Day 2 Budapest
After breakfast, we’ll begin our explorations with a tour of Hungary's capital, Budapest. The city is split in two by the Danube River, with the historic quarters of Buda on one side and the modern buildings and busy streets of Pest on the other, all linked by eight bridges spanning the river.
On our guided tour, we’ll stop at Heroes' Square, where the statues of national heroes are located in two colonnades that draw your eye to the Ezeréves emlékmu (Millenary Monument). This 36-meter-high pillar is topped with a statue of the Archangel Gabriel holding the Hungarian Crown and a cross. Next, we’ll venture to the Castle District, where you’ll discover the stunning Gothic architecture of St. Matthias Church and the Fisherman's Bastion. The Bastion, a viewing terrace, offers unrivalled panoramas along the Danube and across to the parliamentary buildings on the Pest side of the river.
We’ve kept the afternoon free for you to discover more of the city at your own pace, before ending the day with an evening cruise along the Danube river including dinner.
Meals included:
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