2 days in Budapest Itinerary

You might consider the city of Budapest, divided by the Danube River into two distinctive cities--Buda and Pest--to be essentially one large World Heritage Site.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Sat): steep yourself in history at Matthias Church, make a trip to Fisherman's Bastion, take in the architecture and atmosphere at University Church, then step into the grandiose world of Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar), then make a trip to Heroes' Square, and finally examine the collection at House of Terror Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Sun): steep yourself in history at Liberty Statue, then appreciate the history behind Shoes on the Danube Bank, then get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika).

To find ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Budapest sightseeing planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport. May in Budapest sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can travel back home.