The cultural traditions of Hungary are unique in the world. There exist only a handful of countries where folk music and dances are being practiced at such a high artistic level. In Hungary, these art forms are treated as an indispensable part of the country’s heritage. It’s easy to see that Hungary's culture is based on music and movement, which are not only part of the country’s culture; they are part of the Hungarian lives as well. One of the best ways of getting acquainted with the Hungarian experience is attending a traditional folk dance performance. You can receive this experience from first hand, from the best and most famous performers in the country. The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble, the Danube Folk Ensemble and the Rajkó Folk Ensemble are the country’s most respected dance ensembles with the longest traditions, dating back more than six decades. The groups consist of 30 dancers, and about 20 folk musicians based on the performing groups. With these performances you will experience the most famous, and the lesser known Hungarian and Gypsy dances from all areas of the country. Through them, you can witness the Hungarian cultural heritage.
Full evening program starts with the Hungarian folk dance performance and continues with a Dinner & Cruise program. At night you can admire our exquisite city in all of its illuminated glory. One of the best ways of getting acquainted with the Hungarian culture is attending a traditional folk dance performance. You can receive this experience from first hand, from the best and most famous performers in the country. After the show take part on the 1.5 hour long river cruise on a heated and air-conditioned ship. You can enjoy a buffet dinner consisting of Hungarian and international specialities, vegetarian foods and many different delicious desserts, while admiring the one of a kind beauty of Budapest swimming in lights. After dinner you can enjoy the view from the open upper deck of the ship.
Dinner menu
Cold entries
Spiced cottage cheese cream and traditional greaves cream
Soups
Alföld style goulash with small dumplings
From autumn to spring: Vegetable cream soup
Summer time: Cold fruit soup
Warm main courses
Mini stuffed cabbage
Traditional chicken leg „Paprikasch”
Roasted chicken breast with basil-cheese sauce
Spicy pork rib with thyme – mustard sauce
Roasted sea fish with Chardonnay sauce
Garnishes and vegetarian
Grilled polenta with feta cheese
Grilled vegetables
Homemade dumplings with spinach and mustard-mushroom sauce
Steamed jasmin rice with corn
Hash-brown potatoes
Steak potatoes
Dumplings
Salads
Fresh seasonal salads with dressings
Italian pasta salad
Caesar’s salad
Sweet corn salad with mayonnaise
Desserts
Home-made strudel
Somló style sponge cake
Mini tarts
Dessert variations Európa style
Season fruit basket