Budapest Tour Extension

Available on our Blue Danube cruise – see page 50

Discover more of majestic Budapest’s imperial past and the 19th-century grandeur of the Habsburg Empire. Delve into the charming medieval Buda, stroll along the boulevards of elegant Pest and venture into the scenic Puszta, Hungary’s Great Plain.

Your itinerary

DAY 8 – Visegrád & Szentendre

We leave the ship and return to the dramatic Danube Bend to explore some of the region’s hidden gems. First we visit Visegrád, renowned for its historic Royal Palace and citadel, followed by a typical Hungarian lunch. We then stop in picturesque Szentendre, the perfect spot to while away a lazy afternoon, exploring the old town’s delightful maze of cobblestone streets. We return to Budapest. (B,L) + Included Experiences – Visit to Visegrád with lunch & visit to Szentendre

DAY 9 – Budapest

Budapest is truly a magnificent city with an alluring collage of palatial buildings and grand churches, including the iconic Parliament buidling. During an included tour we’ll see the Domed Hall, the 16-sided Central Hall with its astonishing Golden Staircase. Our next stop is the impressive National Gallery, which is located in Buda Castle. We enjoy a visit to this world-famous collection of Hungarian masterpieces as well as a crypt containing tombs of several members of the Habsburg dynasty. (B) + Included Experiences – Guided tour of Budapest’s Parliament Building & visit to the National Gallery

DAY 10 – Gödöllő & the Puszta

Our first port of call this morning is the charming Baroque town of Gödöllő, where we have a tour of the impressive Royal Palace, known as ‘Hungary’s Versailles’. Our scenic drive continues into the Puszta, Hungary’s Great Plain. We visit a renowned Equestrian Park where we enjoy a welcome drink and traditional lunch, followed by a spectacular performance. (B,L) + Included Experiences – Guided tour of the Royal Palace of Gödöllő & scenic tour of the Puszta with lunch and horse show

DAY 11 – Return home

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. (B)

Our hand-picked hotel

Courtyard by Marriott

This excellent hotel has a Mediterranean bistro restaurant, bar, sauna, steam room and gym. The comfortable, air-conditioned rooms are elegantly decorated in a contemporary style and superbly appointed.

3NIGHTS FROM £599

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Your extension includes

• 3 nights in an excellent, centrally located hotel with breakfast • 2 typical Hungarian lunches

(B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch Prices are per person. For departure dates, prices and flights, please call or visit our website.

YOUR EXPERIENCES • 5 guided visits including to

Visegrád and its royal palace, picturesque Szentendre, the iconic Parliament building in

Budapest, the famous National

Gallery & the impressive Royal

Palace in Gödöllő • Tour of the dramatic ‘Puszta’ with visit to an Equestrian Park and performance by some of the region's most famous horsemen