DISCOVER HUNGARY

by ROAD and BOAT

Budapest is the capital and largest city of Hungary. The rolling Blue Danube flows through the city. On the right bank of the Danube lies hill covered Buda, the old part of the city with many historic relics. In contrast there is Pest on the left bank, the modern part. Pest is on a flat area accommodation the business district. The two sides are spanned by eight bridges, each architecturally unique.

We offer the following:

1 City Packages
2 Budapest Rhapsody
3 Sightseeing tours
4 Coach tour: Vienna - Prague - Budapest
5 Danube Cruises

1. BUDAPEST CITY PACKAGE
Ref: Mon

INCLUDED:

* 3 Days / 2 nights at selected hotel
* Daily breakfast
* City tour
* Round trip transfers

Contact (012) 460 8382 for newest rates and dates

2. BUDAPEST RHAPSODY Ref. Mond
Included:

* ½ day city tour
* Folklore Dinner in the Restaurant Karpatia with folklore show and one glass of wine
* Gundel pancake, Gundelline champagne cocktail and coffee at Budapest's most renowned restaurant, Gundel
* A Budapest card - free use of public transport and museum entrance, and other benefits for 3 days

(Budapest Rhapsody can only be booked with a hotel reservation)

3. SIGHTSEEING IN BUDAPEST
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3.1 City Tour
Passing by the parliament we cross the Danube on the Margaret bridge (Margaret-island) and drive to the royal castle on the Buda side, where we visit the Fishermens' Bastion and the Matthias Church (interior visit). After the citadel , we cross Elisabeth Bridge and drive the city-park towards heroes' square. Passing by the opera and St. Stephen's basilica we reach hotel inter-continental, where the tour ends.

Departures in Summer: Daily at 10:00 / 11:00 / 14:30
Departures in Winter: Daily at 10:00

3.2 Grand City Tour
Take the opportunity for a visit of the impressive house of parliament. After: a walk around Hungary's largest building, interior visit of the magnificent neo-gothic parliament with guidance through the splendid boardrooms and impressive staircases. See the above tour for more information.

Departures in Summer: Daily at 09:30
Departures in Winter: Fri, Sat at 09:30 (German & English only)

3.3 Szentendre Nostalgia
We take you to the picturesque Villa Szentendre. After a promenade through the baroque centre of the city, a visit to the ceramic-museum, to the confectionery-museum and then enjoy coffee and cake in a traditional café. You will have the opportunity for shopping. By boat we return to Budapest on the Danube (marvellous view on the royal castle). The tour ends at the pier/city centre.

Duration: 4½ hours
Departures in Summer: Tue to Sun at 14:30
Departures in Winter: Tue, Fri, Sun at 10.00
Boat trip only available from 01 May - 30 Sep
(In case of low-water and during winter-time, return to Budapest by bus)

3.4 Sisi Tour
Visit to the former summer-residence of queen Elizabeth (Sisi) in Gödöllö (the second largest baroque chateau in the world). Interior visit and welcome drink. Tour through the gardens of the castle to the royal stables and the riding school. Coffee & cake at the palace cafe. Drive to the capuchin abbey of Mariabesnyö. Visit of the abbey and the tomb of the Grassalkovich dynasty. Return to Budapest. The tour ends at the city centre.

Duration: 4½ hours
Departures in Summer: Tue, Fri to Sun at 09:00
Departures in Winter: Sat at 09:00

3.5 Budapest by Night - The Illuminated 'Paris of the East'
Spend an enjoyable evening in a traditional restaurant in the hills of Buda. After an aperitif we serve you a 3-course menu with wine accompanied by a varied folkloric show programme. Returning to Budapest you have a marvellous view on the illuminated city from the citadel. Farewell drink in the castle district. The tour ends at the hotel or at the casino (voucher for free admission included.)

Duration: 4 hours
Departures in Summer: Tue, Thur to Sat at 19.00
Departures in Winter (excl Jan & Feb): Fri, Sat at 19:00

3.6 Danube Tour
An excursion into Hungary's history. We lead you to Visegrad, the former royal residence (fascinating view on the Danube valley) and to Esztergom (centre of the catholic church). After the interior visit of the cathedral and lunch (3-course menu), we carry on to the baroque artists' village Szentendre (guided walk). Return to Budapest on the Danube by boat. The tour ends at the pier in the city centre.

Duration: 10 hours
Departures in Summer: Wed to Sat at 10:00
Departures in Winter: Sat at 09:00 (lunch not included during winter)
Boat trip only available from 1 May - 30 Sep
(In case of low-water and during winter-time, return to Budapest by bus)

3.7 Lake Balaton
Lake Balaton is "the sea of the Hungarians". After arrival at lake Balaton, we visit the traditional spa Balatonfüred (promenade next to the peninsula Tihany, the famous nature-reserve (interior visit of the abbey, founded in 1051). Following the lunch in a traditional Csarda (3-course course menu with wine), we cross the lake by ferry (opportunity for a walk). On our way back to Budapest , you will have the opportunity to taste the excellent wines of the region (wine-tasting included) - tour ends at the hotel.

Duration: 9 hours
Departures in Summer: Tue, Sat: 09:00
No tour available during Winter

3.8 Puszta Tour
Spend an unforgettable day in the Puszta. We drive to Kecskemet (guided walk), and further on to Lajosmizse, where you will be greeted with a traditional welcome-drink. After the great performance of the famous horsemen and a carriage ride through the Puszta, a typical meal (3 course menu with wine) accompanied by gipsy music, will be served in the Csarda. Return to Budapest and to the hotel.

Duration: 8 hours
Departures in Summer: Mon, Wed, Thur, Sun at 09:00
Departures in Winter: Sun at 09:00

4. REGULAR COACH TOURS

4.1 Imperial Capitals Tour: VIENNA - PRAGUE - BUDAPEST
Ref: Mond

5 or 7 days, departures mid-May to mid- October

Day 1 Vienna
Transfer, city sightseeing tour

Day 2 Vienna - Prague
Departure at 08h00 from the Vienna State Opera House to Prague via Haugsdorf [border crossing] where we will arrive in the early afternoon. Possibility for lunch. Afternoon city tour including the old city with Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and the Jewish Quarter.

Day 3 Prague
In the morning visit the Prague Castle district including St Vitus Cathedral, Hradcany [Prague Castle] and the famous Golden Lane. Lunch in a typical Czech Restaurant. Afternoon and evening at leisure.

Day 4 Prague - Budapest
After breakfast departure for a day's trip to Budapest. Drive through constantly changing landscapes, passing the towns of Brno, Drasenhofen, Zissersdorf, Hainburg and Nickelsdorf. Lunch en-route (not included). Dinner and overnight at Hotel Flamenco or similar.

Day 5 Budapest
Morning sightseeing tour of Budapest, including Hero's Square with the Millennium Monument and important public buildings. The tour continues to Gellert Hill and the Castle District, including a visit to St Matthew's Church and Fishermen's Bastion. From here you have a spectacular view over the city. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. In the evening you will have the opportunity to participate in a traditional folkloric dinner [optional].

Day 6 Budapest - Vienna
Drive from Budapest via Székesfehérvár to Lake Balaton, the largest steppe lake in Europe and one of the most popular resort areas in Hungary. Visit to the peninsula of Tihany and opportunity for lunch. Afterwards the journey continues along the lake via the spa resort of Sarvar and the historical town of Sopron to the Austro-Hungarian border and through the Burgenland back to Vienna. Arrive round 1800.

Day 7 Vienna
Day at leisure, transfer to airport.

Included:

* Transfers to and from airport [for 7 day package]
* Accommodation with buffet breakfast in 4-star hotels
* 2 x lunches and 2 x dinners, 6 x breakfasts
* Luxury coach
* Local guides and entrance fee on city sightseeing tours as specified
* Professional tour guide from Mon - Fri

5. DANUBE CRUISES

Between Passau and Budapest lies the most beautiful part of the Danube. See the mighty river wind through spectacular scenery, past vineyards and orchards, abbeys and fortresses, and encounter Vienna and Budapest, the imposing cities of the Hapsburg Empire.

5.1 ALONG THE DANUBE
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Between Vienna and Budapest lies the most beautiful part of the Danube. Join one of the following excursions, starting in Vienna or Budapest, and see the mighty river wind through spectacular scenery, past vineyards and orchards, abbeys and fortresses.

HYDROFOIL TRIPS ON THE DANUBE

5.1.1 VIENNA to BUDAPEST / BUDAPEST to VIENNA

Please contact (012) 460 8382 for rates, or e-mail: info3@duto.co.za

5.1.2 HYDROFOIL - HOTEL - HYDROFOIL
Depart Vienna, stay a night in Budapest and return the next day to Vienna.

Please contact (012) 460 8382 for rates, or e-mail: info3@duto.co.za

5.1.3 HYDROFOIL - VIENNA - BRATISLAVA - VIENNA

Day trip: "Historical Bratislava"
* Hydrofoil tour: Vienna - Bratislava - Vienna
* Guided sightseeing walk through the old town - 4-course luncheon included

Please contact (012) 460 8382 for rates, or e-mail: info3@duto.co.za

Updated: 2006