Eger Tour with Thermal Baths and Famous Wine

Eger Tour from Uzhhorod/Mukachevo/Berehove

Thermal Pools • Medieval Castle • Wine Tasting

A packed programme awaits you: historic architecture, wine cellars, the legendary red wine «Bull’s Blood» and relaxation in thermal pools. A one-day tour: the Eger tour is an absolute must for lovers of something authentic and unusual!

Eger Tour: what awaits you?

• a walk through Eger’s historic centre;
• a visit to the medieval castle and minaret;
• tasting the best Eger wines or pálinka;
• time for a swim in the thermal pools;
• getting to know the traditions and atmosphere of authentic Hungary.

Eger will surprise you with its blend of history, cosiness and famous wine flavour. It is the perfect excursion for those who want to relax, discover something new and spend a wonderful day.

Here are 5 interesting facts about Eger:

1. The city of the legendary “Women of Eger”

In 1552, it was the women defenders together with the local residents who helped hold Eger Fortress against a huge Ottoman army. This story became a symbol of Hungarian courage.

2. Birthplace of the famous “Bull’s Blood” wine (Egri Bikavér)

Eger is famous for its vineyards. The local red blended wine Bikavér is one of the most renowned wines of Hungary. The city has the “Valley of the Beautiful Women” - a district with dozens of wine cellars.

3. Eger Fortress - one of the best preserved in Hungary

It offers a panorama over the whole city, and inside there is a museum dedicated to the history of the defence against the Turks.

4. Baths with thermal water right in the city centre

Eger is an ancient spa resort: it has thermal pools with healing water, including the unique “Turkish dome” from the 16th century.

5. The second largest church in Hungary

Eger Basilica (the Baroque Cathedral) is one of the most magnificent churches in the country, famous for its carved columns and grand organ concerts.

Eger Tour: tour programme

05:30 - Departure from Uzhhorod. Border crossing.

Sightseeing tour:

• Eger Castle and museum
• Basilica
• Eszterházy Palace (the Lyceum)
• Széchenyi Street
• Archbishop’s palace complex
• Market
• Old quarters
• 16th-century minaret
• The main square and the monument to István Dobó
• The largest Baroque church in Hungary
• Wine and souvenir shops
• The famous wrought-iron gates of the Town Hall

Tastings during the Eger tour

• pálinka at the historic «pálinka pharmacy»
  or
• wines in the cellars of the region’s finest winemakers

Also, if you wish - traditional dishes of Hungarian cuisine.

15:00 - 18:00 - Thermal pools. Relaxation in the healing thermal waters of Eger.

18:00 - Departure. Approximately 23:00 - Return to Uzhhorod

Tour dates: 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month