Budapest, Hungary

Keszthely & Festetics Palace

Baroque Splendor and Cultural Heritage Explore the stately elegance of the Festetics Palace and the beautiful surroundings of Keszthely. You will travel by motor coach to the Hungarian town of Keszthely, located along the shores of bucolic Lake Balaton. Here, enjoy a guided tour of the baroque-style Festetics Palace, the former home of one of Hungary’s most important noble families and that now hosts the Helikon Palace Museum. View the Noble Interior Exhibition, featuring 20 rooms adorned with original objects and period furnishings that showcase the lifestyle of the Festetics family during the 18th and 19th centuries. The highlight is Hungary’s only surviving private library of the nobility, housing more than 80,000 volumes. Afterward, savor a delicious lunch of local fare in Keszthely. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.

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