23 Dec 2026
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£1,279pp
Flights from UK airports
Escorted tour
Christmas in Budapest with Flights – 6 Days
Christmas Eve dinner, a Danube cruise with Christmas lunch and Budapest's markets, with flights.
6 days
From £1,279 incl. flights
Tour overview
This 6-day festive break spends Christmas in Budapest, one of Europe's most beautiful cities. Return flights are included, and a tour director escorts the group. You stay five nights at the four-star Hotel Lion's Garden on a bed-and-breakfast basis, with festive meals on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
On Christmas Eve a guided tour introduces Buda and Pest, from the Castle District and Fisherman's Bastion to the Parliament on the Danube, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.
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On Christmas Day you enjoy a cruise on the Danube with Christmas lunch, and a festive dinner at the hotel. Boxing Day and the following day are free for the city's markets, thermal baths and cafes, or an optional trip to Szentendre.
The physical rating is low. This break suits anyone who wants a relaxed, festive Christmas in a great city.
Trip highlights
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A guided city tour (Day 2)
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Christmas Eve dinner (Day 2)
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A Danube cruise with Christmas lunch (Day 3)
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Optional Szentendre (Day 4)
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Free time for the markets (Day 5)
Your route
3 stops from Budapest to Budapest
- Budapest Days 1–5
- Szentendre Day 4
- Budapest Day 6
Why choose this tour
Christmas in Budapest with festive meals. Flights and transfers included.
Best suited to
- Festive travellers
- City lovers
- Couples and solo travellers
- Short-break seekers
Day-by-day itinerary
6 days from United Kingdom to United Kingdom
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Day 1 · Budapest Budapest
Fly to Budapest.
- Hotel
- Hotel Lion's Garden
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion, Budapest Christmas Eve
A city tour and dinner.
- Hotel
- Hotel Lion's Garden
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3 · Danube Christmas Day
A Danube cruise.
- Hotel
- Hotel Lion's Garden
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Szentendre Boxing Day
At leisure.
- Hotel
- Hotel Lion's Garden
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Budapest Budapest
A free day.
- Hotel
- Hotel Lion's Garden
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Budapest Home
Fly home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Budapest (5 nights) Hotel Lion's Garden
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights to Budapest
- Accommodation 5 nights in a four-star hotel
- Meals 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners
- Guided city tour of Budapest
- Danube cruise with Christmas lunch
- Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Optional Szentendre excursion
- Meals not included 3 lunches and 2 dinners
- Tips
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want most meals included
- You want an active holiday
- You want a small group
- You want guaranteed snow
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–6 · Lunch: Day 3 · Dinner: Days 1–3
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Hungary
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Departures & prices
From £1,279 per person, including flights. 1 upcoming departure.
Flights from UK airports.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Are flights included?
Yes, return flights to Budapest with hold luggage.
Do I need a visa for Hungary?
No, UK citizens can visit Hungary visa-free for short stays, though the EU Entry/Exit System applies at the border.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast daily, Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas lunch on a cruise and Christmas Day dinner.
When does it depart?
Once a year, just before Christmas.
Is Szentendre included?
No, it is an optional excursion on Boxing Day.
Who looks after the group?
A tour director escorts the group.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary