bath. Museum-lovers will get to explore House of Terror Museum and Hungarian National Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Budapest: Nemzeti Botanikus Kert (in Vacratot), Szentendre (Priest's Island (Pap-sziget) & Transportation Museum) and Angolkert (in Tata). Next up on the itinerary: take in the exciting artwork at Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria), contemplate the long history of Matthias Church, indulge your taste buds at Central Market Hall, and don't miss a visit to Shoes on the Danube Bank.

For traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Budapest trip planner.

Accra, Ghana to Budapest is an approximately 13-hour flight. Traveling from Accra to Budapest, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Prepare for much colder weather when traveling from Accra in November: high temperatures in Budapest hover around 11°C and lows are around 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Heviz.

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

Get outdoors at Thermal Lake of Heviz and Csodabogyos-barlang Balatonederics. Get out of town with these interesting Heviz side-trips: Kapolnapuszta Buffalo Reservation (in Zalakomar), Azalea Valley (in Zalaegerszeg) and Eastern Balatonfoldvar Beach (in Balatonfoldvar). There's still lots to do: play a few rounds at Zala Springs Golf Resort and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Szent Mihaly Chapel.

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You can drive from Budapest to Heviz in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in December, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can go by car to Veszprem.

Veszprém is one of the oldest urban areas in Hungary, and a city with county rights. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at HEDON Playground – Brewery Tour and Alba Plaza. Your inner history buff will appreciate Castle Hill (Veszpremi Varhegy) and Borostyan Fountain. Change things up with these side-trips from Veszprem: Balatonakarattya Magaspart (in Balatonakarattya), Nagybivalyos Fishing Lake and Leisure Center (in Varpalota) and Cuha Valley (in Bakonyszentlaszlo). There's lots more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Pakozdi-Sukoro Arboretum and Wildlife Park, explore the historical opulence of Bory Castle, get engrossed in the history at Laczko Dezso Museum, and examine the collection at Porcelain Museum of Herend.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Veszprem online road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Heviz to Veszprem takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. December in Veszprem sees daily highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Gyula.

Gyula is a town in Békés County, Hungary. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Gyula Almasy Castle and Gyulavari Castle. Popular historic sites such as Gyulai vár and Nadi Boldogasszony Plebania are in your itinerary. Change things up with these side-trips from Gyula: Koros Torok Sandy Beach (in Csongrad), Sarreti ChiliFarm (in Tetetlen) and Szent Andras Brewery (in Bekesszentandras). There's more to do: get a dose of the wild on Hungarobirds Day Tour and pause for some serene contemplation at Szentharomsag Kapolna.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Gyula travel planner.

Traveling by car from Veszprem to Gyula takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a train. December in Gyula sees daily highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Miskolc.

Miskolc is a city in northeastern Hungary, known for its heavy industry. Do some cultural sightseeing at Tokaj Wine Region and Arvay Family Winery. Greek Orthodox Church and Museum and Kossuth Memorial House will appeal to museum buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Miskolc: Karolyi Palace (in Fuzerradvany), Castle of Regec (in Regec) and Tokaj (Rakoczi Pince es Udvarhaz & Erzsebet Winery - Tokaj). Spend the 23rd (Fri) exploring nature at Bukk National Park. There's still lots to do: stop by Basilicus Wine Culture Center, explore the historical opulence of Castle of Diosgyor, stroll around Hanging Gardens of Lillafured, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Miskolc Greek Catholic Cathedral of Assumption.

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Traveling by car from Gyula to Miskolc takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. December in Miskolc sees daily highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to drive to Josvafo.

Jósvafő is a village in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, Hungary.Near to the village is a manmade lake, which has emerald colour as a result of the fount which foster/feed it. On the 28th (Wed), explore the striking landscape of Aggtelek National Park.

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Drive from Miskolc to Josvafo in 1.5 hours. December in Josvafo sees daily highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can go by car to Eger.

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

You'll explore and learn at Egri Road Beatles Museum and Gardonyi Geza Emlekmuzeum. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Eger Castle and Kovacs Nimrod Winery. Get out of town with these interesting Eger side-trips: Dog sled tour Matrafured (in Matrafured), Kozmary Kilato (in Gyongyos) and Tothborok Wine cellar (in Ecsed). Spend the 3rd (Tue) exploring the gorgeous surroundings at Szalajka Valley. Next up on the itinerary: relax and rejuvenate at Egerszalók Medical & Thermal Bath, Head underground at Valley of the Beautiful Women, do a tasting at Sike Winery, and take in the dramatic natural features at Nagy-Eged Mountain.

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You can drive from Josvafo to Eger in 2 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Eger can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can drive to Visegrad.

Visegrád is a small castle town in Pest County, Hungary. Start off your visit on the 4th (Wed): get outside with Ram Szakadek, get outside with Nagyvillam Ski Slope, and then appreciate the views at Dera Creek.

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You can drive from Eger to Visegrad in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In January, daytime highs in Visegrad are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can travel back home.