From the Danube to
the Tisza, through the
Real Hungary (port-to-port cruise)

Mohács

Hungary's location in the centre of Europe makes it one of the best starting points for an Eastern European journey. It's both typically European and distinctly Hungarian, incorporating a mixture of historical and present-day pleasures. The country proudly upholds its traditions, culture and art, while staying attentive to the modern world.

Hungary has seen numerous dynastic changes throughout its history, from Turkish occupation to the era of Communism. Quaint little towns, countryside ruins and storied cities attest to this turbulent past, with a rich mosaic of architectural styles and fortified hilltop castles. Neither Slavic nor Germanic, the Hungarian people are formal, reserved and intensely proud of their heritage and the cosmopolitan capital, Budapest.

Budapest is situated on a lovely stretch of the Danube. The river gives the city an air of romance and beauty, enchanting visitors with its astounding grace. Outside the capital, the rolling hills, rivers, lakes and vineyards hold much to amuse the visitor. Indeed, the Baroque town of Eger attracts many with its fine wines.

There is also a surfeit of historic riverside villages along the Danube Bend, not to mention commanding fortresses, castles and palaces. Other popular tourist spots include the resort-lined Lake Balaton and the thermal spas and volcanically-heated lake at Hévíz.

Budapest

Known as the 'Queen of the Danube', magnificent
Budapest exudes a cultural sophistication that entices and
enchants. It graces both sides of the river with grand historic
buildings, regal bridges, and graceful tree-lined boulevards. The
city's elegant beauty and romantic atmosphere has given it Parisian
status among the Eastern European countries.

Budapest offers the visitor the familiarity of
European grandeur with a distinct Hungarian flavour. This is
evident in the neo-Gothic Parliament buildings, sidewalk cafes, and
Magyar cuisine; classical concerts and Hungarian folk music; and
the cobbled streets of medieval neighbourhoods and shady parks.
Highlights for visitors include a river cruise on the Danube and a
thermal bath in one of the Turkish-era bathhouses.

Budapest was originally two cities built on either
side of the Danube, namely Buda and Pest. The two districts are
still distinct in their contrasting makeup. The older and more
charming Buda comprised of atmospheric cobbled streets, little
picturesque coloured houses, and a medieval, neo-Classical mixture
of architecture set among the gentle hills of the west bank. It is
famous for its historic Castle Hill, featuring the Royal Palace;
museums and galleries; St Matthias Church; and the ramparts of
Fisherman's Bastion.

Pest lies on a flat plain and is the commercial core
of the city. It bustles with fashionable shopping areas and has
characteristically wide, leafy boulevards. Andrássy Boulevard is
the Champs-Elysées of Budapest, lined with a typical mosaic of
architectural styles and buildings with the enormous Heroes' Square
at the end.

A history of numerous wars and invasions, with
repeated destruction and rebuilding, has created the Budapest of
today, with an amalgamation of styles, created over time during
periods of loving restoration by a proud and resilient nation of
people; it is a city of charm and character and never drops out of
favour with travellers.

Budapest

Known as the 'Queen of the Danube', magnificent
Budapest exudes a cultural sophistication that entices and
enchants. It graces both sides of the river with grand historic
buildings, regal bridges, and graceful tree-lined boulevards. The
city's elegant beauty and romantic atmosphere has given it Parisian
status among the Eastern European countries.

Budapest offers the visitor the familiarity of
European grandeur with a distinct Hungarian flavour. This is
evident in the neo-Gothic Parliament buildings, sidewalk cafes, and
Magyar cuisine; classical concerts and Hungarian folk music; and
the cobbled streets of medieval neighbourhoods and shady parks.
Highlights for visitors include a river cruise on the Danube and a
thermal bath in one of the Turkish-era bathhouses.

Budapest was originally two cities built on either
side of the Danube, namely Buda and Pest. The two districts are
still distinct in their contrasting makeup. The older and more
charming Buda comprised of atmospheric cobbled streets, little
picturesque coloured houses, and a medieval, neo-Classical mixture
of architecture set among the gentle hills of the west bank. It is
famous for its historic Castle Hill, featuring the Royal Palace;
museums and galleries; St Matthias Church; and the ramparts of
Fisherman's Bastion.

Pest lies on a flat plain and is the commercial core
of the city. It bustles with fashionable shopping areas and has
characteristically wide, leafy boulevards. Andrássy Boulevard is
the Champs-Elysées of Budapest, lined with a typical mosaic of
architectural styles and buildings with the enormous Heroes' Square
at the end.

A history of numerous wars and invasions, with
repeated destruction and rebuilding, has created the Budapest of
today, with an amalgamation of styles, created over time during
periods of loving restoration by a proud and resilient nation of
people; it is a city of charm and character and never drops out of
favour with travellers.

Novi Sad

Novi Sad is a city in the southern Serbian province of Vojvodina. It is the administrative center of the Central Serbian region and the second-largest city in Serbia after Belgrade. The city has a population of 250,851, while the urban area of Novi Sad has a population of 403,795. The city is located on the Danube River, in the north-central part of Vojvodina. Novi Sad was founded in 1694 by the Habsburgs, after the expulsion of the Ottomans from Hungary. The city was the capital of the Serbian Empire from 1718 to 1739, when it was conquered by the Ottomans. The city was liberated from Ottoman rule in 1716 by the Habsburgs, and it remained under Habsburg rule until 1918, when it became part of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes. After World War II, Novi Sad became part of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The city has many cultural institutions, including the Serbian National Theater, the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, and the University of Novi Sad. Novi Sad is also the home of the Exit music festival, which is held annually in July.

Szeged

Kanjiza

Szolnok

Szeged

Csongrád

Tiszafüred

Szolnok

Tokaj

Tiszafüred

Tokaj