See the Hungarian Sea: Lake Balaton
- 10 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Spend the day in the lovely landscapes of Central Europe’s largest freshwater lake on a full-day tour of Lake Balaton. Depart from Budapest and travel by air-conditioned bus to the beautiful town of Balatonfüred. Located on the north coast of Lake Balaton, the town is famously referred to as the capital city of the lake. You can experience an overview of city first by taking a short trip by “nostalgia train” around the area as well as a 1-hour cruise on Lake Balaton. Afterwards, you will have some free time to take a stroll along the picturesque promenade and enjoy some lunch (not included). Later on, drive to the “Tihany Peninsula” to see why it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area is rich with architecture and vineyards that produce excellent quality wine. Get a unique view of Lake Balaton from the hilltop before going to the Abbey of Tihany, founded in 1055. Transfer back to Budapest by air-conditioned bus, the tour ends at Hotel Intercontinental Budapest.
Inclusions
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- nostalgia train in Balatonfüred
- Boat ticket
What's not
- Meals
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Itinerary
Let’s visit Lake Balaton, the largest freshwater lake in Central Europe, the Hungarian Sea. First we visit Balatonfüred, the most important traditional bathing resort, on the north shore. We invite you for a short city sightseeing with a „nostalgia train”. Ramble along the tree-lined avenues and enjoy the ambiance of the 18-19th century villas. Walking along the yachting marina, you will enjoy the view of Tihany Peninsula. Embark on a 1 hour relaxing cruise on the lake. Have lunch (optional) in the centre of Balatonfüred. On the way to Tihany take a dip in the refreshing lake. We drive to Tihany Peninsula, to the magnificent nature reserve of Lake Balaton. Admire the most amazing view of the lake from the Abbey Hill in Tihany village. Discover the inner lake and lavender fields. Return to Budapest. The tour ends in the city centre.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- At Hotel InterContinental, Eurama Budapest Office. Look for the blue Eurama flag.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 40 travellers
- Operated by
- Program Centrum Ltd.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In some cases, the tour may be managed by a bilingual guide
How it compares in Budapest
- Its from-price is 69% below the median of the 98 day trips we list in Budapest.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 14 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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