Budapest straddles the Danube River, with the Buda Hills to the west and the Great Plain to the east. Its stunning natural setting is complemented by an architectural heritage that includes Baroque, Neoclassical and Art Nouveau styles, giving the city its distinctive fin de-siècle character.
See the Danube spectacularly illuminated on an evening river cruise as it neatly divides stately Buda from bohemian Pest. Experience each side’s distinct identity and the shared cultural influences that combine to create Budapest’s simmering goulash of a personality.
Visit fascinating museums that reveal Hungary’s unique medical history, from medieval alchemy to Semmelweis and the secret military hospital hidden deep beneath Buda Castle. Learn about the time-honoured healing traditions of Budapest’s thermal baths before relaxing in their restorative waters.
You will enjoy comfortable accommodation on Andrássy Avenue, a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site, and sample traditional flavours throughout, including on a visit to Etyek, the“Vineyard of Budapest”.
Take the option to extend your journey with two nights in Bratislava, tracing the Danube through Visegrád and Esztergom to Slovakia’s capital, a city layered with Roman roots, centuries of Hungarian history, Baroque charm, and Eastern Bloc Brutalism alongside Viennese cafés.
Please note that this tour is exclusively open to members of the West Kent Medico-Chirurgical Society.
Experience stately Buda and bohemian Pest.
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Explore its grand avenues, elegant squares, and classic architecture and home to some of the city’s most iconic sights. Tour includes The Grand Parliament, St Stephens Basilica and Heroes Square.
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Famous for its royal history, panoramic viewpoints, and natural thermal baths. See the grand Buda Castle, the fairy-tale towers of Fisherman's Bastion, and the historic Matthias Church.
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Enjoy a green escape from the city and sample wines that showcase the region’s limestone-rich soils and elegant character.
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Transfer to Visegrad, known for its medieval citadel, Danube views, and royal history. Continue to Esztergom and visit the magnificent Basilica, drive on and stop in Győr’s Old Town for a walking tour through its cobblestone streets, taking in layers of history and stunning architecture. Arrive in Bratislava. Start the second day with a walking tour of Bratislava’s Old Town and its cultural landmarks, afterwards enjoy a wine tasting of local fine wines. At leisure to further explore Bratislava independently or take an optional tour to Devin Castle, one of Slovakia’s oldest castles. Enjoy a Bratislava tasting dinner at Café Zylinder.
Some walking between destinations, more time spent standing, and increased travel distances. Requires a reasonable level of fitness.
If you have some questions about this particular tour, you can contact the Jon Baines Tours team by phone or email.
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