Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and get settled into your place. Once you're comfortable, take an evening walk around the city. St. Stephen's Basilica is worth a quick stop, and if you want to grab a drink, FABBRICA KITCHEN & BAR is a nice spot. Or head over to the Parliament Building to catch the nighttime lights from outside.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Akeah Verdi Budapest)
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll through Budapest city center
- Visit St. Stephen's Basilica
- Drinks at FABBRICA KITCHEN & BAR
- View illuminated Parliament Building at night
Landmarks St. Stephen's Basilica Parliament Building 
- Day 2
Budapest
Start with brunch at Twentysix, which has a modern Mediterranean menu in a greenhouse space. From there, walk through St. Stephen's Basilica, then take the trip up to Buda Castle for views across the city. You'll see Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church nearby. By evening, head back to Parliament Building to see it lit up, and grab dinner at Gettó Gulyás for their goulash.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Akeah Verdi Budapest)
Optional Activities
- Brunch at Twentysix Budapest
- Visit St. Stephen's Basilica interior
- Ascend Buda Castle via stairs
- Funicular to Buda Castle (optional alternative)
- Explore Fisherman's Bastion
- Visit Matthias Church
- View illuminated Parliament Building
- Dinner at Gettó Gulyás
Landmarks St. Stephen's Basilica Buda Castle Fisherman's Bastion Matthias Church Parliament Building 
- Day 3
Budapest
Spend the morning in Városliget, the city's green space, where you'll find Vajdahunyad Castle tucked in there. The Széchenyi Thermal Bath is an option if you want to soak for a bit. Continue to Heroes' Square, then head back downtown for lunch or an early dinner at Street Food Karaván Budapest with its food trucks. Later, check out Szimpla Kert, the well-known ruin bar, to finish the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Akeah Verdi Budapest)
Optional Activities
- Explore Városliget (City Park)
- Visit Vajdahunyad Castle
- Visit Széchenyi Thermal Bath
- View Heroes' Square
- Lunch or dinner at Street Food Karaván Budapest
- Evening at Szimpla Kert ruin bar
Landmarks Városliget (City Park) Vajdahunyad Castle Széchenyi Thermal Bath Heroes' Square 
- Day 4
Budapest
Start your day at New York Café, one of those ornate places with the neo-baroque interior that feels special. Cross Elisabeth Bridge to a quiet park with good views of the city. You can walk around the green areas near Gellért Hill, including the Garden of Philosophers and the Kilátkőves viewpoint if you find it. After that, either wander through some local streets or head back at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Akeah Verdi Budapest)
Optional Activities
- Visit New York Café
- Cross Elisabeth Bridge
- Explore park and views on Buda side
- Visit Garden of Philosophers on Gellért Hill
- View Gerard of Csanád Monument
- Visit Kilátóköves hidden viewpoint
- Stroll through Budapest streets
Landmarks New York Café Elisabeth Bridge Garden of Philosophers Gerard of Csanád Monument Kilátóköves 
- Day 5
Budapest
Pack up your things and get ready to leave Budapest. Give yourself plenty of time to get to the airport using the same route you came in on, so there shouldn't be any surprises.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet breakfast at hotel)
