A Northern Hungary Wine & Culture Journey

3 days / 2 nights – Wine regions, living traditions & gastronomy

Not a tour. A hosted cultural journey.

The program is organized in collaboration with Borett.

Discover Northern Hungary on a three-day journey through Budapest, the Matyó village of Tard, the Tokaj wine region and the historic city of Eger. Combining local traditions, gastronomy and wine experiences, this small-group programme offers opportunities to meet local artisans, discover regional flavours and explore Hungary’s wine heritage.

Day 1 – Arrival in Budapest | City Life & Café Culture

Upon arrival in Budapest, a private transfer takes you to your centrally located four-star hotel. In the afternoon, discover the city’s Jewish Quarter on a thematic guided walk exploring Hungarian gastronomy, café culture and the origins of ruin bars, with stops at local cafés or pubs to sample pastries and street food bites. The day concludes with a relaxed welcome dinner at a contemporary restaurant specialising in handmade flatbreads and offering a selection of Hungarian wines.

Optional evening programme: Guided bar-hopping experience through authentic local venues, discovering Budapest’s diverse nightlife and atmosphere.

Overnight: Four-star hotel in Budapest.

Day 2 – Folk Art, Flavours & Tokaj Wine Landscapes

Travel to the village of Tard to discover Matyó folk traditions and meet local women dressed in traditional costumes. After a warm welcome with freshly baked pogácsa and homemade pálinka, learn about a local social enterprise dedicated to preserving traditional embroidery and take part in a one-hour workshop to create your own version of the iconic Matyó rose. The experience continues with a traditional two-course lunch before travelling through the Tokaj wine region to Erdőbénye. Visit a family-run boutique winery to discover its philosophy and vineyards, take part in a hands-on wine-labeling experience and enjoy a guided tasting of eight wines accompanied by a selection of local produce.

Overnight: A carefully restored winegrower’s guesthouse in Erdőbénye, offering comfortable rooms, shared lounge spaces and a peaceful garden with terrace.

Day 3 – Eger | Cycling Through History

After breakfast, travel to Eger for a relaxed guided cycling tour through its historic Baroque city centre, passing the city’s main landmarks, including Eger Castle, the Basilica and the Minaret. The programme concludes with a two-course lunch featuring modern Hungarian cuisine at a Michelin-starred restaurant, followed by a private transfer towards Budapest or the airport.

Accommodation

Budapest: Centrally located four-star hotel.
Erdőbénye: Carefully restored traditional winegrower’s guesthouse.

Services Included

Accommodation

1 night in a four-star hotel in Budapest, with breakfast.
1 night in a guesthouse in Erdőbénye, with breakfast.

Meals & Wine

- 1 dinner at a contemporary restaurant in Budapest.
- 1 two-course traditional lunch in Tard.
- 1 guided wine tasting (8 wines) and dinner at a family-run winery in Tokaj.
- 1 two-course lunch at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Eger.

Transfers & Transport

Private airport arrival transfer.
Private transfers throughout the programme: Budapest – Tard – Tokaj region – Eger – Budapest/airport.

Guiding & Experiences

Professional English-speaking tour guide throughout the programme.
Thematic guided city walk in Budapest (Jewish Quarter and café culture).
Matyó cultural programme, including a welcome with traditional snacks and drinks, introduction to a local social enterprise, embroidery workshop and lunch with local women.
Guided winery visit, estate walk, wine tasting and wine-labeling experience.
Guided cycling city tour in Eger.
Bicycle rental.
Programme coordination and on-site assistance.

Optional Programme