This is a basic tour focusing on the mayor attractions of Budapest, mixed with a little foretaste of the Hungarian gastronomy. Visit and enjoy this great capital.

DAY 1: BUDAPEST
Arrival to the hotel through transfer combined with welcome information from the guide and check in the hotel.

At night, the group can have an optional dinner with typical hungarian folklore and wine. The restaurant is called Márvány Menyasszony, in english Marble Bride. The restaurant was found in 1793 and has been renovated several times. The guests can order from harvests of 17 wine regions in the cellar, this way getting to know a little of Hungarian wines. They offer traditional Hungarian dishes in fine variations and International cuisine as well.

After dinner, the group will be taken to a citytour by night. The illuminated city shows its different face with the Chain Bridge and Castle District, shining in different shades of yellow and orange. During the tour, they visit the Heroes' Square that was built in the end of the XIX. century, and the visitors can see the sculptures of the more than a thousand years old Hungarian history's most significant personalities. In the green park of City Park (Városliget), that occupies a field of one square kilometre, we find a romantic boating-lake that works as a skating rink during winter time. The Caste of Vajdahunyad that was built in the end of the XIX. The structure combines all architectural styles from Romanesque to Baroque. Today it is the home of the Agricultural Museum. Széchenyi-bath is one of the largest bath complexes in Europe and it is the biggest public bath in the Austro-Hungarian era. The park also hosts the 'Budapest-Prater', offering a pleasant relaxation with modern and traditional games, the Zoo, being built by the example of Hamburg-Zoo, where animals are held in an environment similar to their natural habitat, and the Capital's Big Circus.

At the end of the tour there is possibility for visit a nice café from the last century, having a coffee or tea with some cakes.

Transfer is arranged back to the hotel for the group after the tour.

DAY 2: BUDAPEST
Full day city tour with guide.

In the morning, the tour starts on the Buda side of the city. Crossing the river Danube we reach its right bank, which is called Buda. The most significant sights of Buda side are the Buda Castle Quarter belonging to UNESCO World Heritage, the block of the Baroque style Royal Palace and the civil living quarter with Mátyás Church. Fishermen's Bastion with its graceful line of buildings is overlooking the left bank of Danube, a breathtaking view on Pest side.

Followed by the visits, the group has a 3 course lunch at the Kaltenberg Restaurant. On the area of the restaurant, there was a military barrack in the 19th century. Later the building turned into a tobacco factory, its cellar has been a storing room for years. The house has been renewed 20 years ago, this has been the time when the present restaurant has been established.

After the lunch, the city tour continues on the Pest side, with the Saint Stephen Basilica. It is a dominant sight of downtown Pest. The domes are visible from nearly everywhere in the city and the plaza housing the basilica is frequently crossed by pedestrians. It is also home to the Hungarians' most revered relic- the mummified right hand of the first monarch, King Saint Stephen - making it more than just another beautiful church to visit. One can view the hand and then ride the elevator to the 65 meter high lookout at the top of the grand dome for a 360-degree view of the city.

Continuing in our tour, we take the visitors to the Heroes' Square that was built in the end of the XIX. century, and the visitors can see the sculptures of the more than a thousand years old Hungarian history's most significant personalities. It is located in the green City Park, that occupies a field of one square kilometre, and we can find a romantic boating-lake that works as a skating rink during winter time. The Caste of Vajdahunyad that was built in the end of the XIX. century as a copy of a famous castle in Transilvania. The structure combines all architectural styles from Romanesque to Baroque. The park also hosts the "Budapest-Prater", offering a pleasant relaxation with modern and traditional games, the Zoo, being built by the example of Hamburg-Zoo, where animals are held in an environment similar to their natural habitat, and the Big Circus of Capital. The Széchenyi Bath, also found here, is one of the largest bath complexes in Europe and it is the biggest public bath in the Austro-Hungarian era.

We offer dinner spiced with a great sight, the Danube by night. Jump on board and enjoy cruising on the river accompanied by a magnificent meal. You can see the historical buildings from a different dimension while enjoying a welcome drink and a wine. This is the best way to feel the splendour of Budapest.

Transfer is arranged by to the hotel for overnight.

DAY 3: DANUBE BEND EXCURSION
Whole day tour with guide.

The Visegrád Mountains can be found on the right shore along with the Pilis Mountains, while Börzsöny Mountains can be found on the left, and the twisting Danube makes it the country's most diversified, richest area in natural beauty.

Szentendre, the first stop, was once built up at the end of 17th century from the Balkans, by Serbian and Dalmatian settlers escaping the Turks. Take a walk in Szentendre, popular for tourists and artists as well . This includes the Main Square, the Greek Church, the Museum of Margit Kovács and the church hill with a Catholic church from the 14th century. The town offers also various possibilities for lunch or dinners with its typical cosy restaurants, but it is also possible to enjoy a nice winetasting.

The next location is Visegrád. Here everyone can view the system of fortifications in the city, the Fellegvár, the panorama of the Danube Bend, the Royal Palace and the Salamon Tower. There is also the possibility of middle age show with welcome drink and cake, knight fight programme with royal feast afterwards.

Here the group stops for a 3 course meal in the Sirály Restaurant. Here, the food and the service are first class but the prices are modest. During the summer season, they cook their kettle dishes and barbecue on their pleasant terrace garden.

This trip ends in Esztergom, the former "capital" of Hungary, visiting the Castle Hill, the Basilica and the medieval royal palace.

The trips from and back to Budapest can be both by bus or boat. Dinner and overnight is arranged back at the hotel.

DAY 4: PUSZTA VISIT

Hungary's real sight is the 'Puszta'.

Make your holiday in Hungary unforgettable with the extraordinary experience of a day on the romantic 'Puszta'. We find the 'Puszta's capital, Kecskemét about 80 km south from Budapest. It has a very nice town centre with many famous Art Nouveau buildings. The outer parts of the town have a traditional market town atmosphere. In the Middle Ages it was a flourishing market town. Today Kecskemét is the most important settlement of the Great Plain between the river Danube and river Tisza. Large-scale fruit production of the area is combined with prosperous food industry (Kecskemét apricot brandy).You can enjoy a short walk in the city, a visit to the City Hall, the former Jewish Temple, probably the country's most beautiful secessionist building, called Cifrapalota.

We offer a trip to a real Hungarian 'csárda'. You'll be welcomed by tradition with brandy and cakes. You can listen to a short introduction of the place, and you have possibility to ride a coach. Tanyacsárda is the place where a professional team waits the guests for a show and typical lunch or dinner in high quality. The farm is 60 km from Budapest, approximately 1 hour on the highway. The place meets the highest requirements. They have approximately 150 horses, typical old Hungarian domestic animals, professional horse show and excellent food afterwards. Quality is guaranteed.

We suggest many interesting programmes for our visitors such as a horse-show and possibility of riding, a look at the rest of the animals and stables, a typical Hungarian lunch with wine and Gipsy music. After the meal, there is an optional shopping and then transfer back to Budapest.

Back in Budapest, the group will have a great Farewell Dinner in the Kárpátia Restaurant. Here the personal service and rich décor of this magnificently restored restaurant evoke Hungary's heroic past. The menu offers the wide range of traditional Hungarian cuisine, updated to reflect the contemporary gastronomy's emphasis on freshness, flavour and texture, along with international specialties, and a wine list to match.

DAY 5: DEPARTURE
After breakfast, shopping and free program, transfer to the airport is arranged for the group.