It is my pleasure to introduce Budapest as the capital of Hungary. Budapest is a wonderful city with full of heritage, unique architectural designs and an active social life. If you have been privileged to be in this great city for five days, then do not worry because we have got you covered below with a detailed itinerary for each day. Let’s dive in!
Day 1: Discovering Buda Castle Area
Day one in Budapest should be spent in the Buda Castle District. This site was listed by UNESCO as World Heritage site and it has features like the Buda Castle, the Matthias Church among others and Fisherman’s Bastion. Visit the beautiful city and explore the narrow lanes of the city, the exteriors of beautiful buildings and taking a beautiful view of the city at the Fisherman Bastian.
Next to the castle district visit the Széchenyi Chain Bridge, it is the most famous bridge in Budapest and the oldest one. Go to Pest side of the city and tour around St. Stephen’s Basilica, a beautiful neoclassical church with beautiful interior. To get a very good view of Budapest, one can climb to the top.
Day 2: Adventure with the Parliament and Heroes’ Square
The second day is as follows and you should begin with Hungarian Parliament Building, an awe inspiring Gothic Revival architecture. For the interiors the guided tour could be advised to see the great look for details about the political history of the country.
After that make you way to Heroes’ Square, one of the most famous sites in Budapest. Visit the Millennium Memorial and gawk at the sculptures of Hungarian figures in history. Do not let the opportunity to visit the Museum of Fine Arts and the nearby Palace of Art where you will enjoy colorful exhibitions of true masterpieces of the world’s art.
Day 3: Relaxing in the Thermal Baths
Thermal baths and spas are the primary attractions in Budapest and a trip to one of them should not be missed. Bathe in the Széchenyi Thermal Bath – the greatest thermal water spa of Europe – when you rise in the morning. While in the thermal waters, and relaxing on the Saunas and enjoying a massage.
As an option, go to the Gellért Thermal Bath, more architectural beauty, art nouveau style building. It also has an outdoor wave pool and it is a complete spa also providing numerous spa treatments.
Day 4: Strolling around the Jewish Quarter and Visiting the Ruin Bars
The Jewish Quarter is an active district with a deep historical background and quite a colorful atmosphere. Your first stop of the day should be at Great Synagogue which is the largest one in Europe. Start your cultural trip by visiting the Jewish Museum and Holocaust Memorial in which one could get familiar with the Jewish traditions and history of Budapest.
In the evening, make sure that you taste the exciting nightlife that is offered in this city through its institution called ‘Ruin bars’. These bars are housed in buildings that are no longer in use, surrounded by courtyards that provide uniqueness to each of them. Szimpla Kert covers the most about the ruin bar and should visit to feel vibing artistic, musical ambiance.
Day 5: Upon arrival, visitors take a cruise at the Danube River and Margaret Island as well.
The final sightseeing tour of Budapest that tourists shouldn’t miss is the Danube River cruise. Get to look at the beauty of Budapest landmarks including, the Hungarian Parliament, Buda Castle and Gellérthill. Go for the dinner aboard taking Hungarian dishes and also have a feel of the beautifully captured city skyline at night.
Next stop, Margaret Island, a genuinely Budapest’s island which is now a marvelous place of quiet and relaxation. One could however take a bike with any nearby cycle renting firms to tour round the beautiful, musical fountain, and thermal baths garden through a leisurely walk. You should visit the medieval ruins and the Japanese Garden especially if you want a little solitude.
Conclusion
The city of Budapest has for you to explore from cultural sites and monuments to more retro sights such as thermal baths to extraoridinary nightlife. This way the 5 day itinerary will allow you to discover the hidden gems within the city of Budapest. You should check out local hungary food, , goulash and chimney cake, and it is a good idea to learn some things about hungarian people. Have fun on your trip and make some great experiences in this great city!
