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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum and Nagyvillam Ski Slope. Take a break from Budapest with a short trip to Ipolytarnoci Osmaradvanyok Termeszetvedelmi Terulet in Ipolytarnoc, about 1h 45 min away. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Fisherman's Bastion, stroll around Margaret Island, ponder the world of politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, and contemplate the long history of Matthias Church.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Budapest day trip planning website.

If you are flying in from Israel, the closest major aiport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport. In January, daily temperatures in Budapest can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.