Christmas / New Year’s Eve / Epiphany in Budapest
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Budapest
Budapest is the capital of Hungary and the seat of the county of Pest. It has about 1.7 million inhabitants. Budapest became a single city occupying both banks of the Danube River, merging on November 17, 1873 in Buda, Óbuda and Pest. It is the seventh largest city in the European Union (excluding the suburbs and the metropolitan area of the cities in general).
BUDA – PEST – PARLIAMENT – STATE OPERA – DANUBE VILLAGES – SAINT STEPHEN’S BASILICA – CENTRAL MARKET HALL
4, 5 Days – Departures:
- 22, 29 December 2026 (5 days)
- 26 December 2026 (4 days)
- 02 January 2027 (5 days)
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Departure
Athens -
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Airport TaxesGuided ΤoursNewslettersAirplane TicketsLiability & Professional Liability InsuranceTransportation by BusAccommodation4* HotelLeaderDinnerExcursions - ToursBreakfastVAT5* HotelTransfer from and to the Airport -
Not Included
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Tour Plan
1
1st Day
Athens – Budapest – City Tour – Saint Stephen's Basilica
Meeting at Eleftherios Venizelos airport and flight to beautiful Budapest. Arrival and we begin our tour of Pest, with the large Heroes' Square and the impressive statue of the archangel Gabriel, an impressive structure that "houses" the statues of the country's kings. Next, you will visit St. Stephen's Basilica, Hungary's largest church. You will be impressed by the interior decoration as well as the chapel of the church, where the Saint's right hand is preserved. Then you will head along the Danube where you will admire the beautiful bridges and reach the Buda side. You will admire the Castle, the Fishermen's Tower and the Historic Church of Saint Matthias, which dominates the Northern part of the Castle district. Transfer and check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at your disposal. Overnight stay.2
2nd Day
Internal tour of the Parliament – State Opera – Central Market Hall
Breakfast and we start for the guided tour (inside) of the Parliament, to get to know its rich interior decoration, the Holy Crown, the Scepter of Hungary, the Sword of Saint Stephen and the Golden Apple of Power. Next stop is the Budapest State Opera. It has been operating since 1884. It was built with the aim of competing with the operas of Paris, Vienna and Dresden. It was the life's work of the great Hungarian architect Miklós Impl. The interior is decorated with works by Hungarian artists, such as Strobl and Lódz. From that era until today, the Opera has hosted some of the most famous composers, such as Erkel, Gustav Mahler and Otto Kleberer. The main hall of the Opera House is adorned with a 3,050-kilogram bronze chandelier, which illuminates a magnificent fresco by Łódź with the gods of Olympus. The Royal Auditorium is also decorated with sculptures symbolizing the four voices of the opera: alto, soprano, bass, tenor. The last stop is the beautiful central covered market. Here you will have the opportunity to buy the famous Hungarian salami, the local drinks Unicum and Pálinka, as well as their famous wines. Then we recommend you visit Vörösmarty square in the heart of the city at the end of Váci utca to get a taste of the Christmas market set up there, with 122 stalls with handmade products and food. There you will take a gastronomic journey through all the traditional flavors of Hungary. It is worth trying goulash soup in bread, stuffed cabbage, strudel, grilled sausages, meats and Christmas cookies. The kürtös kalác stand out, which are pastries with phyllo, in a cylindrical shape, originating from Transylvania. They are served with various toppings, such as sugar, walnuts, coconut and chocolate. Return to the hotel on your own. Overnight stay.3
3rd Day
Optional full-day excursion in Vienna
Breakfast and we depart for the fairytale Vienna (optional excursion – individual expenses). Upon arrival, we will take a city tour, during which we will cross the famous avenue with the imposing mansions of the 19th century, the Opera, the Museums of Natural History and History of Art, the Parliament, the City Hall, the University and the Belvedere, as well as the famous summer palace Schönbrunn, Sisi's favorite palace, with its magnificent gardens. Then we will end up in the city center, where the metropolitan church of Vienna, Saint Stephen's, is located a 12th-century church in a mixed romantic and Gothic style, is considered the central attraction of the city, with its main feature being its colorful, mosaic roof. Then we will walk to the historic district of the Greek community, where the 18th century Cathedral of the Holy Trinity is located in its Byzantine style, where next to it is the church of Saint George and the house where the national martyr and precursor of the Greek revolution Rigas Feraios lived. Free time in the city center to enjoy your coffee in the famous Viennese pastry shops, taste the authentic schnitzel, walk through the shops of the pedestrian street, but also in the large Christmas market, in front of the imposing City Hall. In the afternoon return to Budapest. On Christmas Eve, we suggest you follow us to a well-known restaurant and spend a beautiful night with gypsy violins, local cuisine and Taurus' blood! Return to the hotel, overnight stay.4
4th Day
Budapest – Danube Villages – Royal Meal
Breakfast and departure for the beautiful route to the Danube Bend. First stop is the artists' village, Saint Andrew with its picturesque alleys and beautiful tourist shops, the area is famous for its good wines. We continue to Visegrád, the historical attraction of the magical Danube Bend. From its once glorious and famous royal palace throughout Europe, only a few ruins remain, the Renaissance-style official reception courtyard was restored based on the old plans. Afterwards, we will enjoy our festive meal like “royals” at the Renaissance restaurant «Renaissance». This is followed by a walk in the first capital of Hungary, Esztergom. We will cross the bridge that connects the two banks of the Danube, Hungary and Slovakia, to pass through the city of Sturovo, Slovakia, from where we will enjoy the spectacle offered by the Danube and be impressed by the illuminated Temple on the opposite hill in Hungary. Return in the afternoon to Budapest. In the evening we suggest you join us on a cruise on the Danube to see the most important buildings of the city illuminated (optional)! Return to the hotel, overnight.
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5th Day
Budapest – Athens
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Budapest airport and return flight to Athens.
Tour Location
Budapest
Budapest is the capital of Hungary and the seat of the county of Pest. It has about 1.7 million inhabitants. Budapest became a single city occupying both banks of the Danube River, merging on November 17, 1873 in Buda, Óbuda and Pest. It is the seventh largest city in the European Union (excluding the suburbs and the metropolitan area of the cities in general).Price list
5 days
Departures: 22 December 2026|
5 days:
22 December 2026
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Double | Single | Child 2 until 12 years old* |
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MERCURE BUDAPEST KORONA 4*
(or similar)
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1.109 € | 1.309 € | 1.059 € |
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BUDAPEST MARRIOTT HOTEL 5*
(or similar)
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1.389 € | 1.799 € | 1.339 € |
4 days
Departures: 26 December 2026|
4 days:
26 December 2026
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Double | Single | Child 2 until 12 years old* |
|---|---|---|---|
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MERCURE BUDAPEST KORONA 4* (or similar) |
999 € | 1.199 € | 949 € |
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BUDAPEST MARRIOTT HOTEL 5* (or similar) |
1.279 € | 1.589 € | 1.229 € |
5 days
Departures: 29 December 2026|
5 days:
29 December 2026
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Double | Single | Child 2 until 12 years old* |
|---|---|---|---|
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MERCURE BUDAPEST KORONA 4* (or similar) |
1.319 € | 1.679 € | 1.269 € |
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BUDAPEST MARRIOTT HOTEL 5* (or similar) |
1.499 € | 1.899 € | 1.449 € |
5 days
Departures: 02 January 2027|
5 days:
02 January 2027
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Double | Single | Child 2 until 12 years old* |
|---|---|---|---|
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MERCURE BUDAPEST KORONA 4* (or similar) |
1.069 € | 1.239 € | 1.019 € |
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BUDAPEST MARRIOTT HOTEL 5* (or similar) |
1.339 € | 1.749 € | 1.289 € |
Flights with Aegean Airlines:
- A3 876 / Athens – Budapest: 11:00 (departure) – 12:00 (arrival).
- A3 877 / Budapest – Athens: 12:50 (departure) – 15:50 (arrival).
Included
- Airplane tickets ATHENS – BUDAPEST – ATHENS with Aegean Airlines.
- Airport taxes and fuel surcharges.
- One (1) luggage up to 23 kg and one (1) personal item.
- Accommodation in a hotel of your choice with daily buffet breakfast.
- Guided tour of Buda & Pest with a Greek-speaking guide.
- Entrance ticket to Saint Stephen's Basilica.
- Excursion to the Danube villages with a Greek-speaking guide.
- Royal meal at the Renaissance restaurant on Christmas Day 25/12 and New Year's Day 01/01 (except departures 26/12 & 02/01).
- Inside tour of the Parliament with a Greek-speaking guide.
- Entrance ticket to the Parliament.
- Inside tour of the State Opera House.
- Entrance ticket to the State Opera.
- Transfers from and to the airport in Budapest.
- Local Greek-speaking guide throughout the tour.
- Information leaflets, maps.
- Liability insurance.
- VAT.
Not included
- Extra cost for additional security.
- Everything that is not explicitly mentioned in the program or referred to as optional or proposed.
Notes
- The 4-day program does not include the 3rd day of the above program.
- According to the European Regulation, from 03/08/2026, old-style (blue) ID cards will no longer be valid as travel documents for EU and Schengen countries. For all departures from this date onwards, travelers are required to hold a new biometric ID card (credit card format) or a valid passport. The traveler is solely responsible for the timely issuance or renewal of the necessary travel documents.
- The order of the program may change, without exception, at the organizer's risk.
- The choice of seat on the plane is not always guaranteed, it depends only on the policy of each airline for "group" reservations, which differs from that of "individual ticket" reservations. Most airlines now charge for this option even in "group" bookings, and at the same time do not offer the possibility of changing the seat, which is automatically assigned by the electronic system without any intervention from our office. It is possible that a change may be made at the airline counter during individual check-in at the airport, always based on availability, but this is not guaranteed. In any case, our office always makes every effort to ensure that travelers sit together on flights, per reservation, free of charge, where possible. If you wish, ask us about the regulations followed by the airline with which you will travel so that you are aware and avoid any misunderstandings.
- Optional excursions require a minimum number of participants for them to take place.
- The rooms in the hotels are of the basic (standard) category on a random floor/view. Rooms with a high floor and a specific view are available upon request at an additional charge.
- Triple rooms in all hotels are, in essence, double rooms with an extra bed. They are usually not particularly comfortable and the extra bed may be smaller than the regular ones or a sofa or a folding bed.
- Participation in the excursion means that you unconditionally accept the General Terms of Participation.
- After the Pandemic period, there are sometimes variations in the field of Tourism and especially in airlines. Specifically, airlines may modify or cancel itineraries without any warning or information to us, as well as in the event of a work stoppage or strike. In this case, our office cannot intervene with the airline, which will be responsible for directing and scheduling a ticket for the traveler's final destination. In the event of an overnight stay, the hotel accommodation is the responsibility of the customer, who has the right to request compensation from the airline.
- Due to the heavy workload at airports worldwide, there are sometimes delays in the timely collection of luggage. We recommend that you carry some essential items in your hand luggage in case your luggage is not collected on time. The responsibility lies solely with the airline and it must send your luggage to you. The respective travel leader can only assist and direct you, but neither he nor our office is responsible for the outcome of the process.