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Private Lake Balaton & Herend tour - full day
Herend
About
Visit the “Hungarian Sea”, the Lake Balaton, enjoy the local food and wine - Combine culture and nature in one trip!
First we start with a visit to the famous Herend’s porcelain factory (founded in 1826).
The Herend Porcelain Manufactory is a Hungarian manufacturing company, specializing in luxury hand painted and gilded porcelain.
During the visit of the factory you can see step by step how to make porcelain pieces.
We continue to Lake Balaton (the largest freshwater lake in Central Europe in Transdanubian region of Hungary and one of the region's foremost tourist destinations.
After a tasty lunch (3-course menu with wine) in a traditional Csárda, we do a walking tour in Balaton...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
The official private guide
Lunch in a typical restaurant
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Optional activity costs
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Wheelchair accessible
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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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.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Visit the “Hungarian Sea”, the Lake Balaton, enjoy the local food and wine - Combine culture and nature in one trip!
First we start with a visit to the famous Herend’s porcelain factory (founded in 1826).
The Herend Porcelain Manufactory is a Hungarian manufacturing company, specializing in luxury hand painted and gilded porcelain.
During the visit of the factory you can see step by step how to make porcelain pieces.
We continue to Lake Balaton (the largest freshwater lake in Central Europe in Transdanubian region of Hungary and one of the region's foremost tourist destinations.
After a tasty lunch (3-course menu with wine) in a traditional Csárda, we do a walking tour in Balaton...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
The official private guide
Lunch in a typical restaurant
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Optional activity costs
Itinerary
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Porcelain Museum of Herend
The town is most famous for its long tradition of excellent porcelain manufacturing. Founded in 1826, Herend Porcelain is one of the world's largest ceramic factories, specializing in luxury hand painted and gilded porcelain. 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. After the fall of communism in Hungary the factory was privatised and is now 75% owned by its management and workers, exporting to over 60 countries of the world.
1 hour
2
Tihany Echo
The Tihany Abbey is a Benedictine monastery established at Tihany in the Kingdom of Hungary in 1055.
The Benedictine monastery at Tihany was established in 1055 by King Andrew I of Hungary (r. 1046–1060). It was dedicated to the Holy Virgin and to Saint Bishop Aignan of Orleans. King Andrew was buried in the church of the monastery in 1060. His tomb in the crypt of the church is only grave of a medieval King of Hungary which has been preserved until now.
The church's ceiling is decorated with frescoes by Károly Lotz, depicting Faith, Hope and Love.
1 hour
3
Balatonfured City Market
Balatonfüred is a resort town in Veszprém county, in Hungary, with a population of 13,000, situated on the northern shore of Lake Balaton. It is considered to be the capital of the Northern lake shore and is a yachting destination.
