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Bike Tour No. 14. Budapest - Lake Balaton Round Trip - Budapest
The great Balaton cycling road – all around the lake
arriving and departure from Budapest |
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| Duration: | 7 days / 6 nights | |
| Length: | approx. 135-144 bikemiles / 215-229 km | |
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You keep riding by bicycle mainly on the wonderful bike road with signs around Lake Balaton. The North and East shore of the “Hungarian See” has flat stages and hillside routes. But the south and the west shore is completely flat. It is a cycling tour that can be accomplished without difficulty, also for families and for seniors. A dream-tour for all participants. (Level 1.) |
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| During the cycling tour you get acquainted with the most famous Holiday Resort of Hungary. Lake Balaton is the biggest natural sweet-water lake in Europe with water surface of 600 square kms (232 square mile). The length of the shoreline is approximately 200 kms (125 miles). While the southern shore of the lake is known for its shallow water beaches and its spectacular panorama. One of the many reasons why so many tourists choose the southern shore to see the marvellous sunset behind the hills, the northern shore has hills and the most beautiful region with its meadows, forests and ravines. The area is well known for its white wines therefore nice vineyards surround it. After 7 kms (4 miles) of cycling the World’s third largest thermal lake, Hévíz can be reached. The place is known as a medical centre from the time of the Roman emperors. June, when fruit trees are flowering, is a very romantic part of the year to come and ride a bike through this area. |
Day 1. - ARRIVAL TO BUDAPEST. – Individual arrival in Budapest latest until 6pn. Meeting with the tour guide at 6pm in the hotel. Tour discussion and briefing. Dinner. Day 2. - ALONG THE SOUTHERN SHORE OF THE HUNGARIAN SEE. Bus transfer to the south side of the Lake Balaton (approx. 1 hour) Handing over the bikes, adjustment and start. You cycle on the flat south lakeside. Panoramic view and chance for swimming on the way. (Stage: 31 miles / 50 km) Day 3. - THE CAPITAL OF THE BALATON ON THE WEST SHORE. Cycling on the south lakeside and swimming if possible. You cycle first towards the northern lakeside and then to the “capital of the Balaton” – Keszthely. (Stage: 31 miles / 50 km) Day 4. - TWO WONDERS: TAKING A BATH AND CYCLING. We recommend to do a walking in the downtown of Keszthely and/or to make a short bike trip to the thermal lake of Hévíz where you can enjoy Europe’s largest thermal lake with a water temperature of (30/34 C?). Early afternoon we start off riding along the northern lakeside, passing by some amazing dormant volcanoes, splendid panorama and wonderful vineyards. (Stage: 19 or 28 miles / 30 or 44 km) Day 5. - ALONG THE NORTHERN SHORE. Last chance to take a look at the tuff organ pipes on the Badacsony hill. Continue towards Eastern and the peninsula Tihany ahead of us. The peninsula is very rich in sights and attractions. After the visit the last 5 biking miles begin until we reach Balatonfüred (thermal-spa resort). There are 5 springs and also a beautiful park located near the harbour. (Stage: 33 miles / 52 km) Day 6. - FROM NORTH TO EAST SHORE. Our last day cycling day has been started. Cycling along the northest bay of the Lake Balaton. The Holy Right Chapel with its gold mosaics is located in Balatonalmádi. During this stage you will pass by an impressive yellow soil wall. We say goodbye to our bikes in Balatonakarattya, we won’t see them anymore. The transfer bus is ready to take us to our hotel in Budapest. (1 hour). Goodbye dinner and accommodation in Budapest. (Stage: 23 miles / 37 km) Day 7. - After breakfast individual departure or staying for extra nights. Included - 6 Nights B&B, accommodation in comfortable hotels or guesthouses in double or twin rooms with private facilities (shower / WC) - 6 days half board - Transfer according to program description with private coach (Budapest-Balaton-Budapest) - Service following bus for luggage transport from hotel to hotel - Special bike transporting trailer for the bicycles and spare bikes - English speaking guide during the whole tour - Carefully selected routes. |
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