Lake Balaton & Herend
Supplied by: Grayline Hungary (Cityrama Budapest)
Visit the Herend Porcelain Manufactory and get to know about porcelain making technology. Explore Lake Balaton and its surroundings with us. Enjoy the view from the Tihany Abbey and walk along the famous promenade in Balatonfüred.
What's included
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fee to Herend factory
- Coffee in Herend cup
- Hotel pick up & drop
- Lunch
Highlights
- Largest freshwater lake in Central Europe
- Short walk through Tihany village, folk art shops
- Benedictine Abbey in Tihany, founded in 1055
- Balatonfüred: oldest spa town in Hungary
- Guided tour through Herend Porcelain Manufactory
- Coffee break & shopping in Herend
Overview
First we drive to Lake Balaton, which is the largest fresh-water lake of Central Europe. After showing you the Tihany Abbey (exterior visit) we drive to Balatonfüred, which is the oldest spa resort in Hungary. We walk along the famous promenade and provide you time to have lunch (not included the price).
Then we take you to Herend, to the world's largest Porcelain Manufactory, founded in 1826. After watching a film about porcelain making technology follows a guided tour in the minifactory. This is where all that was seen and heard in the film come to life. Besides, there is a museum where a huge collection of Herend porcelain is exhibited. We invite you for a coffee and provide you free time for shopping.
Finally, we return to Budapest, the tour ends in the city centre.
2 STOPS
Tihany: Spectacular view of Lake Balaton
Balatonfüred: Stroll along the romantic lakeshore
Balatonfüred: Enjoy a pleasant boat ride
Cancellation policy
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours prior to departure