4 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Hospital in the Rock and Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid). Venture out of the city with trips to Ipolytarnoc Fossils Nature Reserve (in Ipolytarnoc) and Nagyvillam Ski Slope (in Visegrad). The adventure continues: get a sense of history and politics at Parliament, boost your wellbeing at a local thermal spa, appreciate the history behind Shoes on the Danube Bank, and take in the views from Szechenyi Chain Bridge.

To find where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Budapest tour planning app .

If you are flying in from Israel, the closest major airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport. In January in Budapest, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -4°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.