3 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.

Fisherman's Bastion and St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) will appeal to history buffs. Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum and Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria) will appeal to museum buffs. Step out of Budapest with an excursion to Nemzeti Botanikus Kert in Vacratot--about 46 minutes away. The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Matthias Church, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Dohány Street Synagogue, get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, and contemplate the long history of Liberty Statue.

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If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport. In December, daytime highs in Budapest are 5°C, while nighttime lows are -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.