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6 Days in Budapest: Unveiling the Pearl of the Danube

Kito Filipe

13 Dec 2023

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Embark on a captivating journey through Budapest, Hungary's enchanting capital. Discover architectural wonders, immerse yourself in rich history, and savor delectable vegan cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Europe!

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Day 1Bridges, Castles, and Parliament: Budapest's Iconic Gems

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$100

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$ 4

Fejér György u. 6

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Széchenyi Chain Bridge

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Matthias Church

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$14

1 - 2 min

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Fisherman's Bastion

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

21 - 32 min

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Hungarian Parliament Building

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$36

8 - 11 min

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Madal Food - Vegan Restaurant - Étterem

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 2Majestic Views and Culinary Delights in the Castle District

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$82

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$ 4

Fejér György u. 6

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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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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$24

11 - 16 min

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Castle District

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$26

2 - 3 min

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Jamie's Italian Budapest

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$32

Day 3Art, History, and Spiritual Splendor in Budapest

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$96

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$ 2

Fejér György u. 6

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Hungarian National Gallery

Permanent & temporary collections of Hungarian works from the 15th century to the modern day.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

16 - 23 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.

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

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Free

15 - 22 min

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St. Stephen's Basilica

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

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

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$13

11 - 16 min

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Dohány Street Synagogue

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

12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

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$30

1 - 2 min

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Pasta Bella Tésztabár

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 4Unveiling Dark Secrets and Cultural Treasures

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$95

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$ 6

Fejér György u. 6

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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House of Terror

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$22

6 - 8 min

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Museum of Fine Arts

Neoclassical art museum with an Egyptian collection, Renaissance frescoes & 19th-century paintings.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$18

3 - 4 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.

12:00 PM - 12:45 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.

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

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$18

3 - 4 min

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Zöld Küllő

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 5Relaxation and Panoramic Views at Budapest's Thermal Baths

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$82

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$ 4

Fejér György u. 6

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Széchenyi Thermal Bath

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

20 - 24 min

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Citadella

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

17 - 26 min

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Taverna Dionysos

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$32

Day 6Exploring Museums, Baths, and Vegan Delights

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$100

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$ 2

Fejér György u. 6

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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Hungarian National Museum

History museum containing cultural artifacts & archaeological items, documents, coins & paintings.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

13 - 16 min

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Gellért Thermal Bath

These architecturally significant thermal pools are part of the famous Hotel Gellert complex.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$44

3 - 4 min

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Vegan Love

Vegán hamburgerek, pita szendvicsek, hot dogok. Nem csak vegánoknak! Ez más, mint a többi :)

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Budget breakdown: $577 In total

Activities & Food:$555

Transport:$22