Budapest: Wine and Dine Danube Cruise

Discover Budapest’s charm on a Wine and Dine Danube Cruise. Savor 5 Hungarian wines paired with local dishes, enjoy live Gypsy music, and admire iconic illuminated landmarks for a magical evening experience.

About this activity

Highlights

Taste 5 Hungarian wines with expertly paired dishes
Cruise past Budapest’s iconic landmarks at night
Enjoy live Gypsy music by the Rajkó Orchestra

Description

Embark on a culinary and cultural journey with the Wine and Dine Danube Cruise in Budapest. Indulge in five premium Hungarian wines paired with traditional dishes, featuring specialties like duck breast and Somlói cream dessert. As you cruise past iconic landmarks, including Parliament, Buda Castle, and Gellért Hill, learn about Hungary’s winemaking heritage through engaging presentations. Enjoy live Gypsy music performed by the Rajkó Orchestra, creating an enchanting ambiance. With stunning ...

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Embark on a culinary and cultural journey with the Wine and Dine Danube Cruise in Budapest. Indulge in five premium Hungarian wines paired with traditional dishes, featuring specialties like duck breast and Somlói cream dessert. As you cruise past iconic landmarks, including Parliament, Buda Castle, and Gellért Hill, learn about Hungary’s winemaking heritage through engaging presentations. Enjoy live Gypsy music performed by the Rajkó Orchestra, creating an enchanting ambiance. With stunning evening views, expert food pairings, and cultural insights, this 1.5-hour cruise offers an unforgettable blend of flavors, sights, and sounds.

Includes

1.5-hour Danube River cruise
Five premium Hungarian wines with food pairings
Live Gypsy music by the Rajkó Orchestra
Wine history presentation

Excludes

Additional drinks and refreshments

How It Works

Departure Point: Akadémia Dock Nr.2, 1052 Budapest, Id. Antall József rkp. | Gróf Széchenyi Ship.
Meeting Time: Please arrive 30 minutes before departure (18:30 for the 19:00 cruise).
Program Duration: 19:00 cruise lasts 120 minutes, including 90 minutes of sightseeing.
Seating & Service: Enjoy comfortable seating with full table service for wine and food tastings. Vegetarian options are available upon request with a minimum of 48 hours' notice.
Wine Selection: Sample five wines from Hungary’s renowned regions:
- Balatonfüred-Csopaki Wine Region (northern coast of Balaton)
- Balatonboglár Wine Region (southern coast of Balaton)
- Villányi Wine Region (south-west)
- Nagy-Somlói Wine Region
- Tokaj-Hegyaljai Wine Region
Gourmet Food Pairing: Savor traditional dishes perfectly paired with each wine, including:
- Eggplant cream
- Duck breast with plums in balsamic vinegar, sweet potato mousse
- Beef stew with Villányi Merlot
- Hungarian stuffed cabbage made with turkey
- Somlói Cream dessert
Important Note: The time of sunset varies by season in Hungary, creating a unique evening atmosphere for each cruise.