10 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.

Take a break from Budapest with a short trip to Eger Castle (Egri Var) in Eger, about 2 hours away. Spend the 18th (Tue) immersed in therapeutic waters at a local thermal spa. There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of Parliament, appreciate the history behind Shoes on the Danube Bank, examine the collection at House of Terror Museum, and don't miss a visit to Fisherman's Bastion.

To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Budapest vacation maker site .

Vienna, Austria to Budapest is an approximately 2.5-hour train ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. September in Budapest sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 26th (Wed) before leaving for home.