Tour & Travel Packages to Budapest

Matthias Church. Matthias Church is one of the symbols of Budapest. Its name the church got from King Matthias, who contracted his two marriages there. This church has long and exciting story, for example it was the place of coronation of many kings. This building is a good example of European eclecticism: it harmonically unites very different architectural styles. The tower and the colorful roof can be seen even from the other bank of the Danube. From the 14th till the 19th century Matthias Church was restored for many times.

The Bathhouses. First of all Budapest is famous for its bathhouses. The most famous and attractive of them is surely the Gellert Bathhouse with more than 70 million liters of water that flow out of 118 springs. There you'll find various pools (both inside and outside), saunas, you can also have massage, pedicure and manicure. The floor of the bathhouse is decorated with mosaic. They say that the water there can cure many diseases. If you forgot to take a swimming costume with you, never mind – you can always hire it there.

St. Istvan Basilica. St Istvan Basilica is the biggest church in Budapest, which was built in honor of the 1st king of Hungary – Istvan. The building work started in 1851 and lasted for 50 years. When in 1868 the cupola collapsed, the works had to be started from the beginning. In 1905 the church was finally ready and the result was really tremendous. The building was fabulous not only inside, but also outside. Famous sculptors and artists of those times took part in its decorating. The Basilica is located in front of the Parliament Building and has a wonderful view on Andrassy Avenue.

Margaret Island. Margaret Island is an ideal place for those, who'd like to enjoy piece and privacy of the nature far from the hustle of the city. When you are at the island it's just impossible to believe that Margaret Island is situated in the centre of the city. There you can jog, swim, have a picnic or simply have a nice walk. The history of this place takes its beginning in the Middle Ages, when an abbey was built there. Much time passed and the island turned into a park. From the both sides you can see the bridges, which connect Margaret Island with the city: Arpad on the north and Margaret on the south.

The Parliament Building. The Parliament Building in Budapest is one of the most important buildings of Hungary. Its total area is 17.745m2. The outward was chosen with the help of the contest for the best architectural project, which was won by Imre Shteindl. The Parliament Building was built in1884 - 1902. The source of inspiration the architect took in the London House of Parliament. On weekends 45-minute excursions are organized there.

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Airport Address: Budapest Ferihegy Airport, H 1675, Budapest Pf 53, Hungary
Distance and Location: The airport is located 24km (15 miles) southeast of Budapest
Airport Website: www.bud-airport.hu
Airport E-mail: info@bud.hu
Airport Telephone: (0)1 296 9696 or (0)1 296 7000
Country Code: 36
Time Zone: GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Total Number of Terminals: 3
Moving between Terminals: There is a covered walkway between the terminals.