BUDAPEST ESCAPE Europe | Budapest
BUDAPEST ESCAPE Europe | Budapest
Budapest Escape
EUROPE | Budapest
Season: 2021 Post-Cruise Adult-Exclusive
3 DAYS 4 MEALS 11 SITES
Enhance your Danube River Cruise or enjoy a brief getaway with a Budapest Escape! Spend 3 days and 2 nights in this capital city with a rich history and vibrant cultural scene. BUDAPEST ESCAPE Europe | Budapest
Trip Overview
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATIONS 1 LOCATION
Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge Budapest
AGES FLIGHT INFORMATION 4 MEALS
Minimum Age: 4 Arrive: Via AmaWaterways 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinners
Suggested Age: 8+ Ship OR via Budapest Ferenc
Liszt International Airport
(BUD) for non-cruise Guests
Return: Via AmaWaterways
Ship OR Budapest Ferenc Liszt
International Airport (BUD) for
non-cruise Guests BUDAPEST ESCAPE Europe | Budapest
DAY 1
BUDAPEST
Activities Highlights: Breakfast and Lunch Arrive in Budapest, Buda Walking Tour Included Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge Disembark the Ship Upon disembarking the ship at the end of your Danube River Cruise, you will be
transferred via Adventures by Disney transportation to begin your Budapest Escape.
Exploration of Buda Guided Walking Tour Enjoy a walk through Buda, the western part of the Hungarian capital Budapest. Located
on the west bank of the Danube River, Buda makes up a third of Budapest’s total territory.
As you walk through the city, you’ll see iconic landmarks like:
Buda Castle: The Royal Palace which has been destroyed and rebuilt at least a half-
dozen times.
Matthias Church: The Roman Catholic church at the heart of Buda’s Castle District,
which has been serving the citizens of Buda Castle Hill since 1015 AD. You may opt
to climb to the terrace of the bell and lookout tower for spectacular views of Buda.
Fisherman’s Bastion: A neo-Gothic and new-Romanesque terrace located on the
bank of the Danube, on Castle Hill.
Budapest Castle Hill Funicular: Ride this railway that links the upper Adam Clark BUDAPEST ESCAPE Europe | Budapest
Square and the Széchenyi Chain Bridge at river level to Buda Castle high above.
Lunch at Local Restaurant Enjoy a homestyle meal with local Hungarian flavors.
Check in to Hotel Following an adventure-filled morning, you will check into your hotel in the heart of
Budapest.
Dinner On Your Own in Budapest Savor delicious local fare at any one of the wonderful restaurants throughout the city. Be
sure to ask your Adventure Guides to recommend a spot that will be sure to please your
palate. BUDAPEST ESCAPE Europe | Budapest
DAY 2
BUDAPEST
Activities Highlights: Breakfast and Dinner Pest Tuk Tuk Tour, Hungarian State Opera House Visit, Farewell Dinner at Included Central Café Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge Breakfast at Hotel Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel before heading out for an adventure-
filled day in Budapest.
Exploration of Pest Tuk Tuk Tour Hop aboard a motorized auto rickshaw, known as a tuk tuk, for a memorable tour of Pest,
the eastern and flatter part of the Hungarian capital that is located on the east bank of the
Danube River. On this tour, you’ll see some of Pest’s iconic sites which include:
St. Stephen’s Basilica: A Roman Catholic basilica named after Stephen, the first
King of Hungary, whose mummified right hand—Hungary’s most sacred
treasure—is housed in the reliquary.
Vajdahunyad Castle: Located in the City Park, this castle was built in 1896 as part
of the Millennial Exhibition in celebration of Hungary’s 1,000th year after the
Hungarian Conquest of the Carpathian Basin.
Hero’s Square: One of Budapest’s major squares, it is known for its iconic statue
complex that features the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars, in addition to several BUDAPEST ESCAPE Europe | Budapest
other important Hungarian national leaders. The square is also home to Hungary’s
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Shoes on the Danube Bank: Located on the Danube’s east bank, this memorial was
created by film director Can Togay and sculpted by Gyula Pauer in honor of the
people killed by fascist militiamen in Budapest during World War II.
Hungarian State Opera House Guided Visit & Mini Performance Enjoy a guided visit of the spectacular opera house located in central Budapest. Rich in
neo-Renaissance style, the symmetrical façade follows a musical theme and features the
statues of 16 composers, including Franz Liszt, the best known Hungarian composer, as
well as Ferenc Erkel, who composed the Hungarian national anthem and served as the
Opera House’s first musical director. Currently, the Opera House is home to the Hungarian
National Ballet, Opera and Philharmonic orchestra.
Plus, you will be treated to a mini performance where you’ll be able to hear the amazing
acoustics the opera house is known for.
Lunch On Your Own in Budapest Savor delicious local fare at any one of the wonderful restaurants throughout the city. Be
sure to ask your Adventure Guides to recommend a spot that will be sure to please your
palate.
On Your Own Time in Budapest Spend your last afternoon exploring the marvelous sites throughout the city of Budepest.
Guests may want to check out 2 of Budapest’s most popular activities that encapsulate the
ancient and modern sides of this amazing city:
Budapest Bath Houses: Dive into one of the most popular activities in Budapest
since 1 A.D.—a dip in a local bath house with steaming, mineral-rich thermal water
that flows up from beneath Budapest’s surface.
Ruin Pubs: Take in some local art or grab a pint at one of the city’s popular ruin
pubs, which are large old buildings and courtyards that have been converted into
clubs, bars and galleries.
Farewell Dinner at Central Café Celebrate the end of your adventure with a farewell dinner at Budapest’s Central Café.
Founded in 1887, it is the oldest building of its kind in Budapest and features Art Nouveau- BUDAPEST ESCAPE Europe | Budapest style with a menu that offers delicious Hungarian dishes. BUDAPEST ESCAPE Europe | Budapest
DAY 3
BUDAPEST
Activities Highlights: Breakfast Included Breakfast at Hotel, Depart Budapest None
Breakfast at Hotel Start your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel before being transferred to the airport.
Transfer to Airport Head to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) via batched and private transfer
to begin your journey home. BUDAPEST ESCAPE Europe | Budapest
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