Best Of The East

Budapest - Arrival on your own to Budapest and check in to accommodations in the heart of the historic city center (you will be sent exact instructions on how to arrive, check in, etc.).  On your first night you'll take a scenic 1 hour boat cruise along Budapest's historic Danube River to see the city’s most impressive architecture as the sun sets on this beautiful city (plan to be available by approx. 6pm/18:00 - if you arrive to Budapest later that night do let us know).   Free evening in Budapest Evening options, and nightlife, in Budapest can include -  the city's very unique, and cheap, “Ruin” Bars in the heart of the historic district, an optional party boat cruise with 2 hours all you can drink and entrance to one of Budapest's top clubs, a pub crawl, live classical music concerts, etc. On weekend nights there is also the, only in Budapest, SPArty - literally a party in the thermal baths with DJ, bar, and music all night long)!  You will receive detailed evening options & recommendations (and any booking info for optional tours, excursions, concerts, pub crawls, events, etc.) by email with the day to day itinerary, & online e-guide you will be sent before the trip’s start.

Budapest - Breakfast included. Following breakfast you’ll have a professionally guided walking tour of Budapest at 10am. Tour will include stops such as St. Stephen’s Basilica, Elisabeth Square, Archduke Joseph Square, the Chain Bridge & Danube Promenade, the Shoe Memorial and eventually to the seat of the Hungarian Parliament and the imposing parliament building (Europe’s 2nd largest!).  Following some free time for lunch you’ll meet the guide again for a journey across the Danube River to the Buda side of the city and Buda Hill.  Here you will learn the history, stories, and enjoy amazing views, at sights like Fisherman’s Bastion & Matthias Church eventually ending at the Royal Castle  & National Gallery.  Along this walk you’ll also see the oldest residential street of the town, the Jewish District of Buda with the oldest active synagogue of Hungary.  Free evening in Budapest.

Budapest - Breakfast included. Free day and evening to do as you please.  A popular option on this free day is the famous Szechenyi or Gellert thermal baths for relaxation in the thermal pools & saunas, and even an optional “Beer Spa” or massages. Free evening in Budapest.