Hungary · Cruise & Sailing

Lake Balaton & Cruise

9 Hours Round trip from Budapest Easy pace
Lake Balaton
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Lake Balaton, the largest freshwater lake in Central Europe
  • 02 See the Benedictine Abbey in Tihany, founded in 1055
  • 03 Walk through Tihany village and browse folk art shops
  • 04 Enjoy panoramic views over Lake Balaton
  • 05 Stroll along the promenade in Balatonfüred
  • 06 Relax on a 1-hour boat trip on the lake

Discover the beauty of Lake Balaton, Central Europe’s largest freshwater lake, on a full-day trip from Budapest. Visit the historic Benedictine Abbey in Tihany, founded in 1055, enjoy sweeping views over the lake, and take a short walk through the village’s folk art shops.

You’ll also spend time in Balatonfüred, Hungary’s oldest spa town, where you can stroll along the famous promenade and the romantic lakeshore before relaxing on a pleasant 1-hour boat trip on Lake Balaton.

Discover the beauty of Lake Balaton, Central Europe’s largest freshwater lake, on a full-day trip from Budapest.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Budapest, Lake Balaton
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Largest freshwater lake in Central Europe- a visit to Benedictine Abbey, founded in 1055 - short walk through Tihany village, folk art shops - spectacular view of Lake BalatonBalatonfüred is the oldest spa town in Hungary.

Stroll along the romantic lake shore.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Budapest 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Boat trip on the lake

What's Not Included

  • Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • Other entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Budapest, HU
Tour start
Budapest, HU
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Budapest.

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