We arrive into the port of Kalocsa this morning and embark on
puszta tour by coach.
The puszta itself is an area of Hungary defined by its grassland
ecosystem set amongst the Great Hungarian Plains, and which has a
certain 'wild west' feel to it. Our first visit during our time
here is to a paprika house.
One of Hungary's most famous and important cooking ingredients,
paprika was once known as 'red gold' in this region, and we get to
taste it in a variety of dishes while learning about the spice's
historic significance and how it help shaped the lives of the
people who resided here. We continue to the former home of a
wealthy 19th century family where we are treated to a performance
of traditional folk music and dancing before heading out into the
great plains themselves to try some more local delicacies, meet
Hungarian half-blood horses and experience a wagon ride hauled by
these magnificent and powerful creatures.
On Day 11 we moor in the Serbian
capital of Belgrade this morning, heading out on a guided walking
tour to see the attractions of a city whose varied history can be
documented through its architecture. First up is the Kalemegdan
Fortress; the oldest surviving part of the city and dating back to
the 3rd century BC, it also offers wonderful views across the
Danube and Sava rivers. Next we swing by Belgrade's National Museum
before seeing the parliament building, Terazije Square and lastly,
the Palace of Princess Ljubica. With it's Asian influences, this is
an unusual building for this part of the world, one which was built
in the 1800s for the wife of Prince Miloš - the eponymous Princess
Ljubica. This afternoon you are free to continue sightseeing, or do
a little shopping, independently.
Includes
- Day 10 - Breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Day 11 - Breakfast, lunch, dinner
