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DAY 4 PÖLLAUBERG – GRAZ – MARIBOR artisan cheeses. admire the panoramic views; the minaret
Departure to Graz, capital of the province of Return to Maribor and overnight. of Arab art of the 17th century and the
Styria. A short funicular ride takes us to the northernmost in Europe; the Turkish baths
Schlossberg viewpoint, next to the Clock DAY 6 MARIBOR – BALATON – PECS and Dobó Square, where the minority church
Tower and symbol of the city. We will then We continue our trip to Hungary. The first of baroque style of the 18th century is
descend to the historic center, where we will stop will be at Lake Balaton, the largest located. Then departure to Tokaj, an area
pass by the cathedral, St. Andrew’s Church, lake in Central Europe and an important known for its wines, especially the sweet
the Mur River Island with its futuristic bridge, focus of tourism, fishing and viticulture in the dessert wine. Route through the vineyards
the courtyard of the regional government country. A boat trip will take us to discover where the “Furmint”, “Gelbe Muskateller” and
and the Armory building. its landscape, the Tihany Church on the “Hárslevelü” grapes are cultivated to obtain
Lunch in a local restaurant, type small historical peninsula of the same name sweet, medium sweet, dry and medium
“Landhauskeller” and continuation of the and the surrounding vineyards. Thanks to dry wines ideal for dessert that we will have
circuit to Slovenia. its Mediterranean microclimate and the soil the opportunity to taste, followed by a
Arrival in Maribor, on the banks of the Drava of volcanic rock, the viticulture has been typical Hungarian lunch. Return to Eger and
River. Highlights include the 12th century present from the time of the Romans. In overnight.
Gothic cathedral and the Renaissance Balatonfüred we will have the opportunity to
town hall. Maribor is also home to the taste the wines of the region accompanied DAY 9 EGER – BUDAPEST
oldest vineyard in the world, the specialty by a picnic lunch with cured meats and Departure to the capital of Hungary. Upon
“Zametkova” (also known as “modra kavcina”) cheeses of own production. arrival, visit this vibrant city divided in two
with more than 400 years old. We continue to Pecs. Overnight stay. by the Danube River, its main protagonist.
Overnight in Maribor. We will go up to the old town at the top of
DAY 7 PECS – EGER Buda Hill, from where we will admire the
DAY 5 SLOVENIAN WINERIES TOUR Today we visit Pecs, historical city of spectacular views from the Fisherman’s
From Maribor we will make this excursion Hungary. The tour includes highlights as Bastion, as the imposing Parliament or the
through the Slovenian wine-growing areas, the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, historic Chain Bridge, and discover the
recently incorporated in the world map of from 11th century, the Archbishop’s Palace, history of Budapest and Hungary in Heroes’
wine production. the mosque of Pasha Jakowali Hassan Square, in the Pest part, which we will reach
With a majority production of white wine, the and is the best preserved building of through the Grand Boulevard, where the
localities of Ptuj, Jeruzalem and Slovenske Arab architecture in the country and the Opera House is located.
Konjice, in addition to Maribor, have been pre-Christian Cemetery with decorated We will end the visit at the Central Market,
placed in the most outstanding positions chambers and belongs to the list of World where we will discover and taste typical
of the country as well as in the international Heritage of UNESCO. Hungarian specialties.
lists on wine-growing areas. In particular, Free time and departure to Eger. Dinner In the evening, and as a farewell, we will
Jeruzalem wines have been awarded several in a local restaurant, type “Macock Bistro celebrate a dinner in a typical Hungarian
times. and Wine Bar”, where we will delve into the csarda, with dances and gypsy music, and a
The most cultivated grapes in this area traditional Hungarian cuisine. Overnight stay. boat trip to see the illuminated monuments.
are “Furmint” and “Welschriesling”, as well Lodging.
as “Riesling”, “Traminer”, “Chardonnay”, DAY 8 EGER – TOKAJ – EGER
“Sauvignon Blanc” and “Pinot Gris”. Visit of Visit of Eger, thermal and wine center. In DAY 10 BUDAPEST
wineries with wine tasting and lunch with a guided walk through the historic center Breakfast at the hotel and at the appointed
Slovenian specialties such as pickles and we will see the castle, from which you can hour, transfer to the airport.

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