Hungary Holidays, Flights & Travel Guide
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Hungary Holidays
and Travel Overview
Hungary's location in the centre of
Europe along with its hospitable attitude makes it one of the best
places from which to embark on an Eastern European journey. It is
both European and distinctly Hungarian, incorporating a mixture of
history and the present-day. The country proudly upholds its Magyar
traditions, culture and arts, but is attentive to what is new and
fashionable in the outside world. A small
landlocked country sharing its borders with seven neighbouring
countries, Hungary was originally inhabited by the Magyars, an
equestrian nomadic tribe. They were eventually converted to
Christianity and in the year 1000 their Prince Stephen was crowned
the nation's first ruler. Since then Hungary has seen numerous
dynastic changes, from Turkish occupation to the era of Communism,
and today quaint little towns, cities and ruins in the countryside
bear the marks of this turbulent history with a rich mosaic of
architectural styles and fortified hilltop castles. The Hungarian
people, neither Slavic nor Germanic, are formal, reserved and
intensely proud of their ancient nation and its cosmopolitan
capital, Budapest. Most visitors arrive in
Budapest, situated on a lovely stretch of the Danube, the river
that invokes feelings of romantic enchantment and musical memories.
It is a city of culture and of astounding beauty and grace, and
visitors are drawn to its enchanting magnetism. Outside of the
capital the plains, rolling hills and rivers, lakes and vineyards
hold much to offer the visitor. The Baroque town and fine wines of
Eger, historical riverside villages along the Danube Bend,
commanding fortresses, castles and palaces, the resort-lined Lake
Balaton and the thermal spas and volcanically heated lake at Hévíz
are just some of the country's many highlights awaiting
discovery.
Tourist Offices - Hungarian Tourist Office: +36 (06)1 488
8700 or www.hungarytourism.hu
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Entry Requirements
for Hungary Holidays & Hungary Travel
All visitors must have the equivalent in
hard currency of Ft1,000 per day or a major credit card, as well as
return or onward tickets and all documents required for next
destination.
- For Australians -
Australian nationals do not need a visa to visit
Hungary for a period of up to 90 days. Passports must be valid for
at least the period of intended stay.
- New Zealanders do not require a visa for a stay in
Hungary of up to 90 days. A passport, valid for the intended period
of stay, is required.
- United States citizens must hold a passport valid for
at least the period of intended stay. No visa is required for stays
of up to 90 days.
- United States citizens must hold a passport valid for
at least the period of intended stay. No visa is required for stays
of up to 90 days.
- British citizens must have a passport. Travellers
holding a passport endorsed: 'Holder has the right of abode in the
U.K.'; or Holder is entitled to re-admission to the U.K. or British
Citizen, do not require a visa for stays of up to 180 days. All
other British passport holders require a visa and passports must be
valid for at least 6 months after the expiry date of the required
visa.
Currency of Hungary
The official currency is the Hungarian Forint
(HUF), divided into 100 fillér. Travellers cheques are not widely
favoured. Credit cards most accepted in the country are AMEX,
Diners Club, EnRoute, Euro/Mastercard, JCB and Visa, and these can
be used to withdraw cash from banks and ATMs and to pay bills in
hotels, restaurants and most shops. Banks usually open between 8am
and 4pm on weekdays and some are open on Saturdays. ATMs and
currency exchange machines are available in towns and cities
throughout the country. It is advisable to retain exchange receipts
for proof of legal currency exchange.
Hungary
Telephone Access Codes and Communications
The international access code for Hungary
is +36. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country
code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). City/area codes are in
use, e.g. (0)1 for Budapest. There are often high surcharges on
calls made from hotels; it is cheaper to use public telephone boxes
or calling cards. Local directory assistance is available by
dialling 198, and international directory assistance is 199;
callers may have to hold for a few moments, but English-speaking
operators are available. The local mobile phone operators use GSM
networks and have roaming agreements with most international
operators. Internet cafes are available in the main
towns.
Hungary
Duty Free Allowances & Restrictions
Travellers to Hungary with goods purchased in
the EU for personal use do not have to pay customs duty on 800
cigarettes, or 400 cigarillos, or 200 cigars, or 1kg smoking
tobacco; 10 litres spirits with more than 22% and ethyl alcohol, or
20 litres of beverages less than 22% alcohol content, or 90 litres
of wine or 60 litres of sparkling wine, or 110 litres of beer.
Travellers arriving from non-EU countries do not have to pay
customs duty on 200 cigarettes, or 100 cigarillos, or 50 cigars, or
250g of smoking tobacco, or a proportional mix of these. Alcohol
allowances (for passengers over 17 years)include 1 litre of spirits
and 2 litres of wine; perfume up to 50g and 250ml eau de toilette;
and other goods for personal consumption to the value of EUR175 per
adult or EUR90 for children under 15 years. Prohibited items
include fresh meat and dairy products.
Hungary
Holidays - Tipping Information
Taxi drivers and waiters expect a tip of 10 to
15%. Waiters should be handed the cash, rather than have it left on
the table. Most people in the service industry expect to be tipped
about 10-15%.
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