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| Type of tour: | Self-guided/Guided |
| Level: | Leisurely |
| Duration: | 7 Nights |
| Distance: | 25 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | Self-guided: Daily: Apr 1- Sep 30, 2012 Guided: May 5, 26; Jun 9; Jul 14; Aug 25; Sep 19, 2012 |
| Tour price: | €630 (self-guided) €910 (guided) |
| Start city: | Veszprem, Hungary |
| End city: | Veszprem, Hungary |
Riding on a bicycle, allows you to move past simply being a tourist. Visiting, seeing and immersing yourself into the Hungarian culture, makes you more a native than a tourist. Trade the traditional beach umbrella with a shaded forest pathway in the beautiful Hungarian land, where both romanticism of the countryside and relics from the past are combined. Hide from the hot sunshine in the shadows of the trees because nothing is better than riding on your bike along the picturesque landscapes, feeling the cool breeze on your face.
On this tour of Hungary's Balaton Uplands, you will travel through the county under the guidance of locals, who will show you the hided values and cheerfulness of the country's culture. The tour is a combination of the bike, wine, cultura, rural and eco tourism, offering unique trips to everybody who likes the active and funny way of traveling. Enjoy every moment of the holiday with your family and friends and share these experiences with everyone.
On our bike tours something you can’t miss is the Hungarian goulash and the home strudel.Taste the full bodied wines grown from the sunny hillsides. The hospitality and the quality of the wines will never disappoint you even in old wine cellars or at small family wine yards. It’s well known that good wine needs no bush! Take a rest in the shadows of the historic walls and listen to stories about historic battles, local heroes and legends. Listen to Hungarian history and discover the extinct volcanoes. Let yourself lead by the small winding paths trough hidden villages, forest, grape fields. Don’t be shy to stop to take photos! Take a look at the landscape from the hillside and find pleasure in the unique sights. Give yourselves up the nature and don’t worry, nobody will disturb you!
Riding on a bicycle, allows you to move past simply being a tourist. Visiting, seeing and immersing yourself into the Hungarian culture, makes you more a native than a tourist. Trade the traditional beach umbrella with a shaded forest pathway in the beautiful Hungarian land, where both romanticism of the countryside and relics from the past are combined. Hide from the hot sunshine in the shadows of the trees because nothing is better than riding on your bike along the picturesque landscapes, feeling the cool breeze on your face.
On this tour of Hungary's Balaton Uplands, you will travel through the county under the guidance of locals, who will show you the hided values and cheerfulness of the country's culture. The tour is a combination of the bike, wine, cultura, rural and eco tourism, offering unique trips to everybody who likes the active and funny way of traveling. Enjoy every moment of the holiday with your family and friends and share these experiences with everyone.
On our bike tours something you can’t miss is the Hungarian goulash and the home strudel.Taste the full bodied wines grown from the sunny hillsides. The hospitality and the quality of the wines will never disappoint you even in old wine cellars or at small family wine yards. It’s well known that good wine needs no bush! Take a rest in the shadows of the historic walls and listen to stories about historic battles, local heroes and legends. Listen to Hungarian history and discover the extinct volcanoes. Let yourself lead by the small winding paths trough hidden villages, forest, grape fields. Don’t be shy to stop to take photos! Take a look at the landscape from the hillside and find pleasure in the unique sights. Give yourselves up the nature and don’t worry, nobody will disturb you!
Day 1: Arrival to Veszprém
The first day of cycling starts in Veszprém, the City of Queens. The accommodation is in a relaxing place nearby the Castle and the Old Town. After a refreshing shower take your camera and discover the Saint Michael Chapel, which is famous because it is where the first Hungarian queen, Gisel, and every Hungarian queen after her were crowned. Enjoy the historic places and the unique atmosphere of Veszprém before the first cycling day.
Overnight in Veszprem.
Day 2: Veszprém – Balatonfured (24 miles/38 km)
Following breakfast you head out on the bikes for the day's ride in direction of the Lake Balaton. This day is the first meeting with the idyllic landscape, charming villages and lake. Until your reach Balatonalmádi, you use a dedicated bicycle road. From there you use the old Roman road that goes to the coastline, passing grape fields planted in Roman times. The day's final stop is Balatonfüred, capital of Lake Balaton. The most common words in connection with this city are history, culture, wine and hospitality.
Overnight in Balatonfured.
Day 3: Balatonfurd– Badacsony (28 miles/50 km)
Today you start cycling in the western direction following the coastline on the built cycle road. You can stop for a bath almost everywhere. This day is about the nature, sunshine and the water. The accomodation will be in Badacsony in a charming pension at the foot of the vitnessing mountain Badacsony. This winearea is the oldest in Hungary and the wines are excellent with the local meals.
Overnight in Badacsony.
Day 4: Badacsony – Szentbékkálla (19 miles/30 km)
A highlight of today is Badacsony, featuring the Szegedy Róza House and Museum. After this you follow the Roman way and Balaton cycle road to reach Szigliget. In Szigliget you visit the 250 year-old Eszterházy Wine Museum and climb up to the Castle, which was used in the Turkish war in 16th century. From here you cycle across a land of extinct volcanoes, the so called 'Witnessing Mountains' that are in the heart of the Balaton Uplands National Park. Cycling through the oldest Hungarian village, you will spend the evening in the authentic village of Szentbékálla.
Overnight in Szentbékálla.
Day 5: Szentbékkálla – Tótvázsony (22 miles/36 km)
Today you use hidden roads that go through charming little villages like Köveskál, Szentantalfa, Óbudavár. Discover the beauty of Balaton Uplands National Park and the idyllic landscapes filled with grape fields. Make sure to stop in Kékkút and drink from the fountain, which was the favorite of Theodora the Roman queen. From there, you go through the Nivegy Valley wine area that played important role in wine export soon in the roman times. Finish the day in a nice quiet hotel in Tótvázsony at the foot of Bakony Mountain.
Overnight in Tótvázsony.
Day 6: Tótvázsony – Balatonfured (24 miles/39 km)
Today you cycle down to Pécsely and Aszóf on the way to the city center of Tihany. Visit the 950 year-old Benedict Abbey, built on the top of the extinct volcano. From there you have great views of peninsula, old caldera and Inner lake. After the sights of Tihany, you head to Koczor Winecellar for picnic lunch and wine tasting. You spend the evening in Balatonfüred.
Overnight in Balatonfüred.
Day 7: Balatonfured– Veszprém (22 miles/34 km)
On the last cycling day you use the Balaton cycling road, which leads you towards the coastline. You will have the opportunity to stop for a refreshing bath or an ice cream as many times as you want. From Balatonalmádi, you follow the embankment before you turn in direction of Veszprém. This day is an ideal lighter day of cycling, arriving in Veszprém with time for a nice walk or shopping.
Overnight in Veszprem.
Day 8: Veszprém
Depart after breakfast
Day 1: Arrival to Veszprém
The first day of cycling starts in Veszprém, the City of Queens. The accommodation is in a relaxing place nearby the Castle and the Old Town. After a refreshing shower take your camera and discover the Saint Michael Chapel, which is famous because it is where the first Hungarian queen, Gisel, and every Hungarian queen after her were crowned. Enjoy the historic places and the unique atmosphere of Veszprém before the first cycling day.
Overnight in Veszprem.
Day 2: Veszprém – Balatonfured (24 miles/38 km)
Following breakfast you head out on the bikes for the day's ride in direction of the Lake Balaton. This day is the first meeting with the idyllic landscape, charming villages and lake. Until your reach Balatonalmádi, you use a dedicated bicycle road. From there you use the old Roman road that goes to the coastline, passing grape fields planted in Roman times. The day's final stop is Balatonfüred, capital of Lake Balaton. The most common words in connection with this city are history, culture, wine and hospitality.
Overnight in Balatonfured.
Day 3: Balatonfurd– Badacsony (28 miles/50 km)
Today you start cycling in the western direction following the coastline on the built cycle road. You can stop for a bath almost everywhere. This day is about the nature, sunshine and the water. The accomodation will be in Badacsony in a charming pension at the foot of the vitnessing mountain Badacsony. This winearea is the oldest in Hungary and the wines are excellent with the local meals.
Overnight in Badacsony.
Day 4: Badacsony – Szentbékkálla (19 miles/30 km)
A highlight of today is Badacsony, featuring the Szegedy Róza House and Museum. After this you follow the Roman way and Balaton cycle road to reach Szigliget. In Szigliget you visit the 250 year-old Eszterházy Wine Museum and climb up to the Castle, which was used in the Turkish war in 16th century. From here you cycle across a land of extinct volcanoes, the so called 'Witnessing Mountains' that are in the heart of the Balaton Uplands National Park. Cycling through the oldest Hungarian village, you will spend the evening in the authentic village of Szentbékálla.
Overnight in Szentbékálla.
Day 5: Szentbékkálla – Tótvázsony (22 miles/36 km)
Today you use hidden roads that go through charming little villages like Köveskál, Szentantalfa, Óbudavár. Discover the beauty of Balaton Uplands National Park and the idyllic landscapes filled with grape fields. Make sure to stop in Kékkút and drink from the fountain, which was the favorite of Theodora the Roman queen. From there, you go through the Nivegy Valley wine area that played important role in wine export soon in the roman times. Finish the day in a nice quiet hotel in Tótvázsony at the foot of Bakony Mountain.
Overnight in Tótvázsony.
Day 6: Tótvázsony – Balatonfured (24 miles/39 km)
Today you cycle down to Pécsely and Aszóf on the way to the city center of Tihany. Visit the 950 year-old Benedict Abbey, built on the top of the extinct volcano. From there you have great views of peninsula, old caldera and Inner lake. After the sights of Tihany, you head to Koczor Winecellar for picnic lunch and wine tasting. You spend the evening in Balatonfüred.
Overnight in Balatonfüred.
Day 7: Balatonfured– Veszprém (22 miles/34 km)
On the last cycling day you use the Balaton cycling road, which leads you towards the coastline. You will have the opportunity to stop for a refreshing bath or an ice cream as many times as you want. From Balatonalmádi, you follow the embankment before you turn in direction of Veszprém. This day is an ideal lighter day of cycling, arriving in Veszprém with time for a nice walk or shopping.
Overnight in Veszprem.
Day 8: Veszprém
Depart after breakfast
May 5, 26; Jun 9; Jul 14; Aug 25; Sep 19, 2012
Daily: Apr 1- Sep 30, 2012
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Day 1: Oliva Inn, Veszprém
www.oliva.hu/
Small but superb quality inn in the middle of the old town with excellent restaurant. Mediterran athmosphere with professional and friendly service.
Day 2: Anna Grand Wine and Vital Hotel, Balatonfüred
www.annagrandhotel.hu/
The hotel is located on the northern shore of Lake Balaton, a 100 meters away from the lake, in the middle of the historical district of Balatonfüred and the Small Forest. Quiet and luxurious.
Day 3: Hotel Neptun, Badacsony
www.borbaratok.hu/
Family owned small hotel with outstanding food and wine at the feet of Badacsony moutain. The owners works every day between the guests and like to introdce the hungarian hospitality.
Day 4: Sárvári Vendégház, Szentbékkálla
www.sarvarivendeghaz.hu/
Tiny inn in a tiny village. Coutryside feeling with quality and comfortable rooms but don't expect a 5 star service. The treasure of this place is it's innocence and native beauty. Not a touristic place.
Day 5: Bakony Hotel, Tótvázsony
www.hotelbakony.hu/
The hotel is located in a small village at the feet of Bakony mountain. The rooms are huge and cosy and the food is home made. It has got a big garden with an artifical lake which is the best for a smal swim.
Day 6: Anna Grand Wine and Vital Hotel, Balatonfüred
Day 7: Oliva Inn, Veszprém
Day 1: Oliva Inn, Veszprém
www.oliva.hu/
Small but superb quality inn in the middle of the old town with excellent restaurant. Mediterran athmosphere with professional and friendly service.
Day 2: Anna Grand Wine and Vital Hotel, Balatonfüred
www.annagrandhotel.hu/
The hotel is located on the northern shore of Lake Balaton, a 100 meters away from the lake, in the middle of the historical district of Balatonfüred and the Small Forest. Quiet and luxurious.
Day 3: Hotel Neptun, Badacsony
www.borbaratok.hu/
Family owned small hotel with outstanding food and wine at the feet of Badacsony moutain. The owners works every day between the guests and like to introdce the hungarian hospitality.
Day 4: Sárvári Vendégház, Szentbékkálla
www.sarvarivendeghaz.hu/
Tiny inn in a tiny village. Coutryside feeling with quality and comfortable rooms but don't expect a 5 star service. The treasure of this place is it's innocence and native beauty. Not a touristic place.
Day 5: Bakony Hotel, Tótvázsony
www.hotelbakony.hu/
The hotel is located in a small village at the feet of Bakony mountain. The rooms are huge and cosy and the food is home made. It has got a big garden with an artifical lake which is the best for a smal swim.
Day 6: Anna Grand Wine and Vital Hotel, Balatonfüred
Day 7: Oliva Inn, Veszprém
The bikes for this tour are high quality hybrid Caprine, Neuzer, Hauser, Merida, Giant, Altrix bikes with 24 Shimano gears, front suspension and light aluminium frame.
Helmets, water bottle, front bag, mudguards, rear rack, saddle bags, lights, repair kit, pump and extra tubes are provided. GPS navigation is available for the self-guided version.
The bikes for this tour are high quality hybrid Caprine, Neuzer, Hauser, Merida, Giant, Altrix bikes with 24 Shimano gears, front suspension and light aluminium frame.
Helmets, water bottle, front bag, mudguards, rear rack, saddle bags, lights, repair kit, pump and extra tubes are provided. GPS navigation is available for the self-guided version.
Hungary is a rather flat country with some hilly areas. The highest point is about 3,280 feet (1,000 m), with hills higher than around 660 feet (200 m) usually called mountains. The tour follows selected flat and sometimes slightly undulating routes where longer downhills outnumber short uphills. You cycle along a built bicycle road (asphalt) and low-traffic bicycle friendly roads (asphalt) and some good quality dirtroads. Approximatley 50% of the tour is on quiet roads, 40% on dedicated bicycle paths and 5% of roads shared with traffic and 5% on dirt or gravel roads.
The tour is designed for everybody who can cycle 13-35 miles (20-50 km) a day at a leisure pace. With a suitable fitness level you will not have difficulties, but if you never do any sport activities at home, some regular training in advance is recommended.
This tour is rated Leisure and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
Hungary is a rather flat country with some hilly areas. The highest point is about 3,280 feet (1,000 m), with hills higher than around 660 feet (200 m) usually called mountains. The tour follows selected flat and sometimes slightly undulating routes where longer downhills outnumber short uphills. You cycle along a built bicycle road (asphalt) and low-traffic bicycle friendly roads (asphalt) and some good quality dirtroads. Approximatley 50% of the tour is on quiet roads, 40% on dedicated bicycle paths and 5% of roads shared with traffic and 5% on dirt or gravel roads.
The tour is designed for everybody who can cycle 13-35 miles (20-50 km) a day at a leisure pace. With a suitable fitness level you will not have difficulties, but if you never do any sport activities at home, some regular training in advance is recommended.
This tour is rated Leisure and is for cyclists in average physical condition.
"It was a great trip. The food was wonderful, and it truly was all the wine we could drink! What raised this trip from a very good one to an excellent trip was our guide Gabor. His knowledge of Hungary's history, food and wine was outstanding. I would recommend this particular trip to anyone who enjoys combining biking with some culture and scenic cycling."
2009
"It was a great trip. The food was wonderful, and it truly was all the wine we could drink! What raised this trip from a very good one to an excellent trip was our guide Gabor. His knowledge of Hungary's history, food and wine was outstanding. I would recommend this particular trip to anyone who enjoys combining biking with some culture and scenic cycling."
2009
Tour Start and End
Nearest airport: Budapest, Hungary
Nearest train station: Veszprém, Hungary
Budapest is well-served from North America directly and via many European gateways and by European low-cost airlines.
The local company organizes bus transfer from/back to the airport, included in guided tour cost and an optional extra on self-guided tours.
From Budapest (airport or any hotel in the city) to Veszprém and back to Budapest (airport or any hotel in the city) costs €60 per person.
One way from Budapest (airport or any hotel in the city) to Veszprém or from Veszprém to Budapest (airport or any hotel in the city) costs €30 per person.
The local company can organize different transfers for the best price upon special requests.
Tour Start and End
Nearest airport: Budapest, Hungary
Nearest train station: Veszprém, Hungary
Budapest is well-served from North America directly and via many European gateways and by European low-cost airlines.
The local company organizes bus transfer from/back to the airport, included in guided tour cost and an optional extra on self-guided tours.
From Budapest (airport or any hotel in the city) to Veszprém and back to Budapest (airport or any hotel in the city) costs €60 per person.
One way from Budapest (airport or any hotel in the city) to Veszprém or from Veszprém to Budapest (airport or any hotel in the city) costs €30 per person.
The local company can organize different transfers for the best price upon special requests.
Hungary, a small, landlocked country in Central Europe, has much to offer visitors. Its capital, Budapest, is referred to as both the "Pearl of Danube" and "Little Paris of Middle Europe." Overlooking the Danube River, the two communities of Buda and Pest were connected by the Chain Bridge in the 19th century forming Budapest. Highlights of the city include Castle Hill on which Buda Castle sits, Hungarian State Opera House, Fisherman's Bastion and Hungarian Parliament Building. Hungary also boasts Lake Balaton, Europe’s largest freshwater lake. A major outdoor destination for locals and tourists, the fifty-mile lake offers countless trails for cycling and hiking along with a wide-range of water sports. Vineyards surround the lake where you can enjoy Hungary’s famous white wines while tasting Hungarian goulash and strudel.
More on bicycling in Hungary >
Hungary, a small, landlocked country in Central Europe, has much to offer visitors. Its capital, Budapest, is referred to as both the "Pearl of Danube" and "Little Paris of Middle Europe." Overlooking the Danube River, the two communities of Buda and Pest were connected by the Chain Bridge in the 19th century forming Budapest. Highlights of the city include Castle Hill on which Buda Castle sits, Hungarian State Opera House, Fisherman's Bastion and Hungarian Parliament Building. Hungary also boasts Lake Balaton, Europe’s largest freshwater lake. A major outdoor destination for locals and tourists, the fifty-mile lake offers countless trails for cycling and hiking along with a wide-range of water sports. Vineyards surround the lake where you can enjoy Hungary’s famous white wines while tasting Hungarian goulash and strudel.
More on bicycling in Hungary >
Vinociped, located in Veszprem, Hungary, specializes in organizing bike tours and active vacations. Tours are great mixtures of active, wine, cultural, rural and ecotourism in order to provide you the best experience. The company was founded in 2003 by close friends whose passion for travelling and cycling surely determinate their future. They would like you to feel that instead of being your tour-guide, they travel with you.
Vinociped's special strenghts include local knowledge, sense of humor, flexibility and quality. Biking is their lifestyle, and they will show you all Hungary has to offer. As they say: "Visiting, seeing, getting acquainted is much different than getting it ready-made. We show you the way, everything else depends on you. Jump into the saddle with Vinociped!"
Vinociped, located in Veszprem, Hungary, specializes in organizing bike tours and active vacations. Tours are great mixtures of active, wine, cultural, rural and ecotourism in order to provide you the best experience. The company was founded in 2003 by close friends whose passion for travelling and cycling surely determinate their future. They would like you to feel that instead of being your tour-guide, they travel with you.
Vinociped's special strenghts include local knowledge, sense of humor, flexibility and quality. Biking is their lifestyle, and they will show you all Hungary has to offer. As they say: "Visiting, seeing, getting acquainted is much different than getting it ready-made. We show you the way, everything else depends on you. Jump into the saddle with Vinociped!"
Content of Contract, Information and other services
The customer is liable by himself for the adherence to all regulations on travel documents and visa, customs regulations, exchange control legislation and sanity regulations valid at the time of travelling.
Participation at ones own risk, the price does not include insurance. Any participant is liable for the adherence to traffic regulations and has to be equal to the physical demands of the journey selected. Minors have to be accompanied by their parents or entitled adults. Reaching beyond his duties, the tour operator has to provide sufficient information on his services. The tour operator has got the right to modify the route in case of danger or any special circumstances.
Cancellation fees:
Up to 28 days prior to tour start: 10% of tour price*
Between 27 and 8 days prior tour start: 50% of tour price
Between 7 and 1 days prior tour start: 80% of tour price
At tour start (during office hours CET)/NO SHOW: 100% of tour price
*mimimum 50 EUR
Content of Contract, Information and other services
The customer is liable by himself for the adherence to all regulations on travel documents and visa, customs regulations, exchange control legislation and sanity regulations valid at the time of travelling.
Participation at ones own risk, the price does not include insurance. Any participant is liable for the adherence to traffic regulations and has to be equal to the physical demands of the journey selected. Minors have to be accompanied by their parents or entitled adults. Reaching beyond his duties, the tour operator has to provide sufficient information on his services. The tour operator has got the right to modify the route in case of danger or any special circumstances.
Cancellation fees:
Up to 28 days prior to tour start: 10% of tour price*
Between 27 and 8 days prior tour start: 50% of tour price
Between 7 and 1 days prior tour start: 80% of tour price
At tour start (during office hours CET)/NO SHOW: 100% of tour price
*mimimum 50 EUR
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