Discover fabulous Hungary with a mixture of historical, natural and culture sites to visit. Places to see include magnificent cathedrals, churches, synagogues and world-famous minerals baths. Unique and vibrant, Budapest is known as the “Paris of the East,” with its beauty and sophistication. Hungary also boasts the Eger Wine Region and the Cave Bath thermal spa at Miskolc-Tapolca, offering relaxation and pampering. The spectacular Caves of Aggtelek Karst National Park are one of eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the country, but the only one in the natural site category. Delight your taste buds with traditional Hungarian Goulash and for dessert, savor the country’s famous apple strudel.
Read moreHighlights abound in Budapest, including the Basilica of St Stephen and the stunning Great Synagogue, one of the world’s largest. It houses the Hungarian Jewish Museum & Archives and on the north side, is the Raul Wallenberg Memorial Garden paid for by the late actor Tony Curtis. See the majestic Lake Balaton, the largest in Central Europe. View the remains of the once beautiful Visegrád Castle that sits atop a hill overlooking the town. Stunning Buda Castle in Budapest is the historical residence of Hungarian kings and was first completed in 1265. Explore the Necropolis of Sopianae, one of Hungary’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The cityscape of Budapest is dotted with architectural landmarks, including Castle Hill and the grand neoclassical buildings along Pest’s Andrássy Avenue to the 19th-century Chain Bridge. The Budapest Castle District, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with historic monuments, museums and fabulous views. Take a cruise on the romantic Danube River that runs through Budapest center.
A Hungary tour offers a delightful and diverse experience. Whether visiting a museum, a medieval cathedral or dining in an outdoor café, you will find a charming atmosphere that will make you want to return.
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