Elizabeth Square is named after Queen Elizabeth. Sissy was the wife of the Austrian Emperor and, unlike her husband, was very popular in the 19th century. She was well liked by the nobility, was an important member of society and spoke Hungarian well.
If you're a group organiser or a travel agent, you'll want to make sure that your group programme in Budapest is fun!
Gellért Hill is one of the most important sights of Budapest. What many tourists don't know, however, is that the Citadel Fortress and the Statue of Liberty are not the only main attractions. You can also climb the hill from Gellért Square.
Hungarian wines are very diverse and almost every style of wine can be found in our small country. This is due to the country's location and climate. People are most familiar with Tokaji Aszú or Egri Bikavér, but the Hungarian wine world is much more colourful than that! Here are 5 red and 5 white wines you must try.
Eger is a beautiful city in the north of Hungary. Most people know it for its famous medieval castle and the wines of Eger.
The Royal Castle is located on a hill in Buda, so you can enjoy a beautiful panorama from the lookout tower (Fisherman's Bastion). You can see all of Pest. In this little video I've highlighted several important points, but of course if you're there in person, I'll tell you much more (about the view, the castle, and even the whole city) :)...
A professionally guided tour of Budapest includes a look at the city's most important historical sites. During the tour you will hear the most important information about Hungary, interesting stories and Hungarian legends. We visit Budapest by bus, on foot or by public transport - it depends on the size and needs of the group.
Szentendre is a small town with a Mediterranean atmosphere, 1 hour drive from Budapest. It owes its Mediterranean atmosphere to its old Serbian population. It is worth spending a whole day in its small alleys, with snow-white walls, flowers and delicious food.
Fortunately, the 150 years of Turkish occupation have left more than bitter memories. It was also the time when the Turkish bathing culture took root in Hungary, thanks to the fact that the Turkish rulers quickly discovered that there were plenty of hot springs in the area.
Are you a teacher, a tour operator or just want to organise a trip to Budapest for your group (40-50 people)? Here's what to look out for.