5 days in Budapest Itinerary

You might consider the city of Budapest, divided by the Danube River into two distinctive cities--Buda and Pest--to be essentially one large World Heritage Site.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Esztergom Basilica / Cathedral and Veszprem Zoo. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Budapest: Bory Castle (in Szekesfehervar), Thury Castle (in Varpalota) and Tagore Promenade (in Balatonfured). There's much more to do: do a tasting at Faust Wine Cellar, steep yourself in history at Villa Romana Balaca, appreciate the history behind Statue of Ferenc Liszt, and don't miss a visit to Main Square (Fo ter).

To find more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Budapest day trip site.

If you are flying in from Israel, the closest major aiport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport. In September, daily temperatures in Budapest can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 13°C.