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10 Days in Budapest: A Journey Through History and Relaxation

Davit Karchava

14 Nov 2023

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Embark on a 10-day adventure in Budapest, Hungary, exploring iconic landmarks, thermal baths, and cultural treasures. Discover the beauty of Széchenyi Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion, and more. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant atmosphere of this enchanting city.

Trip to Budapest

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$105

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

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Várkert Bazár

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Buda Castle

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Matthias Church

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$30

Day 2

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$72

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$ 4

Castle District

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$52

2 - 3 min

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Directions

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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$20

17 - 26 min

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Directions

Shoes on the Danube Bank

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

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Citadella

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

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

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Free

Day 3

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$100

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$ 4

Lukacs Baths

Longtime thermal bathhouse with indoor & outdoor pools, plus extras like special saunas & massage.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$70

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Hungarian National Gallery

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$30

16 - 24 min

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Directions

Vörösmarty tér

A statue of the poet Mihály Vörösmart stands in this scenic square known for its Christmas market.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

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$115

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$ 8

Palatinus Strand Baths

Sprawling complex offering indoor & outdoor thermal baths, swimming pools & a water slide.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$75

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Heroes' Square

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

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Hungarian Railway Museum

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

12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

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$40

Day 5

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$50

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$ 4

Margaret Island

Medieval ruins are found on this island that is predominantly used for recreation.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden

Exotic animals in established zoo with global zones, snake petting & conservation programs.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

Day 6

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$135

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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$100

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Museum of Fine Arts

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$35

Day 7

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$95

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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

9 - 11 min

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Directions

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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$45

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Hungarian State Opera

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$50

Day 8

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$160

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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$60

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Gozsdu Court

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Directions

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

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$25

15 - 22 min

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Directions

Hungarian Parliament Building

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$75

Day 9

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$120

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$ 4

Gellért Thermal Bath

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$90

13 - 16 min

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Directions

Hungarian Natural History Museum

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$30

Day 10

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$40

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$ 8

Park Népliget

110-hectare park known locally as 'People's Park', with tree-lined pathways, statues & planetarium.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Directions

ELTE Füvészkert

Lush, historic garden founded in 1771 & showcasing an array of cacti, orchids & water lilies.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Hungarian National Museum

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$40

Budget breakdown: $1028 In total

Activities & Food:$992

Transport:$36