Hungary in 10 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Trip at a glance

Route and overnight bases

Budapest (day 1–2); Eger (day 3–5); Pécs (day 6–8); Balatonfüred (day 9–10)

Approximate cost of activities and meals

40–50 EUR per person for the whole trip, excluding flights and accommodation. Prices are estimates.

Getting between places

Budapest -> Eger (about 119 min); Eger -> Pécs (about 248 min); Pécs -> Balatonfüred (about 112 min)

Worth booking ahead

Szmrecsányi Lajos Kert

When to go

Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are the most comfortable seasons for walking between sights. Summer is busier and, in many cities, hot.

Day 1: Budapest

• 12:00 Airport → Hotel transfer — Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Consider taxi, shuttle, or public transport.
• 14:00 Hotel Parlament — Centrally located, perfect for exploring culture and food in Budapest.
• Afternoon House of Terror Museum — House of Terror Museum: 4.1★ (24,747 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening The MAGIC Budapest — The MAGIC Budapest: 4.7★ (20,492 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 2: Budapest

• Morning Twentysix Budapest Restaurant — Twentysix Budapest Restaurant: 4.5★ (23,411 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Vörösmarty Square — Vörösmarty Square: 4.6★ (19,353 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Cookie Beacon Brunch Basilica — Cookie Beacon Brunch Basilica: 4.7★ (20,029 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Hungarian Parliament Building — Hungarian Parliament Building: 4.8★ (31,808 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Goulash & Langosh Bar — Goulash & Langosh Bar: 4.6★ (52,716 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening 1 Hour Budapest Segway Tour - Parliament Hightails — 1 Hour Budapest Segway Tour - Parliament Hightails: 5.0★ (215 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, good budget fit

Day 3: Eger

• 09:00 Hotel Parlament — Centrally located, perfect for exploring culture and food in Budapest.
• 10:00 Budapest -> Eger — Travel from Budapest to Eger. About 109km — train or coach is the usual option (~119 min). Check Trainline or the local operator.
• 15:00 Hotel Eger & Park — Great location for wine tasting and cultural experiences in Eger.
• Afternoon Kethüda Minaret of Eger — Kethüda Minaret of Eger: 4.6★ (4,284 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Itt és Most Étterem és Kávézó — Itt és Most Étterem és Kávézó: 4.7★ (1,190 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby

Day 4: Eger

• Morning Csendülő Étterem — Csendülő Étterem: 4.6★ (2,290 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Kopcsik Marcipánia Bell Foundry House — Kopcsik Marcipánia Bell Foundry House: 4.8★ (1,651 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Afternoon Palacsintavár Étterem — Palacsintavár Étterem: good budget fit, 4.5★ (5,170 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Afternoon Valley of the Beautiful Woman — Valley of the Beautiful Woman: 4.7★ (23,332 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Flamingo Bistrobar — Flamingo Bistrobar: 4.8★ (2,321 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Evening Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle, Eger — Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Apostle, Eger: 4.8★ (4,543 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 5: Eger

• Morning Castle of Eger — Castle of Eger: 4.5★ (26,966 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Afternoon HBH Sörház és Étterem — HBH Sörház és Étterem: good budget fit, 4.5★ (4,132 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Afternoon Astronomical Museum and Camera Obscura — Astronomical Museum and Camera Obscura: 4.7★ (1,592 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Excalibur Középkori Lovagi Étterem — Excalibur Középkori Lovagi Étterem: good budget fit, 4.5★ (3,950 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Szmrecsányi Lajos Kert — Szmrecsányi Lajos Kert: 4.7★ (6,499 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, conveniently located nearby

Day 6: Pécs

• 09:00 Hotel Eger & Park — Great location for wine tasting and cultural experiences in Eger.
• 09:35 Eger -> Pécs — Travel from Eger to Pécs. About 260km — train or coach is the usual option (~248 min). Check Trainline or the local operator.
• 15:00 Palatinus Hotel — Centrally located, ideal for exploring Pécs' rich history and cuisine.
• Afternoon Pécs Zoo — Pécs Zoo: 4.6★ (10,568 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Tettye Vendéglő — Tettye Vendéglő: 4.6★ (3,187 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 7: Pécs

• Morning Reggeli — Reggeli: 4.7★ (1,849 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Morning Malomvölgy Lake — Malomvölgy Lake: 4.8★ (1,277 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Afternoon Elephant Restaurant and Pizzeria — Elephant Restaurant and Pizzeria: good budget fit, 4.5★ (3,406 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Afternoon Csontváry Museum — Csontváry Museum: 4.7★ (1,504 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Nana — Nana: good budget fit, 4.5★ (2,516 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Evening Vilmos Zsolnay Statue — Vilmos Zsolnay Statue: 4.6★ (1,092 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 8: Pécs

• Morning Fiacre Restaurant — Fiacre Restaurant: 4.7★ (2,515 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Morning Széchenyi square — Széchenyi square: 4.8★ (7,777 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Csülök Bár étterem — Csülök Bár étterem: 4.8★ (4,110 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Pécs TV Tower — Pécs TV Tower: 4.5★ (12,390 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Rokusch — Rokusch: 4.7★ (760 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Zsolnay Cultural Quarter — Zsolnay Cultural Quarter: 4.7★ (10,557 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character

Day 9: Balatonfüred

• 09:00 Palatinus Hotel — Centrally located, ideal for exploring Pécs' rich history and cuisine.
• 10:00 Pécs -> Balatonfüred — Travel from Pécs to Balatonfüred. About 102km — train or coach is the usual option (~112 min). Check Trainline or the local operator.
• 15:00 Hotel Annabella — Perfect for enjoying the lakeside and local cuisine.
• Afternoon Tagore sétány — Tagore sétány: 4.9★ (512 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Muskátli borozó - Hatlépcsős — Muskátli borozó - Hatlépcsős: 4.6★ (6,631 reviews), good budget fit

Day 10: Balatonfüred

• Morning Carolina Cafe and Cocktail Bar — Carolina Cafe and Cocktail Bar: good budget fit, 4.5★ (4,876 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Koczor cantina — Koczor cantina: 4.7★ (471 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• 11:00 Hotel Annabella — Perfect for enjoying the lakeside and local cuisine.
• 12:00 Hotel → Airport transfer — Head to the airport. Allow plenty of time for check-in, security, and any last-minute shopping.

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