Budapest, Hungary

The Ultimate Budapest Experience

Session Dates

Spring: April 10–12, 2026

The Ultimate Budapest Experience
About
Dates
Housing
Itinerary

Requirements:

  • Minimum age 18
  • Open to API and non API students

Deadline to Purchase: TBD

Starting Price: $549
Visa Required: No

Questions about this program? Send email to [email protected]

About

Uncover the magic of Budapest through a journey that blends iconic sights, rich culture, and exuberant fun. You will take a boat cruise along the Danube River, tackle an exciting escape room, and wander the cobbled streets of the Castle District. Marvel at the stunning Parliament building by taking a guided tour, explore lively markets and neighborhoods, and soak in the city’s vibrant atmosphere while finishing your day experiencing an opera performance. Cap your trip off with a stroll through eclectic ruin bars, and sweeping views from St. Stephen’s Cathedral. This is Budapest at its most bold, beautiful, and unforgettable!

Please note: Travel to and from Budapest is not included. You are responsible for arranging your own transportation to and from the city. A minimum of 5 students is required for this excursion to take place.

What’s Included

  • 2-night hotel stay
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel
  • Boat cruise on the Danube River
  • Group escape room experience
  • Guided tour of the Hungarian Parliament
  • Theater or opera performance
  • Free time to explore Budapest’s famous ruin bars
  • Visit to the lookout at St. Stephen’s CathedralSunday lunch (location TBD)
  • Free time to explore Budapest

All itinerary details are subject to change. Final information will be provided by your on-site Resident Director approximately 2 weeks before the program begins, in the form of a final packet.

Dates

Spring: April 10–12

  • Arrival: By 2:00 PM on April 10 (meet the group at the hotel – location TBD)
  • Departure: Late afternoon on April 12 (you are responsible for transportation back to the airport)

Pricing

Starting at $549

Purchase Deadline: TBD

Learn About This Location

  • Affordable and cosmopolitan European capital

  • Fantastic thermal bathsMargaret Island is ideal for running, walking, or just enjoying the beautiful scenery

  • Close proximity to other European cities

  • Abundant opportunities to get to know international and local students

  • The intriguing Hungarian language

  • See remnants of Hungary’s communist past

The Ultimate Budapest Experience

Schedule

Arrival into final destination before 2pm

Itinerary

DAY ACTIVITY
Friday Arrival into final destination before 2pm
Afternoon Meet at hotel for brief orientation
  Boat cruise on the Danube River
Evening Escape room
  Evening walk at Castle District
Saturday
Morning Breakfast at the Hotel
  Parliament guided tour
Afternoon Lunch at Central Market Hall
  Exploring the Pest side
Evening Theatre/Opera performance
  Visit to ruin bars (walk through)
Sunday
Morning Breakfast at hotel
  St. Stephen Cathedral – lookout tower
Afternoon Sunday lunch
DAY ACTIVITY
Friday Arrival into final destination before 2pm
Afternoon Meet at hotel for brief orientation
Boat cruise on the Danube River
Evening Escape room
Evening walk at Castle District
Saturday
Morning Breakfast at the Hotel
Parliament guided tour
Afternoon Lunch at Central Market Hall
Exploring the Pest side
Evening Theatre/Opera performance
Visit to ruin bars (walk through)
Sunday
Morning Breakfast at hotel
St. Stephen Cathedral – lookout tower
Afternoon Sunday lunch