Facultative programs in Eger
Wander the historical center of Eger and its surroundings.
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Take a time trip back to the Turkish era!
Take a visit to the internationally unique Turkish Bath, which was built in the early 1600s. Five swimming pools, saunas, massage, steam bath and hamam (traditional Turkish steam bath and massage) provide refreshment and relaxation for all guests.
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Learn about the town of Eger on a horse-drawn carriage!
Mátyus Lipizzaner Horse Ranch Mansion is located at the foot of Mount Eged, between Eger and Noszvaj, 2 km from Eger Castle. Horse riding lessons are already available at beginner level, good horse-riders has opportunity to get to know the sights and attractions of the historical wine region during all-day tours, and on horse-drawn carriages visitors can also learn about the Hungarian carriage-driving style.
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Town under the town - View one of the 7 wonders of the country!
Have a walk through the special cellars of Eger and taste a variety of wines in a historic roaming. Archbishopric wine cellar - system, István Cellar, Red Ox, Gál Winery.
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Wander the historic town centre of Eger!
You can learn about the Baroque town of Eger in Hungarian, English and German with the help of a tourist guide. The walks depart from early June until the end of October on every Saturday. Walking time: approx. 1.5 to 2 hours.
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Learn about Eger and it's surroundings on a sightseeing train
It is an every day possibility to learn about Eger and its surroundings during an exciting trip on a little train. Available from March to October, departing in every hour from Dobó Square, the sightseeing trip lasts ca. 50 minutes. You have the opportunity to get on the train in the Valley of the Beautiful Woman as well.
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Experience adventure
Visit one of the country's most popular tourist place, Szilvásvárad. In Szalajka Valley, the unfold streams, waterfalls, trout lakes provide a wonderful spectacle. If you wish to view all sights, take part in hiking or cycling adventures. Visiting the Cave, museums, and the Wildlife Park is a vital part of the excursions; even the railway journey to the breathtaking Veil Waterfall should not be omitted.
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Eger and it's surrounding from a bird's eye view
Not just our thoughts can fly back to the historical periods, but actually ourselves can do it as well, if we desire to take a pleasure flight around Eger. During the program you can view the downtown sights of Eger from a bird's eye view, followed by a sightseeing of A 30 km area above the mountain region, around the heat well near Egerszalók, the Szalók Lake and Szarvaskő, Szilvásvárad, and the picturesque landscapes of Felsőtárkány at the foot of Bükk Mountain, Eged Mountain, Síkfőkút and back to Eger airport.
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Take a bath in the shadow of the unique salt hill!
In Egerszalók there is a spa resort consisting of more than 20 pools and are waiting visitors to relax and recover. Rising from the deep, the thermal water is running down on the hillside while creating special limestone terrace formations, making these compositions unique in Europe. The upcoming calcium - hydrogen carbonated water created salt hill is at least 130 to 140 square meters high. Nestled under the pines, the well provides a really wonderful sight.
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