Budapest Airport 1 hr 54
De La Motte Castle Noszvaj (44 min) Baroque castle from the 18th century, with murals, French-style interior decor & guided tours. Hámori Lake (1 hr 7) Lake and cave Anna Cave (1 hr 11) Limestone cave with striking stalactites & stalagmites, plus resident bats & an entrance waterfall. Szalajka-völgy (17 min) Picturesque forested valley nature reserve with a waterfall, hiking trails, museums & train rides. Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle, Eger (33 min) Neoclassical Catholic basilica built in 1836, with a soaring 40-m. dome & seasonal organ concerts. Fátyol-vízesés (28 min) Cascade tumbling down limestone steps near a valley with trails cutting through oak & beech forest. Castle of Eger (31 min) Fortress used to defend the city against Turkish invasion in 1552, now containing a history museum. Istállós-kő (49 min) This 958-m. mountain is Hungary's 6th highest & houses an ancient cave with archaeological finds. Szabadtéri Erdei Múzeum (28 min) Istállós-kői Cave (31 min) Bükki National Park (32 min) Massive natural area with mountains, caves & forests & featuring 90+ species of nesting birds. Bükk (1 hr 8) Mountain range in Bükk National Park with protected caves, unique fauna, trails & skiing facilities. Bél-kő (17 min) Protected area, mountain, lake, and nature Valley of the Beautiful Woman,Eger (35 min) 1 of the country's top wine regions, this charming, small valley features a wide range of vineyards. |