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7 Days in Budapest: Unveiling the City's Treasures

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3 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating journey through Budapest's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover awe-inspiring landmarks, soak in thermal baths, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Hungary!

Day 1Majestic Wonders of Matthias Church and Buda Castle
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$19

Matthias Church
A 13th-century church named for King Matthias, who married here, with an ecclesiastical art museum.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$7
10 - 15 min

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Buda Castle
Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$12
Day 2Castle District Delights and the Enchanting Fisherman's Bastion
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$18

Castle District
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$13
2 - 3 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
$5
Day 3Artistic Splendors at Hungarian National Gallery and Széchenyi Chain Bridge
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$14

Hungarian National Gallery
Permanent & temporary collections of Hungarian works from the 15th century to the modern day.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$8
8 - 11 min

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Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
12 - 18 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$6
Day 4Immerse in History at Dohány Street Synagogue and Hungarian National Museum
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$25

Dohány Street Synagogue
Ornate domes top this lavish Moorish-style synagogue, with a museum, cemetery & Holocaust memorial.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$15
9 - 14 min

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Hungarian National Museum
History museum containing cultural artifacts & archaeological items, documents, coins & paintings.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$10
Day 5Heroes' Square Grandeur and the Museum of Fine Arts
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$9

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
Free
3 - 4 min

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Museum of Fine Arts
Neoclassical art museum with an Egyptian collection, Renaissance frescoes & 19th-century paintings.
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
$9
Day 6Rejuvenation and Relaxation at Széchenyi Thermal Bath
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$25

Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Ornate thermal baths, built in 1913, with a cupola, massivve swimming pools & water jet massagers.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$25
Day 7Architectural Marvels of Hungarian Parliament Building and Gellért Thermal Bath
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$40

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Hungarian Parliament Building
Landmark Gothic Revival–style edifice with lavishly decorated rooms, plus a visitors' center.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$18
12 - 15 min

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Gellért Thermal Bath
These architecturally significant thermal pools are part of the famous Hotel Gellert complex.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$22

Budget breakdown: $151 In total

Activities & Food:$150
Transport:$1