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USD $75.00
Puszta Great Plains and Kecskemet Day Trip from Budapest
Budapest, Hungary
Experience the beauty of Hungary's southern Great Plains on a day trip to the towns of Kecskemet and Lajosmizse. You'll discover Hungary's sunniest region, a land of rivers and lakes, and a paradise for lovers of fishing, water sports and horse riding.
The tour takes you on a scenic drive through the Great Plains to Kecskemet, where you will be taken on a guided walk through the town. Kecskemet is the largest town in the region, with historical monuments, nature reserves and a thriving cultural life.
Continuing on to Lajosmizse, you will be greeted with a traditional welcome drink. After an exciting performance by the famous horsemen of the region, you'll take a carriage ride through the Puszta, the typical steppe landscape of the Great Plains.
You'll then enjoy a Hungarian three-course meal with wine at a traditional tavern, accompanied by stirring gypsy music.
On your return to Budapest, you'll drive through the unique Great Plains landscape of sand dunes, grasslands, reed-lined waterways and backwaters, tiny white farms, well-kept pastures and rolling fields of wheat.
A wonderful trip to see life in Hungary outside the big city. Kecskemet was a small city with interesting sights and warm people. Puszta was a farm with amazing horses and skilled riders. The meal at the farm was outstanding. This trip well surpassed our expectations.
Review by: Raymond J, October 2017
This was a very worthwhile side tour to the country to have made on our visit to Budapest. We would do it again.
Review by: pjhazel, September 2017
Really enjoyed this day trip. The company sent a taxi to pick us up at our hotel and take us to the bus. Bus was comfortable and not over-crowded. Tour was conducted in English, Italian, and German, so kudos to the guide. The tour went south into the countryside to the city of Kecskemet, which has a very nice, open city plaza that includes the city hall, churches of four different religions - Roman Catholic, Calvinist, Greek Orthodox and Eastern Orthodox, plus what used to be a Jewish Synagogue which is not in use anymore as few of the Jews remained/survived World War II. I noticed the Hungarian flag flying on the City Hall had a huge hole in the middle. The guide explained that during the Soviet occupation, they put a communist crest in the middle of the Hungarian flag. In the 1990 rebellion, the freedom fighters cut the crest out of the flag, and many Hungarians still fly the fly with the hole in the middle to remind them of what they went through. Our other visit was to Tanyancsarda, an equestrian center/restaurant near the town of Lajosmizse. We were met on the road by one of the csikos riders on horseback who led the bus to the greeting station where we received a welcome drink of apricot brandy. We were taken on a horse-drawn cart to see the fields and stables. Then, there various demonstrations. I like the csikos chasing horses around a large pen, providing photographs fully worthy of a Marlboro Country ad. There were demonstrations of horsemanship, Lippizaners, and various contests. Visitors were invited to try their hand at using the whips favored by the csikos. We were given the opportunity to visit the stables, featuring the Lippizaners, racka sheep and Hungarian Grays cattle. Lunch was very well done and accompanied by roving 'gypsy' musicians. A very enjoyable day.
Review by: Kenneth L, August 2017
This was great entertainment for the whole family and great value.
Review by: Ana C, August 2017
A wonderful day full of adventures. A great drive through the countryside. The horse show was excellent and well organized. The lunch was very tasty. We visited several historical towns. The guide was knowledgeable and was aware of everyone's ability to walk. Both the guide and the driver were very helpful and attentive of our needs. Overall, a great experience!
Review by: Beryl F, July 2017
This was fantastic and would highly recommend
Review by: Barbara M, July 2017
While a pleasurable experience in the plains south of Budapest, this tour gave us only a very short time in Kecskemét visiting the main square. Maybe this was due to our late departure. _br/_ The horses, including Lipizaners, were beautiful and well trained. The riders were skillful but appeared to lack the enthusiam expected of entertainers._br/_ The 3 course meal was copious and we were entertained by classical musicians during lunch. They were enthusiastic._br/_ A good introduction to the horse traditions of Hungary, but no x factor.
Review by: Juliebselle, July 2017
The Guide didn't tell us much, the ranch was very well kept and the cowboy show was very enjoyable along with an excellent meal and live music, the other activities that we participated in was super...bull whipping a bottle of wine off a fence competition and horse riding ..all great fun. What really upset me was the two mares pulling the wagon that we rode in were in foal, the chestnut looked almost full term, the harness banging against the clearly visible foal in her......especially hard when the wagon turned corners was upsetting. It is a stud farm and they had.30 goals last year....but I still don't know if this isn't hurting the unborn foal.
Review by: Thomas B, July 2017
A fantastic trip to Puszta, to see the Hungarian country side, Well executed day trip , with a tasty lunch and entertaining horse .demonstration. We recommend to do this tour when in Hungary,
Review by: Ronald H L, December 2016
This was an outstanding trip! It was well planned and paced. The guide and driver both spoke excellent English, and they kept us informed throughout the trip. The farm visit was most interesting. We took a carriage ride, rode a horse, viewed the demonstration show, saw many other animals and topped the day off with a delicious Hungarian lunch.
Review by: Helen B, December 2016
It was a wonderful day out enjoyed every moment of the day
Review by: Elena B., November 2016
Highly recommend this tour. Our group was lucky with the warm sunny weather. The guide was very professional. Big thanks to her_br/_ Very interesting show horses. Excellent lunch. Do not miss when traveling to Budapest
Review by: C M K, September 2016
It was an excellent day trip. We were picked up from our hotel and delivered back at the end of the trip, The guide was interesting and friendly. The horse display was brilliant and the meal at lunch time was generous and so nice to experience traditional food. Great musical entertainment while we ate,
Review by: Valentine M, September 2016
Pretty ordinary, wouldn't recommend it or do it sgsin
Review by: jed25, September 2016
Highly recommend this tour. It was interesting to see the countryside of Hungary and our guide, Ingrid, was excellent with her knowledge of the culture and history of Hungary, which really added to the trip. The horse show was superb and the highlight of my trip._br/_ A well planned, most enjoyable day.
Review by: Chammy, September 2016
Horse show excellent, food very nice and plentiful, lovely kept grounds , I would highly recommend this outing my daughter said it was the highlight of her holiday in Budapest.
Review by: MLR D, August 2016
A trip into the Hungarian countryside gave me a different perspective into this beautiful and diverse nation. The vehicle , driver and guide Laszlo and Laszlo were excellent , so were the arrangements at the Cszarda. The horse show was special, food and live gypsy band most enjoyable. The en route stop at Kescemet was very interesting - a beautiful, small town. All in all a well planned , well paced, enjoyable day. Thank you Eurama.
Review by: Matthew X, July 2016
Highly recommended if you want to enjoy some of the less-explored areas of Hungary.
Review by: Ravi, July 2016
Absolutely excellent the way it was organised. Breathtaking scenery and our guide Walter was very knowledgeable with a good sense of humour. Highly recommended for anyone who visits Salzburg area.
Review by: 2chaynes, July 2016
A must see for everyone.
Review by: Wadie Ramez H, July 2016
Nice day with a horse show and a good lunch.
Review by: Mellodee A, July 2016
This tour was amazing!
Review by: jmkrmvda, July 2016
This was the best by fair of all 4 tours we took with your group
Review by: Caren B, June 2016
This was one of the highlights of our time in Europe.
Review by: Ponciano T, June 2016
This is so highly recommended! This tour brings you out of Budapest into the countryside to experience a horse-riding show in a farm. This gives you an insight into the farming community in Hungary outside of Budapest. The lunch was also superb!
Review by: Harry G, June 2016
a good value tour._br/_ The lunch was excelent and was well above expectation._br/_ the farm visit was very informative and the riding was worth watching_br/_ we enjoyed the outing
Review by: hrrad, June 2016
A meal and a horse show.
Review by: Ivan S, June 2016
Recommended tour. Very fun and tour leader Elena was friendly. We also liked lunch were they also offered a good vegetarian option with wine and dessert. We were also offered a welcome drink in Puszta and the carriage ride, and horse show were awesome.
Review by: MARC V, May 2016
Kecskemet was a little bit too touristical. Nice buildings._br/_ The horseshow and stables was very interesting._br/_ Lunch was excellent, but one glass of wine was not enough.
Review by: Denise S, May 2016
Very informative and llovely guide, lucky for us only the 2 of us on trip. Lunch was great as was seeing the local horseman
Review by: Artur Ribeiro, April 2016
Muito bom passeio. A fazenda é fantástica. Muito agradável a apresentação dos cavalos e cavaleiros, bem como o passeio na charrete. O restaurante que fomos levados é muito bom, tanto no atendimento, quanto nas dependências e ainda a qualidade da refeição. Muito boa guia. Imperdível!
Review by: Katrina G, April 2016
Wonderful tour and a great day out to see a different side of Hungary. Our tour guide Ingrid was very knowledgable and interesting which made the tour all the more better. _br/_ Delicious lunch and exciting horseshow!! I definitely recommend!
Review by: Trinkett, April 2016
Wonderful tour and a great day out to see a different side of Hungary. Our tour guide Ingrid was very knowledgable and interesting which made the tour all the more better. _br/_ Delicious lunch and exciting horseshow!! I definitely recommend!
Review by: Ryan O, January 2016
Thoroughly enjoyed this trip. It was interesting to see the small towns outside Budapest, and our tour guide was very knowledgeable. The equestrian performance was great and the meal was delicious. This trip offered good value for money and I would recommend it.
Review by: Fennegien g jan J, January 2016
Very good traveling by bus, very good tourguide, very nice viewing the inner city and on top of that the horses which was fabulous. We enjoyed the trip very much_br/_ sorry for the late reply_br/_ John Janssen
Review by: Margaret S, November 2015
A lovely day away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Our guide Ingrid was very informative, and in general the day was well organised. It's very 'touristy' with the photographer taking happy snaps at every turn which you can later purchase, but on the whole really enjoyable. The horse show was great as was the 3 course lunch with plenty of food to go round.
Review by: Kay ... , November 2015
I feel that the tour is a little bit rush but overall I had a great time. The tour guide was quite boring inside the van perhaps, I was quite sleepy myself but she became energatic once we got off. I really enjoyed the horse-riding show and the lunch was amazing.
Review by: Neil W, November 2015
This was a great tour the horseman were fantastic to watch and the lunch was terrific. Tour not to be missed.
Review by: Kay Phanthuwongpakdee, November 2015
I feel that the tour is a little bit rush but overall I had a great time. The tour guide was quite boring inside the van perhaps, I was quite sleepy myself but she became energatic once we got off. I really enjoyed the horse-riding show and the lunch was amazing.
Review by: Warren W, October 2015
This was a fabulous trip and well worth the time and money. The horsemen are exceptional!
Review by: Betty S, October 2015
Enjoyed the drive and Kecskemet walking tour. Lunch was very good and the horse show was interesting.
Review by: Charles G J, September 2015
An interesting tour of the Hungarian countryside, Kecskemét, and the traditional Puszta demonstration with a great meal.
Review by: SIMON ROY B, September 2015
Enjoyable for the whole family.
Review by: ERIKA L, September 2015
Our tour guide, Helena was great! She was very nice and knowledgeable about the area. By my count she, amazingly, speaks 5 languages. It was a nice trip into the Hungarian countryside and the weather was beautiful. Kecskemet is a very pretty town with beautiful churches. The Lajosmizse horse farm that breeds Lipizaners was just gorgeous and lunch at the farm was delicious. I highly recommend the tour to anyone!
Review by: Douglas M, August 2015
Excellent tour. Very impressed by standard of food and entertainment at the horse farm.
Review by: Flavio M, July 2015
Good venue out of town._br/_
Nice visit at the horse farm, with nice lunch
Review by: Brinith, July 2015
A nice day out in the country with an excellent lunch and music to accompany the meal. The horses are beautiful.
Review by: Kenneth H, July 2015
Our guide Lasslo was not helpful and didn't know much when questions were asked. He was there to collect a paycheck. The stop in Kecskemet was a joke. He showed us a few buildings then left us there and told us to meet him at the bus at a certain time. He did not point out anywhere interesting to visit and did not offer to stay with us to help find a place to grab a bit to each or a drink. The people in town were rude. My great grandparents were from Hungary. I was very excited to visit, but found most people there are not happy and definitely do not like visitors. Disappointed. The horse show was good, but again Lasslo and most people at the horse farm were not interested in having us as visitors. The lunch we had was great and the 3 piece Hungarian band that played during lunch was fantastic. All the tours we booked with Viator for our visit to Hungary were terrible. The guides were a joke. They talked while you walked with them, and unless you were right next to them, you could not hear a thing. Plus when they talked, all made no effort to speak loud enough for the group to hear, and most did not have answers to our questions. Disappointed all the way around. Viator has always done good by me. I guess this was my turn to feel I did not get my monies worth.
Review by: Mike S, June 2015
The guide was excellent. I am so glad to visit Kecskemet. The Puszta horses and riders were very interesting.
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