Cycling around Lake Balaton

  Hungary

 9 days (Bike: 6 days)

  285 km  (~48km per day)

 Leisure

 Quiet roads

Self-Guided

Semi-Supported

Stretching to almost 80 km in length, Balaton is the largest lake in Central Europe and Hungary's top travel destination.

With its quiet bicycle lanes, vineyards, cosy resort towns and numerous cultural sites, cycling around Lake Balaton is the perfect trip for an active family vacation or a soft adventure for beginner cyclists wanting to explore the natural and cultural riches of the area. Besides the enjoyable cycling around the lake, this tour will also reveal you all the must-see highlights such as the historic waterside towns such as Keszthely and Balatonfüred, as well as Tihany, a protected peninsula jutting 4 km into the lake, home to a stunning abbey church.

Highlights
The Spa town of Balatonfüred
The Tihany Abbey
Tasting the Badacsony wines
The Romantic Káli basin
The Keszthely baroque castle

Tour Information

From

Budapest

To

Budapest

Cost From

Self-Guided    Please Ask

Single Supplement

Available

Inclusions

8 overnights with breakfast as detailed in the itinerary
Meal plan as listed in the itinerary: 4 lunch packs and 3 dinners
Luggage transfer when changing hotels (days 4, 6 and 8; one piece of luggage per person, max 20 kg)
Train tickets from and to Budapest (days 2, 9)
Detailed tour documentation (cycling map, route notes, and travel documents)
24/7 phone assistance by our local office/representative

Exclusions

Airfare and connecting land transfers
Cash deposit for bike rental (refundable)
Bike repair in case of need
Meals not listed in the itinerary
Pannier and helmet (available for hire)
Train/bus/ship rides at Lake Balaton (e.g. when shortening a stage)
Travel insurance (required)
Entry fees and personal expenses

Options

Shorter routes possible on most days
Bike rental
Extra nights before, after and during the tour

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