Budapest

• Parliament Building: A neo-Gothic structure with a central dome 96 meters high; houses a replica of the Holy Crown, which requires a reservation to view. (1.5 hours)
• Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church: White terraces on Castle Hill offering the best panoramic views of the Danube and Pest. (1.5 hours)
• Buda Castle: The former royal palace, now home to the Hungarian National Gallery and the Historical Museum. (2 hours)
• Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Chain Bridge): Built in 1849, it was the first permanent bridge connecting Buda and Pest; its stone lions are iconic. (30 minutes)
• Széchenyi Thermal Bath: One of Europe’s largest medicinal thermal baths, featuring outdoor pools and steam rooms. (2–3 hours)
• Hősök tere (Heroes’ Square) and City Park: Features the Millennium Monument and statues of Magyar leaders, adjacent to Vajdahunyad Castle. (1 hour)
• Great Market Hall (Central Market): The ground floor sells food and paprika; the upper floor offers souvenirs and snacks; the building itself is also worth seeing. (1 hour)
• New York Café: A historic café with opulent decor, known as one of the most beautiful cafés in the world. (1 hour)

Surroundings and Wine Regions

• Szentendre: An artistic town along the Danube with colorful houses, narrow alleys, and Eastern Orthodox churches. (Half day)
• Visegrád: Offers views of the Danube Bend, with ruins of a medieval castle on the hill. (Half day)
• Eger: A Baroque town and home to the Bull’s Blood wine region; the Wine Cellar Street in the Valley of the Beautiful Women allows tasting at multiple cellars. (1 day)
• Tokaj: A UNESCO-listed wine region famous for its sweet dessert wines; visit wineries and underground cellars. (1 day)
• Lake Balaton and Tihany Peninsula: Central Europe’s largest lake; notable sights include the Benedictine Abbey and lavender fields. (1–2 days)
• Pécs: A southern cultural city with early Christian tombs listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (1 day)