The Amazing Art Nouveau Tour of Budapest
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Tour ID:
1093 Tour Theme: Historic and Cultural Tours Regions: Budapest and The Danube Bend Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights |
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Introduction:
Budapest was essentially built in the third part of the 19th century and the early 20th century. The end of this peaceful period lasted until 1914, was characterized by the Art Nouveau style in architecture. This imported style had a Hungarian master, who was acclaimed in Europe as well: Ödön Lechner (1845-1914), "the Hungarian Gaudi" but he dressed up modern functionalism with his characteristic decorative forms, using Eastern, especially Indian motives. His disciples once ask him why he designed the roof of one of his buildings (the Postal Savings Bank) to be so decorative, when people cannot even see it from the street. His famous, witty response was: "Birds can see it, though..."
The memories of Art Nouveau situate mostly in two areas of Budapest: in the 5th district/Lipótváros and City Park. However, several other buildings of this style are scattered in Budapest..
For more details please see the "Day by Day Itinerary".Nouveau Art Tour of Budapest!!!
Day by Day Itinerary:
Day 1:
ROUTING: BUDAPEST
- Arrival in Budapest, check-in the hotel. In the afternoon visit the Art Nouveau style Gellért Thermal Bath. This bath is located at the Buda foot of Szabadság Bridge. It was built in 1918 and still preserves the wonderful sculptures, ceramic mosaic and tinted glass decoration with a slight Oriental touch. Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, whirlpool, steam bath, jacuzzi, sauna, massage, sun-bathing terrace and also therapeutical services are available. Overnight.
ACCOMMODATION: HOTEL***
Day 2:
ROUTING: BUDAPEST
- Breakfast in the hotel. 3-hour-long city tour: Opera House, Heroes Square/Millenium Memorial, downtown, Erzsébet Bridge, panorama view to the banks of the River Danube with famous public buildings, panorama view from Gellért Hill, walk in the Castle district, Matthias Church (outside), Fishermen Bastion, panorama view to the city, Margit Bridge, the House of Parliament (outside). Outside visit the Art Nouveau style Museum of Applied Arts, Institute of Geology, Gresham Palace. In the afternoon visit the Art Nouveau style Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden.
In the evening dinner & cruise: A boat cruise on the river is always a great opportunity to see Budapest from a different perspective. Highlights of the trip: Margaret Bridge, Margaret-Island, House of Parliament, Chain Bridge, Matthias Church, Fishermen' Bastion, the former Royal Palace, Elisabeth Bridge, Gellért Hill on top with the Citadel and the Liberation Monument. Evening cruises give a more special experience to see the illuminated buildings on the banks.Buffet meal includes aperitif, 2 kinds of appetizers, 5 kinds of hot dishes, 2 kinds of garnish, 3 kinds of salads, several kinds of desserts and fruits, 2 glasses of wine, 1 bottle of mineral water and coffee. Overnight.
ACCOMMODATION: HOTEL***
Day 3:
ROUTING: BUDAPEST
- Breakfast in the hotel. Excursion to the Hungarian Puszta. The programme starts with a short walk in Kecskemét, in the so-called Famous Town including the Art Nouveau style Ciffra Palace. Then journey to a farm in the Puszta. Stud-farm visit, horse-show and carriage drive. Typical Hungarian 3-course-lunch with wine and gipsy music in a Csárda.Overnigh
ACCOMMODATION: HOTEL***
Day 4:
ROUTING: BUDAPEST
Breakfast in the hotel. Free time for shopping. Departure for home.
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Prices, Dates & What's Included:
Prices available upon request...
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The Tour Includes:
- 3 overnights with breakfast in a 3-star hotel
- entry to Gellért Bath
- 3-hour- regular city tour incl. pick-up
- entry to Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden
- dinner & cruise program
- regular Puszta horse-show incl. pick up and lunch
- 72 hours Budapest Card
Not Included:
- Airfare
- Alcoholic drinks
- Entrance Fees
- Gratuities
- Extra charges of hotel, eg. Laundry, telephone or fax charges, room service, etc..
- Insurance
