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Welcome to Hooked on Cycling and our cycling holiday in Hungary. We have designed a fabulous cycling 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 to the south west of Budapest around 1 hour by Train . Some sections around the lake have been developed for tourists whereas the north side region is less explored
7 night Independent tour graded -Level 2
Available daily May - September
LAKE BALATON
Day 1 Balatonfenyves
Arrival at Balatonfenyves a village on the south coast of the lake and a short 2 hour train ride from Budapest.
Day 2 Balatonfenyves to Keszthey 25 miles 42 km ( optional ride of 8 miles 12 km)
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. Afterwards a possible extension ride to the world famous Heviz Spa with your chance to bathe in this wonderful resort.
Day 3 Keszthely-Badacsony 38 miles 60 km
You will ride on the shore of Lake Balaton through Balatongyörök, Szigliget to Badacsony.On the road you can enjoy one of the most beautiful view of Hungary , walk up the ruin of the a fortress in Szigliget hill, swim in the lake, and test the famous wines of Badacsony and take a voyage backward to Keszthely, where you stay overnight.
Day 4 Keszthely to Sumeg 19 miles 35 km
A ride to the hilltop fortress of Sumeg and then onto the Vineyards to taste the local wine .
Day 5 Sumeg to Tótvázsony 30 miles 50 km
A ride through the upper region of the Lake where you w ill cycle passed a medieval castle to explore with superb surroundings before continuing to Tótvázsony
Day 6 Tótvázsony to Balatonfured 18 miles 30 km
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 Tour complete
Your tour is complete after breakfast
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What is Included
- 7 Nights Bed and Breakfast
- 3 star hotels
- Dinners
- Information Pack
- Routes and Map
- Luggage transfers
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Extras
- 21 speed Rental Cycle
- Cost before and after tour
- Extra nights in Budapest
- Luggage transfers
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
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Tariff 2008
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CEHUN1 Lake Balaton
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Single occupancy
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Ł837
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Price per person based on two persons sharing double/twin room
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Ł582
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Cycle hire
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Ł71
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How to get there
Fly to Budapest and catch local train to Lake Balaton ( Budapest - Lake Balaton approx. 18 Euro )
Fly Ryanair now to Lake Balaton
Transfers by Car are available from Budapest to the start of both tours ( Budapest to tour start Ł100 per car for 1-3 persons ).
Self Catering cottage at Lake Balaton surrounded by ancient forests, an ideal base for an additional week.
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