Diverse Budapest

The various faces of the Hungarian Capital

4 Days / Budapest

Traditional and contemporary. The beautiful, UNESCO protected monuments and palaces show the classic, traditional side of this historic city. The newly renovated, friendly pedestrian areas, modern and contemporary buildings and galleries, squares and parks with numerous bars, cosy cafes and innovative restaurants give the city a modern and contemporary touch.

Day 1 Arrival in Budapest

Arrival at your hotel in Budapest. The remainder of the day is yours to spend at leisure.

Int he evening welcome dinner at a traditional restaurant or at your hotel.  Overnight stay in Budapest.

Day 2 Budapest

After breakfast you discover the classical side of Budapest in the course of a panoramic city tour. During the tour you will pass by the characteristic attractions such as the Parliament, Heroe's Square, Citadel, Gellért Bath, Chainbridge, etc. Following, you visit the Castle District with interior visits to Fishermen's Bastion and Matthias Church. 

Fishermen's Bastion, which originated as a weir system, is located on the Buda side and replaces the medieval fish market of Buda. Fishermen's Bastion was constructed in neo-Romantic style; its sharp pointed towers are made of stone and symbolise the seven tribal leaders of Hungary.

Matthias Church, probably the most famous church in Budapest, is located right next to the Fishermen’s Bastion in the heart of the Budapest's castle district. A wide range of Hungarian kings have been coronated at the Matthias Church, and today it is home to ecclesiastical treasures and essential burial places.

Lunch at local restaurant.

The afternoon is yours to spend at leisure.

In the evening dinner at a traditional restaurant or at your hotel.

Enjoy a typical Hungarian Folklore evening with traditional folk dance and music, gaining insight ideas of local music, dance and Hungarian customs. 

Overnight stay in Budapest.

Day 3 Budapest

After breakfast you explore the modern, contemporary Budapest. In the course of your tour, you visit the Ludwig Museum.

The Parliament, located right on the banks of the Danube, is the landmark of Budapest and the largest building of Hungary. Inside this magnificent building, one can admire remarkable paintings, statues, as well as the Hungarian coronation insignia.

Lunch on your own.

In the afternoon you discover another facette of Budapest, the history-charged Jewish Quarter.

Once the largest Jewish community in Eastern Europe, Budapest Jewry has influenced the history and face of the Hungarian capital all throughout the centuries. During your walk through the former Jewish Quarter of the city, centred around the Great Synagogue in Dohány street, you will visit this impressive building, an important centre of Judaism in Europe. Today, it's not place of worship only, but also one of the cultural centres and main touristic attractions of Budapest, hosting concerts, festivals and various other programs. After a visit of the Synagogue, you will see the Heroes’ Temple, the Cemetery and the Emanuel Tree - monuments to the Jewish victims of World War II. In the small streets around the Jewish Quarter, you will have the opportunity to visit old-established kosher confectioneries, ambient arcades and small artisan shops.

Int he evening dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight stay in Budapest.

Day 4 Departure from Budapest

After breakfast you start your homeward journey.

Have a safe trip!