Our Eastern European adventure begins in Budapest, Hungary's picturesque capital and our home for tonight. Situated on a beautiful stretch of the Danube River, Budapest consists of two parts - Buda and Pest. Buda is the city's graceful older sibling, with cobbled streets, medieval buildings and the famous castle, while Pest is its younger counterpart - a hub of colourful street art, modern galleries and a thriving culinary scene. For those arriving on time, our tour leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 4:30pm for a welcome meeting. After the meeting, we'll use local transport to take an orientation tour of Budapest's main sites. We'll see the Basilica of Saint Stephen and the Parliament buildings before crossing the Chain Bridge to the Castle District and Watertown. Here lie Buda's most ancient gems - Castle Hill with the Old Town, Fisherman's Bastion and the Royal Palace. After the tour, there'll be the chance to go for dinner. If you'd like an airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive into Budapest Airport (BUD). If you want to join the orientation tour, you must arrive at the hotel by 4.30pm. If you're booking your own flights, we recommend giving yourself at least one hour to clear the airport. It's around a 45-minute drive from the airport to the hotel, therefore the latest your flight can arrive is 2.30pm. If you miss the meeting, our tour leader will leave you information giving the meeting time for the next day in the hotel reception and will inform you of any essential information as soon as you catch up. Budapest is a real European gem and it's impossible to see all of the sites in just one day. We recommend adding a night or two to the start of your tour to make the most of your time in the stunning city.