Welcome to Hooked on Cycling and this cycling holiday in Hungary. Hooked on Walking & Cycling has designed a fabulous tour in Hungary based around Lake Balaton and its surrounding area. This area around Lake Balaton is ideal for a cycling holiday; cycle ways on the south of the lake and quiet country lanes to the west and north of the Lake. Hungary, outside of Budapest, is generally little explored by the tourist, allowing particularly the cyclists to experience cultural, historical, folk and architectural pleasures little seen in other countries. The regions of Hungary and hugely varied giving many scenic delights.
Lake Balaton is central Europe’s largest lake and is known as the “Hungarian Sea”. The water in the summer months is wonderfully velvet and smooth and very tepid quickly reaching 20-26C during the summer months. The lake has many sandy beaches allowing you to relax before, during, and after your days cycling. Lake Balaton is southwest of Budapest, around one hour by train. Some sections around the lake have been developed for tourists whereas the northern region is less explored.
Tour Details
Duration
8 Days/7 Nights
Location
Lake Balaton
Season
May - September
Tour Type
Road Touring
Nearest City
Budapest
Physical Condition Required
Fair
Destination(s)
Hungary
Fully Guided
No
Bike Rentals Available
Yes
Rates
$1,106.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Balatonfenyves Arrival at Balatonfenyves a village on the south coast of the lake and a short two-hour train ride from Budapest.
Day 2: Balatonfenyves to Keszthey (25 miles/42km) A beautiful cycle ride to Keszthely a wonderful bathing town. It is also a cultural centre for the region. The great Festetics Palace can be seen which has many concerts during the summer. Now you can explore Keszthely.
Day 3: Keszthely to Heviz Spa (38 miles/60km) A ride to the world famous Spa at Heviz. Your chance to bathe in this wonderful resort.
Day 4: Visit to Sumeg (19 miles/35km) A ride to the hilltop fortress of Sumeg and then onto the vineyards to taste the local wine.
Day 5: To Nagyvazsony (30 miles/50km) A ride through the upper region of the lake where you will cycle passed a medieval castle to explore with superb surroundings before continuing to Nagyvazsony.
Day 6: Nagayvazsony to Balatonfured (18 miles/30km) A ride to the Tihany peninsular and its 900 year old abbey. Through a stunning national park and onto Balatonfured.
Day 7: Balatonfured to Balatonfenyves (30 miles/50km) A boat ride today to start with across to the south shores of the lake before a pleasant ride back to your tour start.
Day 8: Departure Your tour is complete after breakfast.
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