HILLS OF HUNGARY WALK (FURTHER DETAILS)

General information:
Independent walking holiday, walking from Hotel to Hotel.

Undulating terrain in river valleys, national parks and through open farmland, Some climbs and descents on country tracks and paths. The walks are not that strenuous and very atmospheric

Great views and varied countryside.

Location:
The holiday takes place in north east Hungary towards the Romanian and Slovakian border. It is 2.5 hours on the train from Budapest.

The area is beautiful - rolling valleys of beech trees and limestone scars - the whole area is a protected national park. Visitors walk up forested hills and in shallow valleys by tumbling streams and rivers, pretty lakes and high limestone outcrops.

Around the Bukk forest itself are open wheat fields, masses of vineyards and some beautiful towns like Eger, which is packed with castles, cathedrals and masses of history. Toy railways run through several of the valleys, and we will ride on them to reach some of the starting points for the walks.

Who would this holiday appeal to?
Anyone who loves wine and forest walks. Also anyone with an interest in Eastern Europe - this is an unknown area for many people and it is a fascinating place to discover.

Lots of history - castles and remains from the Turkish conquest of the country. Special appeal for people who enjoy lovely wine, lots of history and small village life.

Similar to which other holidays?
This holiday is similar to our holidays in Croatia and Slovenia as they are all in Eastern Europe, and offer a similar atmosphere.

This is a great option as it has very good wine available throughout the tour very inexpensive too!

Possibility of non-standard departures?
We can arrange non standard departures on this holiday, so you can travel on any date you like. Please be aware this is subject to availability at the hotels.

Other details:
Included in the cost of the holiday is buffet breakfast, 5 x picnic lunches (You will not receive a picnic lunches on days 1 and 3. As well as 4 x three course evening meals (You will not receive an evening meal on nights 2, 3 and 5 of this holiday.

Please be aware that all evening dinners are buffets.