7 days in Budapest & Sydney Itinerary

You might consider the city of Budapest, divided by the Danube River into two distinctive cities--Buda and Pest--to be essentially one large World Heritage Site.

On the 17th (Thu), admire the striking features of Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar) and then ponder the world of politics at Hungarian Parliament Building. On the next day, steep yourself in history at Fisherman's Bastion, take in the spiritual surroundings of Matthias Church, snap pictures at Szechenyi Lanchid, then pause for some photo ops at Shoes on the Danube Bank, then appreciate the history behind Heroes' Square, and finally see the interesting displays at House of Terror Museum.

To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Budapest tour itinerary tool.

Amritsar, India to Budapest is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Amritsar to Budapest is minus 4.5 hours. When traveling from Amritsar in February, plan for colder days in Budapest, with highs around 7°C, while nights are little chillier with lows around -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Sat) to allow time for the flight to Sydney.

Lent iconic status as a result of its famous bridge and opera house, Sydney has a down-to-earth charm that enhances its spectacular setting and functional efficiency.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Mon): tour the pleasant surroundings at Bondi to Coogee Walk, then enjoy the sand and surf at Bondi Beach, then stroll around Nielsen Park, and finally get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium. On the 22nd (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in panoramic vistas at Pylon Lookout at Sydney Harbour Bridge, take in the views from Sydney Harbour Bridge, make a trip to Sydney Opera House, then take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, and finally stop by The Rocks.

To see ratings, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Sydney online route planner.

You can fly from Budapest to Sydney in 25.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time is 9 hours. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Budapest in February; daily highs in Sydney reach 31°C and lows reach 23°C. On the 23rd (Wed), you'll travel back home.