BUDAPEST & PECS (SOUTHERN HUNGARY)

7 days/6 nights

Budapest is popular as a city break, a long weekend getaway. It also makes a great pre- or post-cruise location. Whatever the clients' needs, we can customize it.

DAY 1  ARRIVAL BUDAPEST/ city tour

Arrival to Budapest. Transfer from the airport to the hotel. Free time for lunch and free afternoon OR  guided afternoon visit of Budapest.

The beautiful historical quarter of the capital that is located on a hill and is surrounded by an ancient wall. The Parliament building is one of the most beautiful buildings and beside this fact, it is also one of the biggest Parliament buildings in Europe.

Overnight at the hotel in Budapest.

DAY 2 BUDAPEST/Grassalkovich Palace, horse show, Grand Market Hall

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet with the English speaking guide and depart for today's visits.

Visit of the Grassalkovich Palace in Gödöllő:

The Royal Palace of Gödöllô is the largest baroque palace in Hungary, well known for its uniquely rich history and trend-setting style in architecture. 

Horse show at the Lázár Equestrian Park:

The Lázár Equestrian Park, 35 km from Budapest and close to the Gödöllõ Royal Palace was established in 1991 in Domonyvölgy. The driving world championship Lázár brothers brought their dreams to life by uniting the atmosphere of a Hungarian village and high quality Hungarian hospitality with the excitement of a high quality European horse stable.

In the breath-taking nine -hectare Equestrian Park you can visit the traditional Hungarian farmyard, the competition stables, the Championship Hall.

Transfer back to Budapest.

Visit of the Grand Market Hall:

Today the Market Hall houses the city's biggest, best and richest selection of merchandise, including everything from fresh vegetables to meat and spices.

Overnight at the hotel in Budapest.

DAY 3 BUDAPEST/Visegrad Castle, Szentendre

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet with the English speaking guide and depart for today's visits.  

Visegrád is famous for the remains of the Early Renaissance summer palace of King Matthias Corvinus of Hungary and the medieval citadel. Visit of the Upper Castle of Visegrád

The wonderful city of Szentendre is in a significant status due to its architecture and vital colors. Old and actual artworks are on view at local galleries and museums. Handmade works and traditional architectural constructions of previous periods can be admired at the neighboring Skanzen.

Overnight at the hotel in Budapest.

DAY 4 BUDAPEST-PECS

After breakfast, transfer to Budapest Keleti train station. Take a direct train to Pecs (2 hours 47 minute journey).  Transfer to your hotel in Pecs.  Pecs is polished and subdued, teeming with densely built-up streets of  elegant Baroque structures and ancient artistic treasures that helped  make it a 2010 European Capital of Culture.  Enjoy the sights on your own in the Old town, such as  Zsolnay Cultural Quarter,   Zsolnay Fountain,  Szechenyi Square ,  Basilica of St Peter, etc.

Overnight at the hotel in Pecs.

DAY 5 PECS

Breakfast at the hotel. For today enjoy a private or group excursion to the vineyards in Villany. Discover some of Hungary's most exceptional red wines and gem of Pannon wines.

Overnight at the hotel in Pecs.

DAY 6  PECS - BUDAPEST

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a private day trip to the southern region of Lake Balaton. OR enjoy a full day at your own leisure in Pecs.

In the late afternoon, take a train back to Budapest.

Overnight in Budapest.

DAY 7 DEPART BUDAPEST

Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer to the airport for your flight home. End of arrangements.

Contact us if you would like a customized itinerary for your clients.