Hungary river cruises

Journey along Hungary’s scenic waterways with TUI and let the Danube unveil a tapestry of history and beauty on unforgettable river cruises.

Where we sail in Hungary

River cruises to Hungary serve up castle-crowned cities, history-filled streets and rural village retreats. Budapest is the city that goes biggest, which is no surprise given that it’s the capital. It’s on the western banks of the Danube – which draws a squiggly line down the middle of the country – and boasts famous thermal baths, ruin bars and grand, Romanesque and Gothic architecture. In the south, close to the Croatian border, the town of Mohacs offers a more traditional view of Hungarian life, thanks to its daintier size.

Heading north

Switch your attention to the northern border, where Hungary nudges Slovakia, and you’ll see Esztergom. Its grand basilica is a real eye-catcher, and the surrounding streets are great for authentic Hungarian fare. You’ll leave the river behind when you drop anchor in Kalocsa – the port’s separate from the actual town, which is a short drive inland. It’s got a reputation as the planet’s paprika capital, and has a striking custard-coloured palace in its centre.

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Facts about Hungary

Capital

Budapest

Currency

Hungarian Forint

(HUF)

Population

9,625,818

Language

Hungarian

Time zone

GMT +1

Flight duration

2 hours 30 minutes from Gatwick

Port of call in Hungary

Mohacs

Just like bears, Mohács goes into hibernation for lots of the year. This snoozy little Hungarian town is great for dropping off-grid. But it awakens from its sleep in February or March, when the Busójárás carnival sees locals parade through the streets in scary horned masks, which are meant to ward off winter and welcome spring.

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