1 day 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.

On the 13th (Tue), make a trip to Fisherman's Bastion, steep yourself in history at Matthias Church, then take in the views from Szechenyi Lanchid, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), and finally get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Budapest vacation planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 82°F in August, and nighttime lows around 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.