Szentendre, Visegrád et Esztergom Tour privé du Danube
Description
Profitez d'une excursion inoubliable dans le coude du Danube, l'une des régions les plus pittoresques de Hongrie. Cette visite privée pour 1 à 7 personnes – parfaite pour les voyageurs en solo, les couples, les familles ou les petits groupes – couvre tous les incontournables : le château médiéval de Visegrád avec vue panoramique, l’imposante basilique d’Esztergom et la vieille ville colorée de Szentendre, ainsi que des arrêts naturels et culturels uniques en cours de route. À Esztergom, explorez la plus grande église de Hongrie avec son impressionnant trésor, et traversez en Slovaquie pour les meilleures vues de la basilique et de la vieille ville. Après le château de Visegrád, entrez dans la réserve de biosphère de Pilis, où les ruisseaux, les cascades et les lacs à truite créent un cadre paisible – et essayez la truite locale ou le gibier dans un restaurant forestier confortable. À Szentendre, déambulez dans des rues pavées bordées de galeries et de boutiques d'artisans, et visitez le célèbre musée Marzipan avec ses étonnantes créations sucrées grandeur nature. L’horaire permet une flexibilité avec le calendrier, les arrêts et les repas – c’est votre journée, votre rythme.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Szentendre est une ville historique avec des rues pavées, une architecture baroque et une scène artistique animée. Installée par divers peuples au fil des siècles, elle est devenue un centre important pour les réfugiés serbes au XVIIe siècle, qui ont laissé derrière eux un héritage orthodoxe distinctif. Aujourd'hui, ses musées, ses galeries et sa promenade sur le Danube en font une destination de prédilection pour les visiteurs intéressés par la culture et l'histoire.
Le château de Visegrád en Hongrie est le rêve d'un passionné d'histoire/amoureux de la nature. Combinant une impressionnante citadelle du XIIIe siècle avec une vue imprenable sur le Danube, cette étape est une excellente occasion d'explorer le passé royal de la Hongrie et de prendre des photos incroyables du coude du Danube. On peut même y voir une exposition de figures de cire de la célèbre réunion de 1335 de trois rois. (Veuillez noter qu'entre le 12 janvier et le 28 février, le château n'est ouvert que les vendredis, samedis et dimanches.)
Dominant Esztergom, en Hongrie, la basilique d'Esztergom est un spectacle à voir. En tant que plus grande église du pays, elle bénéficie d'une conception néoclassique grandiose, d'un dôme massif visible à des kilomètres, et d'une riche histoire. Construite à l'emplacement d'églises antérieures datant du roi Étienne Ier, elle est le siège de l'Église catholique en Hongrie et offre une vue imprenable et un lien profond avec l'histoire hongroise. Le château d'Esztergom, à côté de la basilique, était la résidence royale et le centre politique et religieux de la Hongrie du règne de Saint Étienne jusqu'au milieu du XIIIe siècle.
Depuis Esztergom, nous traverserons brièvement la Slovaquie pour une vue parfaite sur la basilique et la vieille ville.
Pour ceux que cela intéresse, le musée Marzipan de Szentendre présente l’art de ce doux métier, avec des sculptures grandeur nature de Lady Diana, Michael Jackson et de nombreuses autres figures de l’histoire, des dessins animés et de la nature. Observez les maîtres confiseurs à l'œuvre qui façonnent les bonbons en art comestible, rendant la visite à la fois amusante et éducative - et bien sûr savoureuse.
Visegrad possède un joyau caché: la réserve de biosphère de Pilis, un parc national au sein du parc national. C'est une région pittoresque caractérisée par sa végétation unique, ses ruisseaux sinueux, ses cascades et ses lacs sereins regorgeant de truites. Vous pourrez profiter de l'expérience unique de déguster des truites fraîchement préparées, pêchées tout droit de ces lacs, ou du gibier des forêts environnantes, dans un restaurant forestier confortable niché au milieu des arbres (le restaurant est fermé les mardis et mercredis, mais il y a beaucoup d'autres options de déjeuner disponibles à proximité).
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Je vous rejoins à l'entrée de votre hôtel ou de votre logement à l'heure de prise en charge convenue. L'heure de début standard est 9:00 AM, mais cela peut être ajusté à votre préférence. L'heure exacte de prise en charge (dans la fenêtre 8h30-10h00) sera confirmée la veille de la visite.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Sièges enfants avec besoins spéciaux disponibles
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Le château de Visegrád implique de monter quelques escaliers (pas beaucoup, prend quelques minutes)
Avis(66)
Thomas was amazing! Incredibly kind, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, prompt, and his English was great. He made sure we saw different things throughout the tour and not taking the same road back so we got city, towns, and mountains. Would absolutely book this tour and with him again!
Thank you so much for your kind review! It was a real pleasure showing you around, and I'm delighted you enjoyed the variety of landscapes, towns, and sights we visited. I'm very glad to hear you had a great experience, and I would be happy to welcome you back to Hungary anytime. Safe travels and all the best!
We had an amazing day trip with Tamas in Hungary and couldn’t have asked for a better guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the history, culture, and hidden gems of the country. From the moment the tour started, he made us feel welcome and ensured everyone was comfortable and engaged. Tamas has a great way of bringing places to life with interesting stories and local insights that you wouldn’t get on your own. The itinerary was well organized, the pace was perfect, and he was always happy to answer questions and offer recommendations. What really stood out was his professionalism, enthusiasm, and genuine care for making sure everyone had a memorable experience. Thanks to Tamas, our day in Hungary was one of the highlights of our trip. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for an informative, enjoyable, and unforgettable tour experience.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a real pleasure spending the day with you and showing you some of Hungary's most beautiful towns along the Danube Bend. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the history, stories, and local insights throughout the tour. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation — it means a lot to me. I wish you many more fantastic travels ahead, and I hope our paths cross again someday!
This was an excellent tour for people wanting to go beyond the walls of Budapest. Tamas is a very knowledgeable historian who made the history of Hungary along the Danube come alive
Thank you very much for your review! I’m very happy you enjoyed the tour and the history along the Danube — it was a real pleasure showing you beyond Budapest. Thank you again for choosing my tour and I hope to welcome you back in the future!
Tamas was fabulous!! So knowledgeable and informative about the history. He was a fantastic guide! The basilica was beautiful, as was the castle. We highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much! I’m really happy you enjoyed the tour and the history. It was a pleasure guiding you — and thank you for the recommendation! I hope to see you again on another adventure!
All the three places are very good & worth the visit it is almost a full day tour
Thank you so much! I’m very happy you enjoyed all three places. It was a pleasure spending the day with you and I hope to see you again!
The wife and I had such a great experience with Tamas today. He showed up at our hotel early for our pickup time and was waiting outside. He has sent me a message that morning so I let him know we were in the lobby about 10 mins before our scheduled pick up time and he walked right in and greeted us. He was very friendly and came prepared with drinks and snacks for the day. His van was very comfortable to ride in , and he made sure the temperature in the back was to our liking. Along our journey we opted to hear about the history of the areas we were driving through. He was very knowledgeable about historical events from early history to more modern eras. It was very apparent he has a passion for what he does. During our stops he talked about the building and ruins in the area which was great information. For lunch he recommended an excellent restaurant that was well priced and delicious.. Just as an fyi bring your passport with you for this tour as we briefly passed into Slovakia for a great vantage point. I would also recommend comfortable walking shoes. There were a handful of flights of steps but I wouldn’t say the activity level is more than moderate. My Apple Watch recorded around 10k steps, some of which were self inflicted as we spent some time going back and forth through some shops. We were dropped back off safe and sound to our hotel in the afternoon with lots of pictures and great memories. I recommend this tour and would do it all over again!
Thank you very much for the kind words! I’m really glad you had such a great day and that everything, from the pickup to the route and stops, worked smoothly for you. It was a pleasure showing you around and sharing some of the history along the way. I’m happy you enjoyed the restaurant as well—always nice when that turns into a highlight too. Thanks again for choosing the tour and for the recommendation. If you’re ever back in Hungary, I’d be delighted to explore more together!
The guide is very knowledgeable in history. He is very kind person with warmest concern to us. We were treated very friendly.
I’m really glad you felt that way—thank you. It was a pleasure spending time with you, and I’m happy you enjoyed the tour. I hope to see you both again!
Informative and entertaining. Tamas was an outstanding guide. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much! I’m really glad you enjoyed the tour—it was a pleasure showing you around. Hope our paths cross again in the future!
My Mom and I loved this tour! Tamas has an extremely deep knowledge of Hungarian history, is a wealth of information, and has a great sense of humor. During the drive he told us Hungary's History and even pointed out some of the Roman ruins. At each stop, his historical commentary was much appreciated, informative, enlightening, and definitely added to the overall experience. He was kind and courteous as he offered us bottles of water and snacks. Also, he was really patient and never rushed us, as my Mom and I did some shopping at a market in our free time in Szentendre. If I'm ever in the area again, I would book one of his other tours he offers. We can't recommend this tour enough.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! I’m really glad you enjoyed the day, the history along the way, and the overall experience. It was a pleasure to guide you, and I’m happy it felt informative and relaxed. It would be a real pleasure to welcome you again on another tour if you return to Hungary!
Tamas is Mr. Historian. He added a depth to the journey that is rare. Tamas knew the best places for great pictures. Fantastic trip, we loved the day
Thanks a lot indeed! I’m really happy you enjoyed the day and the stories/photo opportunities along the way. It was great exploring together and I hope to welcome you back on another adventure!
