Introduction
Travelling to Budapest-the capital city of Hungary can be characterized as a delight. Of course, a city which features such marvelous architecture, has such a great history, and entertaining culture cannot be missed. For an organised city break to this beautiful destination, below is the taking that falls under what one can do during a four day tour.
Day 1: Visiting the Historical Places
Let your sightseeing tour of Budapest begin with its history. Start at Buda Castle – a world heritage site from UNESCO where tourists can wander around beautifully landsculated courtyards and get some magnificent views of the city. The Fisherman’s Bastion is a terrace for which it is not recommended to visit Budapest without seeing the beautiful view of the Danube River and the Pest side of the city.
After that there is the Matthias Church, which is an example of Gothic architectural style. Enjoy a hike at Castle Hill and find yourself enjoying meals and designer shopping at the paved streets of the precinct.
For the afternoon program, plan a visit to the Heroes’ Square, and moreover, it’s one of the important places in Budapest. Foreign figures, such as the leaders of the Hungarian revolution, can be seen in statues; nearby is City Park, a great place to relax which has such sights as the Vajdahunyad Castle and Széchenyi Thermal Bath.
Day 2: Enjoying the Cultural Scene
One can widely celebrate the rich cultural life of Budapest. Your first stop must be the Hungarian Parliament Building – an amazing structure that is on the bank of the Danube River. It is recommended that you take a tour with a guide in order to hear more about it’s exciting history.
Then visit St Stephen’s Basilica for it is one of the most important religious places in Budapest. Finally, don’t miss the steps leading to the dome from where you get a bird’s eye view of the city.
You should, therefore, spend the rest of the afternoon visiting the Jewish Quarter. Take a tour to the largest Synagogue in Europe the Dohány Street Synagogue and move around in the alley that is full of cool bars cafes and street art. Call in also at the Great Market Hall for a drink as well as a snack of Hungarian cuisines and buy some gifts.
Day 3: Relaxation and Thermal Baths
When visiting Budapest then everyone should take time to feel the warmth of the thermal bath. Your start of your day should be at the Gellert Baths especially because of the breathtaking Art Nouveau designs. The other is how natural water with calcium and other minerals is effective in enabling visitors to take spas through several treatments to help them relax.
Later on, head for Margaret Island, which is an island in the middle of Budapest differentiated by its calmness. There are gardens which are meticulously toured, bicycle around the city, or even take a picnic by the Danube River.
Széchenyi Thermal Bath is Europe’s largest thermal bath hence needing no recommendation in the evening. Swim in the thermal waters and relax in outdoor pools and watch neo-baroque architecture while swimming.
Day 4: Exploring the Local Cuisine
Traditionally people love their food and Budapest is rich in traditional food recipes. First of all, follow the gastronomic guide in Budapest and visit Central Market Hall where you will taste Hungarian sausages and pastries and buy Hungarian paprika to bring with you.
After that travel to a Hungarian restaurant and have goulash, the traditional Hungarian food that is famous world over. It is also important to take a taste of other sweet fantasies like chimney cake, langos, and somlói galuska.
Boat ride is another wonderful idea to explore Budapest; this should be done in the afternoon as you get to watch the beautiful skyline of Budapest. On the other hand, there is an opportunity to take a guided city walking tour in the picturesque areas of Pest, to get familiar with the local traditions.
Conclusion
Budapest can offer you a sightseeing of historical monuments, tight program of cultural activities, and demonstrations of the gossipy life, spa and thermal baths, delicious and healthy Hungarian food. At the end of the trip, you will take some memories and a different outlook toward this great city – Budapest.