Travel to Hungary during spring break to explore this European gem. Walk along the Danube, visit coffee shops and museums, and learn about Hungarian culture and history while in the capital and the countryside.
This trip starts in Budapest, a beautiful city with parks, walking paths, and museums. We have arranged private tours of some of the most popular sights, including the newly-renovated Opera House. We will also learn about the history, from the early kings to modern times, to help put what we see into context.
After Budapest we will travel by private bus to the town of Veszprém, where we have the opportunity to spend time with Hungarian university students. We share meals and talk about aspects of American culture at their America Week conference. Getting to know Hungarian students and their families is often talked about afterwards as the most special part of the trip.
Finally, we will visit the picturesque Lake Balaton on our return to Budapest, where we spend a few more days seeing sights and visiting the marketplace before returning to Rochester.
This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students in all majors.
SPARK Grant
Qualifying freshman, sophomore, and transfer students can use their SPARK Grant for this short-term study abroad program.
Program Details
Program Dates
The program will run from March 11–21, 2027.
Program Itinerary
This was the itinerary in 2025. It is subject to change in 2027.
This program takes place during Spring Break week in March, when the weather has begun to warm up but the cities are not yet crowded. We pack in as much fun and adventure as we can, and because of the travel time to Europe we typically leave on the Thursday right before spring break, and return on the final day of the break. Students will need to check with their professors that they are able to miss the classes immediately before Spring Break, but this has not posed any difficulty in the past. We would be happy to work with you on this.
Day 1: Depart Nazareth
- Overnight flight from US to Hungary
Day 2: Arrival in Hungary
- Arrive in Budapest, and travel to the hotel.
- Stroll through downtown Pest.
- Dinner together at a local restaurant.
Day 3: Tour of Budapest
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Attend talk on the history and culture of Hungary
- Lunch together at a local restaurant
- Tour of Heroes Square and Buda Castle (e.g. the Hungarian National Museum)
- Dinner together at a local restaurant
Day 4: Additional sites, travel to Veszprém
Days 5-7: America Week Conference in Veszprém
- Attend the America Week Conference
- Meals either together or with local students
- One dinner will be a Traditional Hungarian dinner
Day 8: Return to Budapest via Lake Balaton
- Breakfast in Veszprém
- Travel together by private bus to Lake Balaton
- Lunch together at a local restaurant, and continue to Budapest
- Dinner at the world’s fanciest McDonald’s (other options available)
Day 9: Budapest
Day 10 : Budapest
Day 11: Return to the United States
- Depart from Budapest
- Arrive in Rochester
Program Costs & Funding
The program fee for 2027 is $3,100.00
Program fee Includes:
- Round trip airfare
- All hotels and accommodation
- Most meals
- All in-country transportation
- Museum visits, tours and presentations
- Travel Insurance
Not Included:
- Passport (must be valid at least 6 months past the return date of the program).
- Some meals
- Miscellaneous expenses (such as souvenirs, personal care items, etc.)
Funding Sources:
For SPARK eligible students, you will receive the $1,500 SPARK Grant from the Center for Life's Work.
For non- SPARK eligible students, you will receive $400.00 in funding from the Center for International Education. Your final cost is $2,700.00.
Payment Timeline
Payment #1
$600 due November 6
Payment #2
$600 due December 11
Payment #3
- $400 due January 29 for SPARK students. This is the final payment for SPARK students.
- $800 due January 29 for non-SPARK & grad students.
Payment #4
$700 due February 26. This is the final payment for non-SPARK & grad students. (Note: any additional Nazareth funding received from the GA or UA will be applied to this final payment and cannot be applied to the first payments)
Vaccination Guidance
Visit the following sites to see the recommended immunizations and medications for your program. Talk with your family and your physician to understand which ones you may need to travel.
CDC
Passport Health
U.S. Department of State