Budapest, Hungary

Location

Budapest is the capital city of Hungary and is located over the River Danube. It is one of the largest cities in the European Union and much of its historical sites have been awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Originally formed in 1873 by the joining of Buda, Pest and Old Buda, the city suffered heavy destruction during World War II and was rebuilt into the country's political, cultural and commercial hub it is now. Bridges and railways connect the city over the Danube, including the six small islands situated on the river themselves. Some of Budapest’s UNESCO World Heritage sites include Chain Bridge, Budapest Parliament, the striking Matthias church and the iconic Royal Palace visible from every location within Budapest City. The Castle Hills district architecture represents over a thousand years of the city's history with examples of Roman, Turkish, Gothic, Renaissance and Art Nouveau styles. Budapest also has a rich Jewish heritage and is home to the largest synagogue in Europe. The city has an abundance of restaurants offering international cuisines, as well as traditional Hungarian dishes ,including goulash soup, a very popular lunchtime dish. Hungarians enjoy their coffee so a traditional cafe is never hard to find.

Budapest, Hungary Itineraries

10 Nights

Classic Prague & Christmas Markets on the Danube

Departure Date
12 Dec 25
Cruise Line Emerald Cruises
Cruise Type River
Ship Emerald Star
Region Danube
Departure Port Prague
Destination Port Budapest
Itinerary
Prague, Prague, Prague, Prague, Regensburg, Regensburg, Passau, Dürnstein, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Budapest

From £3,120pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

7 Nights

Christmas on the Danube

Departure Date
12 Dec 25
Cruise Line Viking River Cruises
Cruise Type River
Ship Viking Tor
Region Danube
Departure Port Budapest
Destination Port Regensburg
Itinerary
Budapest, Budapest, Vienna, Vienna, Krems, Passau, Regensburg and Regensburg

From £6,395pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

7 Nights

Christmas on the Danube

Departure Date
12 Dec 25
Cruise Line Viking River Cruises
Cruise Type River
Ship Viking Var
Region Danube
Departure Port Regensburg
Destination Port Budapest
Itinerary
Regensburg, Regensburg, Passau, Krems, Vienna, Vienna, Vienna, Budapest and Budapest

From £3,695pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

7 Nights

Danube Christmas Delights

Departure Date
12 Dec 25
Cruise Line Viking River Cruises
Cruise Type River
Ship Viking Vili
Region Danube
Departure Port Passau
Destination Port Budapest
Itinerary
Passau, Passau, Linz, Krems, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Budapest

From £3,745pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

3 Nights

Danube Gifts of the Season: Vienna, Bratislava & Budapest

Departure Date
13 Dec 25
Cruise Line Riverside Luxury Cruises
Cruise Type River
Ship Riverside Mozart
Region Danube
Departure Port Vienna
Destination Port Budapest
Itinerary
Vienna, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Budapest

From £2,042pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

7 Nights

Three Capital Christmas Cruise: Vienna, Bratislava & Budapest

Departure Date
13 Dec 25
Cruise Line Riverside Luxury Cruises
Cruise Type River
Ship Riverside Mozart
Region Danube
Departure Port Vienna
Destination Port Vienna
Itinerary
Vienna, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Budapest, Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Vienna

From £4,334pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

7 Nights

Iconic Christmas Markets

Departure Date
13 Dec 25
Cruise Line Ama Waterways
Cruise Type River
Ship AmaLea
Region Danube
Departure Port Nuremberg
Destination Port Budapest
Itinerary
Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau, Melk, Vienna, Vienna, Budapest and Budapest

From £6,034pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

7 Nights

Iconic Christmas Markets

Departure Date
13 Dec 25
Cruise Line Ama Waterways
Cruise Type River
Ship AmaMora
Region Danube
Departure Port Budapest
Destination Port Nuremberg
Itinerary
Budapest, Budapest, Vienna, Melk, Passau, Regensburg, Nuremberg and Nuremberg

From £7,034pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

7 Nights

Danube Christmas Markets

Departure Date
13 Dec 25
Cruise Line Scenic River Cruises
Cruise Type River
Ship Scenic Jasper
Region Danube
Departure Port Budapest
Destination Port Regensburg
Itinerary
Budapest, Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Dürnstein, Melk, Brandstatt, Passau, Regensburg, Regensburg and Nuremberg

From Please Call

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

7 Nights

Christmas on the Danube

Departure Date
13 Dec 25
Cruise Line Viking River Cruises
Cruise Type River
Ship Viking Egil
Region Danube
Departure Port Regensburg
Destination Port Budapest
Itinerary
Regensburg, Regensburg, Passau, Krems, Vienna, Vienna, Vienna, Budapest and Budapest

From £3,745pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

7 Nights

Christmas on the Danube

Departure Date
13 Dec 25
Cruise Line Viking River Cruises
Cruise Type River
Ship Viking Gullveig
Region Danube
Departure Port Budapest
Destination Port Regensburg
Itinerary
Budapest, Budapest, Vienna, Vienna, Krems, Passau, Regensburg and Regensburg

From £3,695pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises

7 Nights

Danube Christmas Delights

Departure Date
13 Dec 25
Cruise Line Viking River Cruises
Cruise Type River
Ship Viking Skadi
Region Danube
Departure Port Passau
Destination Port Budapest
Itinerary
Passau, Passau, Linz, Krems, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Budapest

From £3,745pp

Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises