Budapest Airport 1 hr 17
Esztergom Castle (5 min) Castle and museum Mária Valéria Bridge (14 min) Renovated twice, this 19th-century bridge offers a pedestrian walkway & scenic views of 2 countries. Christian Museum (11 min) Large collection of Hungarian & European religious-inspired artwork ranging from medieval to modern. Visegrád Mountains (21 min) Steep, circular walks leading to volcanic rock formations, narrow gorges & mountain lookouts. Pilis Mountains (43 min) Well-known hiking destination with scenic woodlands & multiple lookouts for dramatic views. Aqua Island Esztergom (9 min) Water park and hot spring Basilica of Esztergom (5 min) Domed, neoclassical style place of worship, built from 1822 to 1856 with a crypt & ornate interior. Ram Ravine (37 min) Rocky canyon with waterfalls, popular for its creek trail that involves railings & ladders. Visegrad Citadel (26 min) Centuries-old Italianate structure with a Gothic cloister, Renaissance-style loggia & exhibitions. Pilis (41 min) Prédikálószék (41 min) This 639-m. peak in the Visegrád Mountains features hiking trails & a 12-m.-tall lookout tower. High Castle (31 min) 13th-century castle atop a hill offering small history exhibits & scenic river views. Dobogókő (25 min) Popular tourist region offering forested trails, a stone memorial, museum & a pilgrimage site. Esztergom Castle Museum of the Hungarian National Museum (10 min) Stalwart, historic castle with expansive grounds, a cultural museum & scenic views. |