🌍 Budapest & Rome: A Journey of History and Culture

Saswath Mishra

9 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the captivating cities of Budapest and Rome. Immerse yourself in the rich history, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and explore iconic landmarks. Join us as we uncover the hidden gems and experience the vibrant atmosphere of these enchanting destinations.

Trip to Budapest

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Discovering Budapest's Heroes' Square and City Park

$16

$ 4

Central Studio & Apartment Budapest 2

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

Directions

Large park with a palm house, concert venues & museums, in addition to tree-filled paths & lawns.

9:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

Directions

19th-century fortress with 7 turreted lookout towers offering panoramic views plus cafe on terrace.

No time set

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17 - 26 min

Directions

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

No time set

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Free

12 - 15 min

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Museum documenting the effect of the Nazi and Soviet regimes in Hungary, and memorial to victims.

No time set

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$11

Day 2Relaxing at Budapest's Széchenyi Thermal Bath

$47

$ 5

Central Studio & Apartment Budapest 2

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

Directions

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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$25

18 - 22 min

Directions

Landmark 19th-century suspension bridge, designed by William Tierney Clark & illuminated at night.

No time set

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Free

18 - 22 min

Directions

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

No time set

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17 - 21 min

Directions

Cave with a 500-meter hiking trail that leads past stalactites & unusual rock formations.

No time set

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$13

Day 3Marveling at the Splendor of St. Stephen's Basilica and Buda Castle

$26

$ 4

Central Studio & Apartment Budapest 2

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

Directions

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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16 - 20 min

Directions

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

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$12

16 - 20 min

Directions

Huge pub with old mismatched items & a disused Trabant car, with music, food, market & a garden.

No time set

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Free

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

No time set

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Day 4Exploring the Historic Castle District

$13

$ 2

Central Studio & Apartment Budapest 2

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $118 In total

Activities & Food:$101

Transport:$17

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Discovering Budapest's Heroes' Square and City Park

Steps with irregular butterfly-shaped design, built in 18th century at French diplomat's bequest.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

Directions

Vast urban park with formally landscaped gardens, a lake & villas now housing important museums.

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

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Free

Day 2Relaxing at Budapest's Széchenyi Thermal Bath

$ 2

Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

Archaeological site close to where Julius Caesar was killed, also home to a colony of cats.

10:00 AM - 10:40 AM

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Free

Day 3Marveling at the Splendor of St. Stephen's Basilica and Buda Castle

Green space & remains of a stone & marble arena that could seat 250,000 Romans for chariot races.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $118 In total

Activities & Food:$101

Transport:$17