From Budapest: Danube Bend Full-Day Private Tour with Lunch

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ID: GYG20926-22828
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Country: Hungary

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Unwind along the Danube Bend on the outskirts of Budapest. Enjoy a full-day private tour to the largest church in Hungary, the former Hungarian capital at Esztergom, the Citadel of Visegrád and more. Take in panoramic views and a rich cultural history.
This 8-hour private tour departs from Budapest by air-conditioned minibus to explore 3 pearls of the Danube Bend. One of the most famous rivers in the world, the River Danube flows for 1,785 miles through the European continent, passing some of its most majestic cities.

In Hungary, a curve in the river near the city of Visegrád has been given the name the Danube Bend. Flanked by the Transdanubian Mountains on one side and the North Hungarian Mountains on the other, it is a spectacular region rich in forests and limestone caves and home to an abundant viticulture

On this tour you will explore 3 historic places of the Danube Bend with your personal guide.
Drive to the handsome city of Esztergom, former capital of Hungary from the 10th to the 13th-Century and situated on the border with Slovakia. Its cathedral, the Esztergom Basilica, is the largest church in Hungary.

Continue to Visegrád, a small castle town on the right bank of the Danube. Here you will explore the remains of the Royal Palace and visit the citadel of Visegrád Castle. Take some souvenir photos of the Danube Bend from the castle’s fantastic elevated vantage point.

You will enjoy a 3-course lunch in a local restaurant at Visegrád before continuing to the medieval town of Szentendre. Well known for its art scene, you will stroll through the charming streets, lined with contemporary art galleries, craft shops and boutique stores.

From May through the end of September, you can return to Budapest from Szentendre on a boat cruise along the Danube if required. The boat leaves Szentendre at 17:00. There is no boat on Monday. The boat cruise is optional, so you can decide it on the spot, whether to return by boat or by car with your tour guide. 

Highlights

  • Visit the former capital of Hungary and the largest church of the country
  • Discover the secrets of the Early Royal Residence of Visegrád
  • Enjoy an amazing panorama of the Danube Bend from Visegrád
  • Feast on a fine 3-course lunch in a restaurant of the Danube Bend
  • Visit the enchanting artistic town of Szentendre and wander along winding streets past baroque houses

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Departure day and time: as agreed by booking
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Your guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.