Valid from 10 April to 14 April 2009

Package price includes:

• 3 nights accommodation*
• buffet breakfast
• private transfer airport-hotel-airport**
• VAT and local taxes

*hotel Green Garden

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Valid: 01.01.2009-01.04.2010.

Discover Hungary with tours that span severals and where you discover beautiful and exciting parts of Hungary’s rich heritage and history.

* All prices concern individual travellers and are quoted in EURO.

* The prices are subject of EURO and HUNGARIAN FORINT exchange rates.

* In case of private tours the price of the guide should be considered in case of twelve basic foreign languages (Slovak, Spanish, Romanian, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, German, Polish, Croatian, French, Czech, English) and Hungarian.

* Transport prices with guide service concern max. 2 participants in a car and max. 6 participants in a mini-bus. In case of more than 6 participants prices are available on request.

* We don’t take responsibilty for objects lost or left or for unforeseen delays.

RESERVATIONS & THE WAY AND FORM OF PAYMENT

* Reservations can be made and confirmed through e-mail, telephone or fax. Having confirmed the services we require the payment two weeks prior the date of the first service.

* Payment is required via bank-transfer or credit card in advance.

Via bank-transfer: the bank details will be stated on our pro-forma invoice sent having settled the reservation. The bank charges should be undertaken by the customer.

Via credit cards: the name and exact postal address and authorization of the card holder, the tpye and number of credit card, expiry date, CVV code (the last three digits in the signiture line on the back of the card) are needed. We do accept Visa, Master and AmEx cards. The datas are handled confidential and completely destroyed after charging.

Please, be learnt that our firm is authorised to charge credit cards only in Hungarian currency that is the Hungarian Forints, so the prices given will be exchanged on the basis of our bank’s current rate of exchange.

CANCELLATION POLICY

In case of programme or restaurant cancellation over three office days before arrival there is no cancellation fee and all prepayment will be refunded. In case of cancellation within three office days before arrival, the total amount will be charged as a penalty.

GROUPS & PARTIES

Groups are considered over 15 people. Taylor made itineraries, special prices and terms are available on request. Please, ask for our confidential rates.

We do everything possible to give our visitors an enjoyable and fascinating stay with us in Hungary. See you in Hungary!

Half day city tour/4 hours

A guided tour is one of the best ways to become familiar with a city on arrival. Highlights of the tour: Heroes’ Square/Millenary Monument, Vajdahunyad Castle, Andrássy Boulevard, Opera House, St. Stephen’s Basilica-interior visit, House of Parliament (optional interior visit), panorama-view from Gellért Hill, Castle Quarter, Matthias Church-interior visit, panorama view from the Fishermen’s Bastion.

Transport: EUR 117/max. 3 persons, EUR 131/max. 6 persons

Guide: EUR 83/party

Entrance fees: EUR 5,5/person, incl. Matthias church and Fishermen’s Bastion

Optional Parliament-visit: EUR 12/person

Half day Jewish-Quarter tour/3 hours

Visit the world’s second largest Synagogue and the Jewish Museum (interior visit), the Jewish Memorial: the tree of the life and the Heroes’ Monument. Walk round the former Jewish ghetto incl. an orthodox Synagogue visit.

Transport: EUR 94/max. 3 persons, EUR 106/max. 6 persons

Guide: EUR 83/party

Entrance fees: EUR 6,5/two tickets

Budapest city tour by charter speed boat   

The tour starts from the pier of Battyhány Square on the Buda side of the city. Budapest sight-seeing from a unique aspect from the River Danube: Castle Quarter, Gellért Hill, National Theatre, House of Parliament and round the Margit Island. The tour ends at a downtown pier.

Boat for 1 hour: EUR 177/max. 5 persons, EUR 298/max. 6 persons

Guide: EUR 83/party

Shuttle between the hotel/pier: EUR 33/max. 3 persons, EUR 85/max. 6 persons

Additional coffee-break

- In the just renewed NEW YORK CAFÉ that is the significant and most well known part of the new Boscolo Hotel Budapest near Blaha Lujza Square by the Grand Boulevard. The elegant interior recalls the turn-of-the-century splendour.

Capuccino and cake: EUR 16/person

- In  the famous GERBEAUD patisserie in the heart of the downtown. It is the most fashionable meeting’ place for the city’s elite since 1870.

Capuccino and mini-cakes: EUR 13/person

Visit the Gellért thermal bath/4 hours

This bath is located at the Buda foot of Szabadság Bridge. It was built in 1918 and still preserves the wonderful sculptures, ceramic mosaic and tinted glass decoration with a slight Oriental touch. Indoor and outdoor swimming pools, whirlpool, steam bath, jacuzzi, sauna, massage, sun-bathing terrace and also therapeutical services are available.

Transport: EUR 117/max. 3 persons, EUR 131/max. 6 persons

Guide: EUR 83/party

Entrance fee: EUR 16/ticket, incl. dressing-room-use, but excl. towels

Half day tour to the romantic Szentendre/4 hours                                          

Szentendre located along the River Danube with hills in the background attracts residents and visitors for ages. Thanks to the Serb refugees settled here in the last centuries still retains the Mediterranean townscape, Orthodox churches and Cyrillic-inscribed monuments. The town’s baroque appearance has been preserved. Artists discovered this picturesque village in the 1920s and turned it into an art colony. Visit the unique museums of the town: Kovács Margit Ceramic Museum and Marcipan Museum. A cup of coffee and biscuits will be offered in a nice confectionery. Free time for shopping.

Transport: EUR 117/max. 3 persons, EUR 131/max. 6 persons

Guide: EUR 83/party

Entrance fees: EUR 20/two tickets  

Half day Queen Elizabeth tour to Gödöllő/5 hours

Visit the baroque Grassalkovich Palace/Museum, the former summer-residence of Queen Elisabeth (Sissi) in Gödöllő. Interior visit & Royal Garden. Coffee break with cakes in the Palace Café. Drive to Máriabesnyő visiting the Abbey and the tomb of the Grassalkovich dinasty. No entrance fee, but some donation is expected.        

Transport: EUR 140/max. 3 persons, EUR 157/max. 6 persons

Guide: EUR 83/party

Entrance fee/Gödöllő: EUR 18/person, incl. coffee and cakes

Full day excursion to the Danube Bend/8 hours

Esztergom, Visegrád and Szentendre are the chain of towns of archbishops, kings and artists in the Danube Bend. Esztergom is the birthplace of the first Hungarian king of St. Stephen. The town is well-known also about its medieval Royal Residence/museum. Visit the Basilica and the Christian Museum. Lunch in a hunting-style-restaurant in Visegrád.Visit the Citadel on the top of the hill. This former Royal Palace was built in Renaissance style by King Matthias in the 15th century.  There is a beautiful view to the Danube Bend where the River breaks through the hills. Szentendre is a picturesque town of artists, museums and churches built in a Mediterranean & baroque style. Visit the unique museums of the town: Kovács Margit Ceramic Museum and Marcipan Museum. 

In summer the tour can be completed with a return regular boat cruise on the River Danube from Szentendre to Budapest. Highlights of the trip: Margaret Bridge, Margaret-Island, House of Parliament, Chain Bridge, Matthias Church, Fishermen’ Bastion, the former Royal Palace, Elisabeth Bridge, Gellért Hill on top with the Citadel and the Liberation Monument.

Transport: EUR 258/max. 3 persons, EUR 289/max. 6 persons

Guide: EUR 115/party

Lunch and programme: EUR 30/person

Regular boat cruise: EUR 6/person for one way,

Regular boat from Szentendre to Budapest is available daily at 17.00 between 01.May – 28.September.

Full day excursion to Lake Balaton/8 hours

It is an excursion to the „Hungarian sea” that is Lake Balaton. Walk round Balatonfüred, in the nice capital of the Northern Lake shore. Visit the nearby Abbey of Peninsula Tihany. Lunch in a „Csárda”. Free time for sunbathing and swimming in Lake Balaton if weather allows. 

Transport: EUR 269/max. 3 persons, EUR 302/max. 6 persons

Guide: EUR 115/party

Lunch and programme: EUR 41/person

Full day tour to Eger historical wine region/8 hours

It is an excursion to the land of the „Egri Bikavér” = Bull’s Blood wine. Sightseeing walk in  the baroque-style city-centre of Eger incl. the Basilica. Visit the famous fortress of Eger built in the 16th century that took a glorious part in the Hungarian history during the Ottoman occupation. Lunch  incl. wine tasting in a wine-cellar in the nearby Szépasszony völgy = Beautiful Lady’s Valley.  Ride by a narrow-gauge-train to the Szalajka Valley that is famous for its trouts’s ponds. Return to Budapest late in the evening.

Transport: EUR 269/max. 3 persons, EUR 302/max. 6 persons

Guide: EUR 115/party

Lunch and programme: EUR 41/person

Full day tour to Sopron /8 hours

On the way to Sopron short break in Győr, in the “Town of four rivers”.  In Pannonhalma visit the Abbey and the underground church with local guide. Lunch in a nice hunting-style restaurant in Sopron. Sightseeing walk in the city centre of Sopron.  Afternoon visit the limestone-quarry in Fertőrákos that gives an image of the Egyptian rock-tombs. On the way back to Budapest break at Lake Fertő. Arrival in Budapest late in the evening.

Transport: EUR 403/max. 3 persons, EUR 452/max. 6 persons

Guide: EUR 115/party

Lunch and programme: EUR 37/person 

Horse show in Lajosmizse/8 hours

Excursion to the Puszta starting with a sightseeing walk in the city-centre of Kecskemét. Welcome drink with “Pálinka” and  oven made scones in a Csárda. Carriage-drive into the Puszta visiting the Lippizaner stud and the Hungarian greycattles. Horse show and farm visit. Hearty lunch with wine and gipsy music. Horse show is available from March to November.

Transport: EUR 258/max. 3 persons, EUR 289/max. 6 persons

Guide: EUR 115/ party

Lunch and programme: EUR 27/person

Full day tour to Ópusztaszer, including horse show/10 hours

Ópusztaszer houses the National Historical Memorial Park. The first Hungarian diet held by the conqueror seven Hungarian tribes’ leader took place here. The remains of  medieval establishments have been restored.  Exhibitions: monumental panorama picture of  the Hungarian land-taking painted by Árpád Feszty, Memorial Park and skanzen. Cyclorama-watch, then one hour free time.

Excursion to the Puszta. Welcome drink with “Pálinka” and  oven made scones. Carriage-drive into the Puszta visiting the Lippizaner stud and the Hungarian greycattles. Horse show and farm visit.  Hearty lunch with wine and gipsy music in a „Csárda”. Horse show is available from March to November.

Transport: EUR 270/max. 3 persons, EUR 302/max. 6 persons

Guide: EUR 115/party

Lunch and programme: EUR 34/person

One day Vienna-tour for explorers

At 07.10 a.m. departure FROM BUDAPEST Keleti train station by train.

At 10.03 a.m. arrival IN VIENNA Südbahnhof.

At 10,45 a.m. 3 hours live German and English city-tour in Vienna by coach. Departure from Südtirolenplatz, that is located in 5-minute-walking distance from the train station. 

This tour will give you an overall impression of the most significant sights of Vienna. Along the Ringstrasse numerous magificient buildings are shown, such as the MAK, the State Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Natural History Museum, the cultural district, the Museums’ Quarter, the Hofburg that was once the Habsburg Winter residence, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burgtheater. The highlight of the tour will be a visit of the showrooms of Schönbrunn Palace, once the summer residence of the Habsburg Family and home of Maria Theresia. On the way back to the Opera we pass the Belvedere Palace, the former summer residence of Prince Eugen. End of the tour in the city-centre. Afternoon free for shopping.

At 5.52 p.m. departure FROM VIENNA Südbahnhof by train. 

At 8,48 p.m. arival IN BUDAPEST Keleti train station.

Price: EUR 101/person   (incl. second class train ticket)

First class surcharge: EUR 35/person

Night-extension: EUR 79/person in a 3-star-hotel in double room, incl. breakfast and taxes.

GUIDE SERVICE

Price: EUR 85/guide/half day  (max. 4 hours)

EUR 125/guide/full day (max. 8 hours)

* The price of the guide service should be considered in case of twelve basic foreign languages (Slovak, Spanish, Romanian, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, German, Polish, Croat, French, Czech, English) and Hungarian.

* Guide service in Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch, Hebrew, Greek and Danish languages are available with

a surcharge of 30% and in Korean, Chinese, Japanese and Arabic languages with a surcharge of 50%.

* If guide service is requested out of Budapest in Hungary, additional costs such as accommodation and transport will have to be charged upon the given price.

PRIVATE TRANSFER

Shuttle between the airport/railway station/pier and the hotel by private car. „Meet & Greet” service.

Transfer/one way: EUR 33/max. 3 persons, EUR 85/max. 6 persons

Guide: Optional guide service/one way: EUR 75/party

* In case of guide service the given prices concern the basic 13 languages detailed at Guide service.

* Transport prices concern with guide service for max. 2 participants in a car and max. 6 participants in a mini-bus.

* In case of  having extra large- or numerous luggages information is required on time to arrange a luggage car for EUR 26/one way.

BUDAPEST CARD

 It provides free public transport for all kind of vehicles within the border of Budapest. Free entry into 60  museums. Discount in a couple of restaurants, gift shops, baths, caves and more.

Prices’ 2009: EUR 35/card/72 hours and EUR 29/card/48 hours 

One card is valid for one adult and one child under 14 years. 

Visit the Palace of Gödöllő and relax in the Gellért Thermal Bath.

We invite you to explore the best teahouses of Budapest!