Tuesdays and Saturdays (sometimes on other dates), at 9:00 AM.
Trip duration: 8 hours. A full day of views and experiences.
Price: 65 euros per person (children cost 50 euros).
Ferris wheel plaza.
Lookout points, mountain sledding, ancient fortresses, lunch at a great local restaurant and lots of other surprises!
Through the picturesque towns in the traditional and green countryside of northern Hungary, spectacular views of the Danube River, a variety of activities and shows for all ages, including "Knights' meeting"A spectacular event that includes a meeting with the knights of the order and then a knights' workshop with hands-on experience shooting bows and arrows, spears, battle stars, and more, alongside fascinating historical sites with views perfect for family photos.
In one sentence:
The most enjoyable day you'll ever have on vacation🫶🏻
It is actually a section that resembles a bend in the shape of a knee, in which the Danube River bends. Along the Danube Bend area are many towns with an authentic color and many attractions, the most famous of the Danube Bend towns are Szentendre with the famous artists' village, and the town of Visegrád, the historic capital of Hungary with the ancient King's Palace and magnificent fortresses with panoramic views.
The towns are close to each other, allowing travelers to Hungary to enjoy their unique character during a day trip that departs from Budapest in the morning and lasts until the evening.
The town of Sant Andreu (Szentendre) is located about half an hour from Budapest and is characterized by narrow, colorful alleys and a special atmosphere, thanks to which it has become a center of attraction for many artists who are active in the artists' village within the town. In Esztergom, there are museums, galleries, handmade souvenirs, beautiful church buildings, cafes and restaurants, alongside artists who display their works in the town's picturesque pedestrian street. The town's residents are friendly and accustomed to tourists, and some will even address you in Hebrew. In addition, on the outskirts of the town near the Danube River there is a nice flea market where you can find unique souvenirs.
📌 Interesting attractions on a trip to Sant Andreu:
Marzipan Museum in Sant Andreu (Szamos Marzipan Exhibition):
The Marzipan Museum, located on the main pedestrian street of the town of Szentendre, extends over two floors of a kind of labyrinth packed with spectacular marzipan works, including statues, buildings, and fairy-tale characters all made of marzipan in a variety of colors.
The smallest synagogue in the world (Szántó Jewish Memorial House and Temple)
The construction of the synagogue in the town of Sant Andreu was started by a son whose parents were residents of the town and who wanted to commemorate their memory and the memory of the local people who perished in the Holocaust. The son did not get to finish building the synagogue, but his son continued the work and completed the construction of the place, which is now the smallest synagogue in the world. The synagogue courtyard is spacious with a marble plaque commemorating the victims of the Holocaust and exhibits telling the story of the small Jewish community of Sant Andreu. The place is maintained by an elderly woman (a Christian) and it is worth leaving her a donation when visiting to help preserve the place.
The town Vysehrad Visegrád is located about half an hour further from Szentendre, and has lush landscapes and the famous Visegrad Castle (Fellegvar Visegrad) overlooking it from a hilltop. The town is actually a "castle town" located on the banks of the Danube, famous for the ancient remains of the Hungarian King's palace and the fortress next to the palace that have been preserved over the years.
📌 Interesting attractions on a trip to Vyshhorod:
Knights' Castle of Visegrad
In the remains of the fortress and palace, built in the 13th and 14th centuries, you can see accessories, weapons, clothing items and wax statues that simulate how the people of the palace lived in previous centuries. Vyšehrad Fortress is of great importance to Hungarian history and has served the kings of Hungary in the past over the years. From its observation tower, there is a spectacular panoramic view of the Danube bend and the surrounding mountains.
The Knights Restaurant
The Knights' Restaurant in Vyšehrad is a famous tourist attraction that offers large dishes in a unique atmosphere of a medieval-style meal, with the staff dressed in traditional clothing from previous centuries. (Cost not included in the tour price, dishes are inexpensive).
Roller coaster in Visegaard
In addition to the beautiful views of the Danube Bend from the Visegrad Fortress, you can enjoy a nearby roller coaster that is active in both summer and winter. The roller coaster in Visegrad is highly recommended for visitors with children and allows you to enter a sled (maximum two people per sled) and slide down a hill quickly.
The main attraction: The meeting of the Knights of St. George
A knight show followed by the knight experience, which includes:
* The cost of the meeting is included in the price.
🛷 Alpine mountain sledding 🛷
*Entrance fee is included in the tour.
We will be impressed by the king's palace and the magnificent fortresses.
* The cost of entrance to the citadel is included in the price.
*Lunch is not included in the price.
Guide details:
"Story Tour" was founded in 2005 by Erez Dayan, an actor and graduate of the Beit Zvi School of Acting, a certified instructor with extensive experience in guiding groups.
Out of a deep love for the country and its landscapes, a unique approach was born that combines theater, storytelling, music, and poetry in every tour.
The team includes certified guides from the Ministry of Tourism, with experience in guiding diverse groups.
Guide details:
"We emphasize the experience of travel. We believe that the strongest and most powerful experience that remains over time is a sensory experience. Therefore, we will be happy to take you to the sounds that rise from the heart of the neighborhoods, to the colors and smells of the markets, to the special flavors of the foods, to the magnificent landscapes and to the nature that excites you every time anew."
⬤ Specializes in market tours and city tours.
⬤ Moshe Lev founded the company from a combination of his love for the country, for places, for food, for little stories and for special people, along with the desire to make people have fun.
Guide details:
⬤ Local Bulgarian – has lived in Bansko for over 25 years.
⬤ Certified guide in the field of tourism: challenging trips, ski instruction, company gatherings, summer camps, and more.
⬤ Owner of a travel company with over 15 years of experience in the field, with an emphasis on an Israeli audience.
⬤ Speaks Hebrew, English, Bulgarian and Russian
⬤ Travel guide to Bulgaria, Macedonia, Greece, Albania and more..
Guide details:
⬤ Guide since 2011.
⬤ Ministry of Education standard guide.
⬤ Historian and independent researcher, holds a master's degree in Israel and archaeology.
⬤ Specializes in building special tours, with an emphasis on depth and experience.
Guide details:
"On the tours I lead, we are exposed to the story of the city - from the establishment of the mansion and the first streets in the eclectic style, through the White City and the international style, to today's urban renewal trends along the light rail route and at the Rothschild Main Business Center."
⬤ Architect and architectural tour guide in Tel Aviv
⬤ Has a master's degree in architecture from Roma Tre University in Rome.
⬤ Engages in planning and managing urban renewal and building preservation projects in Tel Aviv.
Guide details:
"I graduated with honors with my degree in history and archaeology at Ben-Gurion University, which made me fall in love with ancient times and know how to learn more, expand my interests to include art, architecture, culture, languages, and even astronomy, and want to be a guide."
⬤ Certified tour guide.
⬤ Instructor on a variety of topics, from history, archaeology, architecture to culinary arts and graffiti.
"As a guide, I get to lead people, introduce them to new places, bring the stones to life, and instill in them the enthusiasm and love for our country and all the wonderful things it has."
