| Time | Activity | Description | Cost Estimate | Transportation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | ||||
| 9:00 | Arrival and check-in | Arrive at Budapest Airport, take public transportation to your accommodation, check in and leave luggage | 15-25 EUR (flight + transport) | Airport train/metro to accommodation |
| 11:00 | Buda Castle | Explore Buda Castle district, visit Matthias Church, enjoy panoramic city views. | Free (entry to some areas may have a fee) | Tram or walk |
| 14:00 | Lunch | Traditional Hungarian street food lunch in a local eatery near Buda Castle. | 15-25 EUR | Walk |
| 16:00 | Photography session | Capture the beauty of Buda Castle district, bridges, historical buildings | Free | Tram or walk |
| Day 2 | ||||
| 9:00 | Margaret Island | Visit Margaret Island, explore the park, enjoy nature and picnicking, photography | Free (entry to some activities may have a fee) | Ferry to the island |
| 12:00 | Lunch | Vegetarian lunch at a cafe on Margaret Island. | 15-25 EUR | Walk |
| 14:00 | Pest Side Exploration | Explore the Pest side, visit the Fisherman's Bastion. | Free (entry to some areas may have a fee) | Metro |
| 17:00 | Shopping for souvenirs | Shopping for souvenirs in the city center. | Variable | Walk or tram |
| Day 3 | ||||
| 9:00 | Hungarian National Museum | Explore the Hungarian National Museum. | 10-15 EUR | Metro |
| 12:00 | Lunch | Food market lunch, try local cuisine and various street food. | 15-25 EUR | Metro or walk |
| 14:00 | Art Gallery | Visit the Hungarian National Gallery | 10-15 EUR | Metro or walk |
| 17:00 | Local Cuisine Dinner | Enjoy a traditional Hungarian dinner, try goulash or other local specialties. | 25-40 EUR | Metro or walk |
| Day 4 | ||||
| 9:00 | Departure preparations | Prepare for your departure. Visit one more place that you have missed in your prior day's activities or shop for souvenirs | variable | Walk or public transport |
| 12:00 | Lunch | Enjoy lunch near your accommodation or at a local cafe. | 15-25 EUR | Walk |
| 14:00 | Departure from Budapest | Take public transportation to the airport and depart. | 15-25 EUR (transport) | Airport train/metro |
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