Things to do in Eger, Northern Hungary: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings

September 17, 2021 Timmy Ribble

Eger (Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈɛɡɛr]  listen (help·info); see also other alternative names) is the county seat of Heves, and the second largest city in Northern Hungary (after Miskolc). Eger is best known for its castle, thermal baths, baroque buildings, the northernmost Ottoman minaret, dishes and red wines. Its population according to the census of 2011 makes it the 19th largest centre of population in Hungary. The town is located on the Eger Stream, on the hills of the Bükk Mountains.
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1. Eger Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour and Sightseeing from Budapest

Sweet Travel Private Tours
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Journey to the historic city of Eger to taste its world famous wines and wander its Baroque streets. The second largest city in Northern Hungary, you will visit castles and minarets before enjoying wine, food and exquisite Hungarian hospitality.

Inclusions: Professional tour guide, Transport in an exclusive private vehicle, Visit of the most beautiful sights of Eger, Tasting of up to 11-12 quality local wines, Cold snack, Lunch, Door-to-door service in Budapest, Visit of two wineries

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By EzFlo17

We enjoyed the services on our wedding day. Really want to single out that everything was perfect. Really Profesional and friendly service.

2. Private Wine Country Day Trip to Eger (from Budapest)

Taste Hungary

Visit the wineries and the township of beautiful Eger, Hungary’s northernmost red-wine-producing region on this private day trip from Budapest. With a private wine-expert guide, taste five to eight wines at each of three wineries including ‘Bull’s Blood’ (Egri Bikavér), the region’s most prominent red. Though better known for its reds, it also produces many whites (including native varietals like Leányka and Királyleányka). Several of Eger’s best wineries are located in villages outside of town, but the town of Eger itself has played an important role in Hungary’s history, and is worth taking some time to explore. After taking a spin around town, you’ll be treated to a traditional Hungarian 3-course lunch, and cheeses and cured meats will accompany your final wine tasting.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Travel in a smoke-free, air-conditioned private car or minivan with a private driver, Bottles of mineral water and light snacks for the car ride , Up to three winery visits/tastings with generous tastings of 5-8 wines, A generous three-course lunch , Tasting sheets for you to take wine notes , A cold plate of local products at one of the wineries

Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional admissions to museums, sights, etc., Dinner

Reviewed By millersara4

My husband and I had a two person wine tasting (given to me as a birthday gift) and we had an AMAZING experience! Because of the COVID situation, private tasting are be offered at the group price and so we had the entire place to ourselves. We tasted 5 wines, if I remember correctly, and were each given our own charcuterie plate to complement the wines. We learned so much about the history of wine in Hungary and the different regions. Highly recommend - was a very special experience.

3. Grand Wine Tasting Tour of Gyongyos, Eger and Tokaj

Budapest, Hungary Intsol Ltd

Our tour is one of a kind as it shows 3 different wine regions with 3 different type of wine cellars and wines with 3 stops including Gyongyos, Eger and Tokaj. This way showing you the most of the countryside while tasting the best wines of Hungary. This private tour starts and concludes in Budapest with hotel pick up and drop off. Our first stop will be Gyongyos town at the foot of the Sár and Mátra mountains. It is the home to numerous food production plants, including milk production and sausage factories. It is also home to many vineyards on the slopes of the hills surrounding the town. Your host will talk about the different wines that you will taste as well as try some of his local food products. Our next stop will be the historic town of Eger with sightseeing and wine tasting On your third stop you will taste the sweet side of Hungary while travelling through the scenic countryside famous for its dessert wine, which now part of the UNESCO world heritage site.

Inclusions: wine tasting, cheese and cold cuts, Private transport

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Reviewed By greg m

Hungarian wines really are worth the trip. The tour hit 3 local producers who were very committed to their craft. Tour guide did a fine job. Very little wine gets exported so it’s wine bars in Budapest and tours that get you the experience.

4. Countryside: Eger - Culture and Wine (Full-Day Private Tour)

Gergely Szabó Private Tours

Eger is a beautiful baroque city located in Northern Hungary and known for its castle, thermal baths, historic buildings (including the northernmost Turkish minaret) and red wines. The tour covers a great walking in the downtown where you can visit the second largest cathedral in Hungary. There are 17 churches in the city: e.g. in baroque or in Zopf style. The Castle of Eger is famous for its successful defense against the 1552 Ottoman invasion. Nowadays it is a protected historic monument. The city has a lot of sights from the Turkish era, for example the Turkish minaret and the Turkish Bath. The city and the region is also famous for its wines. "The Valley of the Beautiful Woman" is a part of Eger which has numerous wine cellars and many of them serve tourists with their own wines.

Inclusions: Private tour guiding by a professional guide , Hotel pickup and drop off (other locations available upon request), Transportation by a comfortable, air-conditioned car or minibus, Parking and motorway fees, All taxes (including VAT), An unforgettable experience, Entrance fee to the castle of Eger

Exclusions: Dining, Wine tasting, Entrance fees to sites other than the entrance fee to the castle

Reviewed By L-Wilde

Mr. Gergely Szabo showed my husband and I the most amazing sites in both Buda and Pest. Made everything understandable and interesting. He is dependable and extremely knowledgeable. Great choice for our private tour.

5. Private winetasting and sightseeing tour to Eger, home to Bull's Blood wine!

Budapest Bug - Day Tours

Head to Eger, one of the most beautiful baroque city of Hungary, in a breathtaking natural surrounding, on this private guided tour. Explore this picturesque Hungarian town's castle, learn anout its rich history, see thermal baths, and historic buildings, including the northernmost Turkish minaret. Taste one of the most famous red wine of Hungary, Bull's Blood in a multiple prizewinner Hungarian winery, Enjoy a convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup/drop-off, Private tour guide, Winetasting, Transfers

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By blondie9465

We had an incredible tour with Idilko and a private driver in a Mercedes van (he was not introduced by he was very competent!). My husband and I did the tour with my 80 year old parents and both staff were kind and patient and showed us the highlights of the city while keeping in mind to avoid long walks or lots of stairs. Idilko is incredibly knowledgable about the long and interesting history of her city. We really enjoyed getting to know beautiful Budapest; we’ll be back!

6. Sightseeing And Wine Tour In Eger

Around Budapest

Beyond the border of Budapest, there's wonderful landscape, peaceful nature and last but not least delicious wine. Hungary all together has 22 different wine areas in 6 big wine regions. On this tour, we visit Upper-Hungary's wine region, more specifically Eger, this lovely town with a rich history from the middle ages and with the best Hungarian wines, included the world-wide famous Bull's Blood.

Inclusions: Wine tasting and traditional Hungarian lunch in Bolyki wine cellar., Bottled water

Exclusions: Wine tasting in Szépasszony Valley

Reviewed By jgghsg

We were honored to be Petra's first Customer who booked through her new website and company to tour the Budapest Jewish Quarter. We had a wonderful 4 hours of Petra's dedicated time and enjoyed the wealth of knowledge she brought to the 4 of us as we learned about the Budapest Jewish Heritage and Culture. Petra clearly has a passion for the history and culture of Budapest, and was able to present it so clearly to all of us. Her English was excellent, and her knowledge of the Jewish people was very strong, even though she is not Jewish herself. We suspect Petra would be an excellent tour guide in any area Around Budapest, but unfortunately, we only had time to use her expertise for the Jewish Quarter. Thank you Petra for the wonderful morning you spent with us.

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