Private Excursion to the Danube Bend inc Transport

Summary Description

Visit the beautiful Hungarian cities and towns that have made the Danube Bend so famous

Highlights
  • Enjoy a scenic drive towards Esztergom
  • Snap pictures of the majestic Esztergom Basilica, the oldest church in Hungary
  • See the Danube Bend from a multitude of angles
  • Visit Visegrad, a famous and picturesque castle town
  • End your tour at Szentendre, which is full of art museums, galleries, and churches
  • Description

    Escape the hustle & bustle of Budapest, and experience the towns and cities that have made the stretch of the Danube Bend so famous  - Enjoy a scenic drive towards Esztergom
     - Snap pictures of the majestic Esztergom Basilica, the oldest church in Hungary
     - See the Danube Bend from a multitude of angles
     - Visit Visegrad, a famous and picturesque castle town
     - End your tour at Szentendre, which is full of art museums, galleries, and churches
     - Enjoy a drive back to your hotel The Danube Bend As the second longest river in Europe, the Danube flows south-easterly 1,770 miles from Germany’s Black Forest mountains to pass through ten countries - more than any other river on Earth - before it empties into the Black Sea. With a watershed area of more than 315,000 miles, the Danube boasts around 30 tributaries of which most are dammed - at last count total dam tally was 700. More than 83-million people live in the river basin, with around 20-million people relying on the Danube for drinking water For centuries, people have depended on this vital artery for trade and transport, for drinking water and fertile soils, for energy and food. Approximately one-third of the Danube River passes through Hungary’s borders and in Budapest the sympathetic repurposing of wharf buildings, warehouses and old boat-yards is a sign that the city has loosened the chokehold of industry on this resplendent river. Designated a UNESCO Heritage site in 1991, the listed treasures along the banks are many and include the Szechenyi Chain Bridge, the Liberty Bridge, Buda Castle Hill, Matthias Church, the Hungarian Parliament Building, and bloom-filled Margaret Island  Meandering the Danube The trip begins when you are picked up from your hotel or a prearranged meeting point. During the tour you will visit Esztergom, a town located 46km north of Budapest, which is home to the majestic Esztergom Basilica; the oldest church in Hungary, and the centre of the Roman Catholic faith in the country for centuries On your private excursion, meander majestically as you gaze at scenery long-defined by wistful nostalgia, but within a country that very much looks to the future. A vast array of wildlife is supported by the Danube with 42 species of mammals, including otters, minks and European polecats, and 85 types of fish, including five species of sturgeon, a part of the River’s rich biodiversity. As you drive, be sure to ask your guide about the ways the river was immortalised in the classic Strauss waltz, which has made an appearance in dozens of movies, and appropriated into film scores and songs You will also pay a visit to Visegrad a famous castle town containing a 13th century citadel with palace ruins originally built in the Renaissance style. Your exclusive tour will end in Szentendre, a cultural hotbed with a selection of different art museums, galleries and churches

    Included / Excluded
    What's Included
    • Entrance to Visegrad Castle
    • Private Transportation throughout your tour
    • A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
    • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
    What's Not Included
    • Cost of hotel pick up/drop off. your guide will accompany you in A taxi or by public transport.,Food and drink
    • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
    • Gratuities (optional)
    Start / End Locations

    Start Location: 123 Main St, Main St, Kings County, United States

    Commentary

    Guide : English

    Important Information
    Know Before You Book
    • This is a driving tour although some walking is involved
    • Cost of transportation on the day is included
    Know Before You Go
    • Please bring comfortable walking shoes
    • Please bring any medical requirements you need throughout the day
    • In summer, please remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water
    Cancellation

    Cancellation Policy: standard

    Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

    Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

    Additional Information

    Not wheelchair accessible

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