5 days 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.

Popular historic sites such as Matthias Church and Halaszbastya are in your itinerary. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Central Market Hall and Vaci Street. There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), get outside with City Park Városliget, witness a stunning natural landmark at Palatinus Strandfürdő, and enjoy the sand and surf at Roman Beach.

For maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Budapest trip planner .

If you are flying in from Israel, the closest major airport is Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport. In August, daytime highs in Budapest are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.