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Overview
This full-day private tour to the Lake Balaton region covers the largest hand-painting porcelain manufactory of the world in Herend, the 1000-year old Benedictine Abbey in Tihany, beautiful walkway in Balatonfüred and a wine tasting in the wine region Balatonfüred-Csopak.
Herend is famous for its Porcelain Manufactory – you can see how the luxury hand painted products are made (and also can buy products if you want).
In Tihany you can visit the Benedictine Abbey, and enjoy a delightful panorama of Lake Balaton.
In Balatonfüred you can take a walk on the bank. A lot of sailboats and yachts could be seen on the lake. If you get tired, there are a lot of benches to relax and cafés to refresh yourself. If the weather is enough warm, you can try a beach if you want.
At the end of the day you can enjoy a great wine at one of the many wine bars on the hilltops by the wineries overlooking the lake.
What's included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Professional private guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Parking and highway fees
Professional driver
Porcelanium (including the museum, tour in the mini-manufactory, and a cup of coffee/tea in the porcelain manufactory's café)
There's time and the possibility for a lunch break. However, meals are to be paid for on-site and are not included in the tour price.
What to expect
Porcelain Museum of Herend
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
It's worth to take a tour to the legendary Herend Porcelain Manufactury. The Herend Porcelain Manufactory is a Hungarian manufacturing company, specializing in luxury hand painted and gilded porcelain. Founded in 1826, it is based in the town of Herend near the city of Veszprém. In the mid-19th century it was purveyor to the Habsburg Dynasty and aristocratic customers throughout Europe. Many of its classic patterns are still in production.
The price of the entrance ticket in 2023: 4.100 HUF. Visit to the Minimanufactory and the Porcelain Museum including bonus coffee or tea served at the Apicius Café.
Tihany
1h
Tihany is a village on the northern shore of Lake Balaton on the Tihany Peninsula. The center of the district is the Benedictine Tihany Abbey, which was founded in 1055 by András (Andrew) I, who is buried in the crypt. The founding charter of this abbey is the first extant record of Hungarian language. The church itself was rebuilt in baroque style. The still functioning abbey is a popular tourist attraction due to its historical and artistic significance. It also has the best view of Lake Balaton.
Tihany Echo
20m
Tihany is famous for the echo, existing since the 18th century. There were poems written for this echo, like by Mihály Csokonai Vitéz and Mihály Vörösmarty.
Balatonfured
1h
The town has two marinas, a string of carbonated mineral water springs, listed buildings from the middle of the 18th and the 19th centuries and fine restaurants.
Visitors come for the mild micro-climate, scenery, the local wine, made of Olaszrizling grapes and sailing and swimming facilities, as well as to revive the two-century-old tradition of socializing around spas, bathing and vacationing.
Csopak
45m
On the way back, it's worth making a short stop in the great Csopak-Balatonfüred wine region. You can enjoy a glass of great wine at one of the numerous wine bars on the hilltops by the wineries overlooking the lake.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
The tour can start from any hotel or other accomodation type in Budapest.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
