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): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Matthias Church, steep yourself in history at Fisherman's Bastion, take in the architecture and atmosphere at University Church, step into the grandiose world of Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar), then appreciate the history behind Hősök tere, 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, appreciate the history behind Shoes on the Danube Bank, then get a sense of history and politics at Parliament, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika).

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If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport. In May, daytime highs in Budapest are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.