Szentendre and Danube bend tour
The Danube Bend (Hungarian: Dunakanyar) is a curve of the Danube in Hungary, close to the town of Visegrád.
The present-day U-shaped loop is probably the result of an eruption of the volcano stretching over the whole area some 15 million years ago.
The caldera of Keserűs Hill-volcano, with the associated lava dome formed a later eroded central in the north.
The river follows the southern edge of this caldera.
This region is touristically very significant.
The landscape and the river attracts a lot of visitors both from the homeland and abroad.
The most important towns are Visegrád, Szentendre and Budapest, while on the other (left) bank of the river can be found Vác, Nagymaros and some smaller towns, villages.
The islands of the region are also interesting, mainly the large Szentendrei-sziget and Margaret Island (Margitsziget) within the capital city.
This full-day tour of the Danube is ideal for people who want to combine history with nature and would like to enjoy some of the most beautiful countryside in Hungary.
You will see historic monuments and art memorials while your guide provides a lively narrative of Hungarian life.
You will visit the 750-year-old Royal Residence at Visegrád where you will learn about life in the Middle Ages while enjoying spectacular views of the Danube Valley.
At Esztergom, the northern gate of Budapest, you will pause at the largest cathedral in the country and see the burial sites of famous cardinals.
You will stop at an artists’ village in Szentendre, a baroque city located where the Danube River meets the Pilis Mountains.
Wander the narrow streets to soak up the magical atmosphere and catch panoramic vistas of the river.
There are many ferries across the Danube River, including Vác—Tahitótfalu, Szob—Pilismarót, Felsőgöd—Surány, Alsógöd—Szigetmonostor, Pócsmegyer—Leányfalu, Dunakeszi—Horány, Kisoroszi—Visegrád/Szentgyörgypuszta, Visegrád—Nagymaros, and Pilismarót—Zebegény.
Tour includes
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel
- 8 hours
- Limousine service by air-conditioned Mercedes car
- Water and sandwiches in the bus during the transfer
- Visit Szentendre, Visegrád and Esztergom
- English/German or Italian speaking guide
- All local taxes
Facultative programs
- Traditional lunch
- Thermal bath tour in Budapest
- Jewish World Heritage tour
- Budapest sightseeing tour
- Airport transfer services
Prices are for information only and are valid for a minimum of 2 people. Programs other than wine tours and tastings are not included in the price.