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9 Days in Budapest: Unveiling the Secrets of the Pearl of the Danube

Hussain AL-MUBARAk

Hussain AL-MUBARAk

22 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Budapest, Hungary's enchanting capital. Discover stunning architecture, immerse yourself in history, and savor mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Budapest

Day 1Majestic Landmarks and Greek Delights
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$133

St. Stephen's Basilica
Vast cupola-topped Roman Catholic place of worship, built from 1851 to 1905, with regular concerts.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$13
5 - 8 min

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Hungarian State Opera
Neoclassical venue with ceiling frescoes & statues of composers, for opera & ballet plus tours.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
8 - 11 min

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Rumbach Street Synagogue
Domed synagogue built in the late 1800s with an octagonal layout & Moorish-style design.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$15
1 - 2 min

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Központ
We offer a variety of bagels, sandwiches and home-made pastries. When the day turns into night Központ transforms into a meeting point for urban youngsters with entertainment provided by musicians and dj's from the Budapest underground.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$40
1 - 2 min

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Blue Agori - Greek Street Food Bar - Madách Imre út Budapest
Quality Greek Street Food
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Day 2From Agriculture to Terror - Unveiling Budapest's Past
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$128

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$ 4

Museum of Hungarian Agriculture
Austrian baroque–style building housing over 200,000 historic agricultural tools & artifacts.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$18
7 - 9 min

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House of Terror
Museum documenting the effect of the Nazi and Soviet regimes in Hungary, and memorial to victims.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$23
12 - 15 min

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Hungarian National Museum
History museum containing cultural artifacts & archaeological items, documents, coins & paintings.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$20
4 - 6 min

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Arquitecto Pitpit
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$36
4 - 6 min

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Pasta
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 3Heroes, Memories, and a Library Oasis
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$85

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$ 4

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
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Holocaust Memorial Center
This refurbished 1920s synagogue stands as museum & memorial for Hungarian Jewish Holocaust victims.
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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$15
12 - 17 min

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Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library
Sprawling public library complex, with its main building in an ornate 19th-century former palace.
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Shoes on the Danube Bank
Waterside shoe sculptures memorializing those killed at the river by a fascist party during WWII.
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Hanoi Pho
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$32
2 - 3 min

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Sushi Ocean
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 4Parliament Splendor and Thermal Bath Bliss
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$158

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$ 2

Hungarian Parliament Building
Landmark Gothic Revival–style edifice with lavishly decorated rooms, plus a visitors' center.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$38
14 - 17 min

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Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Ornate thermal baths, built in 1913, with a cupola, massivve swimming pools & water jet massagers.
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$50
8 - 12 min

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Zöld Küllő
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$32
12 - 17 min

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La Perle Noire Restaurant and Lounge
Fusion of modern Hungarian flavours and sophisticated French cuisine. A modern magyaros ízvilág és a kifinomult francia konyha találkozása.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 5Art, Relaxation, and Vegan Delights
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$133

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$ 2

Museum of Fine Arts
Neoclassical art museum with an Egyptian collection, Renaissance frescoes & 19th-century paintings.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$18
14 - 17 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
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$45
3 - 4 min

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Vegan Love
Vegán hamburgerek, pita szendvicsek, hot dogok. Nem csak vegánoknak! Ez más, mint a többi :)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
1 - 2 min

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BARTÓK - reggel. délben. este
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$38
Day 6Bridges, Statues, and Communist Legacy
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$115

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$ 8

Matthias Church
A 13th-century church named for King Matthias, who married here, with an ecclesiastical art museum.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$15
8 - 12 min

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Széchenyi Chain Bridge
Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Citadella
Built after the suppression of the Hungarian Revolution in 1848, this fort is a symbol of the city.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Memento Park - Statues from the Communist Dictatorship
Collection of imposing statuary and iconography from the country's past as part of the Soviet Bloc.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$30
6 - 8 min

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Borköltők Társasága Pince Étterem
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$34
7 - 9 min

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Óhegy Étterem
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 7Galleries, Gardens, and a Symphony of Flavors
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$98

Hungarian National Gallery
Permanent & temporary collections of Hungarian works from the 15th century to the modern day.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$15
4 - 5 min

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Várkert Bazár
Renovated 19th-century Neo-Renaissance complex of exhibition halls, theaters, gardens & restaurants.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
21 - 32 min

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Gellért Hill
A walk up this small hill leads to balconies with scenic views of the Danube, plus snack kiosks.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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BARTÓK - reggel. délben. este
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$38
1 - 2 min

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Vegan Love
Vegán hamburgerek, pita szendvicsek, hot dogok. Nem csak vegánoknak! Ez más, mint a többi :)
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 8Castles, Bastions, and Italian Cuisine
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$139

Buda Castle
Palatial venue for the Hungarian National Gallery plus displays from Gothic altars to sculpture.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
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
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$10
3 - 4 min

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Castle District
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$26
2 - 3 min

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Jamie's Italian Budapest
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$38
5 - 8 min

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Pavillon de Paris
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Day 9Museums, BBQ, and Greek Fare
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$111

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$ 4

Hungarian Museum of Commerce and Hospitality
Retro shop signs, restaurant setups & exhibits on the evolution of Hungary's hospitality business.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
7 - 9 min

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Aquincum Museum
History museum set around an excavated Roman bath house, with a recreation showing life at the time.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$20
9 - 14 min

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Smokey Monkies BBQ
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$40
5 - 6 min

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Alexandros
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38

Budget breakdown: $1122 In total

Activities & Food:$1098
Transport:$24