EXCURSION TO EGER

 

 

 

 

 

The city of Eger, with its one thousand-year history, heroic past is one of the most famous towns of Hungary.

Eger is an archiepiscopal center and the second largest church in Hungary is the classical cathedral with the largest organ in the country can be seen here.

During the sightseeing tour guests can see the outstanding examples of the baroque architecture preserved in their original forms, and the medieval Castle of Eger where Captain István Dobó with his tiny company of 2000 soldiers in 1552 held out for 38 days against a Turkish force more than 40 times greater than his own. After this historic defense the city was known as the Town of Patriotism.

Eger is noted for its thermal and medicinal waters, student population and considered to be the home of fiery red wines.
The excellent red and white wines of the famous historic wine region are sold in cellars which are hundreds of years old. For over 1000 years the population of the region has produces grapes and wines, such as Egri Bikavér (Bull's Blood) and Egri Leányka (Girl of Eger).

A popular scene for cheerful evenings and wine tourism linked with the wines of Eger is the "Szépasszony-völgy" (Valley of the Beautiful Woman).Visitors can admire the oldest, historic cellars of the wine district. The oldest wine-cellars are more than 400 years old. It is worth participating on a wine tasting program, spending an evening of fun and games with nomination of "wine-marshal", awarded with diploma.

We also offer to taste a few of the wide range of dishes designed to complement the wines of Eger, combining the dinner with folklore show. Delicious tastes, fiery wines, the atmosphere of the old wine cellars - always guarantee a unforgettable day.


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