Budapest, HU

A week in the ''City of Bridges.''

Trips — Fun

Duration: 7 days and 6 nights

Difficulty: No Such Thing

Accomodation: No Accomodation

Solo Friendly

A city brimming with beautiful architecture, history, and unique cuisine, Budapest (pronounced Boo-Da-Pesht, not Boo-Da-Pest) might seem intimidating to those who have never visited before.

While it’s been a favorite among Euro-travelers in the know for quite some time, the capital of Hungary is finally starting to catch the eye of adventurers from all over.

And for good reason! From the thermal baths to the ruin bars to the delicious local dishes, Budapest is bound to exceed all of your expectations.

Inclusions

- Stay with Breakfast
- Services of our local guides
- Activities mentioned
- Transfers in between
- GST
- Service charge
- Toll
- Parking

Exclusions

- Lunch and dinner
- Any personal expense
- Visa and Flight charges

How To Prepare?

Start with casual, comfortable layers.
Think t-shirts, long-sleeved tops, shorts, trousers, jeans, sweaters, and a rain jacket. If you’re travelling in summer, you’ll need more lighter clothing like skirts, dresses and shorts, and if you’re travelling in winter you’ll need to rug up with thermals, jeans, woollen sweaters, scarves, beanies and gloves.
In general, wear casual, comfortable clothing and feel free to bring a fancier outfit for nights out on the town.

The most important shoes to bring are comfortable walking shoes or runners, as you’ll likely be doing a lot of walking around cobbled streets on your city trip to Eastern Europe. You can also bring a pair of sandals or flip-flops for the beach or pool, or hot summer days.

From the thermal baths of Budapest to the beaches of Dubrovnik, you can’t resist diving in. Bring your swimsuit and a quick-drying towel. You might also like to bring a sarong to wear after your swim.

-Power strips and portable chargers are also very handy
-Toiletries
-Medical Kit
-Sun Protection

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive

Since Budapest is so neatly divided, it’s best to tackle each half separately. Today, we’re going to start with the Buda (west) side of the Danube. This is the upper-class, ritzy area — complete with a castle — and it’s filled with lots of museums, historic streets, parks, and regal homes.

To kickstart your trip, start your visit with a walking tour!

Day 2 - See The Hospital In The Rock + Climb The Buda Tower

This museum is underneath Castle Hill and just a five-minute walk from the castle. It has a fascinating history, having served as a hospital, bomb shelter, prison, and nuclear bunker. Inside, you can learn about World War II, the 1956 revolution, and the Cold War. It opened as a museum in 2008 and is one of the most popular attractions in town. There’s a one-hour guided tour complete with wax figures, tools, equipment, and furnishings!

This reconstructed “tower” is all that remains of the Church of Mary Magdalene, which was built in the 13th century but nearly destroyed during an air raid in World War II. When the Turks occupied the city between 1541-1699, it was used as a mosque. Since reopening in 2017, you can now climb the 172 steps to the top, but given the great free views on Castle Hill, I’d skip it and just view the tower from the outside.

Day 3 - Today, Let’s Tackle The Pest (eastern) Side Of Town:

Stroll Along the Danube
A walk along the river is a nice activity after visiting Parliament. Head south and check out the promenade and its many green spaces and sculptures, including the sobering “Shoes on the Danube Bank,” a memorial honoring the Jews who were executed here during World War II.

Walk Across the Chain Bridge
Continuing south, you’ll reach the Széchenyi Chain Bridge connecting Pest with Buda.

Eat at the Great Market Hall
Built in 1897, this is the oldest and largest indoor market in the country, a bit southwest of the Jewish Quarter. There’s mostly produce, meats, baked goods, and candy on the ground floor, while the upper floor is home to restaurants and souvenir shops.

Day 4 - Food And Spa!

Rudas Spa Wellness and Dining Experience

Come to the world-famous Rudas Thermal Bath and enjoy a full-day spa experience. Dine on a 3-course meal at the bistro and excite your taste buds with the international and local cuisine, while enjoying panoramic views over the Danube River.

Day 5 - Budapest

Day at Leisure

Day 6 - Budapest

Depart

Host
WanderingJane

We are enthusiastic travelers ourselves and believe that women and girls need to travel more than they currently do in India. We provide exclusive women-only trips for Yoga, Scuba, Surfing, Spa, and other activities. We ensure that our trips are safer and well suite for girls-only travel. Each location and activity is well-curated and verified for being women-friendly