We had our night time shots of the Parliament Building in Budapest and now sailing in during the day time hours we took more photos.
After traveling all night from Vienna we sailed into Budapest on the morning of March 7th, a Saturday.
The Liberty Statue that overlooks Budapest. It is hard to miss.
- The Monument: The bronze female figure holds a large palm leaf of peace overhead. The statue itself is 14 meters (46 feet) tall, standing on a 26-meter (85-foot) pedestal.
- History: It was erected in 1947 to commemorate the Soviet Red Army’s liberation of Hungary from Nazi occupation during World War II.
- Rededication: Following the fall of communism, the Soviet inscriptions and statues around the base were removed. The monument was rededicated to all those who sacrificed their lives for the independence and freedom of Hungary.
On this day we were signed up for an excursion to the Fisherman’s Bastion and Castle but my right foot swelled up and was painful so we opted to stay on the boat with my feet elevated. We thought that I might have a stress fracture. With ice and elevation the swelling went down.
On this evening we enjoyed Hungarian Folklore performances on board.
Our shuttle to the airport in Budapest for our flight to London left the boat at 8am Sunday March 8th. A shout out to the Amawaterways added service to the airport. Our luggage was handled for us. The agent who went with us on the bus guided us to the correct check-in desk and then showed us the way to go for security. We were thankful for this service. These extras in service really mean a lot when you are traveling in foreign countries.
Our flight to Heathrow airport was smooth and easy. My next travel posts will be about our days in Cambridge, England.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Hello,
Awesome photos from your trip! The views are beautiful.
Take care, Happy Tuesday! Enjoy your day!
You are correct – the Ama service to the airport was top notch for us, too!
…such a beautiful and romantic river!
I have enjoyed this adventure through your words and images – thanks!
Wonderful photos from your trip.
The Liberty Statue history was interesting, including how the plaques were changed after the fall of communism.
I trust your foot got better. As wonderful as these trips are, they do ask a lot of one’s feet!
I love all those views from the boat. History I enjoyed also. We have friends heading to Budapest right now, and a ton of other places. Not on a boat though. I am looking forward to hearing all about their trip when they get back.
The photos are so beautiful. The buildings are stunning. Sorry to hear about your foot swelling. What an amazing cruise you took.
Beautiful views! I am amazed how close to the river edge many of these magnificent buildings are. I’m sorry you had a swollen foot and had to cancel a tour– I’ve had a foot stress fracture and it was very painful–got it hiking in the Grand Tetons!