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7 Days in Budapest: Unveiling the Gems of the Pearl of the Danube

Gerard CC

Gerard CC

11 Jan 2024

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Budapest, where history and beauty converge. Discover magnificent castles, soak in thermal baths, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Europe.

Trip to Budapest

Day 1Art, Architecture, and Culinary Delights
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$17

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
7 - 10 min

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MÁK bistro
MÁK received 2 chef's hats by Gault M. and several awards such us the Kitchen of the Year, Best Progressive Hung. Rest. (Time Out).
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$9
Day 2From Fairytale Castles to Majestic Basilicas
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$21

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Vajdahunyad Castle
This 1896 lakeside castle shows the evolution of Hungarian architecture in its elaborate design.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
$9
8 - 11 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.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Free
9 - 11 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.
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
$6
2 - 3 min

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Meatology Budapest
Slow food, fast. Ez a hely húsról szól. Padlizsánporos paszternákpüré helyett ragacsos császár és ropogós csülök van. Érted.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$6
Day 3Relaxation and Rejuvenation at Széchenyi Thermal Bath
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$36

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
10 - 15 min

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Cafe Memories
Kávékülönlegességek elvitelre és helyben fogyasztásra is. Cafe Memories(Ha egy kicsit többre vágysz)
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$11
Day 4Icons of Budapest: Churches, Parliament, and an Island Escape
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$34

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$ 2

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
14 - 17 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
$18
13 - 16 min

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Margaret Island
Medieval ruins are found on this island that is predominantly used for recreation.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
35 - 52 min

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Ázsiai Ízek Koreai és Japán Élelmiszerbolt és Ételbár
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$9
Day 5Exploring the Royal Side of Budapest
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$27

Buda Castle
Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$12
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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$5
5 - 8 min

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Walzer Café Semiramis
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$10
Day 6A Stroll through the Enchanting Castle District
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$21

Castle District
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$13
6 - 9 min

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Szelence Café
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$8
Day 7Unveiling Budapest's Jewish Heritage and Pasta Paradise
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$20

Dohány Street Synagogue
Ornate domes top this lavish Moorish-style synagogue, with a museum, cemetery & Holocaust memorial.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$15
1 - 2 min

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Pasta Bella Tésztabár
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$5

Budget breakdown: $179 In total

Activities & Food:$176
Transport:$3