Visit beautiful Budapest, the loveliest city in Central Europe on this magical day tour from Vienna. Travel through glorious scenery to Hungary’s magnificent capital on the great River Danube. Discover the differences between Pest, located on the Great Plains to the east, and Buda, nestling in limestone hills to the west.
Spend a morning viewing the grand 19th century architecture of Pest including the magnificent Heroes Square. After lunch, go off on foot to discover the ancient heart of Buda. Explore the historic district around the castle and see the breath-taking views from the quaintly named Fisherman’s Bastion, a supremely romantic look-out.
Enjoy leisure time for shopping or admiring more of the architectural gems of this fairy-tale place. Budapest has something for all types of shoppers. The colorful local handicrafts – embroidered items and pottery – make excellent souvenirs and the city offers everything from exciting markets to upscale boutiques.