ABOUT THE TOUR
Travel with lecturer Douglas Skeggs and Joanna Worsley, to the historic city of Budapest, separated by the River Danube, which is really two cities in one. On the northern shore is the ancient city of Buda, which is dominated by the Castle high on its rocky crag, beneath its foundations are a 1,000 years of history waiting to be discovered. Cross the Chain Bridge and you are in Pest, and here are wide boulevards and imposing 19th century buildings, historic churches and varied museums. This tour explores these fascinating cities of Buda and Pest, showing how this combination makes this unified city one of the most interesting in Central Europe.
Outside the city, there will be a visit to the Lázár Equestrian Park which was established in 1991 by the Lázár brothers, incredibly successful horse racers. You will also have a private tour of the Károlyi Palace at Fot, the former estate of one of Hungary’s oldest noble families, accompanied by Countess Károlyi.
There will also be the option to watch a performance at the Hungarian State Opera House, one of the most splendid opera houses in Europe.
TOUR LEADER
Douglas Skeggs
Joanna Worsley
5 days from £3,785 per person
TOUR DATE: 25 – 29 OCTOBER 2026
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £725
Price Includes
- Accommodation throughout as shown in the itinerary
- Breakfast daily; 4 lunches; 3 dinners
- Group transfers and transportation as per the itinerary
- All entrance fees, visits, excursions and transportation as per the itinerary
- Gratuities in restaurants for included meals; gratuities to guides/s; gratuities to driver/s; porterage
- Local English-speaking guide/s
- The services of your tour leader and guest lecturer throughout
Price Excludes
- Opera tickets
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Items of personal expenditure (e.g. telephone calls / laundry etc.)
- Government levies or taxes introduced after costing and publication of this programme on 12/08/25.
DAY-BY-DAY OVERVIEW
Sunday, 25 October – London / Budapest
Depart London Heathrow on British Airways flight to Budapest (not included in the cost of the tour). On arrival, group transfer to the Parisi Udvar Hotel. Lunch under own arrangements. Orientation walk through Belvaros district and afternoon tea at the historic Café Gerbeaud. Welcome drink and lecture in the hotel by Douglas Skeggs. Dinner in the hotel.
Overnight: Parisi Udvar Hotel, Budapest
Monday, 26 October – Budapest
Breakfast at the hotel. Day spent exploring Pest. Visit Heroes Square and the Museum of Fine Arts. Lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon visit to the 19th Century St. Stephen’s Basilica and Freedom Square. Return to the hotel for dinner under own arrangements. Optional performance at the Opera House.
Overnight: Parisi Udvar Hotel, Budapest
Tuesday, 27 October – Budapest
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Buda side of the city. Take the funicular to the Buda Palace on Castle Hill. Visit the Matthias Church and stroll along the walls of the Fisherman’s Bastion. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the Hungarian National Gallery. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Parisi Udvar Hotel, Budapest
Wednesday, 28 October – Budapest & Lázár Lovaspark
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart the city for the Lazar Brother’s Farm for a private show. Lunch at the farm. Return to the hotel. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Parisi Udvar Hotel, Budapest
Thursday, 29 October – Budapest to London
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the parliament building to see the crown jewels and the Crown of St Stephen. Continue to Fot for a tour of the Karolyi Palace accompanied by Countess Karolyi. Lunch at the estate, Transfer to the airport for a British Airways flight to London Heathrow (not included in the cost of the tour).
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