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8 Days in Budapest: Unveiling the Secrets of the Pearl of the Danube

Golondrino Velarmino

6 Mar 2024

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through Budapest, a city brimming with history, culture, and architectural wonders. Discover hidden gems, explore iconic landmarks, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this enchanting destination.

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Day 1Harmonies of Music and Reflections of History

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$53

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$ 3

House of Music Hungary

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

14 - 17 min

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Holocaust Memorial Center

This refurbished 1920s synagogue stands as museum & memorial for Hungarian Jewish Holocaust victims.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$23

Day 2Legends and Natural Wonders

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$49

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$ 3

Heroes' Square

Part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, with statues of the leaders of 7 tribes who founded Hungary.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Vajdahunyad Castle

This 1896 lakeside castle shows the evolution of Hungarian architecture in its elaborate design.

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

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$26

18 - 22 min

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Hungarian Natural History Museum

Large natural history museum with exhibits like coral reefs & whale skeleton, plus dinosaur garden.

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM

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$23

Day 3A Taste of Tradition and Tales of Terror

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$75

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$ 3

Zwack Unicum Museum

Exhibits showcasing the history of the Zwack family, makers of a well-known liqueur.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$23

12 - 15 min

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New York Café

Ornate cafe/restaurant since 1894 with frescoes & chandeliers, for coffee, cake & Hungarian cuisine.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$19

12 - 18 min

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House of Terror

Museum documenting the effect of the Nazi and Soviet regimes in Hungary, and memorial to victims.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$33

Day 4Trains, Ancient Ruins, and Time Travel

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$60

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$ 3

Hungarian Railway Museum

Guests can drive a steam engine, ride a rail car or operate a hand car at this railway museum.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$30

15 - 18 min

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Aquincum Museum

History museum set around an excavated Roman bath house, with a recreation showing life at the time.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$30

Day 5Synagogues and Operatic Splendor

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$83

Dohány Street Synagogue

Ornate domes top this lavish Moorish-style synagogue, with a museum, cemetery & Holocaust memorial.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$45

12 - 17 min

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Hungarian State Opera

Neoclassical venue with ceiling frescoes & statues of composers, for opera & ballet plus tours.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$38

Day 6Majestic Basilicas, Parliament, and Gothic Grandeur

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$94

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$ 3

St. Stephen's Basilica

Vast cupola-topped Roman Catholic place of worship, built from 1851 to 1905, with regular concerts.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$19

15 - 22 min

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Hungarian Parliament Building

Landmark Gothic Revival–style edifice with lavishly decorated rooms, plus a visitors' center.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$54

12 - 15 min

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Matthias Church

A 13th-century church named for King Matthias, who married here, with an ecclesiastical art museum.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$21

Day 7Communist Legacy, Riverside Delights, and Magical Escapes

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$94

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$ 3

Memento Park - Statues from the Communist Dictatorship

Collection of imposing statuary and iconography from the country's past as part of the Soviet Bloc.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$45

19 - 23 min

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Várkert Bazár

Renovated 19th-century Neo-Renaissance complex of exhibition halls, theaters, gardens & restaurants.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

15 - 22 min

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The House of Houdini

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

Day 8Conquering the Buda Castle

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$36

Buda Castle

Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$36

Budget breakdown: $560 In total

Activities & Food:$542

Transport:$18