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Budapest Holidays
City breaks in Europe should be on everyone’s bucket list and our Budapest holidays are a great place to start. With a combination of history, culture and relaxation to explore, our local, expert guides take you on a journey through every part of the “Pearl of the Danube”.
City Breaks in Europe
Trust the travel experts at Travel Department for your city breaks in Europe. For Budapest, we’ve created itineraries to make sure you experience the magnificent architecture, admire the natural grace of the Danube River, and unwind in the Turkish Baths.
The beauty of Budapest continues through to the winter where our Budapest Christmas market holidays delve deep into the festive season and traditions. Visit the glittering Christmas Fair on Vörösmarty Square and shop the handmade gifts you can’t get anywhere else.
Join us on one of our Budapest holidays and discover all of the delights that this beautiful city has to offer. Each of our Budapest trips include return flights, accommodation, transfers and excursions with expert, local guides.
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Top Places to Visit & Tourist Attractions in Budapest
Buda Castle
Buda Castle, also known as the Hungarian Royal Palace, has been burned, bombed, razed, rebuilt and redesigned at least six times over the past seven centuries. Reconstructed after the 2nd World War, it's now an amalgamation of 18th and early 20th century architecture. On our guided Budapest holidays, we’ll have the opportunity to see this incredible structure with an expert guide. We’ll also enjoy plenty of free time to explore the castle at our own pace. We suggest walking through Ferdinand Gate to the Turkish cemetery or relaxing in the palace gardens behind the Budapest History Museum.
The Thermal Baths
One of the most relaxing attractions for visitors to Budapest are its thermal spas. Because of its location atop over 120 hot springs, Budapest has been a spa destination dating back to Roman times. Some of the most famous include the neo-baroque palace of Széchenyi Thermal Baths, the Turkish-style Rudas Baths or the opulent Gellért Baths. With all these to choose from, it’s no wonder Budapest is known as ‘the City of Baths’! When enjoying city breaks, you also need to time to relax which is why our holidays to Budapest include plenty of free time to explore these baths at leisure.
Castle Hill
Budapest’s Castle Hill area is internationally recognised as a World Heritage Site and includes numerous must-see attractions. The premier destination for many visitors, especially on our Christmas Market holidays, this area contains many of Budapest's most important monuments and museums, including eighteenth-century Baroque houses and Habsburg monuments. On our trips to Hungary, we’ll explore Castle Hill’s winding, cobblestone streets with a local guide and enjoy plenty of free time to stop off at one of the numerous cafes and restaurants nearby for some refreshments. The area’s hilltop location also offers incredible views of Pest across the river Danube.
City Park
A visit to the 302 acre City Park in the centre of Budapest should be on every travellers to do list. Manicured gardens, beautiful ponds and several monuments and attractions, this park has something for everyone. The entrance is through Heroes' Square which has the nation's most solemn monument - an empty coffin representing one of the unknown insurgents from the 1956 Uprising. In addition to historical tributes, the park also houses the Museum of Fine Arts, the Palace of Art, the Municipal Zoo and Vajdahunyad Castle. Explore all of these and more with plenty of free time on our Budapest holidays.
Budapest City Breaks
Budapest is comprised of the old cities of Buda and Pest which today form one of the most important cities in the European Union. During our Budapest city breaks, we’ll take a guided stroll up Castle Hill to admire the World Heritage Site of Buda Castle and enjoy spectacular views of Pest city below. We’ll also have a chance to check out the Neo-Gothic architecture of Hungary’s Parliament building which runs along the Danube riverfront. No holiday is complete without time to unwind, so our tours include plenty of free time to discover the city at a leisurely pace. As one of the best city breaks in Europe, we recommend spending the afternoon soaking in one of the cities many Turkish baths or take a stroll in the City Park to see Hero’s Square. Budapest will keep us busy with spectacular sights to explore at every turn, whether it’s a short weekend city break or a stop-over on a European River Cruise.
Meet Our Budapest Guide - Laszlo
Laszlo is an expert Budapest Guide and has extensive experience leading Travel Department tours in Hungary's capital - the "Pearl of the Danube."
Budapest Holiday FAQs
What is included in my holiday?
Travel Department holidays include flights, transfers and hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast, half board or full board basis, and excursions as specified.
All items that are included are clearly stated in our documentation. Add-ons such as insurance, bags and single room supplements are mentioned separately. In some cases you may have to pay a local departure tax or local transport cost. This will be detailed in your documentation and our local guides will assist you with these. Tipping is not included in your holiday price and information regarding tipping will also be included with your travel documents.
Will I be met at the airport?
You will be met on arrival at your destination airport and transferred to your accommodation. You will be accompanied on all included excursions by your Travel Department guide. Your expert local guide is also available to give you tips and advice on any aspect of your holiday.
What is the deposit and when is full payment due?
Deposit is required on booking and is dependent on your holiday type and starts at €100pp for city breaks. Full payment is due 10 weeks before departure hence if you book less than 10 weeks from departure full payment will be due when you book.
Do I need a Visa?
Please visit our visa page for information on requirements for each country's entry requirements
What if there is an emergency?
We have local representatives in all of our destinations who are available 24/7 as well as an emergency contact number for our offices in Ireland should you ever need it.
