Balaton private tour with Tihany abbey entry
- 8–10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the northern shore of Lake Balaton with a private guide! See Tihany peninsula, on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage, visit its ancient Benedictine Abbey, see the lavander fields and the charming thatchedroof fishermen houses in the old village of Tihany! Close the day in Balatonfured, the famous holiday resort! Eventually in good wheather you can have a chance to visit a beach on the shore, and travel on the ferryboat of the lake. You can customize this tour with sailing on the lake.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pick up/drop off,
- Transfers by private car
- Entry into Tihany Benedictine Abbey and museum
- Private Guide
What's not
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Tihany peninsula gives home to the Benedictine Abbey founded in 1055, the thatched roof houses of the atmospheric old village of Tihany, and a corso with terrace offering breathtaking panorma of Lake Balaton
The Benedictine Abbey here was founded in 1055 by Andrew I. His untouched tomb can be seen today in the subchurch. The present baroque church is full of beautifully carved wooden altars. The museum attached is partly home to the present monks living here, partly gives an interactive exhibition about the stormy past of the monastery, Lavender is planted and cared by the monks nearby, some lavender produsts - chocolate, icecream, wine and pálinka - you can buy in the old village, just as creames, parfumes, soapes and oils of lavender.
The old village was once upon a time home to fishermen. Today you find here pottery. lavender shops. coffees, restaurants and souiveneer shops. The old thached roof house give a special atmosphere.
Balatonfüred became the holiday destination for the Hungarian aristocracy in the 19th century. The vivid town is full of beautiful villas from that era, The city boast with a fanous promenade on the lakeshore, and the biggest yacht marine port of Balaton. The fist yachclub of Hungary was also fouinded here in 1876, the building today serves as a restaurant.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Budapest Day Trips
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
How it compares in Budapest
- Its from-price is 25% above the median of the 98 day trips we list in Budapest.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 54 of 98.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Budapest
Budapest joins hilly Buda and flat Pest across the Danube, a grand capital of thermal baths, riverside palaces and lively ruin bars.
On the Buda side, Castle Hill holds Buda Castle, the Matthias Church and the white turrets of Fishermen's Bastion, all looking down on the river. The Chain Bridge crosses to Pest, where the Hungarian Parliament Building stretches along the bank and St Stephen's Basilica rises a few streets inland. Gellért Hill and its Citadella give the widest views.
Top-ranked sights in Budapest: House of Parliament (Országház), Buda Castle (Budai Vár), Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Lanchid) .
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