What are the common first destinations after departing Budapest?

Travelers leaving Budapest typically head to Timisoara Arad or Vienna depending on their tour route. The southeastern path through Romania leads to Timisoara located 320km from Budapest. The northwestern route connects to Vienna. As one TourRadar traveler notes: "The transition from Budapest to the next destinations was smooth and well-organized especially enjoying the Danube cruise before departing the city."

What are the best things to explore on the first day in Budapest?

Most tours begin with visits to the essential landmarks including the Castle District Chain Bridge Heroes' Square and Parliament Building. Day one usually covers the Basilica of Saint Stephen and Fisherman's Bastion. The day often ends with a Danube River cruise. One TourRadar traveler shared: "The Evening Danube Cruise was magical offering stunning views of the illuminated Parliament building while enjoying a welcome glass of wine."

How many countries can I typically visit on a tour starting from Budapest?

Tours from Budapest generally include 4-8 countries in their itineraries. The most comprehensive routes cover Hungary Romania Bulgaria Macedonia Albania Montenegro Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia. According to a TourRadar traveler: "Visiting multiple countries from Budapest gave us a great overview of Eastern Europe's diversity."

Which hotels in Budapest are commonly used as starting points for these tours?

Tour accommodations center around 4-star properties in Budapest's central districts. Common options include the Leonardo Boutique Hotel Budapest M-Square Courtyard by Marriott City Center and Novotel Centrum. The Continental Budapest and Three Corners Lifestyle Hotel serve as regular starting points. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The hotels were excellent and centrally located making it easy to explore before the tour started."

What are the most recommended activities to do in Budapest before the tour begins?

Key pre-tour experiences include a visit to Szechenyi Thermal Baths (entry from 9400 HUF) an evening boat ride on the Danube (approximately 25 EUR) time in the Castle District and browsing the Great Market Hall. As shared by a TourRadar traveler: "Don't miss the evening river cruise before the tour - it's the perfect way to see the illuminated Parliament building and bridges."

What's the best time of year to start a tour from Budapest?

Tour statistics show peak travel seasons run from May through September with July and August drawing the largest crowds. Spring months of April-May and fall period of September-October provide moderate temperatures and smaller crowds. A TourRadar traveler shares: "We went in September and found it perfect - not too hot and still plenty of daylight for sightseeing."

Europe Tours from Budapest

Find your perfect adventure! We have 238 tours of Europe that start in Budapest, Hungary. The most popular month is June, and tour lengths range between 3 and 29 days.

10 best Europe tour packages from Budapest

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Budapest to Venice
Duration
19 days
Destinations
Hungary Serbia Bosnia Montenegro Croatia Slovenia Italy+1 more
Age Range
Ages 15+
Operated in
English
Operator
Intrepid Travel
20% Off
From $3,020
US$2,416per person
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Budapest to Athens via Dubrovnik Small Group Tour
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"Everything was perfectly organized, exactly as it should be. All you had to do was relax and enjoy the experience."
Joseph, traveled in October
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Hungary Romania Serbia Bosnia Croatia Montenegro Albania Macedonia Greece+3 more
Age Range
Ages 18+
Operated in
English
Operator
Ajdinis
20% Off
From
US$3,141per person
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9 Days from Budapest to Dubrovnik - A Heritage Adventure - Small Group Tour
4.3 (3 traveler reviews)
"Everything was well organized and the destinations were stunning. Highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting a mix of history culture and beautiful scenery."
Renee, traveled in September
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Hungary Romania Bulgaria Macedonia Kosovo Albania Montenegro Croatia+2 more
Age Range
Ages 18+
Operated in
English
Operator
Ajdinis
20% Off
From $4,240
US$3,392per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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From Budapest to Amsterdam: A 16-Day European Discovery by Train
Duration
16 days
Destinations
Hungary Austria Czech Republic Germany Netherlands
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English, German,Spanish+1 more
Operator
STM Tours LLC
35% Off
From $3,496
US$2,272per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Best of Balkans (Start Budapest)
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"We got to see and experience a lot in a short amount of time we had there. Overall, a good tour of the Balkans."
Boone, traveled in June
Duration
15 days
Destinations
Hungary Slovenia Croatia Montenegro Bosnia Serbia
Age Range
Ages 18-35
Operated in
English
Operator
Contiki
10% Off
From $2,475
US$2,228per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Hungary, Poland and Scandinavia End Prague
Duration
15 days
Destinations
Hungary Slovakia Poland Sweden Denmark Germany Czech Republic+1 more
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Europamundo
10% Off
From
US$2,369per person
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In-depth Cultural
Highlights of Eastern Europe
4.5 (10 traveler reviews)
"Thoroughly enjoyed the full day hiking in Slovakia on day 4."
Richard, traveled in September
Duration
15 days
Destinations
Hungary Slovakia Austria Czech Republic
Age Range
Ages 16+
Country Region
Vienna Budapest Prague
Operated in
English
Operator
Explore!
20% Off
From $3,990
US$3,190per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Budapest to Paris: Bike Tours & Belgian Waffles
5.0 (4 traveler reviews)
"This has been one of the best experiences of my life to date, it helped me find myself again."
Luke, traveled in August
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Hungary Poland Czech Republic Germany Netherlands Belgium France+2 more
Age Range
Ages 18-39
Operated in
English
Operator
G Adventures
17% Off
From $2,849
US$2,365per person
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Budapest to Athens Eastern European Explorations - Small Group Tour
5.0 (2 traveler reviews)
"The tour was well organized and each city had something special. Highly recommend it."
Ethan, traveled in September
Duration
12 days
Destinations
Hungary Romania Bulgaria Macedonia Kosovo Albania Greece+1 more
Age Range
Ages 18+
Operated in
English
Operator
Ajdinis
20% Off
From $4,644
US$3,715per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Budapest to Zagreb tour & Dubrovnik Small Group Tour
5.0 (2 traveler reviews)
"Every day was filled with surprising beauty and cultural richness. The mix of guided tours and free time was perfect."
Serenity, traveled in October
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Hungary Romania Serbia Bosnia Croatia Slovenia
Age Range
Ages 18+
Operated in
English
Operator
Ajdinis
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From
US$3,094per person
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In-depth Cultural
Small Group: Balkan Extended - Budapest to Dubrovnik
5.0 (11 traveler reviews)
"The history of the Yugoslavian countries was extremely knowledgeable."
Glenda, traveled in July
Duration
15 days
Destinations
Hungary Serbia Croatia Slovenia
Age Range
Ages 12+
Operated in
English
Operator
Balkan and more
30% Off
From $7,128
US$4,989per person
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Highlights of Eastern Europe (Classic, End Vienna)
4.7 (6 traveler reviews)
"Such a wealth of knowledge, very friendly, flexible and accommodative. Made the tour even more pleasant."
Vinotha, traveled in September
Duration
14 days
Destinations
Hungary Poland Slovakia Germany Czech Republic Austria
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
Insight Vacations
10% Off
From $4,595
US$4,136per person
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In-depth Cultural
Europe Christmas Markets: Budapest to Zagreb
4.5 (2 traveler reviews)
"Intrepid was fantastic."
Andrea, traveled in December
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Hungary Austria Slovenia Croatia
Age Range
Ages 15+
Operated in
English
Operator
Intrepid Travel
5% Off
From $2,420
US$2,299per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Europe by Rail Budapest to Milan
5.0 (67 traveler reviews)
"I feel a happier person when I'm around her and she's just a ray of sunshine. She made a good trip into an amazing unforgettable experience."
Hannah, traveled in October
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Hungary Austria Slovenia Italy
Age Range
Ages 18-39
Operated in
English
Operator
TruTravels
30% Off
From $1,975
US$1,383per person
Price based on Shared Room
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In-depth Cultural
Croatia and the Balkans
4.6 (28 traveler reviews)
"Beautiful places and very well organised. Would recommend to anyone."
Michelle, traveled in June
Duration
15 days
Destinations
Hungary Serbia Bosnia Montenegro Croatia
Age Range
Ages 12+
Operated in
English
Operator
G Adventures
10% Off
From $2,749
US$2,474per person
Price based on Shared Room
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