From Budapest: Danube Bend & Szentendre Tour with Lunch

Highlights

• Explore the history of Hungary as you visit Esztergom, Visegrád and Szentendre
• Visit the largest basilica in Hungary in Esztergom
• Walk upon 750 year-old stones of the formal Royal Residence in Visegrád
• Enjoy the panoramic views of the Danube Valley
• Discover why Szentendre is known as the "artists' village"

Description

This full-day tour of the mighty Danube is ideal for people who want to combine history with nature and would like to enjoy some of the most beautiful countrysides in Hungary. You will see historic monuments and art memorials while your guide provides a lively narrative of Hungarian life.

At Esztergom, the northern gate of Budapest, you will pause at the largest cathedral in the country and see the burial sites of famous cardinals as you gaze across the water towards Slovakia. Cross the river and border into Slovakia to see the stunning view from the opposite side. 

You will visit the city Visegrád where you will learn about life in the Middle Ages while enjoying spectacular views of the Danube Valley. Additionally, this is the city where you will be provided with your lunch, a 3-course Hungarian meal.

You will stop at the artists' village in Szentendre, a baroque city located where the Danube River meets the Pilis Mountains. Wander the narrow streets to soak up the magical atmosphere and catch panoramic vistas of the river.

Browse the shops of the village before the return journey to Budapest. Travel from 15th May until 31st October will be on a relaxing boat cruise, a fitting way to arrive back in the city center. In case of low/high water levels, the return to Budapest will be by bus.