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Guide · Hungary

Danube Bend Short Break

Classic towns and viewpoints just north of Budapest, ideal as a first regional extension to the capital.

3 days4 stopsModerate pace

The trip, in order

Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.

Day 1

Riverside town day

Szentendre

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    Szentendre Historic Centre

    Colourful baroque riverside town known for galleries, lanes and small museums. Serbian, merchant and artist communities helped shape Szentendre's distinctive townscape after the Ottoman period.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
    Admission normally charged for the main visit
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening times can vary by season, public holidays and special events. Check the official visitor page before travel.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 2

Citadel and scenic bend

Visegrád

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    Visegrád Citadel

    Hilltop fortress with commanding views over the Danube Bend. The stronghold guarded an important royal and strategic corridor from the Middle Ages onward.

    Duration
    120 minutes suggested
    Price
    Admission normally charged for the main visit
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Outdoor access is usually broad, but visitor centres, cave tours, lifts, boat trips or service points may follow seasonal schedules. Recheck conditions before setting out.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
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    Danube-Ipoly National Park

    Protected uplands, river valleys and forest trails close to Budapest. The park protects varied limestone hills, wetlands and woodlands along the Danube and Ipoly corridors.

    Duration
    180 minutes suggested
    Price
    Usually free or low-cost, though parking or special services may charge
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Outdoor access is usually broad, but visitor centres, cave tours, lifts, boat trips or service points may follow seasonal schedules. Recheck conditions before setting out.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information
Day 3

Basilica and royal Danube frontier

Esztergom

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    Esztergom Basilica

    Hungary's largest church rising above the Danube at the historic ecclesiastical centre of the country. The present basilica dates mainly from the nineteenth century on the site of Hungary's medieval archiepiscopal seat.

    Duration
    90 minutes suggested
    Price
    Entry may be free for worship, with charges for towers, museums or special areas
    Start time
    Choose a start time that suits your day.
    Opening times can vary by season, public holidays and special events. Check the official visitor page before travel.Opening hours not verified — check before visiting.Website / visitor information