Budapest is an awesome travel destination. Ancient history, an imperial background, Europe’s biggest river and a stunning architecture. Budapest offers a lot of travel attractions and the most famous is the Budapest cruise. But there are a lot of attractions in Budapest, we will talk about some of them and finishing with some details about the Danube river cruise.
Another of Budapest’s most striking features is the panoramic Gellert Hill, a 235-meter block of dolomite that falls steeply down to the Danube. It’s here along the hill’s geological fault line that several of the city’s most famous medicinal springs emerge to supply the Gellert Spa and Rudas Baths, which have lured visitors from far and wide since the 13th century. Rudas Baths are one of a handful of buildings remaining from the Turkish occupation; these are among the few original Turkish bathhouses in the world still in use that date back to the 1600s. On the hill’s northeast slope is the Gellert Monument, a tribute to Hungary’s beloved famous saint, a Benedictine monk who died in 1046 for whom the hill is named. Perched high above a man-made waterfall, it offers magnificent views over the city. The Citadel on the summit was built by the Austrians in 1851, and the Liberation Monument was erected in 1947 in memory of the Soviet soldiers who died fighting in WWII. Finally, if you have energy left, take a stroll around Jubilee Park. Laid out to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the October Revolution, it’s home to many charming walkways, beautiful flowerbeds, and sculptures. Just across Freedom Bridge from the Gellert Spa is the Great Market Hall, a beautiful sight with its roof of colorful Zsolnay tiles from Pecs, Hungary.
Thanks to its abundance of thermal baths, Budapest has earned the nickname ‘City of Spas’. There are many great baths in the Hungarian capital, but Szechenyi gets our vote for its stunning architecture and open-air bathing: visitors can relax in two outdoor thermal pools, surrounded by neo-Baroque and neo-Renaissance architecture. Located on the historic Andrassy Avenue, the Hungarian State Opera House is widely viewed as one of the world’s most beautiful. The building has played host to world-class operatic performances as well as ballets, concerts and more; for anyone not wanting to catch a show, guided tours of the building take place on a daily basis, with the option to add on a ‘mini-concert’. From July 2017 – May 24, 2018 the Hungarian State Opera House will undergo renovations in its auditorium, meaning there will be no performances during this time. However, the building will remain open for tours, and the Opera Shop and Cafe will also stay in business.
Our sightseeing cruises offer menu or buffet meal, and you can always choose from two or more courses. You can try exotic dishes, but we can also satisfy your requirements in case you are vegetarian, perhaps if you would like to eat Hungarian or meat-free dishes. Are you still hungry? No problem! A good meal cannot end without a delicious dessert. Hungarian and also foreign groups often book a cruise as a site of a team building programme or a business meeting. We recommend our Hungarian Folklore Show if you are interested not only in sightseeing and Hungarian dishes, but also would like to get to know the traditional Hungarian dances with magnificent costumes. You can even try a good quality Hungarian brandy (called palinka). During this Folklore Show, our guests may receive a short training about some main steps of Hungarian dances even they are able to try them with the help of our professional dancers. See more info at Budapest cruise.
The tour offers a considerable amount of attractions on both banks of River Danube. Right at the pontoon of the Elizabeth Bridge, the Gellert Hill displays a great panorama with the Citadel and its Statue of Liberty. Located atop the hills of Buda, the Castle district is an important landmark in itself. Hungary’s history is embodied in buildings and monuments such as the Royal Palace of Buda, the Bazaar Gardens, and the Matthias Church with Holy Trinity Square or the Fisherman’s Bastion. The Pest side of the Danube is equally prominent, rich in wonderful architecture and design. Besides, the Danube Promenade is also home to the finest cafes and restaurants in the city.