60 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.

Budapest is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Fisherman's Bastion, don't miss a visit to Shoes on the Danube Bank, take in the views from Szechenyi Lanchid, and appreciate the history behind Heroes' Square.

To find where to stay, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Budapest trip itinerary planning website.

Bangkok, Thailand to Budapest is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Indochina Time (ICT) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 6 hours. In December, Budapest is colder than Bangkok - with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) early enough to drive to Visegrad.

Visegrád is a small castle town in Pest County, Hungary. Start off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): examine the collection at Duna Muzeum, appreciate the history behind Statue of King Saint Stephen, then contemplate the long history of Esztergom Basilica / Cathedral, and finally take in the pleasant sights at Fajdalmas Szuz Chapel. Keep things going the next day: hit the slopes at Nagyvillam Ski Slope, then take in panoramic vistas at Zsitvay-kilato, then get engrossed in the history at Matyas Kiraly Museum, and finally see the interesting displays at Zugfozde Palinka Museum.

To find maps, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read Visegrad trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Budapest to Visegrad in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Visegrad can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to drive to Debrecen.

Debrecen is the second largest city in Hungary after Budapest. Get out of town with these interesting Debrecen side-trips: Nyiregyhaza (Korzo Shopping Centre, Zoo Sosto, &more). The adventure continues: relax and rejuvenate at Aquaticum Medicinal and Thermal Baths, stroll around Nagyerdei Park, see the interesting displays at Deri Museum, and pause for some photo ops at Statue of Lajos Kossuth.

To find more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Debrecen day trip planning app.

You can drive from Visegrad to Debrecen in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 2°C in January, and nighttime lows around -4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Miskolc.

Miskolc is a city in northeastern Hungary, known for its heavy industry. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Miskolc: Arvay Family Winery (in Ratka), Tokaj (Rakoczi Pince es Udvarhaz & World Heritage Wine Museum) and Basilicus Wine Culture Center (in Tarcal). Spend the 9th (Mon) exploring nature at Bukk National Park. And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Tokaj Wine Region, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Szentharomsag Church, examine the collection at Museum of Theatrical History and Acting, and get a new perspective on nature at Herman Otto Emlekhaz.

For ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Miskolc day trip planning app.

Getting from Debrecen to Miskolc by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 1°C in January, and nighttime lows around -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Dog sled tour Matrafured (in Matrafured), Matra Muzeum (in Gyongyos) and Art Glass Parad Kft (in Paradsasvar). There's still lots to do: explore the historical opulence of Eger Castle, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Basilica, see the interesting displays at Kopcsik Marcipania Szamos edessegbolt, and make a trip to Gardonyi Geza Emlekmuzeum.

For traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Eger itinerary planner.

You can drive from Miskolc to Eger in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. January in Eger sees daily highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) 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. Change things up with these side-trips from Szeged: Hagymatikum Thermal Bath (in Mako), Andrassy ut (in Bekescsaba) and Gyula (Szentharomsag Kapolna, Gyula Almasy Castle, &more). There's lots more to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, head outdoors with Koros Torok Sandy Beach, make a trip to Dom Square, and meet the residents at Szeged Zoo.

For maps, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Szeged trip planner.

Traveling by car from Eger to Szeged takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in January, and nighttime lows around -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Pecs.

Pécs is the fifth largest city of Hungary, located on the slopes of the Mecsek mountains in the south-west of the country, close to its border with Croatia. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Pecs: Okopark Bukkosd (in Bukkosd), Mives Tojas Muzeum (in Zengovarkony) and Mohacs (The Statue of Miklos Radnoti & The Statue of the Three Nationalities). The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Pecs Cathedral, get great views at Balazs-Hegyi Kilato, explore the world behind art at Zsolnay Museum, and don't miss a visit to Szechenyi Ter.

To find other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Pecs trip itinerary builder website.

You can drive from Szeged to Pecs in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In January in Pecs, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Keszthely.

Keszthely is a Hungarian city of 20,895 inhabitants located on the western shore of Lake Balaton. Change things up with these side-trips from Keszthely: Old Roman ruin and lookout Tower (in Szigliget), Kisfaludy Aussichtsturm (in Badacsony) and Ruins of the Pauline Monastery (in Nagyvazsony). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Thermal Lake of Heviz, Head underground at Csodabogyos-barlang Balatonederics, examine the collection at Cadillac Muzeum, and take in the awesome beauty at Szent Gyorgy Mountain.

For where to stay, maps, photos, and tourist information, use the Keszthely online travel route planner.

Drive from Pecs to Keszthely in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In February, daytime highs in Keszthely are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can go by car 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. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Gyor: Pannonhalma Archabbey (in Pannonhalma), Futura (in Mosonmagyarovar) and Sopron (Goat Church, Fire Tower (Tuztorony), &more). And it doesn't end there: take some stellar pictures from Bishop-Lookout Tower, appreciate the extensive heritage of Gyor Old Town Area, don't miss a visit to Chapter Hill, and take in the pleasant sights at Szechenyi Square.

For traveler tips, maps, photos, and tourist information, read Gyor trip planner.

Drive from Keszthely to Gyor in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In February, daily temperatures in Gyor can reach 6°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can travel back home.