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Hungary

Along the River of Hope. Jewish Budapest.

Current Temp. 38°F
Language Hungarian
Local Time 12:11PM
Duration 3-6 nights
Flight Time 9 hrs from NYC
When To Go Mar-Jun | Sep-Oct
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The story.
At a glance.

Budapest, Hungary’s breathtaking capital, is a city with a split personality. Separated by the sparkling River Danube, Buda and Pest were once two separate cities: Buda, the ancient historic half on one side and Pest, the modern vibrant half on the other side. Experience the two parts’ distinct personalities with Buda offering fairytale architecture, thermal baths, stunning views, and an escape into nature and Pest (pronounced pesht, not pest) sizzling with life and authentic Hungarian cuisine after dark.

The Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest in HDR

The story.
At a glance.

Budapest, Hungary’s breathtaking capital, is a city with a split personality. Separated by the sparkling River Danube, Buda and Pest were once two separate cities: Buda, the ancient historic half on one side and Pest, the modern vibrant half on the other side. Experience the two parts’ distinct personalities with Buda offering fairytale architecture, thermal baths, stunning views, and an escape into nature and Pest (pronounced pesht, not pest) sizzling with life and authentic Hungarian cuisine after dark.

The ten commandment on two stone tables on the roof of the Great Synagogue (largest in Europe, second largest in the world) in Budapest, Hungary.

The story.
At a glance.

Budapest, Hungary’s breathtaking capital, is a city with a split personality. Separated by the sparkling River Danube, Buda and Pest were once two separate cities: Buda, the ancient historic half on one side and Pest, the modern vibrant half on the other side. Experience the two parts’ distinct personalities with Buda offering fairytale architecture, thermal baths, stunning views, and an escape into nature and Pest (pronounced pesht, not pest) sizzling with life and authentic Hungarian cuisine after dark.

Budapest by night, view on the Danube river and the Chain Bridge

The story.
At a glance.

Budapest, Hungary’s breathtaking capital, is a city with a split personality. Separated by the sparkling River Danube, Buda and Pest were once two separate cities: Buda, the ancient historic half on one side and Pest, the modern vibrant half on the other side. Experience the two parts’ distinct personalities with Buda offering fairytale architecture, thermal baths, stunning views, and an escape into nature and Pest (pronounced pesht, not pest) sizzling with life and authentic Hungarian cuisine after dark.

The Jewish star in a fence at a Synagogue in Budapest

The story.
At a glance.

Budapest, Hungary’s breathtaking capital, is a city with a split personality. Separated by the sparkling River Danube, Buda and Pest were once two separate cities: Buda, the ancient historic half on one side and Pest, the modern vibrant half on the other side. Experience the two parts’ distinct personalities with Buda offering fairytale architecture, thermal baths, stunning views, and an escape into nature and Pest (pronounced pesht, not pest) sizzling with life and authentic Hungarian cuisine after dark.

Budapest, capital of Hungary, Cenotaph dedicated "To the memory of the heroes who gave their lives for the freedom of their people and their national independence"

The story.
At a glance.

Budapest, Hungary’s breathtaking capital, is a city with a split personality. Separated by the sparkling River Danube, Buda and Pest were once two separate cities: Buda, the ancient historic half on one side and Pest, the modern vibrant half on the other side. Experience the two parts’ distinct personalities with Buda offering fairytale architecture, thermal baths, stunning views, and an escape into nature and Pest (pronounced pesht, not pest) sizzling with life and authentic Hungarian cuisine after dark.

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - APRIL 5: Sculpture in the urban environment, Little Princess sculpture at Train Station in Budapest on April 5, 2014.

The story.
At a glance.

Budapest, Hungary’s breathtaking capital, is a city with a split personality. Separated by the sparkling River Danube, Buda and Pest were once two separate cities: Buda, the ancient historic half on one side and Pest, the modern vibrant half on the other side. Experience the two parts’ distinct personalities with Buda offering fairytale architecture, thermal baths, stunning views, and an escape into nature and Pest (pronounced pesht, not pest) sizzling with life and authentic Hungarian cuisine after dark.

Liberty bridge over Danube river. Budapest city in background. Hungary, Europe.

The story.
At a glance.

Budapest, Hungary’s breathtaking capital, is a city with a split personality. Separated by the sparkling River Danube, Buda and Pest were once two separate cities: Buda, the ancient historic half on one side and Pest, the modern vibrant half on the other side. Experience the two parts’ distinct personalities with Buda offering fairytale architecture, thermal baths, stunning views, and an escape into nature and Pest (pronounced pesht, not pest) sizzling with life and authentic Hungarian cuisine after dark.

Night view of Budapest with small cruise boat

The story.
At a glance.

Budapest, Hungary’s breathtaking capital, is a city with a split personality. Separated by the sparkling River Danube, Buda and Pest were once two separate cities: Buda, the ancient historic half on one side and Pest, the modern vibrant half on the other side. Experience the two parts’ distinct personalities with Buda offering fairytale architecture, thermal baths, stunning views, and an escape into nature and Pest (pronounced pesht, not pest) sizzling with life and authentic Hungarian cuisine after dark.

Statue of Liberty on Gellert Hill, Budapest

The story.
At a glance.

Budapest, Hungary’s breathtaking capital, is a city with a split personality. Separated by the sparkling River Danube, Buda and Pest were once two separate cities: Buda, the ancient historic half on one side and Pest, the modern vibrant half on the other side. Experience the two parts’ distinct personalities with Buda offering fairytale architecture, thermal baths, stunning views, and an escape into nature and Pest (pronounced pesht, not pest) sizzling with life and authentic Hungarian cuisine after dark.

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Inside out.
Jewish Budapest.

Hungary’s Jewish community, today home to the largest Jewish population in East Central Europe, has endured a tumultuous but unique past. Our journey will focus on the devastating effects of the Holocaust on Hungarian Jewry, the erosion of Hungarian Jewish identity, and its subsequent rebirth after Hungary’s return to democracy.

Best moments.
Inspiring experiences.

Encounter Shoes on the Danube – iron footwear that stands as a monument to the thousands executed along the bank of the Danube.

Best moments.
Inspiring experiences.

Encounter Shoes on the Danube – iron footwear that stands as a monument to the thousands executed along the bank of the Danube.

Best moments.
Inspiring experiences.

Visit the second largest synagogue in the world – the Grand Dohany Synagogue.

Best moments.
Inspiring experiences.

Visit the second largest synagogue in the world – the Grand Dohany Synagogue.

Best moments.
Inspiring experiences.

Enjoy a panoramic view of Budapest from the Fisherman’s Bastion lookout.

Best moments.
Inspiring experiences.

Enjoy a panoramic view of Budapest from the Fisherman’s Bastion lookout.

Best moments.
Inspiring experiences.

Experience a sunset cruise along the Danube.

Best moments.
Inspiring experiences.

Experience a sunset cruise along the Danube.

Best moments.
Inspiring experiences.

Discover Great Market Hall, Budapest’s largest and most beautiful indoor market.

Best moments.
Inspiring experiences.

Discover Great Market Hall, Budapest’s largest and most beautiful indoor market.

Best moments.
Inspiring experiences.

What does it mean to be a Jew in Hungary today? Community members will describe the complexity of their Jewish life.

Best moments.
Inspiring experiences.

What does it mean to be a Jew in Hungary today? Community members will describe the complexity of their Jewish life.

Best moments.
Inspiring experiences.

Soak up Budapest in one of its legendary thermal baths.

Best moments.
Inspiring experiences.

Soak up Budapest in one of its legendary thermal baths.

Best moments.
Inspiring experiences.

Meet Gabor Gyori, a senior political analyst at the Hungarian thinktank Policy Solutions and find out how the rise of Christian nationalist politicians affects Hungarian Jews.

Best moments.
Inspiring experiences.

Meet Gabor Gyori, a senior political analyst at the Hungarian thinktank Policy Solutions and find out how the rise of Christian nationalist politicians affects Hungarian Jews.

Best moments.
Inspiring experiences.

Tour the Renaissance Hungarian State Opera House. The architecture alone is worth a visit.

Best moments.
Inspiring experiences.

Tour the Renaissance Hungarian State Opera House. The architecture alone is worth a visit.

Best moments.
Inspiring experiences.

Try Palinka – Hungary’s delicious fruit brandy. And goulash – of course.

Best moments.
Inspiring experiences.

Try Palinka – Hungary’s delicious fruit brandy. And goulash – of course.

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