Velo-Touring, Cycling Holidays in Hungary

Day 1 – ARRIVAL IN BUDAPEST. Individual arrival in the capital of Hungary, in Budapest. Overnight stay in the Hotel of Budapest.

Day 2 – FROM BUDAPEST TO SZEGED.The tour guide will welcome you at 8:45 a.m. in the hotel. Route briefing, then joint transfer from the hotel in Budapest to Mórahalom, where your cycling adventure begins. The town is just 12 km from who isolated the vitamin C, extracted from paprika (red pepper). He was awarded with the Nobel Prize in 1937 in biochemistry.

Day 3 – SPECIALITIES OF SZEGED AND BEYOND. Visit of the town, was rebuilt after the great flood of the Tisza River in 1879. Ring roads & generous buildings, many in the Art Nouveau style. We will visit the downtown with the famous cathedral, the pedestrian zone with the fantastic main square and synagogue. Pick salami and hot paprika (“red gold”) are well-known brands of Szeged. Cycling to Mako, the onion- and garlic capital with the most beautiful & best spa in Hungary. Definitely recommended: test it!

Day 4 – WORLD OF RIVERS AND THEIR TOWNS. In Hódmezővásárhely you will encounter the attractive City Hall, having on its walls pictures of great Hungarian personalities. The highly refined building of the MH Bank represent the Eclectic style, while the Synagogue represents the Hungarian art nouveau style. You will cycle through the most beautiful area of the river Tisza, the Mártély landscape Protection Reserve (Ramsar Site), characteristic for the floodplain wetlands of southern Hungary. Arrival soon in the town Szentes, located on the left bank of the River Tisza, and on both sides of the River Kurca. Next up Csongrád, lies at the mouth of the Tisza and Körös Rivers. You can visit the unique Great Plain folk architectural monument complex in its original size. These are thatched-roofed, whitewashed 250-year old fishermen houses. Taste the reputed varieties of the local vineyards, Kékfrankos and Kadarka wines.

Day 5 – MONUMENT IN THE NATURAL RESERVE. Today you will cycle through the Pusztaszer landscape reserve area. This is a important region for water birds during migration and during the breeding season. Visit of National Historical Memorial Park museum complex & Skanzen, which provides many exhibitions: archaeological, ethno-graphic, natural scientific, Hungarian historical, water works and the most famous sight, the monumental round-panorama painting of A. Feszty - this is one of the biggest in the world. The Hungarian tribes involved in the conquest of the Carpathian Basin held their first legislation congress 1100 years ago.

Day 6 – ART NOUVEAU NEARBY BUGAC-PUSZTA. The land is characterised by sandy forests with acacia, pine, flat meadows with special flora and little lakes. The small settlements in the area conserve the traditions of the land typical farm structure, natural conditions, values of peasant's life. Our “puszta-exploration” by bike leads us towards Kiskunság National Park. In this natural area lives typical horses, grey cattle’s, and spiral horned “racka” sheep. Overnight stay in Kecskemét, its surroundings are the biggest fruit garden of the country. Much of the fruit will be distilling to become the flavourful apricot brandy.

Day 7 – HOMETOWN OF “WHISTLING” APRICOT BRANDY. Walking tour in Kecskemét, that is rich in historical monuments. The fantastic main square is made up of four into one another going large squares. The name of the city originates from the word „Kecske” (meaning „goat”), and „mét” means district. The goat can be seen in the city coat of arms with the motto of the town : „Neither height, nor depth frightens us.” In Kecskemét born the famous composer and music educator, Zoltán Kodály (was the best friend of Béla Bartók). From here restful bicycling to the final destination of the today’s stage, then coach transfer to Budapest. Free time. Overnight in the Hotel of Budapest.

Day 8 – Individual departure after breakfast or exploring Budapest’s, additional night/s. Maybe participate at the 4-hours Budapest City Bike Tour (extra booking, see prices below).