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Budapest: A 6-Day Adventure in the Heart of Hungary

MANUEL JESUS CARDENAS

MANUEL JESUS CARDENAS

27 Sep 2023

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey through Budapest, Hungary's vibrant capital. Explore iconic landmarks, soak in the city's rich history, and indulge in the local culture. Get ready for an unforgettable experience!

Trip to Budapest

Day 1
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$0

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$ 4

Shoes on the Danube Bank
Waterside shoe sculptures memorializing those killed at the river by a fascist party during WWII.
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Kossuth Lajos Square
Large city square surrounded by great public edifices including the Hungarian Parliament building.
8:45 AM - 9:15 AM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Szimpla Kert
Huge pub with old mismatched items & a disused Trabant car, with music, food, market & a garden.
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Free
9 - 11 min

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Gellért Hill Cave
Grotto chapel in a hillside cave network, formerly used as a monastery & a WWII field hospital.
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Free
Day 2
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$38

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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
Free
11 - 14 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
$38
13 - 16 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
Free
Day 3
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$25

Buda Castle
Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$25
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
16 - 23 min

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Erzsébet Bridge
Suspension bridge completed in 1964, spanning the River Danube & joining the cities of Buda & Pest.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
Day 4
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$0

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$ 2

Castle District
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
16 - 20 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.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Free
Day 5
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$0

Park Népliget
110-hectare park known locally as 'People's Park', with tree-lined pathways, statues & planetarium.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
Day 6
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$50

Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Ornate thermal baths, built in 1913, with a cupola, massivve swimming pools & water jet massagers.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$50
8 - 12 min

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City Park
Large park with a palm house, concert venues & museums, in addition to tree-filled paths & lawns.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free

Budget breakdown: $123 In total

Activities & Food:$113
Transport:$10