The pearl of hungary
We meet at the Malta International Airport at 06:45 for flight FR2278 departing to Budapest at 08:45, arriving at 11:00. Transfer by coach for a city tour with an English-speaking local guide. We'll see the Parliament building, Heroes' Square, the Opera House, the Royal Palace, the Citadel, and Fisherman’s Bastion. We then continue to the NH Budapest City 4-star hotel, centrally located, for room check-in followed by free time.
A fascinating excursion takes us to the charming town of Eger—one of Hungary’s most beautiful Baroque cities, home to the country's second-largest church. We’ll also visit the medieval castle (entrance extra), the 15th-century Bishop’s Palace, and a 40-meter-high historic Ottoman minaret. Eger is also renowned for its spas, wines, and streets lined with beautiful buildings.
After breakfast, we visit Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. We’ll explore this Danube-side city, including its hilltop castle offering breathtaking panoramic views. Then, we head to the historic center filled with majestic architecture such as Main Square, Franciscan Square, Michael’s Gate, St. Martin’s Cathedral, and the Primate’s Palace. Free time follows for lunch (extra) and personal sightseeing. We return to Budapest in the evening.
A full-day excursion to the beautiful towns along the Danube Bend. Our first stop is Szentendre, a picturesque Baroque-style village located 20 km from Budapest. We continue to Visegrad, a fortress offering unique panoramic views. In the evening, an optional Folklore Show with dinner is available—an enjoyable night with traditional music, dancing, and folk costumes.
An exciting excursion to Puszta and Kecskemét. A panoramic drive takes us to Kecskemét, where we’ll explore the area with our tour leader and enjoy some free time for souvenir shopping. We then continue to Puszta, where we take a carriage ride through the plains. Afterwards, we enjoy a spectacular horse show, showcasing the incredible skills of the riders. This unforgettable performance is followed by a welcome drink and a traditional lunch (included) with wine. We return to Budapest with beautiful memories. In the evening, there’s an optional outing with the tour leader.
Breakfast and transfer to the airport for flight FR2277, departing at 13:35 and arriving back in Malta at 15:55.
