LAND
JOURNEY
Budapest
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY Day 1 | In Transit
Art, Culture & People
Depart for Budapest, Hungary.
Day 2 | Budapest, Hungary Transfer
Inspiring Moments
Meet your fellow travelers at a Welcome Reception, followed by a Welcome Dinner tonight.
Day 3 | Budapest
> Admire
the view from Fisherman’s Bastion, one of Europe’s grandest panoramas.
Enrichment: The History of Budapest. Learn about Budapest’s remarkable saga of wars, invasions, destruction and restoration.
> Experience
the distinct personalities of Budapest’s two cities: quiet, imperial Buda and chic, buzzing Pest.
> Delight
in an evening cruise, passing Budapest’s illuminated fairy-tale treasures. beyond Budapest to witness Visegrád, Eger and Szentendre.
Shoes on the Danube Bank Memorial
> Explore
> Witness
the Great Synagogue and moving memorials in Budapest’s Jewish district.
> Enjoy
a thrilling horse show, featuring world-class Hungarian horsemen.
> Savor
Hungarian cuisine, from indulgent pastries to hearty goulash.
> Experience
Budapest, including the Banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter and Andrássy Avenue, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Spectacularly situated on both sides of the Danube River, Budapest ranks as one of Europe’s most striking cities. Stay for seven nights, immersing yourself in an alluring blend of architectural treasures and Hungarian hospitality. Visits to poignant landmarks will expand your understanding of Hungary’s deeply rooted history. Plus, travel beyond the city’s fringes to visit entrancing towns and flawless countryside.
ACTIVE TRAVEL
Excursions on this program require: > walking distances of up to 3-5 miles > walking on cobblestones and uneven surfaces > getting on/off motor coaches, boats and trams
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to the Eurostars Budapest Center.
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Discovery: Highlights of Pest. Launch your adventure in the city’s cosmopolitan Pest side. From the grandiose Heroes’ Square with its statue of the Archangel Gabriel to the neo-renaissance Opera House and the Gothic-style Parliament Building, enjoy an introduction to key landmarks and historical sites. Then hop on a city tram and ride like a local to the Great Market Hall, admiring its cornucopia of traditional delicacies, clothing, textiles and other treats. Sample a few of Budapest’s local foods. Gather with your group and reflect over the day’s highlights over lunch.
Day 4 | Budapest
Free Time: Enjoy a morning at leisure. Relax at a café or walk along the river, noting the impressive bridges that crisscross the river. You can also use your metro pass for easy travel around the city.
Discovery: Highlights of Buda. Your discovery of the Buda side begins in the old Castle District. Visit the 700-year-old St. Matthias Church, a symbol Above: Fisherman’s Bastion, Budapest
