February 12^th

The Royal Palace of Gödöllő (40 km from Budapest) is the largest baroque palace in Hungary and with its 17000 sqm, one of the largest one in Europe. The palace was built in the 1700's, in a special so-called " Gödöllő" baroque style.

• During its 250 year-history it played a very important role in Hungarian history and for a period, it was the summer residence of the Habsburg Royal Family during the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. It was Empress Elisabeth’s ( Sissy’s ) favourite place, too.
• The palace’s newly renovated main wing was re-opened in 1996. It is the house of the Queen Elisabeth memorial exhibition, what presents the every-day life of the Royal Family in Gödöllő. It’s nice baroque building is surrounded by a 28-hectare English style landscape park what multiply the beauty of the Gödöllő Palace.
  
• Upon arrival the group will be welcomed by a local Guide, who will accompany them for a Castle Visit, explaining every little details about the Queen’s life.

After the Castle visit we continue to a typical Hungarian Farmhouse for a traditional Lunch:
Thirty-five kilometers from Budapest, in the very heart of the hills of Gödöllő just five kilometers from the Royal Castle. This enterprise combines the atmosphere of Hungarian villages with the flavor of a horse farm of European excellence and outstanding Hungarian hospitality.

Programme:

Upon arrival the guests will be greeted by pogácsa (typical Hungarian salted pastries) and soft drinks/pálinka ( Hungarian Spirit)
the typical Hungarian style lunch will be served in the restaurant with live folk music

In the afternoon transfer back to Budapest

 

Price per person: € 75

Including:  Bus and English Speaking guide for 7 hrs, entrance to the Gödöllő Castle, including
                    professioanl Guide, Welcome pálinka&pogácsa at the Farm, Horse Show at 11:30, Lunch

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