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Dates
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April:
3rd-7th, 10th-14th, 17th-21st, 24th-28th
May:
1st-5th, 8th-12th, 15th-19th, 22nd-26th,
June:
5th-9th, 12th-16th, 19th-23rd, 26th-30th
July:
3rd-7th, 10th-14th, 17th-21st, 24th-28th
August:
31st-4th, 7th-11th, 14th-18th, 21st-25th, 28th-1st,
September:
4th-8th, 11th-15th, 18th-22nd, 25th-29th
2 hour flight from the U.K. and many low cost airlines now fly to Hungary making
it an affordable option.
Hungary has a Mediterranean climate and the sun shines continuously from
Spring till late Autumn. July is hot and often gives many spectacular shows of
thunder storms, however they are often over within minutes and are quite
refreshing!
Our walk in Hungary weekends are quite an informal affair, we are happy to play
host to a specific group booking but we are equally happy to have up to 10
separate guests. All we ask is that everyone is open minded and happy to meet
new people. Our weekends run with a minimum of two guests.
We will endeavor to plan the walking at a level comfortable for everyone but this
will be discussed before hand.
The weekends start on a Thursday but anyone wishing for a shorter break can
join on Friday (at a reduced price)
All of out trails/tours are lead by a professional guide.
Day 1 - Arrive
Day 2 - Bukk National Park
A walk through the upper reaches of the Bukk
national Park - Apx 5 hours / 15 Km
Highlights: Butterflies- Common and Scarce Swallowtails,
Clouded Apollo. Eastern Short-tailed Blues, Twin-spot and
Nickerl's Fritillaries. Sooty Copper, Small-spotted Blue, Lesser
Purple Emperor,
Birds - Eastern Imperial Eagle, White-backed Woodpecker,
Collared and Red-breasted Flycatchers Hawfinch. Ural Owl
and Eagle Owl - breed at Bükk National Park
Day 3 - Bukk National Park
Transfer to Lillafured where we will explore two
caves and then begin another walk
Apx 5 hours / 12 km (not including transfer time)
Day 4 - Aggtelek National Park
Transfer to Aggtelek, UNESCO wolrd Heriatge site, ,
2-3 hour walk followed by a cave exploration tour of 1
hour. Total time 4-5 hours / 9 km
Highlightes: Eastern Imperial Eagle, Bee-eater
Butterflies -all nine Hungarian hairstreaks, Blues, including
Chequered, Chapman's and Turquoise, Eastern Dappled
White, Eastern Pale Clouded Yellow, Silver-washed Fritillary,
False Heath Fritillary
700 caves Picturesque valleys hay meadows that are still cut
by hand
Day 5 - Free day
Day 6 - Bukk National Park or Aggtelek
Choose to walk at Aggtelek again, perphaps to
catch a sight of some of the rare birds and butterflies
that you may have missed previously. There is also
the possibilty of taking a longer cave tour.
If you choose to walk in The Bukk we can head to
several different places, all with excellent trails and
views.
Day 7 – Bukk National park / surrounding country
side
Another trip in the Bukk but with yet more new
sights to see. Walking through the valley we hop onto
a narrow gauge train and visit the „steps waterfall”,
we continue through the park heading to a monastary
built in the 11th century. We then head to the
beautiful lake and park for a traditional Hungarian
lunch cooked outdoors. After we head back to the
accommodation in Szilvasvarad.
Day 8 – Depart
the walking is based in The Bukk National Park the walking trails are varied
and each day will give you new sights and great photographic opportunites!
As with all our holidays the parts that you don’t like can be changed, for
example if you wish to have an extra free day then we will change the
itinerary accordingly, if you would prefer to do more walking instead of
having a free day then we can make this happen too.
On your free day you might like to visit the historical town of Eger, where
you can do some shopping, wander around the castle, spend a few hours
at the natural thermal spa or visit some of the great wine cellars for a spot
of wine tasting.
Buses run from Szilvasvarod (where your accommodation is) to Eger
regularly and they are inexpensive.
Alternatively we run a tour and transfer service at £35 per person, which
includes entrance to the castle and a wine tasting session at the Gal Tibor
wine cellar.
Transfers to and from the airport aren’t included in Itinerary B but if you
wish to be meet at the airport the transfer costs are £40 per person. If you
wish to hire a car then we will provide detailed directions for you.
Our holidays are not specifically bird watching or butterfly spotting tours
however there is a good chance to see the varieties mentioned and we can
easily arrange a local tour guide with extensive knowledge about the best
places to spot and watch for a small extra charge per person.
As with our weekend breaks accommodation is provided in one of the
several delightful guest houses in the village Szilvasvarod.
per person based on 2 sharing
£380
Based on a single room
July 7th- 17th
Day 1: Arrive
Head to Kecsekemet for an overnight stay. It will depend on your arrival time as to what is possible to see and do in this area, but there
are many choices.
Day 2: Visit Opusztaszer.
According to the legends, the conquering Hungarian tribes decided on the division of accommodation for the tribes near Ópusztaszer. To
commemorate this event, the National Historical Memorial Park was established here. The museum houses collections of archaeology,
history, art, science and ethnography, but cultural programmes are also held here.
You can also find the monumental, romantic circular panorama painting called Magyarok bejövetele (the Hungarian conquest) by Árpád
Feszty. The park also presents the nomadic farming of the famous Hungarian grey cattle. Horse shows are held everyday.
Day 3: A 1-3 hour horse trail
This will be your first day of riding. Our trip starts from Lippicai Farm close to the Bukk National Park. We will ride for as long as it is
comfortable for you and at a pace that you choose. Perhaps we will ride up into the hills, perhaps along village roads and paths or maybe
to the National Park.
Day 4: A sightseeing trip to Eger.
Eger has been inhabited since the Stone Age. During the early Middle Ages the area was inhabited by German, Avar, and Slavonic
tribes. Hungarians occupied the area in the 10th century. The 14-16th centuries were an age of prosperity for Eger. Wine growing, for
which the town is famous, began to be important at that time.
During the Turkish occupation of Hungary, Eger became an important border fortress. The 1552 Siege of Eger was a miraculous defence
by Hungarian forces in the face of overwhelming odds. Under the command of Captain István Dobó the defenders of the castle (fewer
than 2,000 people, including women and children) successfully fought back a Turkish army of 80,000 soldiers. Most Hungarians know the
story of the siege from the novel "Eclipse of the Crescent Moon" (Hungarian "Egri csillagok") by the 19th century Hungarian author
Gárdonyi Géza.
In 1596, a bigger army of the Turks attacked Eger, and took the castle after a short siege. Eger then fell under Turkish rule for 91 years
and became the capital of a Turkish vilayet (administrative division). The Turks transformed churches into mosques, rebuilt the castle,
and built other structures including public baths and minarets. The Minaret still stands and is northern most minaret of Europe.
Tourists often head for the Castle of Eger, the Cathedral, the Minaret, Város a város alatt (literally "City under the city"),
Szépasszonyvölgy and Dobo Square.
Beside historical sights and its spas, Eger is famous for its wines. In fact, its particularity is that Eger Wine Region has a great potential to
produce both high quality white and red wines. Its famous and traditional wines are: Egri Leányka, Egerszóláti Olaszrizling, Debrői
Hárslevelű (whites), and Egri Bikavér (red).
Included in your Eger day trip is a visit to the well known Gal Tibor wine cellar. Here you will be shown around the cellar, learn about the
wine making process and sample 6 wines, usually unavailable to buy anywhere except the cellar.
Finally, you will visit the healing waters of Eger Szalok. Admission to the healing waters is included in the total price but further
treatments, such as ”healing mud” and massages aren’t.
Day 5: Bukk National Park
Today we will embark on a journey through the Bukk National park. Transport will be provided to the starting point and we will head to
the Bukk Plateau to see the Lippi saner colts grazing freely.
Whilst in the park rare birds, flowers and insects, especially butterflies, can be seen. We could also visit the ”Steps” waterfall and the ”
cave of the pre historic man”
The park has a forest museum which you could also visit.
Day 6: A 3-4 hour horse trail.
Mount your trusty stead once again for another wonderful trail.
Day 7: A trip to Aggtelek
Today you will travel through the beautiful landscape, typical of northern Hungary. Winding roads eventually lead to the UNESCO World
Heritage sight, Aggtelek.
A short tour, apx 1km in length, will allow you to see the amazing formations deep within the ground. Stalactite and stalagmites have
been forming here for millions of years.
After the cool air of the cave venture into daylight once again and walk along one of the many trails available.
If you prefer a private ecology tour with a guide can be arranged, however this in not included in the price.
Day 8: A 3-4 hour horseback tour.
Your final trip on your new friend.
Day 9: Travel to the Puszta.
This trip will allow you to see the magnificent Hungarian riders who will perform many amazing displays especially the ”Puszta five”
For this tour we will probably venture to the Tanyacsarda as it is well known for its outstanding presentation and displays. It also has
carriage rides and night time shows, as well as folklore shows and gypsy music.
This is an extremely popular destination and I would recommend that you take full advantage of the guest house ( there are 3 rooms so
early booking is required to avoid disappointment at the Tanya. I have included a nights stay in the total price.
Day 10: Depart.
Sadly you will depart today. Your final trip will be from the Tanya to Budapest. If time permits you could take in a few sights that the city
has to offer.
This trip runs just once a year with space for 10 guests. All accommodation is included in the price as is an English speaking guide who
will accompany you for the whole trip.
Transfers aren't included in the price but car hire can easily be arranged. Anyone preferring not to hire a car is welcome to use the
transfer service we offer at an extra cost. Flights are your responsibility.
Prices start at £825 depending on the type of accommodation you would prefer. Please enquire for more details.
