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7 Days in Budapest: Unveiling the Hidden Gems

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15 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating journey through Budapest's rich history and vibrant culture. From majestic thermal baths to stunning architectural wonders, immerse yourself in the charm of this enchanting city. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Budapest

Day 1Market Treasures, Synagogue Splendor, and Café Delights
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$43

Central Market Hall
Restored neogothic hall for traders with grocery produce on the ground & souvenirs on the 1st floor.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Dohány Street Synagogue
Ornate domes top this lavish Moorish-style synagogue, with a museum, cemetery & Holocaust memorial.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$30
10 - 15 min

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New York Café
Ornate cafe/restaurant since 1894 with frescoes & chandeliers, for coffee, cake & Hungarian cuisine.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
Day 2Indulge in Relaxation and Reflect on History
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$44

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$ 2

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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$44
14 - 17 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.
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
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Free
Day 3Iconic Landmarks and Heavenly Opera
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$52

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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$14
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
12 - 18 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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 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.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$25
Day 4Heroes' Tribute and Soothing Thermal Bliss
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$50

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
8 - 11 min

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Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Ornate thermal baths, built in 1913, with a cupola, massivve swimming pools & water jet massagers.
9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
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$50
Day 5A Zoo Escape and Breathtaking Views
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$35

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$ 2

Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
Exotic animals in established zoo with global zones, snake petting & conservation programs.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
20 - 24 min

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Fisherman's Bastion
19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$10
Day 6Parks, Palaces, and Parliament
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$36

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$ 2

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
14 - 17 min

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Hungarian Parliament Building
Landmark Gothic Revival–style edifice with lavishly decorated rooms, plus a visitors' center.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$36
Day 7Conquer the Castle and Bid Farewell
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$24

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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$24

Budget breakdown: $289 In total

Activities & Food:$283
Transport:$6