Are you up for a delicious wine adventure off the beaten path? The tiny wine region of Somló in Hungary produces some of the most unique and profound volcanic wines in the world, but few have heard of it. When was the last time you had a bottle of Juhfark? It's a grape that grows only on Somlo, and when made well, tastes like sunlight distilled into a drinkable liquid.

The small hill of Somlo (the remains of an ancient underwater volcano) sits 93 miles (about 2.5 hours' drive) from Budapest, and stands up starkly from the surrounding plains. Completely covered in vineyards and crowned with a small ruined castle and a nature preserve, the hill hosts several dozen commercial wineries, and thousands of small vineyard plots tended by locals from the surrounding area. There are no commercial hotels on or nearby Somló, which means the only way to experience the place in full involves a stay someplace like this lovely guesthouse where two couples will spend 6 nights soaking in the quiet beauty of this very special place.

The guesthouse is a secluded 2 bedroom, 2 bath charming farmhouse with a private terrace and incredible views of the vineyards and surrounding countryside. Kathryn, your English-speaking host and proprietress of the Somló Wine Shop, can arrange wine tastings, cellar tours, and other trips during your stay.  Also included is a wine dinner featuring the best of Somló's wines personally curated by Kathryn.

Lake Balaton, a popular vacation spot for Hungarians is also mere 31 miles away, with all the water and beach activities you'd expect from such a destination, but you'll honestly find it hard to tear yourself away from the idyllic beauty of the hill and the intriguing deliciousness of its wines.

Find out more information about the Somlo wine region and its wines.

Combined with a weekend of dining, sightseeing, and spa treatments in the bustling capital of Budapest, this package might be your Hungarian vacation of a lifetime.

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