Budapest Airport 1 hr 16
Visegrad Citadel (27 min) Centuries-old Italianate structure with a Gothic cloister, Renaissance-style loggia & exhibitions. Basilica of Esztergom (6 min) Domed, neoclassical style place of worship, built from 1822 to 1856 with a crypt & ornate interior. Pilis (40 min) Esztergom Castle Museum of the Hungarian National Museum (10 min) Stalwart, historic castle with expansive grounds, a cultural museum & scenic views. Esztergom Castle (7 min) Castle and museum Prédikálószék (42 min) This 639-m. peak in the Visegrád Mountains features hiking trails & a 12-m.-tall lookout tower. Christian Museum (10 min) Large collection of Hungarian & European religious-inspired artwork ranging from medieval to modern. Aqua Island Esztergom (8 min) Water park and hot spring Pilis Mountains (44 min) Well-known hiking destination with scenic woodlands & multiple lookouts for dramatic views. Visegrád Mountains (23 min) Steep, circular walks leading to volcanic rock formations, narrow gorges & mountain lookouts. Mária Valéria Bridge (13 min) Renovated twice, this 19th-century bridge offers a pedestrian walkway & scenic views of 2 countries. High Castle (32 min) 13th-century castle atop a hill offering small history exhibits & scenic river views. Ram Ravine (38 min) Rocky canyon with waterfalls, popular for its creek trail that involves railings & ladders. Dobogókő (23 min) Popular tourist region offering forested trails, a stone memorial, museum & a pilgrimage site. |