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Hungarian Spa Tour
Explore Hungary’s picturesque villages and countryside by bike, with evenings spent relaxing in fabulous spas and thermal baths.
Tour Highlights
- Cycling through the Hortobágy National Park, Europe’s largest area of steppe grassland and a protected bird reserve.
- Relaxing in Hungary’s biggest open-air thermal spa in Hajdúszoboszló.
- ‘Budapest by Night’ bus tour at the end of the holiday.
Detailed information
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Quiet rural roads over flat terrain with some sections of rough ground. A follow-up van is available if there are any sections you would prefer not to cycle. |
Day 1: arrival in Budapest. Meet your tour guide at 18:00 for an introduction to the tour.
Day 2: transfer by bus to Doba Puszta. Follow the plains of the River Tisza through a nature reserve to Kunhegyes with its welcoming thermal and swimming pools (28 miles).
Day 3: after a guided tour of Kunhegyes cycle to Lake Tisza, the second largest lake in Hungary. Continue after lunch to Tiszaörs-Fürdö renowned for its thermal springs (29 miles).
Day 4: follow the shores of Lake Tisza through the Hortobágy National Park which echoes with birdsong. Enjoy a boat trip before ending the day with a swim in Máta (28 miles).
Day 5: take a horse-drawn carriage across the stunning Hortobágy plain with its horses, cattle, sheep and oxen. Travel via the Nine-holed Bridge towards Nádudvar, famous for its black pottery (30 miles).
Day 6: cycle to the largest open-air spa in Hajdúszoboszló. Continue to the old Hussar village of Hajdúszovát and then to the spa in the village of Kaba before returning to your hotel in Nádudvar (24 miles).
Day 7: return to Budapest by bus for some free time to explore this exciting city and a short Budapest city tour. The tour ends with a farewell dinner.
Day 8: departure day.
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| Your
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You will stay in comfortable hotels and guesthouses. Your luggage
is transported to each overnight stop for you along the route,
so you can relax and enjoy the cycling.
Your accommodation is Half Board. A picnic lunch for a supplement of €12 per day is available if you wish. This supplement is payable directly to your tour guide and they will accept Hungarian Forints, British pounds and US Dollars.
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| Departure
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Prices include:
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Half Board
- Bicycle hire
- English speaking guide
- Luggage transfer
- 1 Horse drawn carriage ride
- Boat trip in bird sanctuary
- Five thermal bath entries
- Budapest city tour
- Some entrance fees
- Bus transfers as per the Itinerary
25 April, 16 May 2009
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£655 |
| 6, 13, 27 June 2009 |
7 |
£655 |
| 11, 25 July 2009 |
7 |
£655 |
| 1, 15 Aug 2009 |
7 |
£655 |
| 5, 19 Sept 2009 |
7 |
£655 |
Optional Extras
Single room supplement: £13 per
night
Extra night in Budapest (B&B): £40 per person ( £65 single room)
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| Bike details |
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Gears: 21
Bike bag
Guide helps in case of punctures |
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| Travel
options |
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Please call us to discuss the most suitable flights and latest prices.
Fly to Budapest from Gatwick, Heathrow, Liverpool and Luton.
Transfer by taxi approx. €38 (1hr - payable locally).
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Lounges: To book aiport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
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