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NEW! Private Cultural and Wine Tasting Tour in Eger
Eger
About
Give in to the medieval charm of Eger and let the centuries-old history enchant you on a private tour dating back to the first half of the 16th century & taste exquisite locally produced wine specialties. Join us on a light stroll in the heart of the city, where you’ll have the chance to see historically significant buildings and venues, encompassing Dobó Square as well as the minaret, a relic of Ottoman rule.
As we arrive at the fortress constructed during the 1300s, allowing you to experience everyday life and warfare firsthand in one of the most cited structures of folklore,. As we carry on our journey, we leap ahead in time and visit the Basilica, built and decorated in lavish classica...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Wine tasting in the Bolyki wine cellar (eight locally produced wines)
Entrance fee of the Castle
Entrance fee of the Basilica of Eger
Entrance fee of the Minaret
Private pick up and drop off with a comfortable van
Lunch
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The travel time is about 2.5 hours (round trip).
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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NEW! Private Cultural and Wine Tasting Tour in Eger
Eger
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$1480.50
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About
Give in to the medieval charm of Eger and let the centuries-old history enchant you on a private tour dating back to the first half of the 16th century & taste exquisite locally produced wine specialties. Join us on a light stroll in the heart of the city, where you’ll have the chance to see historically significant buildings and venues, encompassing Dobó Square as well as the minaret, a relic of Ottoman rule.
As we arrive at the fortress constructed during the 1300s, allowing you to experience everyday life and warfare firsthand in one of the most cited structures of folklore,. As we carry on our journey, we leap ahead in time and visit the Basilica, built and decorated in lavish classica...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Wine tasting in the Bolyki wine cellar (eight locally produced wines)
Entrance fee of the Castle
Entrance fee of the Basilica of Eger
Entrance fee of the Minaret
Private pick up and drop off with a comfortable van
Lunch
Itinerary
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The Basilica
The second largest sacral building of Hungary. Taking a closer look at the ornate interior & art of the Basilica.
As you enter, the door unveils a spectacular array of marble decorations and a colorful world of frescoes & paintings bringing the pages of the Bible alive.
30 minutes
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Eger Castle
We’re taking the guests on a tour at the remains of the castle witnessing one of the most heroic battles in Hungarian history and gazing at the spectacular landscape of the city. What’s more, visitors have the chance to enter the castle museum in the casemates vividly portraying the many-centuries-old history of the castle. We are also going to see the memorial shrine of Captain István Dobó.
1 hour and 30 minutes
3
Dobo Square
We are visiting the breathtakingly spectacular main square of Eger with the monument of the heroic Captain of Eger Castle, István Dobó. The square is enclosed by many wonderful historical buildings that reveal the architectural styles over the previous centuries, encompassing the one of the most beautiful baroque churches of Hungary, the Minorita Church.
30 minutes
4
Torok Kori Minaret
We walk past & take photographs of the most well-reserved minaret in all of Europe, a magnificent relic of Ottoman rule from the 16th century where a muezzin used to call the believers to prayer five times a day. Once you walk up its 98 steps, you will have the chance to enjoy the view of the city from the height of 40 meters.
30 minutes
5
Bolyki Winery and Vineyard
We taste eight locally produced high-end wine specialties companied by the presentation of each item by an expert of the respective cellar. The selection of wines include white, rosé & red, encompassing the well-renowned ‘Bull’s blood’, whose name derives from an Ottoman fable stating,that the army of Eger gained its immense power from drinking a bull’s blood before battle.
