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Budapest is a city of two halves divided by the mighty River Danube and sewn together by a collection of beautiful, elegant bridges. The most famous is the Szechenyi Chain Bridge, the first permanent crossing to link the two halves of the city. The two parts of the city are very different; the flatter, lively region of Pest looks across the water to its older, historical neighbour, the hilly Buda that rises up away from the banks of the river.

Pest is the busy, modern part of the city, with excellent shopping, trendy bars and modern restaurants. Buda has a distinctly medieval atmosphere, with beautiful old buildings and cobbled streets. Budapest was once the joint capital of the Austro-Hungarian Habsburg Empire. The city and its buildings have been restored to their very best in what is now one of Europe's finest, grandest and most picturesque cities. Budapest is known for its baths - the hot bath water is said to flow from a hundred streams. Home to the city's famous bathing chess players, the Széchenyi Bath is Budapest's most famous outdoor baths, which was built in New Baroque style and is open all year round.

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The Beautiful Blue Danube: Passau Round Trip - Fly
4.7 stars(100 reviews)
2026JulAug
2027JulAug

Fly to and from Munich to enjoy a leisurely cruise through four countries and three capital cities, basking in beautiful river scenery all the way. Sail from the German border town of Passau through the Austrian wine-growing region of the Wachau Valley, admiring picturesque Dürnstein and commanding Melk Abbey enroute. After exploring imperial...

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Grand Imperial Cities
4.6 stars(277 reviews)
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Embrace the storied past of grand empires on this bestselling rail holiday. Starting amid Vienna's glorious Habsburg palaces and ornate architecture, enjoy a strudel-making show at Schönbrunn Palace with a tasting, before soaking up the sights of Hungary's dignified capital, Budapest. Admire panoramic views of the illuminated Parliament...

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The Beautiful Blue Danube: Passau Round Trip
4.6 stars(86 reviews)
2026Aug
2027JulAug

Enjoy a leisurely cruise through four countries and three capital cities, basking in beautiful river scenery all the way. Sail from the German town of Passau through the Austrian wine-growing region of the Wachau Valley, admiring picturesque Dürnstein and Melk Abbey enroute. After exploring imperial Vienna, the captivating Hungarian capital of...

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Imperial Cities: Prague, Vienna & Budapest
4.5 stars(127 reviews)
2026Oct

Discover the fascinating cities of Prague, Vienna and Budapest, encountering their rich heritage of art, history and culture while visiting world-class castles, palaces and museums. Fly into Prague to experience the medieval charm of the Czech capital, a magical city of exquisite architecture. Continue by train to Vienna and uncover the...

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The Classic Blue Danube: Passau to Budapest
4.5 stars(34 reviews)
2027JunJulSep

Journey along the delightful Danube, where each bend in the river reveals a tapestry of architectural wonders and culture. Delve into the history of the Ottoman and Habsburg empires and wander among inspiring architecture in Budapest and Vienna. Sail through the beautiful Wachau Valley to Dürnstein and visit the captivating Melk Abbey.

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Imperial Cities & Delights of the Danube
4.6 stars(58 reviews)
2026Sep
2027JunJulSep

Embrace the storied past of grand empires on a captivating rail-and-cruise holiday. Starting in the German capital of Berlin, uncover the magic of Prague from its sprawling capital and enchanting Charles Bridge. Absorb panoramic views of Budapest's grand architecture on an illuminated evening cruise before setting sail for the fascinating cities...

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Delights of the Danube: Budapest to Passau
4.3 stars(121 reviews)
2026AugSep
2027JunJulSep

Uncover the gems of Hungary, Slovakia and Austria on a luxurious Danube river cruise. Explore the fascinating cities of Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna, marvel at the striking Melk Abbey in the Wachau Valley, indulge in local cuisine and sample some of the region's finest wines. Choose to spend a day in historic Salzburg, the birthplace of...

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Glacier Express, Austrian Alps & Danube Cruise
2026Sep

This carefully curated holiday takes you on an unforgettable journey through some of Europe's most scenic and culturally rich destinations. The adventure starts on the shores of Lake Geneva to experience the breathtaking Swiss Alps before boarding the iconic Glacier Express. Our explorations continue with a luxurious cruise along the ...

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Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Paris to Istanbul

Travel through Europe in luxury aboard the opulent Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. With its Art Deco interiors and atmosphere of grandeur, this is a decadent journey like no other. Enjoy world-class gastronomy as you spend five nights travelling between Paris and Istanbul - a celebrated route that takes you back to the golden age of rail...

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The Classic Blue Danube: Passau to Budapest
16/Jul
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“Well organised, interesting trips, excellent food.
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Imperial Cities: Prague, Vienna & Budapest
10/Jul
Gerard McLister
5 stars
“It was a great experience and we enjoyed every minute of it. The tour manager was very supportive and our guides were extremely well informed and very friendly. Each city was very different but each had its distinctive character and a history that shaped Europe.
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The Beautiful Blue Danube: Passau Round Trip - Fly
9/Jul
Gary Watkins
5 stars
“A lovely tour led by a friendly and enthusiastic team. Ship, food and crew were 5 stars.
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Imperial Cities & Delights of the Danube
19/Jul
Jo
4 stars
“It's a 5 star cruise; pure luxury and enjoyment from beginning to end. The score is lowered by the 3 star rail service and the final hotel that was not fit for the purpose of a luxury hotel; chaotic and lacking in staff (although the minimal staff we saw...
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Delights of the Danube: Budapest to Passau
17/Jul
Lynne Purshouse
4 stars
“Sadly can only rate the holiday 4 stars due to experiences that were outside your control but never the less impacted on our holiday. The river cruise was excellent. All the team on board the ship were welcoming, friendly and professional. The holiday was let down by the trains and...
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The Beautiful Blue Danube: Passau Round Trip
14/Jul
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4 stars
“The Amadeus Cara is worth 5 stars the crew are excellent. The trip itself was unfortunately beset early on by rail and road transfer issues and resulted in the stop at Melk Abbey having to be abandoned due to delays getting to the port. From Vienna onwards the trip was...
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Grand Imperial Cities
3/Jul
G Mason
4 stars
“Fantastic tour with a lot of information about all the cities. Good opportunity to explore. Train travel was effective and comfortable.
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Buda Castle

Standing impressively on the banks of Buda Hill, overlooking the Danube, is Buda Castle. The historic castle and palace complex, which was completed in 1265, has UNESCO World Heritage status and was home to the Kings of Hungary. The complex contains some fascinating museums including Budapest Historical Museum, the Ludwig Museum of Contemporary Art and the National Gallery.

Hungarian opera
Budapest rivals Vienna as an international Opera capital. The city's fantastic neo-Renaissance opera house, the Hungarian State Opera House, was built in 1884 and is worth visiting even if you don't enjoy opera.

Statue Park
One of Budapest's most remarkable (and controversial) attractions is the Statue Park (Szoborpark), located in a quiet suburb of Buda. Described as a "Communist Theme Park", it contains (among others) a gigantic statue of Lenin and Cubist statues of Marx and Engels.

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