Highlights of Budapest & Danube Bend – 5 Days
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- Duration
- 5 days
- Guiding Style
- Partially Guided
- Hotel Rating
- 3 or 4 star hotels
- Start / End
- Budapest → Budapest
- Group Size
- Min 1 / Max 40
- Physical Rating
- Easy Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Highlights
Experience the very best of Budapest and the scenic Danube Bend on this packed 5-day tour. Arrive to a free afternoon in the city before diving into a bilingual guided city tour covering Budapest's greatest landmarks — the Castle District, historic bridges, Europe's largest Synagogue, Heroes' Square, and the grand Parliament Building with its Crown Jewels.
Travel back in time on a Sisi-themed excursion to the Royal Palace of Gödöllő, exploring its restored halls, palace museum, and sweeping English garden. Then set out on a full-day Danube Bend journey through Visegrád, Esztergom and the charming artist village of Szentendre — three towns where Hungary's history, faith and culture meet the river.
- Arrive in Budapest and take free time to wander the city and get a feel for its streets and atmosphere
- Bilingual guided Budapest City Tour – walk through the historic Castle District and take in panoramic views of the city
- Cross Elizabeth and Margaret Bridges and visit Europe's largest Synagogue – the Great Synagogue of Budapest
- Stop at iconic Heroes' Square and stroll the elegant Andrássy Avenue past the Opera House and St. Stephen's Basilica
- 1-hour guided inside visit to the magnificent Parliament Building – ornate session room, grand staircase, vaulted hall and the cupola with the Crown Jewels
- Sisi Tour to the Royal Palace of Gödöllő – Europe's second-largest Baroque palace and former retreat of Empress Elisabeth and Emperor Franz Joseph I
- Explore the palace museum, beautifully restored halls, hidden doors, secret rooms and the expansive 26-hectare English garden
- Full-day Danube Bend tour – visit the 750-year-old Royal Residence of Visegrád and enjoy sweeping views over the Danube valley
- Tour Esztergom Cathedral – Hungary's largest cathedral and center of the Catholic Church, with views across the river to Slovakia
- Stroll the baroque streets of Szentendre, climb to the lookout for panoramic Danube views, and soak up this unique artist village where river meets mountains
- 4 nights in Budapest with daily breakfast included
5-Day Highlights of Budapest & Danube Bend Tour Itinerary
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Day 1
Welcome to Budapest
Arrive in Budapest and check in to your hotel. Take the rest of the day to walk around and get a feel for the city at your own pace.
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Day 2
Budapest City Tour with Parliament Visit
A bilingual guide leads the tour starting in the Castle District, where you take in panoramic views of the city. You'll cross Elizabeth and Margaret Bridges, visit Europe's largest Synagogue, then head to City Park passing the thermal spa and Zoo before stopping at Heroes' Square. The tour continues down Andrássy Avenue past the Opera House and St. Stephen's Basilica, finishing with a 1-hour guided visit inside the Parliament Building — ornate session room, grand staircase, vaulted hall, and the cupola with the Crown Jewels. Please note the Parliament reserves the right to cancel or modify the interior visit without prior notice.
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Day 3
Sisi Tour & Royal Palace of Gödöllő
Transport departs to the Royal Palace of Gödöllő, about 30 minutes from Budapest. Your guide takes you through the palace — Europe's second-largest Baroque structure — covering the restored halls, palace museum, and 26-hectare English garden, with stories about Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth (Sisi), including the palace's hidden doors and secret rooms. The tour ends with a coffee break on the grounds before returning to Budapest.
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Day 4
Danube Bend – Visegrád, Esztergom & Szentendre
Transport departs for a full-day Danube Bend tour. First stop is Visegrád, where you explore the area around the 750-year-old Royal Residence and take in the Danube valley views (Royal Residence entry is not included). Next, you head to Esztergom to visit Hungary's largest cathedral — the center of the Catholic Church and burial place of cardinals including József Mindszenty — with views across the river to Slovakia. On the way back, you stop in the artist village of Szentendre to walk its narrow baroque streets, climb to the lookout for panoramic Danube views, and experience this town where the river meets the Pilis Mountains.
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Day 5
Budapest Departure Day
Breakfast at the hotel, then check out. This marks the end of tour services.
What's Included
Accommodation
- 4 nights in Budapest – Bed & Breakfast (standard room)
Guided Tours
- Budapest City Tour with Parliament Visit (bilingual)
- Parliament entrance fee
- Sisi Tour & Royal Palace of Gödöllő
- Entrance fee to Gödöllő Palace
- Full-day Danube Bend Tour (Visegrád, Esztergom & Szentendre)
- Visegrád Castle entrance fee
- Experienced English-speaking guide during activities and excursions
Meals
- 4 breakfasts (daily at hotel)
Transport
- Round-trip transportation from Budapest meeting point on days with tours and activities
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Pre & post tour accommodation
- Optional experiences
- Other activities and services not listed under Included
- City tax (payable directly at the hotel)
- Transfers to/from meeting points for guided visits
- Transfers from/to stations or airports unless specified
Additional Information
- You will receive an e-ticket for this tour.
- This tour operates year-round, subject to availability.
- English-speaking guides provided for all included guided activities.
- The Budapest City Tour is conducted bilingually.
- The Parliament reserves the right to cancel or modify the interior visit without prior notice.
- Tour reference code: 332565
Dates & Availability
Frequently Asked Questions
The tour includes 4 nights hotel accommodation in Budapest with daily breakfast, round-trip transportation from the Budapest meeting point on days with tours and activities, and an experienced English-speaking guide during activities and excursions. Included tours are: a bilingual Budapest City Tour with Parliament visit (including the Parliament entrance fee), the Sisi Tour & Royal Palace of Gödöllő (including the palace entrance fee), and a full-day Danube Bend tour to Visegrád, Esztergom and Szentendre (including the Visegrád Castle entrance fee).
The tour starts and ends in Budapest. All 4 nights of accommodation are in Budapest, which serves as your base for all included day trips and excursions throughout the tour.
The bilingual guided tour begins in the Castle District with panoramic views of the city. You will cross Elizabeth and Margaret Bridges, visit Europe's largest Synagogue, head to City Park passing the thermal spa and Budapest Zoo, and stop at Heroes' Square. The tour continues down Andrássy Avenue past the Opera House and St. Stephen's Basilica, finishing with a 1-hour guided tour inside the Parliament Building — including the ornate session room, grand staircase, vaulted hall, and the cupola housing the Crown Jewels. Please note the Parliament reserves the right to cancel or modify the interior visit without prior notice.
The full-day Danube Bend tour visits three towns. In Visegrád you explore the area around the 750-year-old Royal Residence and enjoy views over the Danube valley (Royal Residence entry is not included). In Esztergom you visit Hungary's largest cathedral, the center of the Catholic Church and burial place of cardinals including József Mindszenty, with views across the river to Slovakia. The tour finishes in the artist village of Szentendre, walking its baroque streets and climbing to a lookout for panoramic Danube views.
Located about 30 minutes from Budapest, the Royal Palace of Gödöllő is Europe's second-largest Baroque palace. You will explore the palace museum, beautifully restored halls, and the 26-hectare English garden. Your guide will share stories of Empress Elisabeth (Sisi) and Emperor Franz Joseph I, pointing out hidden doors and secret rooms. A coffee break on the grounds concludes the visit before returning to Budapest.
Yes. The Parliament entrance fee is included in the tour, as are the entrance fees to the Royal Palace of Gödöllő and Visegrád Castle.
The tour is 5 days with 4 nights accommodation in Budapest. Day 1 is arrival day, Day 2 is the Budapest City Tour with Parliament visit, Day 3 is the Sisi Tour to Gödöllő, Day 4 is the full-day Danube Bend tour to Visegrád, Esztergom and Szentendre, and Day 5 is the departure day after breakfast.
The tour starts from US $1,306 per person, reduced from the standard price of US $2,040 — a saving of 36%. Price varies by departure date and hotel category selected.