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With Coffee, Pastries, Veg-Friendly Food, Budget Notes
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| 🌅 Morning | ✈️ Travel Day — No local activities |
| 12:35 PM | Land at BUD Airport → Taxi to Hotel Rum Budapest (arrive ~2:00 PM) |
| 🌤 Afternoon (3:00–4:00 PM) | Dorothy Coffee ☕ 💸 (Budget) — Your first Budapest specialty coffee stop Pastry: light croissant/babka slice (vegetarian friendly) |
| 4:00–5:15 PM | Danube Promenade + Great Market Hall (indoor, warm, perfect on arrival day) Try veg-friendly snacks + chimney cake stalls |
| 🌆 Evening (6:30–8:00 PM) | Dinner: Menza 💵 (Mid-range, veg options, not touristy) OR Napfényes Restaurant 💸 (Budget, 100% veg Hungarian dishes) |
| 🌙 Night (8:15–10:00 PM) | Stroll through Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market for mulled wine, pastries, festive vibes |
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| 🌅 Morning (8:00–9:15 AM) | Fekete Coffee ☕ 💸 (Budget) — On your route to Szechenyi Great coffee + small pastries |
| 9:30–10:45 AM | Szechenyi Thermal Bath (Your pre-booked slot before 11 AM) |
| 🌤 Late Morning (11:15–12:15 PM) | Brunch: Cirkusz Café 💵 (Mid-range, veg-friendly) Great pancakes, shakshuka, avo toast |
| 🍰 12:30–1:15 PM | Málna Pastry Shop 🍰 💵 (Great value) Award-winning cakes, raspberry mousse — must-visit |
| 🌊 2:30–3:45 PM | Historic Danube River Cruise (your pre-booked activity) Views: Parliament, Castle, Gellért Hill |
| 🌇 4:00–5:00 PM | Parliament Sunset Walk + Shoes on the Danube memorial Perfect golden hour photos |
| ☕ 5:00–5:45 PM | Espresso Embassy ☕ 💸 (Budget) — Best coffee near Parliament |
| 🌙 Evening (6:30–8:00 PM) | Dinner: Dobrumba 💵 (Mid-range, Middle Eastern, vegetarian-friendly) |
| 9:00 PM | Optional: Ruas Bar / Gellért Hill night walk / Danube night photos |
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| 🌅 Early Morning (7:00–9:00 AM) | Taxi to Fisherman’s Bastion (sunrise) Explore Matthias Church & Castle District Walk/funicular down |
| 🥐 9:30–10:15 AM | Freyja – Croissant Story 🥐 💵 Premium croissants (pistachio, almond, vanilla) |
| ☕ 10:45–11:30 AM | My Little Melbourne ☕ 💸 (Budget) OG specialty coffee shop, excellent for espresso |
| 🌤 Midday (11:45–1:00 PM) | St. Stephen’s Basilica + Dome Viewpoint (weather permitting) |
| 🍽️ 1:15–2:30 PM | Lunch: Hungarikum Bisztró 💵 (Mid-range, veg options, amazing value) Reserve in advance — gets full! |
| 🎄 2:30–4:00 PM | Christmas Markets Tour: Basilica Market → Vörösmarty Square Try flódni, strudel, chimney cake (veg-friendly) |
| 🌇 4:00–4:30 PM | Sunset from Liberty Bridge (5–7 mins walk from your hotel) |
| 🌙 Evening (6:30–8:00 PM) | Dinner: Napfényes Restaurant 💸 (Budget, excellent veg Hungarian food) OR Hummus Bar 💸 (Budget) |
| 8:15 PM onwards | Optional rooftop drink: High Note Skybar (views!) |
(None added unless you ask — keeping it aligned to your budget preference!)