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Hungarian Spa Tour
Thermal baths and beautiful countryside
Guided Cycling Tour
Starting in Budapest this unique and fully guided seven-night tour of the plains
of Hungary gives you the opportunity to experience it's amazing health spas and
thermal springs.
Accompanied by knowledgeable local guides you will cycle through stunning yet
predominantly flat terrain. Sample the local cuisine and unwind in the spas, famous
for their relaxing and therapeutic properties. Your overnight accommodation is
close to lakes, rivers, and springs known by the locals as the 'Oasis of Health'.
Detailed information
| Detailed itinerary |
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This popular guided tour takes you along quiet roads in rural
Hungary. There is some rough terrain on sections of the
route, but a follow up van is available if there is a section
that you would prefer not to cycle, or if you wish to take a
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Day 1: Arrival in Budapest
Information meeting with your tour guide at 18:00. Dinner and
overnight stay in Budapest.
Day 2: Doba Puszta to Kunhegyes
28 miles
A transfer bus takes you to Szolnok-on-the-Tisza lake. Here
you collect your bicycles and begin your adventure. You begin
by cycling through a beautiful conservation area and picturesque
villages to Kunhegyes where you will be welcomed by your friendly
hosts. Afterwards, you can take your first thermal bath, at
38C, 32C or 24C, depending on your preference.
Day 3: Kunhegyes to Tiszaörs-Fürdötelep
30 miles
Enjoy a guided tour of the town including seeing the second biggest church in Hungary. Then it's back on your bike again
to Lake Tisza, the second largest lake in Hungary, for a swim.
Continue onwards to Tiszaörs-Fürdõ.
(Fürdõ=spa)
Day 4: Tiszaörs-Fürdötelep
to Hortobágy-Máta
28 miles
Today you cycle through part of the Hortobágy National
Park. The
flood plain is filled with bird song, and to sample the atmosphere
we take you on a boat trip. Then on to Hortobágy-Máta
to a riding centre where the famous Nonius breed
of horses are reared.
Day 5: Hortobágy Máta
to Nádudvar
30 miles
Today you experience the famous Puszta (Great Plain), an area
filled with bird life and flora and where you will enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride. Then cycle to the famous nine-holed Bridge on the border
of the Hortobágy village. You continue on to goose
farms and water wells to Nádudvar, known for its pottery.
Day 6: Nádudvar
24 miles
Today you take a circular route to Hajdúszoboszló,
a very popular resort on the great plain. Here you visit the
grandest Hungarian thermal spa with 17 pools including swimming,
wave and spring. Afterwards you continue to Hajdúszovát,
an old Hussar village, before returning to your hotel in Nádudvar.
Day 7: Nádudvar to Budapest
Our bus takes you and your luggage back to Budapest for a city sightseeing tour and there is a farewell-dinner this evening.
Day 8: End of tour after breakfast
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| Your
accommodation and meals |
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You will stay in double or twin rooms in comfortable hotel
accommodation plus one night in a private house. 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, with wine included on 2 nights. A picnic lunch for a supplement of €11 or around £9 per day payable locally to your tour guide. They will accept Hungarian Forints, British pounds and US Dollars. This service is recommended due to the rural location of the lunch spots.
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| Departure
dates & prices |
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Prices include:
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Half Board
- Bicycle hire (21 gears)
- English speaking guides
- Luggage transport
- Horse drawn carriage ride
- Boat trip in bird reserve
- Five thermal bath entries
- Budapest city tour
- One small bicycle bag per person
Departure dates are Saturdays from 17 May to 20 September 2008
Saturday 17 May 2008
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7 |
£545 |
£90 |
| Saturday 7, 14, 28 June 2008 |
7 |
£545 |
£90 |
| Saturday 5, 12, 19, 26 July 2008 |
7 |
£545 |
£90 |
| Saturday 2, 16, 23 August 2008 |
7 |
£545 |
£90 |
| Saturday 6, 20 September
2008 |
7 |
£545 |
£90 |
Single room supplement: £12 per
night
Extra night in Budapest (B&B): £40pp sharing a twin or
double room, £55 for single room
* Prices vary and can only be confirmed when you make a booking.
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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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Suggested times and points of departure - please call us to discuss the most suitable flights and latest prices.
Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 05/11/2007 (provisional)
| British Airways |
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| Route |
Out |
Return |
Price from |
| Heathrow - Budapest |
09:30 - 13:00 |
12:35 - 14:15 |
£110 |
| easyJet |
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| Route |
Out |
Return |
Price from |
| Gatwick - Budapest |
13:00 - 16:30 |
17:00 - 18:40 |
£90 |
| Luton - Budapest |
06:35 - 10:00 |
10:30 - 12:05 |
£90 |
Transfer to the centre of Budapest: 1hr by taxi, approx 30€ (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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| Average
temperature |
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The average daytime temperatures for these regions are listed
below:
| May |
17°C |
63°F |
| June |
20°C |
68°F |
| July |
22°C |
72°F |
| August |
21°C |
70°F |
| September |
17°C |
62°F |
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