Basilica Advent Fair
Light projections, a small skating rink, food stalls, and handcrafted gifts.
UPCOMING · HUNGARY
Budapest at
Christmas.
Seven festive days, two beautiful markets, and plenty of time together.
THE FESTIVE HEART
Two markets,
one easy evening walk.
Begin under the light canopy at St. Stephen’s Basilica, then stroll through central Pest to Vörösmarty Square for crafts, food, music, and another cup of forralt bor.
Vörösmarty Square
Budapest’s traditional market, filled with festive aromas, music, and artisan stalls.
What to taste
Kürtőskalács, lángos, roasted chestnuts, bejgli, and hot spiced wine.
OUR BUDAPEST PLAN
Seven days,
at our own pace.
Enough structure to see the icons, with breathing room for winter weather, long dinners, and family time.
Arrive & follow the lights
Check in, settle into Budapest, and make an easy first visit to the Basilica market.
Parliament & the Danube
See Parliament, walk the promenade, pause at Shoes on the Danube, and end at Vörösmarty Square.
Castle Hill
Explore Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, and the storybook streets of the Castle District.
Basilica & café elegance
Visit St. Stephen’s Basilica, browse the Advent stalls, and enjoy the grandeur of New York Café.
A Buda Hills adventure
Ride the Children’s Railway through the hills and take the chairlift if it is operating.
Choose-your-own Budapest
Pick a thermal bath, Central Market Hall, or the Great Synagogue, then gather for a farewell dinner.
One last breakfast
Enjoy a final morning together before airport transfers and the journey home.
SEE IT BEFORE WE GO
Budapest inspiration,
best seen in motion.
Step into the atmosphere before the journey begins. Play the videos here, or open any one directly on YouTube.