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Budapest: Lake Balaton, Lavender Harvest & Tihany Tour

By NETORIUS Kft.
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$121 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Tihany Heritage: Explore the historic Abbey and the charming old village.
  • Visit the Tihany Lavender House to enjoy local crafts and lavender ice cream.
  • Pick your own fresh lavender bouquet at the scenic Kőröshegy Lavender Farm.
  • Enjoy stress-free station pickup & personal help with your train tickets.
  • Cross the azure waters of Lake Balaton with a scenic return ferry ride.

Activity location

    • Budapest
    • Budapest, Hungary

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Balatonföldvár, Vak Bottyán u. 1, 8623 Magyarország | Meeting point: Meet us at Balatonföldvár Railway Station.
    • Balatonföldvár, Hungary

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Budapest: Lake Balaton, Lavender Harvest & Tihany Tour

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

This is a private family programme for a maximum of 4 people.

Starting time: 9:30 AM
Price details
AU$120.88 x 2 AdultsAU$241.76
Total
Price is AU$241.76

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Scenic travel in a rare Retro Glass-Roofed Minibus (Kei car): Enjoy the views between all locations in a unique, vintage-style vehicle.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Return ferry tickets across Lake Balaton.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1 hour of free time in Tihany to explore the Abbey and Old Village.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the Tihany Lavender Centre.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to the Lavender Farm at Kőröshegy.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pickup at Balatonföldvár railway station.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Assistance with train tickets to and from Budapest.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Return train tickets from Budapest (approx. 5,700 HUF / 16 EUR per person)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lavender Farm entrance fee (approx. 2,500 HUF / 7 EUR per person)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years, People over 70 years

What you can expect

Stress-Free Travel: We Buy Your Train Tickets! Don't worry about foreign railway apps. We will purchase your return train tickets from Budapest in advance! After booking, you'll just fill out a quick form with your basic travel details (names/birth dates for the tickets). When you arrive, you can easily reimburse us for the ticket cost. The direct train from Budapest takes just 1h 15m.

Leave the bustle of Budapest behind and immerse yourself in the natural beauty and purple magic of Lake Balaton during this exclusive, seasonal 2-week lavender experience.

The Adventure Begins: A Unique Ride
Your journey starts at Balatonföldvár railway station, where your guide will meet you with a truly unique, retro Japanese Kei car minibus. This one-of-a-kind vehicle features a full panoramic glass roof that can be rolled all the way back, offering an open-air sense of freedom and unobstructed views as we cruise towards our first stop.

Scenic Ferry Crossing
We head straight to the ferry to cross the azure waters to the iconic Tihany Peninsula. Sitting in the open-top minibus or standing by the deck, you’ll enjoy the fresh summer breeze and beautiful panoramic views of the approaching volcanic coast.

Nature & Lavender Science
Upon arriving on the northern shore, our first stop is the Lavender House Visitor Centre, operated by the Balaton-uplands National Park. This eco-friendly stop is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the peninsula's botanical heritage. You can explore their interactive exhibits, stroll through the peaceful lakeside park, or browse authentic local lavender products.

Heritage & Leisure in Tihany
Following the Visitor Centre, we will head up to the charming cobblestone streets of the historic old village. You will have one hour of free time here to explore at your own pace. Soak in the atmosphere of the traditional thatched-roof houses, visit the famous Benedictine Abbey, take photos from the breathtaking panoramic promenade, or try the local lavender ice cream!

The Climax: Private Lavender Harvest at Kőröshegy
After exploring Tihany, we board the ferry back to the southern shore and drive up into the rolling hills of Kőröshegy. This spectacular farm features endless fields of blooming lavender with a jaw-dropping backdrop of Lake Balaton. Equipped with a harvest bag and scissors, you will experience the tranquil joy of cutting your own fresh, fragrant lavender bouquet to take home. To close this perfect “Slow Life” day, relax under the shade of the trees with a refreshing local lavender drink.

Easy Return to Budapest
After the harvest, your guide will drive you smoothly back to Balatonföldvár railway station in the panoramic minibus, perfectly timed for your direct train back to Budapest. Don't worry about the logistics, we will gladly help you purchase your train tickets online or at the station to ensure a stress-free journey home.

Location

Activity location

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    • Budapest
    • Budapest, Hungary

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Balatonföldvár, Vak Bottyán u. 1, 8623 Magyarország | Meeting point: Meet us at Balatonföldvár Railway Station.
    • Balatonföldvár, Hungary