Short Break Tour of Lake Balaton and Transdanubia in Hungary
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Tour ID:
1073 Tour Theme: Historic and Cultural Tours Regions: Lake Balaton, Transdanubia Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights |
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Introduction:
Lake Balaton is the largest fresh water lake in Central Europe, and a popular tourist destination. Due to Hungary being landlocked, it is often referred to as the Hungarian Sea. On this short break from Budapest we will explore this region with a private local guide.
Enroute to Balaton we will make a couple stops. Visit the 1,000 year old Benedictine Abbey in Pannonhalma. The Baroque abbey was built on the holy mount of the Roman province of Pannonia (Mons Sacer Pannonia), it is as old as the history of Hungary itself. Then we stop to visit the Porcelain Factory in Herend. Finally reaching Balatonfured; a small historic town on the northern shore of Lake Balaton. Take a walk in the town, visit our monuments and sights, wander in the surrounding hills and enjoy the sunset as it reflects on the water of the lake.
The next day we will cross the lake to the historic town of Siklos and visit its castle. Villany is the country of the cellars and high quality wines. We will have a chance to visit the canteen of the golden medal priced Bock House and enjoy wine tasting. Then arriving in Pecs for an overnight. Pecs has been selected to be the European Capital of Culture in 2010 sharing the title together with Essen and Istanbul.
Before returning to Budapest we will stop to visit Paks. This tour is customizable and can be adjusted upon your request. For more details please refer to the "Day by Day Itinerary".
Lake Balaton; the largest fresh water lake in Central Europe!!!
Day by Day Itinerary:
Day 1:
ROUTING: BUDAPEST - PANNONHALMA - HEREND - BALATONFURED
- Today we will head west, Towards Lake Balaton
- Guided tour in Pannonhalma including a visit to the Millenary Benedictine Abbey
- After the world famous Porcelain Manufacture of Herend
- Arrival to Balatonfured, view of the Lake Balaton
- Evening at your leisure
- Overnight in Balatonfured
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel*** or Hotel****
Day 2:
ROUTING: TIHANY - SIKLOS - VILLANY - PECS
- Breakfast
- Today we will explore the South of Hungary
- Drive to Siklos (Historic castle and fort, Turkish monument)
- Villany: country of the cellars and high quality wines, visit to the canteen of the golden medal priced Bock House and wine tasting
- Visit to the Early Christian Necropolis of Pecs , city tour, visit to the Csontvary Koszta paintings, Cathedral, Museum of the Zsolnay Porcelain and Ceramics Factory
- Overnight in Pecs
ACCOMMODATION: Hotel*** or Hotel****
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Day 3:
ROUTING: PECS - PAKS - BUDAPEST
- Breakfast
- After this tour drive back to Budapest
- On the way back stop for a photo of the interesting style of Paks Church (Makovecz design)
- Drop off at Budapest airport, train station or hotel in city centre
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Prices, Dates & What's Included:
Prices available upon request...
For more details please fill out the Inquire/Book It form which you can access from the button below.
The Tour Includes:
- 2 nights accommodation
- Breakfast daily, except on the day of arrival
- English-Speaking Specialist driver/guide for the duration of the tour
- Local Taxes
Not Included:
- Airfare
- Alcoholic drinks
- Gratuities
- Extra charges of hotel, eg. Laundry, telephone or fax charges, room service, etc..
- Insurance
