See the Hungarian Sea: Lake Balaton
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Duration
10 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
En, Guide, De, Service Guide, It, Fr, Es
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Europe/Budapest
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
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.
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
nostalgia train in Balatonfüred
Boat ticket
Meals
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
At Hotel InterContinental, Eurama Budapest Office. Look for the blue Eurama flag.
End point
At Hotel InterContinental, Eurama Budapest Office. Look for the blue Eurama flag.
Pickup details
Itinerary
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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.
Additional Info
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
In some cases, the tour may be managed by a bilingual guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.7
9 reviews
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