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Budapest Unveiled: 5 Days of Cultural Splendor

rossa bellew

rossa bellew

18 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating journey through Budapest's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover magnificent landmarks, immerse in thermal baths, and wander through enchanting districts. Join us as we unveil the hidden gems of this mesmerizing city.

Day 1Synagogue, Market Hall, National Museum - A Trifecta of Budapest's Heritage
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$50

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$ 2

Hotel NH Collection Budapest City Center

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Dohány Street Synagogue
Ornate domes top this lavish Moorish-style synagogue, with a museum, cemetery & Holocaust memorial.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$30
12 - 18 min

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Central Market Hall
Restored neogothic hall for traders with grocery produce on the ground & souvenirs on the 1st floor.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Hungarian National Museum
History museum containing cultural artifacts & archaeological items, documents, coins & paintings.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$20
Day 2Gellért Thermal Bath & St. Stephen's Basilica - A Day of Serenity and Spiritual Splendor
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$57

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$ 6

Hotel NH Collection Budapest City Center

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Gellért Thermal Bath
These architecturally significant thermal pools are part of the famous Hotel Gellert complex.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$44
18 - 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.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$13
Day 3Széchenyi Thermal Bath, Heroes' Square & Matthias Church - A Fusion of Elegance and Grandeur
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$64

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$ 6

Hotel NH Collection Budapest City Center

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 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
$50
7 - 10 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.
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Free
17 - 21 min

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Matthias Church
A 13th-century church named for King Matthias, who married here, with an ecclesiastical art museum.
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
$14
Day 4Museum of Fine Arts, Margaret Island, Parliament Building & Chain Bridge - A Cultural Extravaganza
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$54

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$ 8

Hotel NH Collection Budapest City Center

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Museum of Fine Arts
Neoclassical art museum with an Egyptian collection, Renaissance frescoes & 19th-century paintings.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$18
13 - 16 min

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Margaret Island
Medieval ruins are found on this island that is predominantly used for recreation.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
13 - 16 min

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Hungarian Parliament Building
Landmark Gothic Revival–style edifice with lavishly decorated rooms, plus a visitors' center.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$36
12 - 17 min

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Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night.
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
Day 5Buda Castle, Castle District & Fisherman's Bastion - A Majestic Finale to Budapest's Beauty
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$60

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$ 4

Hotel NH Collection Budapest City Center

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 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
$24
11 - 16 min

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Castle District
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$26
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.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
$10

Budget breakdown: $310 In total

Activities & Food:$284
Transport:$26