Hungary Spa Tour Guided Cycling holiday

This holiday follows 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 and enjoy your first evening meal.

Day 2: Transfer by bus to Doba Puszta. Follow the plains of the River Tisza by river ferry through peaceful villages and the nature reserve which leads ro Kunhegyes with its welcoming thermal and swimming pools which provide a relaxing end to the first days riding  (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 (30 miles).

Day 5: Take a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride 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 (31 miles).

Day 6: Cycle to the largest open-air spa in Hungary at 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: Say goodbye to Nadudvar and the Puszta and return to Budapest by bus for a coach and walking tour of this exciting city where you will also have free time to do some shopping or visit the many spectacular sites. The tour ends with a farewell dinner.

Day 8: Departure day. 

Bicycles

You will be provided with a 21-gear touring bicycle with a pannier. On this holiday, the tour guide offers a bike-repair service.

Tour guide

This holiday is led by an English-speaking tour guide.

Luggage transfers

A follow-up van escorts this holiday and transfers your luggage from hotel to hotel.