Hungary’s capital city of Budapest is considered one of Europe’s most enjoyable cities, featuring green parks, amazing museums, and even a thriving nightlife scene. The country’s second largest city, Debrecen, offers a more cultural and ecclesiastical feel. A member of the Schengen Agreement, Hungary has no border controls between countries within the agreement. Access to the country is easy and convenient, with several international airports, train stations (Budapest is a hub for Central Europe), private cars, and buses. Domestic transport is also very convenient, with train hubs, bus stations, and private cars being easily accessible.
Hungary offers a wide range of unique destinations. Low mountain ranges, lakes and rivers, plains, and more are spread across the country, as are many small, quaint villages.
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Your 4-night, 5-day Budapest vacation begins today!
On arrival in Budapest, you will be transferred to the hotel. You can spend the day at your leisure. However, be ready for a rejuvenating evening on a beautiful Sunset Cruise.
This cruise session will introduce you to the wonderful world of Hungarian dances and operettas as well. As the Gypsy musicians play throughout the cruise, you will have an opportunity to get up on the stage and learn a step or two as well.
Apart from enjoying the dance and operetta, you will be embracing the breath-taking view that Budapest offers at night. Tonight the cocktail is on us, as we want you to have an unforgettable experience.
Today you explore the signature sights of Budapest
After breakfast today, you will be taken to explore the signature sights that make Budapest what it is. Have a scrumptious breakfast today because the entire day will be spent visiting the local tourist attractions of Budapest.
We will begin with Vaci Street, which is often recognised as the most popular pedestrian precinct in Central Budapest. Next, we will visit the Erzsébet Square, which is indeed the greenest area that you will find in the city.
The Danubius Fountain in the middle of the square symbolises the rivers of Budapest. After visiting Andrassy Boulevard, we will walk towards the St. Stephen Basilica.
This neoclassical architecture will take your breath away with its beauty and it is the largest church in Budapest as well. The Parliament is the next in our list.
Being a splendid example of Neo-Gothic architecture, the parliament building will astonish you for sure with its glamorous presence. As we walk along the Danube riverside, you will be able to see the Chain Bridge and the Elizabeth Bridge.
The tour today ends with visiting the Palos Monastery, which once protected the border of the Roman Empire.
Today you explore and spend at leisure
Today there is no rush in the schedule. You can get a proper sleep at night, a delicious breakfast in the morning and then start exploring Budapest on your own.
You might consider shopping today for friends and families at home. Otherwise, you can simply enjoy the view as you walk by the Danube riverside.
Today you explore the Szechenyi Thermal Bath
We are sure that the experience that you will never forget the experience that you will have today. After breakfast, we take you to the Szechenyi Thermal Bath, which takes pride in being the largest spa bath in Europe with 15 indoor baths and 3 outdoor pools.
They offer a wide array of rejuvenating facilities, including facial treatments, massage therapies, saunas, and much more. After the Turkish occupying Budapest, they built a number of famous baths that were used to cater aqua therapy with the help of natural medical trends.
The Szechenyi Thermal Bath building is named after Szechenyi, who started designing the building in 1909.
After breakfast today, you will get an airport transfer to the Zagreb International Airport. As you depart Budapest, your heart might be heavy, but you will always be able to close your eyes and relive those wonderful moments again.