Millenarian Benedictine Monastery of Pannonhalma and Its Natural Environment “World Heritage Site”.
Stepping through the modern main gate, we are greeted on the right by the baroque abbey and on the left by the column entrance to the grammar school and hostel. More than 40 monks live in the abbey, and the number of boys studying in the school is around 320. Walking further on through the courtyard, you reach the inner courtyard, where the neo-classical façade covers the medieval part of the building.
The collections of the abbey are split up into a coin collection, stone collection, etching collection and picture collection. The abbey has set up a permanent exhibition from these in the exhibition area under the library.
Guided tour of the Abbey, stroll through the grounds. Organ concert, wine tasting - optional. (proximately 4-hours) Tokaj Wine Country “World Heritage Site”.
The name of Tokay is identified with wine all over the world. In this wine region, situated in the northeast part of Hungary, they found the fossil of the leaf of an ancient vine type, which is regarded as the common ancestor of the present vine varieties. It can be said that the vine is truly indigenous and natural to Tokaj. Tokaji Aszu - that it is "the king of wines and the wine of kings". The area has been protected since 1737, when it was declared an exclusive wine area by a royal decree, the first example of such a provision in the world. (proximately 8-hours) Visit to the Wine Museum Participation in the wine festival and local programs, when it’s available.
Wine-Tasting Optional Budapest Grand City Tour: In 2002 the UNESCO World Heritage committee enhanced the capital's standing among the already existening eight World Heritage locations in Hungary (Hollókõ, Budapest, Pannonhalma, Hortobágy, Pécs, Tokaj, Aggtelek, Lake Fertõ). This means that now Andrássy Avenue and its historical environs join the Castle district and Danube embankment as holders of the prestigious World Heritage award, although it is true to say that local residents and visitors consider the award fully deserved, Budapest being - in their eyes - one of the most beautiful capitals in the world. We pass by the magnificent House of Parliament, cross the Danube on the Margaret Bridge, then drive to the Royal Castle on the Buda side, where we visit the Fisherman's Bastion (promenade) and the St Matthew’s Church (interior visit). After the Citadel (photo stop) we cross the Elisabeth Bridge and drive to the City Park towards Heroes' Square (promenade), passing the Opera,Center Market Hall, Dohany Street Synagogue and St. Stephen's Church. From there we go back to your Hotel where the tour ends.
Recommended places to see: MARGIT ISLAND, INTERIOR OF THE OPERA HOUSE, PARLIAMENT, CITY PARK AND DOHANY ST SYNAGOGUE. (3 hours) |
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