BEAUTIFUL BUDAPEST
15 - 18 April 2024
from £625pp sharing
Sorry - no singles!
WE HAVE SECURED THREE MORE DOUBLE/TWIN ROOMS BUT WE MUST RETURN THEM BY 20 FEB IF NOT SOLD
Included in the holiday cost:
· Return flights from Belfast to Budapest
· Private transfers from airport to hotel and v.v.
· One small piece cabin luggage (see below)
· 3 Nights in 4* Hotel Oktagon Haggenmacher
· 2 x Breakfasts (we leave too early on 18th)
· 3 evening meals in local restaurants
· 3 x 3 Hour walking tours of Budapest
· Optional visit to Parliament (extra cost)
· Optional visit to Szcechenyi Baths (extra cost)
· Full ATOL financial protection
· Escorted by Alan Couser
Not included:
Travel insurance, meals, drinks or excursions not included in above
Flight Details (Provisional)
15Apr24 Belfast – Budapest Dep. 09.00 Arr. 12.55
18Apr24 Budapest – Belfast Dep. 06.00 Arr. 08.35
Baggage Allowance per person one small piece of cabin luggage to fit under seat. (Max 40 x 25 x 20cm)
Baggage and flight upgrades.
It often costs as much to book luggage as it does the passenger. That is why we are offering you the option of travelling very light and paying nothing extra, or bringing some extra luggage with you. If two are travelling together, you may only need to book one piece between you.
Add 1 x 10kg carry-on bag £25 each way
Checked bag 20kgs £34 each way
Choose your seat upfront £8 - £14 each way
Extra legroom seats £15 each way
Hungarian Parliament
Following only the Capitol in Washington and the Romanian Parliament on Bucharest in size, the iconic Hungarian Parliament is a "must-see" for visitors. A one-hour guided tour shows you the chambers, the grand entrance hall and the Hungarian Crown Jewels, amongst other things. Inspired by the House of Parliamnet in London. this is quite simply - breathtaking. Our visit will include a visit to the scene of slaughter by the Nazis in 1944, when they realised the war was about to be lost!
Cost: £13 for Irish/EU Passport holders
£25 for UK or other passports
(Includes booking fee)
Dohany Street Synagogue
This is one of the biggest synagogues in the world and it has an intriguing history. Budapest was a hub for many thousand Jews pre-war and they are commemorated within its walls and gardens. This is not a "wander through" tour and will last around 90 minutes to 2 hours in total.
Entrance feea are payable at the door and are around £20 per person
BUDAPEST
We have often compared Budapest with London, Paris and Vienna. It is a gorgeous, Habsburg city, which festered behind an iron curtain for 45 years, with many of the grand old buildings falling into serious disrepair.
After “the wall” came down in Berlin and the Iron Curtain fell off the rails. Many cities in Eastern Europe began to re-emerge but it took another decade before Budapest started to shine again.
Today you will find a city completely rejuvenated, yet with traces of the Second World War and the atrocities of the Stalinist regime. You can learn of the persecution of its Jewish and ethnic communities and at the same time marvel at stunning architecture.
One such building is the so-called Haggenmacher Palace, built between 1884 and 1886 in neo-Renaissance style on Andrássy Avenue. It was designed by Henrik Schmahl, who also designed the Paris Court in Budapest. After many years of unsuitable use followed by more years of quasi-dereliction, the building was almost completely restored to its former glory and has now opened as a beautiful hotel, right on the main boulevard of Budapest, Andrassy. This is where we will be staying – the “Hotel Oktagon Haggenmacher”. -
(….not to be confused with the eASY Oktagon)
This holiday sold out in 2023 and we had nothing but praise for our choice of hotel. We expect that not only will this holiday also be popular but that Ryanair will increase the flight costs. So, early booking is absolutely imperative. We will be putting together a number of optional tours and excursions, such as a visit to the Hungarian Parliament, the Museum of Horror, the Opera and/or concerts in St. Stephens Cathedral. Bring your swimsuit and enjoy a time at the amazing and beautiful Szechenyi Baths or the Gellert Hotel Baths. For details of all the excursions, see below.
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07808 366930
Evening Cruise on the Danube.
There simply is no better way to see Budapest than after dark and from the river. Iconic buildings and bridges are beautifully lit, highlighting the city's beauty. We sail on the brand-new "Legenda", offering panoramic windows and a viewing deck. During the cruise, enjoy a complimentary soft drink, wine or beer. Our one-hour cruise will return in time for the evening meal, or we'll schedule it for after dinner depending on availability.
Cost: £22 per person
House of Terror
Once used y the "Arrow Cross" Facist Regime, this building became synonymous with torture and terror. Almost directly next door to our hotel, it is perfect for a visit if you want to find out about what went on behind its doors. It's not everyone's "cup of tea" but it does hold a certain amount of intrigue.
Entry fee HUF 4000 (Approx £10)
Half-price for Over 65's with EU or Irish Passport
Szechenyi Baths
Budapest revels in its splendour and the Szechenyi Baths are the epitome of this. The biggest and possibly the most famous spa in Europe can host hundreds of visitors at any time, day or evening. The water is sourced from one of Budapest's many hot springs, enriched with a cocktail of health-giving minerals. Whether its a hot day or a cool day, the warm waters welcome you to come and relax. Whilst here, you can avail of many treatments and massages.
Day ticket including locker from around £25
