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Bike Tour No. 12/G. Spa Tour - with wine region Tokaj
From Tokaj Along the River Tisza, Through the Puszta to BudapestWine and Spa Bike Tour - Guided cycle tour with luggage transport - |
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| Duration: | 8 days / 7 nights | |
| Cycling Distance: | Total 230kms / 144miles, approx. 15-54 km / 9-34 miles/day (Daily cycling about 4 - 6 hours - by moderated speed) |
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| Level of difficulty: | During this tour you will cycle only through Puszta-regions as flat as a table. An easy tour for everyone who appreciates comfort and spa pleasures. (Level 1 - easy) | |
| Level of support: | 1st class service of 2 experienced & kind leaders: one cycling with you, and one driving the support bus/van to transport all the luggage. Continuous technical support and special trailer to transport every bicycle and spare bikes. The leaders on the way are always reachable by mobile phone. English speaking guiding during cycling and the programs of the whole tour. | |
| Start City: | Budapest (Hungary) | |
| End City: | Budapest (Hungary) | |
| Prices: | see you below | |
| Description: | This special tour combines the miracle of a cycling tour and of the spa-pleasures in one. The bike tour starts at the feet of the Tokaj-Vineyards and it is easily manageable for everyone. Then we follow the River Tisza on its tarmac-covered embankment. We cycle for miles along this unspoilt “riverscape” while seeing and listening to pure nature, one of this region’s jewels. The comfortable bike tour comes to an end in Nádudvar where you can enjoy a happy Puszta-Pool-„Cheers“. | |
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Day 1 – ARRIVAL in BUDAPEST – Individual arrival in the capital of Hungary, in Budapest. Overnight stay in the Hotel of Budapest. Day 2 – The WINE of KINGS – The KING of WINES – The tour guide will welcome you at 8:45 a.m. in the hotel. Route briefing, then joint transfer from the hotel in Budapest to Tokaj. Handing over the bikes and “warm-up”. Here ripens “The Wine of Kings – The King of Wines”. Wine tasting followed by a dinner and overnight stay in the wine region of Tokaj.
(approx. 30 km / 19 miles cycling) Day 3 – ALONG the RIVER TISZA – We cycle southwards on side roads. The landscape south of Tokaj is flat. We cross the river and cycle along the embankment. The flora and the fauna create a special flair around the riverscape and nature reserve. Cycling on towards spa-town Tiszaújváros.
(approx. 52 km / 32 miles cycling) Day 4 – MARVELOUS “RIVERSCAPES” – We cycle enjoying a beautiful stage again on the Tisza-embankment. Fascinating lowland forests are along our route to the artificial Lake Tisza. We arrive soon in Tiszafüred (Füred = Spa), we will enjoy today a good thermal spa.
(approx. 54 km / 34 miles cycling) Day 5 – RIVER and LAKE TISZA – A boat trip awaits you today morning through the branched system of the river (bird sanctuary). We cycle gently on the embankment until we reach Berekfürdö. You have the opportunity to enjoy spa-pleasures again.
(approx. 49 km / 31 miles cycling) Day 6 – The “SHOW MUST GO ON” – CYCLING and BATHING – From Szerpe we ride towards the lovely village of Kaba and its spa. Today’s stage ends in the city of Nádudvar, popular place among open-air thermal-bath fans and big game hunters. As the ending of the day, you will be welcome 'plash-happy' by Puszta-pool. (Cheers!)
(approx. 30 km / 19 miles cycling) Day 7 – RELAXING, CYCLING and SET OUT for BUDAPEST – Cycling to the potter, master of the black pottery art. The main attraction here above all is the pleasant amber coloured thermal water of the local spa. Free time, bathe, swimming and relaxing. We cycle only 9 miles (15 km) to Püspökladány after the lunch break. Transfer to Budapest. Overnight in the Hotel of Budapest.
(approx. 15 km / 9 miles cycling) Day 8 – Individual departure after breakfast or exploring Budapest’s – possibly staying for additional night/s. Maybe participate at the 4-hours Budapest City Bike Tour (extra booking/s) What's Included:
Optional (not included in the tour price, extras): • Hire of our ladies and / or gents touring bikes with Shimano 21-speed gears and V-Breaks for the cycling days, prices see above. (more bicycle-info you can find here: http://www.velo-touring.hu/fahrrader_en.html) • Additional nights, prices see above. • Lunch and beverages during the cycling tour. (to manage on the spot) • Dinner in Budapest Hotel (= 2 X, to manage on the spot) NOT INCLUDED (in your own organisation): • Your arrival and departure between Budapest and your home, before and after the tour. • Travel insurance (accident and health) as well as your free European Health Insurance Card. |
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Prices of additional nights (Extra nights) in our contractual Hotels in Budapest:
| Price per person per night in EURO, include breakfast and local tourist tax: | EUR |
| in Double room with private facilities: | 64,00 |
| in Single room with private facilities: | 116,00 |
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