Great Continental Railway Journeys

Eger to Hortobágy (9x15)

Season finale

Air date: Jun 01, 2026

On the last leg of his journey, Michael Portillo arrives in the historic city of Eger. At its famous castle, he discovers how Ottoman invaders were defeated by an outnumbered Hungarian force.

Rank #11499

Premiered: Nov 2012
Episodes: 74
Followers: 11

Running
BBC Two
Monday at 18