Buda "the hills" and Pest (pronounced pescht) "the flatlands" is incredibly beautiful.
Trip to a huge market this morning, then my own city tour on the way back to the boat.
After lunch, a bus tour of both sides of the river, then to the Christmas market. The market was by far the best I've seen this year or last. So many unique, handmade, colorful items. Bought 3 egg ornaments.
From the UniWorld site:
From the UniWorld site:
“DO AS THE LOCALS DO” BUDAPEST WALKING TOUR
Your local guide will lead you on a walk from the ship to the Central Market for some authentic local holiday shopping. Three floors of produce and Hungarian specialties—garlands of paprika and sausages, jars of golden honey, the special gold-foil-wrapped candies Hungarians hang on their Christmas trees (and eat one by one until only the empty wrappers deck the tree), goose liver pâté—fill stalls and shelves. If you want to pick up some souvenir foodstuffs, look for those labeled Hungarikum, which must meet strict standards to merit the label. After you leave the market, you’ll head to Szamos Gourmet Palace (getting there will entail a ride on the tram, another linchpin in Budapest’s excellent public transportation system) for a coffee break.
Marzipan is a favorite confection in this city, and Szamos has specialized in making it since the 1930s, so you might want to try some—but the shop’s truffle selection is almost irresistible too. Nearby, you’ll see the famous Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market; spend a little while taking in its delicious aromas and colorful stalls before strolling to quiet Karoly Gardens with your guide for a respite from the holiday bustle. Then ramble down Karoly Boulevard, named for Budapest’s first mayor, to the magnificent Central Market Hall. The oldest, biggest, and most diverse of Budapest’s market halls, the Great Market Hall is worth a look just for its splendid tiled roof; the interior, however, is equally dazzling. Explore it on your own, return to the ship with your guide or return to the Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market.
Your local guide will lead you on a walk from the ship to the Central Market for some authentic local holiday shopping. Three floors of produce and Hungarian specialties—garlands of paprika and sausages, jars of golden honey, the special gold-foil-wrapped candies Hungarians hang on their Christmas trees (and eat one by one until only the empty wrappers deck the tree), goose liver pâté—fill stalls and shelves. If you want to pick up some souvenir foodstuffs, look for those labeled Hungarikum, which must meet strict standards to merit the label. After you leave the market, you’ll head to Szamos Gourmet Palace (getting there will entail a ride on the tram, another linchpin in Budapest’s excellent public transportation system) for a coffee break.
Marzipan is a favorite confection in this city, and Szamos has specialized in making it since the 1930s, so you might want to try some—but the shop’s truffle selection is almost irresistible too. Nearby, you’ll see the famous Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market; spend a little while taking in its delicious aromas and colorful stalls before strolling to quiet Karoly Gardens with your guide for a respite from the holiday bustle. Then ramble down Karoly Boulevard, named for Budapest’s first mayor, to the magnificent Central Market Hall. The oldest, biggest, and most diverse of Budapest’s market halls, the Great Market Hall is worth a look just for its splendid tiled roof; the interior, however, is equally dazzling. Explore it on your own, return to the ship with your guide or return to the Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market.
A postcard from a Reddit contact that shows the Chain Bridge and Parliment:
I bought this card on a road trip in 2017 after I called 17 hotels to find a place to stay and meet someone I'd only seen twice before. It was a fun trip and we got married two months ago. Hope it's a good add to your collections.
[insert audio of collective "awwwww" here] I'm honored and surprised that he sent this. The hopeless romantic in me would have had it in a scrapbook, and I hope that he bought more than one.
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