Pick Your Program
Classic package – perfect for travelers who appreciate taking one-on-one time with the city and want to be in command of their schedule. All Classic packages include City Pass to help you plan your experiences.
Premium package – a great choice for people who are seeking a more balanced itinerary and include various authentic activities every day.
Luxury package – an excellent pick for those who believe that their comfort is one of the most important parts of the experience. Exclusive activities, private transfer, and 5-star hotels will ensure an unforgettable trip.
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS
FROM 420 EUR PER PERSON
FROM 366 GBP PER PERSON
Day 1
Arrival
Welcome to magical Budapest, the city famous for its rich cultural heritage, impressive underground caves, and amazing thermal baths. Upon arrival, your private driver will meet you at the airport/train station and take you to your downtown hotel for check-in.
The rest of the day you have at leisure. Grab your Budapest City Pass and head out to explore the city on your own.
Please note: Budapest City Pass is included in the package.
Overnight in a 4-star downtown hotel.
No meals are included
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Day 2
Christmas City Tour
The next morning, you enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel and head to the city center, where a local guide will be waiting for you. Together, you will visit two of the most famous and beautiful Christmas markets in the city. Enjoy the magic in the air and thousands of lights all around as your guide tells you fascinating stories about Christmas in Hungary on your way to the winter fairs. You will learn what is the most important decoration on a Christmas tree in the local culture, who is the local version of Santa and how he brings presents to the children, as well as many other interesting facts about the festive season in Hungary.At the Christmas markets, you will have a chance to admire the crafts and decorations by local artisans, do some last-minute shopping, and try the chimney cake, the traditional (and heavenly good) local pastry, with a mug of hot and spicey mulled wine.Please note: to visit a Budapest Christmas market, you will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test at the entrance.There is nothing planned after the tour, so you are welcome to keep exploring the city on your own. Take advantage of your City Pass and explore the famous sights, treat yourself to a relaxing evening at the famous local thermal baths, or check out what the local restaurant scene has to offer.Overnight in a 4-star downtown hotel.Breakfast and a snack are included.____________________________
Day 3
Departure
This is the last day of your Christmas break to Budapest. A private driver will meet you in a hotel lobby and take you to the airport or a train station, depending on your travel plans. We wish you a safe trip back home and can’t wait to start working on your next weekend break.Breakfast is included.
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS
FROM 502 EUR PER PERSON
FROM 438 GBP PER PERSON
Day 1
Christmas City Tour & Evening Cruise
Welcome to magical Budapest, the city famous for its rich cultural heritage, impressive underground caves, and amazing thermal baths. Your private driver will meet you at the airport/train station upon arrival and take you to your downtown hotel for check-in.
After a short break to catch your breath, you head to the city center to meet your guide for today. Together, you will visit two of the most famous and beautiful Christmas markets in the city. Enjoy the magic in the air and thousands of lights all around as your guide tells you fascinating stories about Christmas in Hungary on your way to the winter fairs. You will learn what is the most important decoration on a Christmas tree in the local culture, who is the local version of Santa and how he brings presents to the children, as well as many other interesting facts about the festive season in Hungary. At the Christmas markets, you will have a chance to admire the crafts and decorations by local artisans, do some last-minute shopping, and try the chimney cake, the traditional (and heavenly good) local pastry, with a mug of hot and spicey mulled wine.
Please, note: to visit a Budapest Christmas market, you will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test at the entrance.
After the tour, you have a few hours to keep exploring the city on your own. And in the evening, we invite you on an exciting cruise on the Danube River. Take in the stunning views of the city from the water as you pass the beautifully illuminated Buda Castle and Vigado Concert Hall, as you enjoy a complimentary seasonal cocktail and the company of your loved ones. After the cruise, you have the rest of the evening at leisure.
Overnight in a 4-star downtown hotel.
A snack and a drink are included
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Local Food Tour / Brunch & Rudas Thermal Baths
Today, you enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotels and prepare for an exciting day ahead. To learn more about the city and dive deeper into its amazing culture, we’ve prepared two wonderful activity options for you to consider:
Option 1: Food Tour: Ten Flavours of Budapest
As you know, you can’t even hope to get to know the city unless you try its local delicacies. An experienced guide will take you around the most interesting venues in the city center and treat you to 10 delicious foods and drinks that are an integral part of life in the city. The experience will not be just delicious but also very informative. During the tour, you get to try the famous goulash, Hungarian sausages, langos, chimney cake, and many other delicious things, spiced up by some interesting stories from your guide. Your host will share fascinating facts about Hungary and its dining culture through food. As icing on the cake, you will explore the local sights as you get between the food stops.Option 2: Brunch & Rudas Thermal Baths
As you know, the incredible thermal baths gave Budapest the proud title of the Spa Capital of the World, so no visit to the city is complete without checking out what this fuss is all about. While Széchenyi Thermal Baths are the most famous in the area, we don’t believe they are necessarily the best choice for your trip. They are way too crowded and touristy, which makes for neither an authentic nor enjoyable experience. Instead, we invite you to enjoy Rudas Thermal Baths, one of the most beautiful Turkish-style spas in the world. It was built in the 16th century during the rule of the Ottoman Empire, and its influence is clear in every detail. Apart from enjoying the famous Hungarian thermal pools, you are welcome to treat yourself to an authentic Turkish bath and enjoy the spectacular views from the luxury panoramic pool.
As an icing on the cake, the experience includes a delicious 3-course brunch accompanied by a glass of excellent wine.After the activity of your choice, you have the rest of the day at leisure.Overnight in a 4-star downtown hotel.
Breakfast and lunch are included.____________________________Day 3
DepartureThis is the last day of your Christmas break to Budapest. A private driver will meet you in a hotel lobby and take you to the airport or a train station, depending on your travel plans. We wish you a safe trip back home and can’t wait to start working on your next weekend break.Breakfast is included.
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS
FROM 774 EUR PER PERSON
FROM 676 GBP PER PERSON
Day 1
Christmas Markets Tour & Evening Cruise With Unlimited Prosecco
Welcome to magical Budapest, the city famous for its rich cultural heritage, impressive underground caves, and amazing thermal baths. Upon arrival, your private driver will meet you at the airport/train station and take you to your downtown hotel for check-in.
After a short break to catch your breath, you head to the city center to meet your guide for today. Together, you will visit two of the most famous and beautiful Christmas markets in the city. Enjoy the magic in the air and thousands of lights all around as your guide tells you fascinating stories about Christmas in Hungary on your way to the winter fairs. You will learn what is the most important decoration on a Christmas tree in the local culture, who is the local version of Santa and how he brings presents to the children, as well as many other interesting facts about the festive season in Hungary. At the Christmas markets, you will have a chance to admire the crafts and decorations by local artisans, do some last-minute shopping, and try the chimney cake, the traditional (and heavenly good) local pastry, with a mug of hot and spicey mulled wine.
Please, note: to visit a Budapest Christmas market, you will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test at the entrance.
After the tour, you have a few hours to keep exploring the city on your own. And in the evening, we invite you on an exciting cruise on the Danube River. Take in the views of the city from the water as you pass the beautifully illuminated Hungarian Parliament Building, Liberty Bridge, and other iconic landmarks, enjoying a glass of excellent prosecco (the refills are both free and unlimited) and the company of your loved ones. After the cruise, you have a transfer back to the hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure.
Overnight in a 5-star downtown hotel.
A snack and a drink are included.
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Day 2Etyek Wine Tour / Brunch & Rudas Thermal Baths
Today, you enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotels and prepare for an exciting day ahead. To learn more about the city and dive deeper into its amazing culture, we’ve prepared two wonderful activity options for you to consider:
Option 1: Etyek Wine Tour
Even though Hungary is not very famous for its wine production, the country produces some excellent sparkling wines that you might be familiar with – Törley champagnes. These high-quality drinks are made in the Etyek region and are renowned all over the world. Apart from sparkling wines, Hungary also produces interesting Chardonnay, Italian Riesling, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, and Sauvignon Blanc.Learn more about the wine culture in Hungary during your visit to the Etyek village and its local winery on a guided tour. A professional guide and an experienced sommelier will take you to the cellar, explaining everything you need to know about the production process. The highlight of the experience is a memorable tasting of the best locally produced drinks.After the tour of the winery, you get back to Budapest and have the rest of the day free.Option 2: Brunch & Rudas Thermal Baths
As you know, the incredible thermal baths gave Budapest the proud title of the Spa Capital of the World, so no visit to the city is complete without checking out what this fuss is all about. While Széchenyi Thermal Baths are the most famous in the area, we don’t believe they are necessarily the best choice for your trip. They are way too crowded and touristy, which makes for neither an authentic nor enjoyable experience. Instead, we invite you to enjoy Rudas Thermal Baths, one of the most beautiful Turkish-style spas in the world. It was built in the 16th century during the rule of the Ottoman Empire, and its influence is clear in every detail. Apart from enjoying the famous Hungarian thermal pools, you are welcome to treat yourself to an authentic Turkish bath and enjoy the spectacular views from the luxury panoramic pool.
As an icing on the cake, the experience includes a delicious 3-course brunch accompanied by a glass of excellent wine.After the activity of your choice, you have the rest of the day at leisure.Overnight in a 5-star downtown hotel.Breakfast is included.____________________________
Day 3
Departure
This is the last day of your Christmas break to Budapest. A private driver will meet you in a hotel lobby and take you to the airport or a train station, depending on your travel plans. We wish you a safe trip back home and can’t wait to start working on your next weekend break.Breakfast is included.
Classic
– itinerary features 1 or 2 basic activities
– City Pass is Included
– 4-star hotel in the city center
– arrival/departure transfers
– support line
From 420 EUR /
From 366 GBP
Premium
– balanced itinerary for the whole trip
– private guides
– 4-star hotel in the city center
– arrival/departure transfers
-support line
From 502 EUR /
From 438 GBP
Luxury
– crème de la crème sights and activities
– private guides
– 5-star hotel in the city center
– all transfers according to the program
– support line
From 774 EUR /
From 676 GBP
NOT INCLUDED
– Plane/train tickets to Hungary and back
– Transportation costs not mentioned in the itinerary
– Meals not mentioned in the tour description
– Personal Expenses
– Tips
BUDAPEST CHRISTMAS TRAVEL TIPS
– Just like you can’t imagine German Christmas markets without the god-sent candied almonds, no visit to a Christmas market in Budapest should go without treating yourself to a chimney cake. This sweet pastry, shaped like a hollow cylinder coated with sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts, is a traditional dish in Hungary. You can find stalls offering dozens of variations of coating and fillings of the cakes at every winter fair in Budapest
– While Széchenyi Thermal Baths are the most famous of its kind in the city, we advise you to explore other choices before booking a ticket there. Because this place is considered the sort of Holy Grail of all Budapest sights, it’s incredibly crowded. And throngs do exactly nothing to improve the sanitary situation of the baths, and the cleaning staff resources are stretched. Plus, you have to either bring your own towel or buy one on the premises (yes, as you guessed, the towels are overpriced and of questionable quality).
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