Budapest
Budapest City Break
The city of Budapest is a chic and sophisticated destination, home to elegant boulevards, magnificent historical buildings and impressive bridges across the legendary Danube River. Budapest city breaks leave its visitors enchanted by the romantic atmosphere of the magical city and inevitably enticed to return to it again.
On a Budapest city break, visitors can expect a unique blend of European culture in the chic cafes, neo-Gothic buildings and classical concerts, combined with the Hungarian influences of Magyar cuisine and Hungarian folk music. Whether its a cruise down the Danube River, a stroll along the medieval streets or relaxing in the Turkish baths, Budapest is a perfect break for all types of visitors.
Originally Budapest was made up from two cities, each situated on opposite sides of the Danube River, one named Buda and the other named Pest. The older and more endearing of the two cities was Buda, home to quaint cobbled streets and a beautiful blend of neo-Classical and medieval architecture picturesquely situated amidst the gentle hills of the west bank. A variety of historical attractions, such as the Fisherman's Bastion, Castle Hill and the Royal Palace and St Matthias Church are located in Buda, along with several excellent art galleries and museums.
Pest is the centre of the chic side of Budapest, with a contemporary commercial centre that is home to sophisticated shopping areas, wide boulevards and to the Andrassy Boulevard, which is the Champs-Elsees of Budapest.
Budapest as a whole has a colourful and sometimes volatile history, with numerous wars and multiple invasions of the city causing it to have been rebuilt repeatedly throughout its history. Budapest city breaks are an enchanting experience as the city itself has such a colourful variety of styles and cultures ingrained into its history and streets.
