Here are brief descriptions of some of the most popular tours and sight-seeing destinations from Budapest.

Gödöllő - Half day (up to 4 hours)
Gödöllő, a small Baroque town lies 35 km (20 miles) north-east of Budapest. This used to be the summer residence of the Habsburgs, which stimulated the development of the town and the affluence of which is reflected in the Baroque palace, the Grassalkovich Mansion. Queen Elizabeth, the wife of Franz Joseph spent considerable time here. The tour includes the visit of the palace following the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth, a stroll in the castle park and there is a possibility to enjoy a coffee in an intimate café.

Szentendre - Half day (up to 4 hours)
Only 25 km (16 miles) outside Budapest. A little pearl near the River Danube. Most of the town's older buildings date from the 18th century. As the town was built and inhabited by a succession of Serbian, Dalmatian and Greek refugees, you have the feeling that you stepped back in time by strolling leisurely through the narrow and winding streets of Mediterranean
                                          atmosphere. In addition to the picturesque setting, explore the
                                          artistic vein of the town.

Danube Bend - Full day (up to 7 hours)
Before reaching Budapest, the River Danube is forced through a narrow twisting valley between rocky hills, known as the Danube Bend. Along the river the cluster of towns - especially three towns - the religious Esztergom, the birthplace of Christianity in Hungary, the proud Visegrád, the former royal seat on the slopes of the hill, and the artistic Szentendre, the busy and medieval town, - offers an amazing collection of history, culture and architecture.

Puszta tour - Full day (up to 7 hours)
A tour to the sunny Puszta, the common name for the Great Hungarian Plain. Puszta means a barren land, wilderness and a grassy kind of semi-desert. It was originally inhabited by shepherds, cowherds and horsemen, and it was used for extensive cattle breeding. It is also the home of scattered farms, farm products and legends. In the frame of the tour you can get acquainted with the Hungarian farm life and the farm products, you can get close to animals and you can get familiar with the legends of the Puszta. This enjoyable and
                                          unforgettable experience is flavoured by visiting a typical
                                          Hungarian town, Kecskemét where you can gain a vivid picture
                                          of the 19th-century typical Hungarian architecture.

Lake Balaton tour - Full day (up to 8 hours)
Lake Balaton is the largest freshwater lake in Central-Europe and the main vacation region in Hungary. The north and south shores are distinctly different. The south shore offers pretty beaches, good swimming and water based activities. By contrast, the north shore, due to its deeper and colder water, captures the visitor's attention with its scenery, history, attractive buildings, wines and mineral spas. From this fascinating collection the tour offers a combination of scenery, history and architecture, which can be extended by visiting the world-famous Herend
                                          Porcelain Manufacture, sampling wines and visiting the
                                          beautifully located "Queens' town, Veszprém.

Eger tour - Full day (up to 8 hours)
Eger is situated in a sunny valley in the Northern Uplands in Hungary. It is a colourful and enchanting town, one of the country's oldest towns, full of Baroque architecture and grand buildings. It is famed not only for its history, but also for its wine and thermal baths. The pedestrianised town centre with its brightly painted houses and iron balconies creates a lively atmosphere. Its medieval castle on a small hill overlooking the
                                          town crowns the tour with its epic story. At the end of tour let
                                          the sparkling and fruity wine of the region enchant you, and feel
                                          its power and strength.

Timings are the minimum recommended.