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Budapest is a city of two halves divided by the mighty River Danube and sewn together by a collection of beautiful, elegant bridges. The most famous is the Szechenyi Chain Bridge, the first permanent crossing to link the two halves of the city. The two parts of the city are very different; the flatter, lively region of Pest looks across the water to its older, historical neighbour, the hilly Buda that rises up away from the banks of the river.

Pest is the busy, modern part of the city, with excellent shopping, trendy bars and modern restaurants. Buda has a distinctly medieval atmosphere, with beautiful old buildings and cobbled streets. Budapest was once the joint capital of the Austro-Hungarian Habsburg Empire. The city and its buildings have been restored to their very best in what is now one of Europe's finest, grandest and most picturesque cities. Budapest is known for its baths - the hot bath water is said to flow from a hundred streams. Home to the city's famous bathing chess players, the Széchenyi Bath is Budapest's most famous outdoor baths, which was built in New Baroque style and is open all year round.

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The Beautiful Blue Danube: Passau Round Trip

10/Jul

M M

“A wonderful holiday . We had a couple of hitches but they were expertly sorted by our courier/ escort. The ship was just what we expected but the food exceeded expectations . The trips out were all interesting but our favourite place was Budapest.

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Imperial Cities: Prague, Vienna & Budapest

10/Jul

Gerard McLister

“It was a great experience and we enjoyed every minute of it. The tour manager was very supportive and our guides were extremely well informed and very friendly. Each city was very different but each had its distinctive character and a history that shaped Europe.

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The Beautiful Blue Danube: Passau Round Trip - Fly

9/Jul

Gary Watkins

“A lovely tour led by a friendly and enthusiastic team. Ship, food and crew were 5 stars.

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Imperial Cities & Delights of the Danube

30/Jun

Val Lomcroft

“Great trip, quite tiring with some long train trips. All first class travel and good hotels. All evening meals in the hotels were buffet meals and personally I would have preferred proper meals in the evening. Our guide Charlie was brilliant and went over and above his required tour manager...

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The Classic Blue Danube: Passau to Budapest

11/Jul

Nigel Tilly

“Lovely boat and great staff and crew.Beautiful places to visit. We found there were too many guided tours, especially as the weather was very hot and many of the passengers were elderly. It would have been good to have been able to have the option to do more of ...

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Delights of the Danube: Budapest to Passau

8/Jul

Mrs Coughlan

“The cruise itself was awesome. the usual 5 star standard that Great Rail Journeys produce. We found the guided tours were somewhat similar, with too many Churches and Baroque buildings and we seemed to be walking for a long time resulting in a tiring and boring time. We would have liked...

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Grand Imperial Cities

3/Jul

G Mason

“Fantastic tour with a lot of information about all the cities. Good opportunity to explore. Train travel was effective and comfortable.

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Buda Castle

Standing impressively on the banks of Buda Hill, overlooking the Danube, is Buda Castle. The historic castle and palace complex, which was completed in 1265, has UNESCO World Heritage status and was home to the Kings of Hungary. The complex contains some fascinating museums including Budapest Historical Museum, the Ludwig Museum of Contemporary Art and the National Gallery.

Hungarian opera
Budapest rivals Vienna as an international Opera capital. The city's fantastic neo-Renaissance opera house, the Hungarian State Opera House, was built in 1884 and is worth visiting even if you don't enjoy opera.

Statue Park
One of Budapest's most remarkable (and controversial) attractions is the Statue Park (Szoborpark), located in a quiet suburb of Buda. Described as a "Communist Theme Park", it contains (among others) a gigantic statue of Lenin and Cubist statues of Marx and Engels.

Inside Story: What to do in Budapest

20/11/2025 · By Ian Holt

Visit Budapest with Great Rail Journeys and imperial history along the banks of the Danube, as well as elegant architecture, ruin bars and thermal spas.

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Sound of Music at 60: A Few of Our Favourite Locations

28/03/2025 · By Ian Holt

Enjoy a Great Rail Journeys holiday to Austria, uncovering Salzburg and the settings for the Sound of Music, which celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2025.

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Top UNESCO World Heritage Sites Around the World

03/01/2025 · By Ian Holt, Karen Overend, Sam Preece

Explore the top UNESCO World Heritage sites around the world, from breathtaking natural wonders to iconic historical landmarks. Discover these must-visit destinations with Great Rail Journeys.

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04/10/2024 · By Ian Holt

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Budapest Rail Tours & Holidays

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