Budapest Christmas Markets and André Rieu Concert
BUDAPEST CHRISTMAS MARKETS and ANDRÉ RIEU CONCERT with Turkish-speaking Guide Veronika Samu
On our traditional Christmas Markets tour, one of this year’s enchanting destinations is beautiful Budapest. We will admire Pest from the Buda side, take a journey through history in Esztergom, and meet Empress Sisi at the Gödöllő Palace. The highlight of our trip will be crowned with the unforgettable André Rieu concert.
Istanbul – Budapest – Esztergom – Szentendre – Visegrád – Istanbul
28 November 2025 Istanbul – Budapest TK 1035 08:10 (Departure) 08:20 (Arrival)
30 November 2025 Budapest – Istanbul TK 1038 20:10 (Departure) 00:20 (Arrival)*
Scope
INCLUDED SERVICES
Economy class flight ticket Istanbul – Budapest – Istanbul with Turkish Airlines scheduled flights
2 nights bed & breakfast accommodation at the 5-star Marriott Hotel in Budapest
André Rieu concert ticket
All transfers as specified in the program
All tours as specified in the program
All lunches as specified in the program
All dinners as specified in the program
Turkish-speaking guiding services by Veronika Samu
Special headphones for all tours
Airport taxes
Comprehensive accident, health, and cancellation insurance
Gezinin Elli Tonu | Rena Travel consultancy service
EXCLUDED SERVICES
Beverages during lunches and dinners
Personal expenses
International departure tax
Dates and Prices
29 August 2025 - 1 September 2025
Per person in a double room 2490 €
Single room supplement +590 €
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Day 1 / Friday, 28 November 2025 Istanbul – Budapest

Meeting at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal at 05:30.
After completing ticket, baggage, and passport procedures, departure at 08:10 on Turkish Airlines flight TK 1035 and arrival at 08:20 local time.
Upon arrival, we will begin our city tour in the Buda side, visiting Castle Hill, the Tomb of Gül Baba, Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, Gellért Hill, Heroes’ Square, and many more.
Lunch will be served at the Fisherman’s Bastion.
In the afternoon, transfer to our 5-star hotel.
After enjoying a welcome cocktail at our hotel in the evening, we will attend the world-famous artist ANDRÉ RIEU’s concert.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 / Saturday, 29 November 2025 Gödöllő Palace

After breakfast, a wonderful day awaits us.
Today, we will first visit Gödöllő Palace, Hungary’s largest Baroque building. The palace was built in 1735 for Count Antal Grassalkovich, one of the local nobles. It remained in the Grassalkovich family for many years, during which various additions and modifications were made.
Later, it was gifted to Emperor Francis Joseph I of Austria and his wife Empress Elisabeth.
The famous Sissi, much beloved by the Hungarian people, used the palace frequently. To make the palace more comfortable, suites, a riding hall, and a marble stable were added.
At noon, we return to Budapest and have lunch at a local restaurant.
Free time for shopping in the afternoon.
Dinner at one of Budapest’s best restaurants, Felix Kitchen & Bar.
Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 / Sunday, 30 November 2025 Esztergom, Szentendre, Visegrád – Istanbul

After breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures.
Today, we head out to see the historic Esztergom Castle, the famous shopping and artist town of Szentendre, and the stunning views of Visegrád.
Esztergom, which served as the capital of Hungary for many years, also held great importance during the Ottoman era.
We will have lunch at the Renaissance Restaurant in the area, and in the afternoon, we will transfer to Budapest Airport.
Departure for Istanbul at 20:10 with Turkish Airlines flight TK 1038 and arrival at 00:20 local time.
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The minimum age is 10 years old
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