Your half-day tour begins with a pick-up at your hotel in an air-conditioned minibus. Enjoy a drive to the Etyek wine region, just a half hour outside Budapest. En route you’ll learn about Hungary’s fascinating history and hear about the country’s long and rich wine tradition. After arriving in Etyek village, you’ll visit 2 unique wineries. These small, family owned boutique wineries produce about 15,000 to 20,000 bottles of wine each year, mostly sold in selected restaurants and from their cellars. Tour the cellars and taste 4 wines at each of the wineries. Finish the day with a rustic, 3-course home-cooked meal. Savor classic Hungarian dishes and discuss your wine discoveries as you enjoy your meal, perhaps enjoying some wine with your food. After the tour and meal, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel in Budapest.

Following a pick–up at your accommodation in Budapest or other convenient location, meet your guide and hop into your vehicle. Then, spin onward to the little Hungarian village of Etyek to begin your tour. Along the way, enjoy sweeping views over the rolling hillsides, home to some of the youngest and fastest developing vineyards in Hungary. During your tour, see traditional vineyards and wine cellars, meet with friendly local winemakers, and experience the authentic, warm Hungarian countryside hospitality. On the way, sample locally made Hungarian sparkling wine and gain insight into the delicate flavors in your glass. Learn of the region’s burgeoning wine making culture and listen as your guide sheds light on the processes in place. Then, enjoy a fabulous cold plate of famous Hungarian delicacies before returning in comfort to your Budapest hotel.

The Etyek region is best known for its sparkling wines, and in particular, its Törley champagnes. Fresh, fragrant, and elegant white wines such as Chardonnay, Italian Riesling, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc are also produced here with increasing success. During this 4-hour private tour you’ll visit the village of Etyek and also a winery and wine cellar with a professional guide. You’ll learn about the production process and have the opportunity to try the locally made wines. Learn about Hungarian wine culture and choose a bottle to purchase as a souvenir of your visit. Take a break to enjoy a tasty lunch accompanied by one of the local wines.