Discovering Magical Castles in Békés County
Almásy Castle in Gyula and Tisza Castle in Geszt
- March 6, 20271 day (Saturday)
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Planned program
Day 1: Almásy Castle in Gyula and Tisza Castle in Geszt
On Saturday, March 6, 2027, we will depart from Szeged in the morning, leaving from the Szeged Plaza car park. We will arrive in Geszt, Békés County, during the morning, where the fully renovated castle, restored and equipped to welcome visitors, was officially reopened on June 4, 2024. The castle was originally built between 1761 and 1772 by László Tisza, a young nobleman from the Borosjenő branch of the Tisza family. Throughout its history, the castle welcomed several prominent Hungarian literary figures, including János Arany, Kálmán Mikszáth, and Mór Jókai. The latter even drew inspiration from the Tisza family when creating the main characters of his famous novel The Baron's Sons (A kőszívű ember fiai). The castle was also home to two Hungarian prime ministers. In 1860, it became the property of Kálmán Tisza, who served as Prime Minister of Hungary from 1875 to 1890. Following his death, the estate passed to his son, Count István Tisza, who served as Prime Minister from 1903 to 1905 and again from 1913 to 1917. He also held the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives in 1902 and from 1912 to 1913. Unlike his father, István Tisza faced particularly turbulent times. He was assassinated in his Budapest home on October 31, 1918, during the Aster Revolution. After exploring the castle's exhibitions, we will have some free time, during which visitors will have the opportunity to stroll through the beautiful castle park. Our next destination will be the Almásy Castle Visitor Centre in Gyula, located next to the famous Castle Spa (Várfürdő). It is considered one of Hungary's most fascinating historical castles and was named among Europe's 40 best museums in 2018. The castle's history dates back to the early 18th century, when János György Harruckern began constructing the original building. Over the centuries, the estate passed through the hands of the Harruckern and Wenckheim families before becoming the property of the Almásy family through marriage. The castle combines Baroque, Zopf (late Baroque), and Neoclassical architectural elements, acquiring its present appearance during renovations carried out in the early 19th century. Following some free time, we will begin our return journey. Arrival back in Szeged is expected in the evening.
Promotional price: 13 900 Ft per person
The early booking special offer is valid until January 15, 2027!
What's Included
- Transportation costs
- Guided tour
Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Entrance fees
- Local guide fee
- Audio guide
We look forward to welcoming you on our trip!
We reserve the right to change the program.
Entrance tickets and optional programs
- Tisza Castle in Geszt: full-price admission: 3.900 HUF/person, reduced admission: 1.950 HUF/person
- Almásy Castle in Gyula: full-price admission: 4.700 HUF /person, reduced admission: 3.300 HUF/person
- Local tour guide fees and audio guide: 2,000 HUF/person
Photos from last year's trip
Photo credits
NÖF – Tisza Castle, Geszt Official Website of Almásy Castle
