Danube Bend (Esztergom and Visegrád)

Esztergom was once the medieval capital of Hungary. Today, the main attractions are the palace on Castle Hill and domed Basilica – the nation’s largest church. In the 14th century, Visegrád was the capital of Hungary, and its castle was made into a royal palace that was once described as a “paradise on Earth.” Although history has taken a toll on the village, the ruins can still provide interesting insight into Hungary’s past.

Pécs

The monuments in Pécs reveal a long history of Roman, Ottoman and Habsburg influence. Remnants of the 1543-1686 Turkish occupation are found in the two former mosques and Ottoman architecture. The 11th-century cathedral and ruins of a 4th-century Roman cemetery illustrate the rich history here.

Szeged and Ópusztaszer National Park

Szeged is the cultural and economic center of southeastern Hungary and a thriving university town. Szeged is sometimes called the City of Sunshine as there is an average of 2,000 hours of sunshine annually. The city is not only a county seat but an informal economic and cultural center of a larger region reaching across the neighboring Yugoslavian and Romanian borders.

During this trip students will explore the beautiful Neoclassical and Art Nouveau architecture of the city as well as the paprika, salami, and fish that Szeged is famous for.

On the second day, the group will visit the Ópusztaszer National Heritage Park, a 136-acre park dedicated to the history of Hungary and the culture and lifestyle of the Hungarian people since their arrival to the area around 896 A.D. Highlights of the park include the Feszty panorama, the largest panorama painting in Europe, traditional horse shows, and an Open Air Folklore Museum introducing village living in Hungary.

Danube Bend (Esztergom and Visegrád)

Esztergom was once the medieval capital of Hungary. Today, the main attractions are the palace on Castle Hill and domed Basilica – the nation’s largest church. In the 14th century, Visegrád was the capital of Hungary, and its castle was made into a royal palace that was once described as a “paradise on Earth.” Although history has taken a toll on the village, the ruins can still provide interesting insight into Hungary’s past.

Lake Balaton

Lake Balaton is the largest lake in Central Europe and a favorite tourist destination in the region. The ancient village of Tihany was founded in the Middle Ages and the Abbey of Tihany originating from these times is a must to visit.

The Tihany Peninsula is the jewel of both Lake Balaton and of Hungary, and is rich with historical and cultural relics and is truly a unique landscape.

Pécs

The monuments in Pécs reveal a long history of Roman, Ottoman and Habsburg influence. Remnants of the 1543-1686 Turkish occupation are found in the two former mosques and Ottoman architecture. The 11th-century cathedral and ruins of a 4th-century Roman cemetery illustrate the rich history here.

Szeged and Ópusztaszer National Park

Szeged is the cultural and economic center of southeastern Hungary and a thriving university town. Szeged is sometimes called the City of Sunshine as there is an average of 2,000 hours of sunshine annually. The city is not only a county seat but an informal economic and cultural center of a larger region reaching across the neighboring Yugoslavian and Romanian borders.

During this trip students will explore the beautiful Neoclassical and Art Nouveau architecture of the city as well as the paprika, salami, and fish that Szeged is famous for.

On the second day, the group will visit the Ópusztaszer National Heritage Park, a 136-acre park dedicated to the history of Hungary and the culture and lifestyle of the Hungarian people since their arrival to the area around 896 A.D. Highlights of the park include the Feszty panorama, the largest panorama painting in Europe, traditional horse shows, and an Open Air Folklore Museum introducing village living in Hungary.

Szentendre

This 12th-century baroque town has inspired artists for centuries. In 1690, when the Turks invaded Belgrade, more than 6,000 Serbian residents fled to Szentendre and settled there. This gave it a unique Balkan feel with its cobblestone roads and red-tiled roofs. Today, the town is famous for its many museums, including the open-air museum showing Hungarians’ way of life in centuries past.

Pécs

The monuments in Pécs reveal a long history of Roman, Ottoman and Habsburg influence. Remnants of the 1543-1686 Turkish occupation are found in the two former mosques and Ottoman architecture. The 11th-century cathedral and ruins of a 4th-century Roman cemetery illustrate the rich history here.

Szeged and Ópusztaszer National Park

Szeged is the cultural and economic center of southeastern Hungary and a thriving university town. Szeged is sometimes called the City of Sunshine as there is an average of 2,000 hours of sunshine annually. The city is not only a county seat but an informal economic and cultural center of a larger region reaching across the neighboring Yugoslavian and Romanian borders.

During this trip students will explore the beautiful Neoclassical and Art Nouveau architecture of the city as well as the paprika, salami, and fish that Szeged is famous for.

On the second day, the group will visit the Ópusztaszer National Heritage Park, a 136-acre park dedicated to the history of Hungary and the culture and lifestyle of the Hungarian people since their arrival to the area around 896 A.D. Highlights of the park include the Feszty panorama, the largest panorama painting in Europe, traditional horse shows, and an Open Air Folklore Museum introducing village living in Hungary.

Szentendre

This 12th-century baroque town has inspired artists for centuries. In 1690, when the Turks invaded Belgrade, more than 6,000 Serbian residents fled to Szentendre and settled there. This gave it a unique Balkan feel with its cobblestone roads and red-tiled roofs. Today, the town is famous for its many museums, including the open-air museum showing Hungarians’ way of life in centuries past.