Hungary
Hungary gave the world the Rubik's Cube and magician Harry Houdini. With one of the richest folk traditions in all of Europe, it offers rejuvenating spas, thermal baths, crumbling castles, caving in World Heritage sites, resorts at lakes and sprawling vineyards, all at affordable rates.  Want some more? How about an expedition to hunt down Atilla the Hun's burial place and his lost treasure? To get under Hungarian skin, read 'Fateless' by Imre Kertész, Hungarian folk singer Cifra and watch '6:3' by Peter Timar.
Holiday Options
Hotels/Packages
Escorted Tours
Rail Travel
Cruises
Sightseeing
Honeymoon
Hotels/Packages

There’s so much to see and experience that it can get quite confusing! To make things easier, here are a host of accommodation options, day tours, excursions and short duration packages that will help you discover hidden treasures and best value deals!

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Escorted Tours

The best and easiest way to see the highlights is on an escorted tour, where all your travel, accommodation and sightseeing arrangements are well taken care of. A knowledgeable local guide brings history and culture to life as you travel in the comfort of your deluxe coach.

These tours are not country centric but may include a few days in Hungary/ Austria/ Germany and other Eastern European Countries as well.

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Rail Travel

Trail travel lets you get a taste of local life, besides being convenient, fast and economical. Watch the breathtaking scenery go by, stop at places that take your fancy and travel from city centre to city centre. Rail passes often offer savings on entrance fees to monuments, mountain railway tickets and more.

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Cruises

For sheer luxury and convenience, nothing can beat a cruise holiday. There’s no unpacking and repacking, no hopping from hotel to hotel, no waits at airports. You travel in style in a floating hotel that takes you from one interesting port to another, offers you fine dining and lots of exciting entertainment on board!

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Sightseeing

There’s so many things to do and see that you’ll never have enough time to do them all. Take a look at our recommended sightseeing options, plan your trip around them and enjoy the thrill of discovery!

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  • From Budapest
    Budapest City Tour
    • Duration: 3 hours Overview: On this tour, pass by the Parliament building before crossing the Danube on the Margaret Bridge and drive to the Royal Castle on the Buda side of the city. Here you will have some free time to visit the Fishermen's Bastion which offers stunning views over the city and the Mathias Church. Your tour will continue to Gillert Hill before crossing the Elisabeth Bridge to the Heroes' Square. Pass by the Opera and St Stephen's Basilica to reach the Hotel Intercontinental where your tour ends.
  • Full Day City Tour hop on – hop off
    • Duration: At your own pace Overview: See the sights of Budapest with the City Circle Tour guided in English, on a partly open-air bus. You can Hop On and Off at 5 different landmarks all around the city at your leisure. See some of the main sights of Budapest like the Parliament, Museum of Ethnography, Heroes' Square, Museum of Fine Arts, Vajadahunyad Castle, Szechenyi Thermal Bath, royal Castle, Matthias Church, Fishermen's Bastion, Hungarion National Gallery and Citadel.
  • Jewish Budapest
    • Duration: 3 hours Overview: Drive along the Danube to new Leopold Town. Stop at the Dohany Street Synagogue, the world's second largest Synagogue and the Jewish Museum. Also see the Jewish Garden, the Tree of Life and the Temple of Heroes. The tour ends at a kosher restaurant where you will have the opportunity to have lunch (not included).
  • Parliament & City Tour
    • Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes Overview: Visit the magnificent Neo-Gothic Parliament, also known as the Holy Hungarian Crown, on a guided tour through the splendid session rooms and of the impressive staircase. This is followed at 11.00am by a city tour. Cross the Danube on the Margaret Bridge and drive to the Royal Castle on the Buda side of the city. Enjoy some free time to visit the Fishermen's Bastion, which offers stunning views over the city and the Matthias Church. Continue to Gellert Hill before crossing the Elisabeth Bridge and drive towards Heroes' Square. Pass by the Opera and St Stephen's Basilica to reach the Hotel Intercontinental, where this tour ends.
  • Royal Tour
    • Duration: 4 hours Overview: Visit the former summer residence of Queen Elizabeth (Sisi) in Godollo, the second largest baroque chateau in the world. Also walk through the beautiful gardens. At the Palace Cafe you can enjoy coffee and cake before returning to Budapest, where the tour ends in the city centre.
  • Danube Bend Tour
    • Duration: 10 hours Overview: The Danube Bend Tour is an excursion by boat & coach into Hungary's history; you will be taken to Visegrad, the former Royal Residence and to Esztergom, centre of the Catholic Church. After a visit to the Cathedral and lunch (3 course menu) continue to charming Szentendre with its Mediterranean flavor where you will enjoy a guided walk and visit the magnificent Caprice Hungarian Jewellery Museum. Enjoy a break with coffee and soft drinks before returning to Budapest by boat. The tour ends at the pier in Budapest.
  • Hop on Hop off sightseeing cruise on the Danube
    • Duration: At your own pace. Overview: Get acquainted with the highlights of the capital city of Hungary from the Danube. The tour starts downtown. Passing by the imposing building of the Parliament, admire the panorama of Margaret Island. The Castle District, the Royal Castle, Matthias Church, the Fishermen's Bastion are all located on Castle Hill. The Liberation Monument and the Citadel are on Gellert Hill. Continuing south you can see the bridges of Budapest, the National Theatre and the Palace of Arts. On the way back, see the universities of Budapest, the Central Market Hall and some of the elegant hotels. The tour ends at the Vigado pier no.11 in the city centre.
  • Puzta Tour
    • Duration: 8 hours Overview: You will be driven to Kecskemet, 86 km from Budapest where you will go on a guided walk. Continue to Lajosmizsa, where will be welcomed with a traditional Hungarian drink. See the great performance of the famous horsemen and a carriage ride through the Puszta. Enjoy a typical Hungarian meal (3 course menu with wine) in the 'csarda' accompanied by gypsy music. The tour ends in Budapest at your hotel.
  • Village of Szentendre
    • Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes Overview: We will take you to the picturesque artists' village of Szentendre. Visit the magnificent Caprice Hungarian Jewellery Centre where you will see a Multimedia Presentation. After coffee and soft drinks at the Marzipanmuseum, enjoy a walk through Szentendre's baroque centre. You will have some free time before we return to Budapest. The tour ends in the city centre.
  • Herend and Lake Balaton
    • Duration: 9 hours Overview: Herend city is famous throughout the world for its porcelain. After a guided tour through the world's largest porcelain factory (founded in 1826), have coffee at the Porcelanium and do some shopping. Drive to the Tihany Peninsula, the famous nature reserve, where you will visit the Abbey founded in 1051. Enjoy lunch in the traditional Csarda (three course menu with wine), before driving to the country's oldest spa, Balatonfured. Return to Budapest by coach.
  • Folklore Evening Tour
    • Duration: 4 hours Overview: Spend an enjoyable evening in a traditional restaurant. After an aperitif you will be served a 3 course menu with wine, accompanied by a varied folkloric show programs. Whilst returning back enjoy a marvelous view of the illuminated city from the Citadel. The tour ends at the Hotel Intercontinental or at the Casino (voucher for free admission is included).
Honeymoon

Let’s face it, a honeymoon is a once in a life time event that will leave you with romantic memories to last forever. We offer you some great honeymoon options and experiences that will be truly unforgettable!

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Information
Capital: Budapest
Official Languages: Hungarian
Government: Republic
Currency: Forint
Time Zone: +1:00 GMT (4 ½ hrs behind India)
Telephone Calling Code: 0036
When to Visit
Best time to visit: May to September. The average temperature in Hungary is 11.1 °C, with the highest monthly average being 27 °C in July and August and the lowest monthly average being -3 °C in January.






What to Eat and Drink
Czech cuisine is heavy, filling and centered around meats and starches. With long winters and a land-locked geography, fresh vegetables, with the exception of mushrooms, and seafood are hard to come by.
What to eat and drink

Vepřo-knedlo-zelo: Roast pork with dumplings and sauerkraut
Svíčková: Marinated beef sirloin
Smažák: A hunk of cheese coated in bread-crumbs, fried and served with tartar sauce and potatoes
Kolache: Yeast pastry with fruit or cheese fillings
Slivovitz: Plum brandy
Kofola: A fizzy Czech soft drink
What to Buy
Garnets, amber,
Bohemian crystal, handblown glassware, marionettes and puppets, folk art, classical music CDs, the original Budweiser beer.