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Bike Tour No. 5. Hungarian Nature and Spa Tour
...Hortobágy-Plain, where Mankind and Nature can find to each other again.Cycling from one Spa to one other. The "Oases of Health" give you the opportunity to refresh, relax and regenerate. |
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| Duration: | 8 days / 7 nights | |
| Length: | Total 227kms / 142miles | |
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The Puszta – as flat as a table. It lies 288/295 feet (=88-90 meters) above sea level. Easy daily stages, suitable for all age groups. Our easiest bike tour. (Level 1) | |
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Sunshine and dry continental air determine the climate of the region of this bike tour. Above all, this tour is not a "Wellness Offer" as much as an opportunity to enjoy this spas and thermal waters in the context of a cycling holiday. And every night, you will stay where you can bathe or swim in the curative waters. In the Carpathian Basin in Central Europe, where Hungary is located, the crust of the earth is very thin, so the thermal waters rise very easily from the core of the earth to the surface. There is a saying in Hungary that it is enough to push a stick into the ground and up will come thermal water rich in minerals and trace elements. Thanks to this natural phenomenon, and with more than 400 hot springs and 200 thermal spas, Hungary is a world leader in spa vacationing. In fact, thermal waters in Hungary have been used for curative purposes since the times of Romans who developed and extensive bathing culture around the hot springs. All Hungarian spas have chlorine-free mineral pools of varying temperatures of 80-100 degrees Fahrenheit (28-38 Celsius). The hot springs gush into the surface at very high temperatures and have to be cooled off to different temperatures suitable for bathing and swimming. |
Day 1. – ARRIVAL AT BUDAPEST. – Individual arrival in Budapest until 6pm in Budapest. Tour briefing with the guide and dinner. Day 2. – DOBA-PUSZTA / BEREKFÜRDÖ. – The transfer bus takes us near Szolnok (at the River Tisza). Handing over the bikes. There is a beautiful stage ahead on the embankment (Nature Reserve). We cross the Tisza on a ferry. Through calm villages until we reach Kunhegyes. Short bus transfer to the hotel. Fun in the thermal spa/swimming pool. (Stage: approx. 28 miles / 45 km) Day 3. – THE LAKE TISZA AND TISZAÖRS-FÜRDÖ. – Sightseeing tour in Kunhegyes, afterwards we cycle towards Abádszalók at Lake Tisza – cultural landscape of the World Heritage. Because of the barrage, it is the second largest lake of the country. Again a stage with beautiful nature scenery. Destination of the day is Tiszaörs-fürdö. One of the most effective thermal springs of Hungary comes to the surface here. (Stage: approx. 29 miles / 47 km) Day 4. – HORTOBÁGY NATIONAL PARK. – We cycle towards the strictly protected bird-reserve of the Lake Tisza. This reserve is strictly protected. We get guidance per boat on the romantic water world. The embankment is easily ”rideable”. Soon we reach Máta - centre of the riding life. The Nonius breed is bred in these stud farms. Time for swimming and relaxing. (Stage: approx. 30 miles / 48 km) Day 5. – HORTOBÁGY PUSZTA (PLAIN). – Today morning a “Puszta-Taxi”: a covered horse carriage is waiting for you! Journey to see the horses, gray cattles, spiral-horned sheep and the typical dwell of this region. The short grass is ideal for birds and unique plants. Continuing towards Nádudvar, a popular place among open-air thermal-bath fans. (But also beloved by hunters) Pleasant bath adventure here! /Hotel for 2 Nights/ (Stage: approx. 31 miles / 49 km) Day 6. – CYCLING AND BATHING. – Visit in Hajdúszoboszló, the largest open-air thermal spa of Hungary with 17 pools and other facilities. We leave towards Hajdúszovát. Last bathing-fun in Kaba with its well-cared local open-air spa. The days ends in Nádudvar again. Dinner and accommodation in the same hotel. (Stage: approx. 24 miles / 38 km) Day 7. – SET OUT FOR BUDAPEST. – We say goodbye to Nádudvar and to the Puszta. The bus takes us to Budapest, short sightseeing. Free time - Shopping - etc. Goodbye dinner in the hotel in Budapest. Day 8. – Individual departure after breakfast – or additional nights in Budapest. Included - 7 nights B&B accommodation in comfortable hotels or guesthouses in double or twin rooms with private facilities (shower/WC). - 7 evening meals of typical Hungarian cooking (half-board, 2 X with wine). - Bus-transfers according to program description. - Horse-drawn carriage ride in the National Park - Boat trip in the bird sanctuary. - Ferry-tickets when crossing River Tisza. - Bus and guidance during the sightseeing tour in Budapest. - Service/Following bus for luggage transport from hotel to hotel. - Special bike-transporting trailer for bicycles & spare bikes. - Admission fees & guidance according to program description. - 5 X Spa admission. - English speaking guide during the whole tour. - Carefully selected routes. |
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