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- Budapest, half-day City Tour – 4 hours
The "Paris of the East" was once how this metropolis was described, now
it is ranked as one of the most beautiful capitals of the world.
Highlights of the tour are: the romantic Castle Hill with its cultural
monuments (13th century Coronation Church-Matthias,the Fishermen's
Bastion,and Royal Palace), Gellert Hill with a breath-taking panoramic
view of the city, the impressive Houses of Parliament, St Stephen's
Basilica, the Synagogue, Hero's Square.
- Walk in the Castle District including Wine -
Tasting in the House of Wine - 2 hours
After exploring the castle area and visiting the most prominent
buildings, experience the unique tastes of Hungary and savour some
magnificent wines from the 22 regions.
- Museum Visiting (National Museum, Fine Arts
Museum, National Gallery just to name a few) - 3 hours
along with a coffee/pastry in a historical patisserie. Perhaps
finishing off with an organ concert at the Matthias church (extra).
- Guided tour of the State Opera House (only
available in the afternoon) - 1 hour
- Guided tour of the Houses of Parliament - 1 hour
(this program is not available when in session)
- Jewish Heritage in Budapest - 3 hours
Visit the most important Jewish sights in the capital including the
Dohany utca Synagogue (2nd largest in the world). A kosher lunch is an
option (extra).
- Shopping tour - 2 hours,
in the elegant walking pedestrian street with a visit to the colourful
Art Nouveau Central Market Hall (the largest enclosed market in
Budapest). This multi-storey building is packed with not only with
produce, including fruit, vegetables, meat, wines, paprika, salami, but
also handcrafted Hungarian. Many famous dignitaries have visited the
market hall - Queen Elizabeth, Margaret Thatcher, Chancellor Kohl, and
the late Princess Diana and all have marvelled at its beauty.
- Excursion to the Buda Hills - 4 hours, ride
the cog wheel railway and Pioneer Railway, visit famous caves, walk in
the forest, enjoy a coffee or refreshments.
- Discover the beauty of the Roman Ruins - 3 hours
in Budapest (from May till early September).
Visit to Aquincum (the capital of Pannonia), Hercules Villa, military
baths...
- Fitness Program in the Thermal Hotel of Margaret
Island or the Gellert Baths
Solarium, Massage, gymnastics, sauna, swimming, medical treatments,
beauty parlour, cosmetician etc. Discover the island by
bringo-bicycle). Rates available on request.
- Cruise the Legendary Blue Danube - 1 hour
EVENING PROGRAMMES
- Dinner with Folklore Show
Enjoy a delicious Hungarian style dinner followed by lively folklore
entertainment.
- Village Wedding
A colourful, traditional wedding ceremony with a festive dinner and
folklore program with dancers and gypsy band.
- Budapest by Night
Tour Budapest by night and see why this city was called the "Paris of
the East". Finish off with dinner above the illuminated city.
- Danube Cruise
Cruise the Danube in the evening. During the one-hour cruise, drinks
are served as well as the possibility of viewing by monitor the
interior of the buildings that are passed by along the riverbank.
- Operetta Night
Listen to the most famous melodies of Lehar, Strauss, Abraham and
Kalman from the Gypsy Baron, Merry Widow, the Circus Princess...
- Musical, Opera Nights
The Musical World presents live orchestra and dance chorus with pieces
from Miss Saigon, Evita, Cabaret, West Side Story, Hello Dolly, The
Phantom of the Opera. Besides these musicals there are numerous others
as well as national and international Operettas, Operas... (Programs
depend on dates).
- 19th Century Market
A lively market scene is recreated where the vendors, stuntmen,
magicians, dancers present a friendly market atmosphere of the 19th
century. The venue depends on the amount of participants. Included to
add more flavour and spice to the above program is a rich Hungarian
country buffet dinner so that guests may experience the fine cuisine of
the country.
HALF-DAY EXCURSIONS OUTSIDE BUDAPEST
(All tours can be extended to whole day
tours)
- The East bank of the Danube
From May till late September it is possible to take a river ferryboat
to or from Budapest
- Vác - One of the most important towns on
the east bank, (22 miles from Budapest). A baroque city centre, with an
Italian style cathedral and triumphal arch erected to celebrate the
visit of Empress Maria Teresa
- Gödöllő - Visit the exquisite former
summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph and his beautiful Queen,
Elisabeth, better known as Sissy. A guided tour of the castle,
finishing off with coffee and cake in the palace café. Special
programs are possible at the palace including fashion shows depicting
fashions of the last century to the latest organised by the Fashion
Theatre or perhaps a classical music programme, either in the garden or
in the ballroom of the palace. (extra).
- The West bank of the Danube
From May till late September it is possible to take a river ferryboat
to or from Budapest
- Szentendre - One of the most charming of
small towns in Hungary (12 miles from Budapest). Once the site of the
roman military garrison, Ulcisia Castra, today reflecting the 18th
century Serbian, Greek and Dalmatian settlers from the past and also
the influence of the local artist's colony. Abundant with churches,
museums (including the Serbian ecclesiastical art museum and the
extraordinary collection of Margit Kovacs' ceramic museum), galleries,
antique shops, Hungarian hand-made folk art, cafés, restaurants and
more.
Szentendre Programmes:
- Art and Music
- Cocktail Party - in a museum or in a gallery
with light music
- Brunch - buffet style in a restaurant
- Wine tasting with wine presentation, in the
rustic corridors of the wine catacombs. Get acquainted with the taste
of the most famous of Hungarian wines from the different regions.
- Goulash cooking course (minimum 10 people).
- A presentation of Hungarian Folk embroidery,
egg painting...
- Folklore - a 40-minute performance presented
by the Szentendre Folk Ensemble and reflecting the colourful
traditions.
- Visit to the Open Air Village Museum (open
from May till late September). 162 recreated and furnished Hungarian
rural buildings including homes, churches, stables, and workshops of
past centuries
- Theme Parties - (60 - 350 people) in the
Village Museum. Participate and learn the techniques of making pottery,
weaving, creating dolls from corn husk or toys from bulrush or straw,
necklace making from pearls, egg painting, carving, or even how to
embroider and make bone lace. For smaller groups we can organize the
same activities during the whole year in the Ethnography Museum of
Szentendre, which is only 2 minutes from the town centre.
All quotes will depend on the size of the group.
- Székesfehérvár - Martonvásár
Székesfehérvár is one of Hungary's oldest cities, founded by St
Stephen's father in the 10th century and home of Hungarian kings for
500 years. Not only the site of royal burials but also of coronations.
A beautiful baroque and rococo city. Nearby are the roman ruins of
Gorsium, a skanzen (ethnographical village) and the city's oldest
romantic building, the Bory castle, built by Jeno Bory for his
everlasting love of his wife. Martonvásár, famous since Count
Brunswick's fine taste in music inspired it to be the home of Beethoven
and where he wrote one of his famous sonnets for Josephine Brunswick.
There are many inside and open-air concerts in honour of Beethoven.
FULL DAY EXCURSIONS OUTSIDE BUDAPEST
- Magic of the Puszta - Horses
A traditional programme involving visiting the Great Plains of Hungary
or better known as the Puszta. Beginning with a visit to Kecskemet and
a brief reception at the Town Hall, followed by a short orientation of
the town. Afterwards, to the country where a colourful and exciting
horse show depicts the magic of the past. Carriage rides or horseback
riding is possible. Lunch, Puszta style, is served while a gypsy band
entertains. To add to this active and informal programme, we suggest a
ride on the Nostalgic Train to the Puszta or a traditional wedding
ceremony (both Hungarian and Gypsy).
- Danube Bend excursion (including lunch)
Travelling to the most beautiful panoramic countryside of the Danube
Bend. Starting with Esztergom, the first capital of Hungary, venturing
onwards to Visegrad, remnants of a 13th century fortress, and finishing
off with Szentendre, a quaint baroque town. A leisure lunch and
refreshments are included in this tour. From May to late September, it
is possible to take a ferryboat to or from Szentendre.
- Eger - City of Wines
The region northeast of Budapest is rich in historical and
ethnographical traditions, architectural and natural beauty. The heart
of the wine country is Eger, a historic city full of memories from past
centuries (bastions, castle walls, underground labyrinths, Cathedral
and the 18th century inner city). Eger and its surrounding areas are
valued as one of the most precious wine growing areas in Hungary. Enjoy
the highlights of the city and a delicious lunch with wine tasting in
the Valley of the Beautiful Women. Nearby is the Lipizzaner Horse
Breeding farm, and Szalajka Valley (famous for its caves, waterfall,
trout-farms, and funicular train).
- Balaton - The Sea of the Magyars
One of the largest lakes in Hungary as well as Central Europe. It is
one of the most popular summer resorts in Hungary. A visit to the
panoramic Tihany Peninsula and the historic Abbey (dating back to the
11th century), Balatonfured, (a popular resort town famous for its
healing waters). The programme includes a short ferryboat trip across
the lake during summer. A rich lunch with wine and refreshments are
included. In the winter time we suggest combining this programme with a
visit to the world famous porcelain factory - Herend.
- Multicoloured Kalocsa
Kalocsa is a thousand year old, picturesque little town along the
Danube. Its magnificent Italian baroque style monuments, colourful folk
art and red gold spice paprika are known throughout the world. The folk
art in the town and its environs have seen an energetic revival in
recent times and an unfolding of magnificence colours. The secrets of
this folk art are openly displayed to visitors by the local folk
artisans. There are such a variety of programs available.
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