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3 Days in Budapest: A Captivating Journey

kai.werner@rocketmail.com

2 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling adventure through the enchanting city of Budapest. Explore iconic landmarks, soak in thermal baths, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Hungary's capital.

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Day 1

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$115

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$ 6

Citadella

Built after the suppression of the Hungarian Revolution in 1848, this fort is a symbol of the city.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Ferris Wheel of Budapest

Located in a public park, this giant, wheel-shaped ride offers panoramic views of the environment.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

10 - 12 min

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House of Terror

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$23

6 - 8 min

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Heroes' Square

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

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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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.

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

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$18

8 - 12 min

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Széchenyi Thermal Bath

Ornate thermal baths, built in 1913, with a cupola, massivve swimming pools & water jet massagers.

3:15 PM - 6:15 PM

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$50

Day 2

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$38

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$ 4

City Park

Large park with a palm house, concert venues & museums, in addition to tree-filled paths & lawns.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Szimpla Kert

Huge pub with old mismatched items & a disused Trabant car, with music, food, market & a garden.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Dohány Street Synagogue

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$30

8 - 11 min

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Elizabeth Square

Park square with an ornamental fountain & cafes, plus city views from the Budapest Eye Ferris wheel.

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Liberty Statue

Minimalist statue, erected in 1947, commemorating those who lost their lives for the country.

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Central Market Hall

Restored neogothic hall for traders with grocery produce on the ground & souvenirs on the 1st floor.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$8

Day 3

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$110

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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$13

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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$38

4 - 6 min

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Shoes on the Danube Bank

Waterside shoe sculptures memorializing those killed at the river by a fascist party during WWII.

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Széchenyi Chain Bridge

Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night.

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Buda Castle

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

1:15 PM - 3:15 PM

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$25

11 - 16 min

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Fisherman's Bastion

19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace.

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

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$20

2 - 3 min

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Matthias Church

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

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$15

2 - 3 min

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Castle District

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $273 In total

Activities & Food:$263

Transport:$10