Your Date with Budapest

The metropolis on the river Danube

4 Days / Budapest, Gödöllö

Budapest is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The mighty river Danube separates the metropolis into the mountainous Buda and the flat Pest. This Danube panorama was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site - and quite rightly so, as any visitor will experience.

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.  Lunch at local restaurant.

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.

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.

In the afternoon you visit the breathtaking parliament. Then enjoy some time on your own.

In the evening dinner at a traditional restaurant or at your hotel. Overnight stay in Budapest.

Day 3 Gödöllö

After breakfast you start your excursion to Gödöllö where you visit the former residence of the Austrian Empress and Hungarian Queen Elizabeth Sissi, Gödöllö Palace.
Gödöllö: The Baroque castle in Gödöllő, one of the most impressive and important examples of Hungarian architecture, was built in 1735. Originally, it was built for Count Grassalkovich, a central personality of the 18th century aristocracy in Hungary; later, it served as the summer residence of Franz Joseph and his wife Elisabeth, who actually spent more time here than in Vienna. During a castle tour, a local guide introduces you to the history of this building, where you can admire various, fully renovated royal suites with original furniture and everyday objects of the royal couple, including the wardrobe and study of Franz Joseph, the salons and dressing room of Maria-Theresia and Queen Elisabeth, memorial exhibitions about Elisabeth and the Grassalkovich family, as well as the Castle Chapel. After your visit to the palace, enjoy a stroll through the park, followed by a coffee break. Before returning back to Budapest you admire a performance of the famous horse herder. Balance afternoon at leisure in Budapest. 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!