Overview

This 5-day trip to Budapest offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and relaxation. Starting with arrival and leisure time, you’ll explore Budapest’s iconic sights on a guided city tour that covers both the historic Buda Castle District and the vibrant Pest side, including landmarks like Heroes’ Square, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and Europe’s largest synagogue. Optional activities include a full day at the elegant Széchenyi Thermal Spa combined with a cultural tasting experience, and a scenic full-day Danube Bend tour featuring visits to Esztergom, Visegrád, and the charming artist village of Szentendre, including a chance to cross briefly into Slovakia. The trip concludes with a relaxing day before transfer to the airport, providing a well-rounded experience of Hungary’s “Pearl of the Danube.”

Important Tips

 Danube cruise € 40
 Full-Day Danube Bend Tour with Lunch € 150
 Add extra night from +€ 50 per person

Day 01 :

Arrival to Budapest and transfer to hotel

Αrrival to Budapest. Budapest is the capital and largest city of Hungary, a vibrant metropolis located where the Danube River flows through a landscape of hills and plains. It's known for its rich history, stunning architecture, and thermal baths, and is often referred to as the "Pearl of the Danube". The city is divided into two main parts: Buda, on the west bank, with its hilly and historic Castle District, and Pest, on the east bank, a bustling center with a wide range of activities. Transfer to hotel and free time for leisure and relax

Day 02 :

Budapest city tour

After breakfast, we will start our city tour where you will learn about 1,000 years of Hungarian history as you see the city's most important sites. This 3-hour guided city tour begins at our Sightseeing office. On the drive to the Buda side of the Danube, you will see all major attractions along the river Danube.
Your first stop is in the Castle District for a short walk to see the area’s main attractions. You’ll visit the Old Town, the perfect spot for enjoying spectacular views of the surrounding area.
Crossing Elizabeth Bridge to the Pest side we pass by the famous Central Market Hall and Europe’s largest synagogue, followed by a drive to the City Park.
Along the way, pass the largest thermal spa in Europe and the Budapest Zoo, then stop at Heroes’ Square, where you’ll find statues of famed Hungarian kings. The tour continues from here down Andrássy Avenue to downtown Pest, passing the Opera House and St. Stephen’s Basilica. Afternoon free to leisure.

Day 03 :

Free day or OPTIONAL Széchenyi Spa Full Day

After breakfast, free day to explore Budapest on your own or OPTIONAL Széchenyi Spa Full Day. Immerse yourself in a day of relaxation and cultural exploration with the Széchenyi Thermal Spa & Gastro Cellar combo ticket.
Széchenyi Bath, the largest thermal spring bath complex in Budapest and throughout Europe, is the height of European elegance.
Built in 1913 in a captivating Neo-baroque style, the spa has a rich history, evolving from private steam baths to a vast complex featuring 3 outdoor and 15 indoor pools.
But the experience doesn't end at the spa; it extends into the heart of Hungarian culture with tasting options inside the Hungarian Gastro Cellar. After your rejuvenating day at the spa, venture into the city center to savor the flavors of the “Hungarian spirit”.

In the evening, we suggest an OPTIONAL Danube cruise.

Day 04 :

Free day / OPTIONAL Full-Day Danube Bend Tour with Lunch

After breakfast, free day to explore Budapest on your own or OPTIONAL Full-Day Danube Bend Tour with Lunch. Today take a journey through Hungary's history, experience a unique section of the River Danube, commonly referred to as the ”Danube Bend”. Start off by seeing the city of Esztergom from another perspective during a photo stop in Slovakia. Then head out in the comfort of an air-conditioned bus and enjoy the remarkable city of Esztergom, home to the largest Catholic church in the country.

In addition to experiencing a great view of river valley, you will also have time to enjoy a 3-course lunch in the city of Visegrád. Afterwards, you will continue to the magical artist’s village of Szentendre, where you can see the downtown area with its cobblestone streets.