Top Experiences in Lake Balaton

Lake Balaton is the essence of Hungarian rural beauty. Hungary's version of Provance or Tuscany.
In March and April the weather is perfect, the scenery is at its best, the trees and flowers are blooming.
However, any time of the year,
you will enjoy stunning views, the most beautiful village in the country with century-old whitewashed houses.
The driving time is about 90 minutes. Then we use the ferry to cross the lake (together with the car), where you can already enjoy the beautiful view of the Lake.
The ferry takes us to the nicest part of the lake, a quaint village with the best views.

Are you in a hurry to travel from Zagreb to Budapest?

Maybe you just want to have a comfortable ride without worrying about buses, trains, and time schedules.

Our experienced drivers will take you to Budapest safely and on time!

This can also be done the other way around, from Budapest to Zagreb.
*Please keep in mind that no local guides are included, but can be arranged upon request.

Discover Zagreb's Charms on a Day Trip from Budapest

Begin your adventure with a picturesque drive from Budapest, including a relaxing coffee break by the stunning Lake Balaton.

Explore Zagreb's rich history in its cobblestoned Upper Town and experience the city's vibrant energy in the bustling Ban Jelačić Square. Marvel at architectural wonders like St. Mark's Church and enjoy panoramic views from the Lotrščak Tower.

Return to Budapest with a heart full of memorable moments from Zagreb's perfect blend of history, culture, and modern vibrancy.

Ready for an enriching day filled with beauty and discovery? Secure your spot now for a captivating journey from Budapest to Zagreb!

Europe Explorer Grand Tour “Dardania Route'' is the best possibility for travelers looking for a special experience of Central and North-East Balkans’ culture, nature, history, traditions, multi-ethnicity, multi-religion, etc. It is a tailor made program, carefully constructed, trying to optimize all “must see'' places for Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Hungary, Serbia and Kosova. We have intentionally named ‘Dardania Route’ as it has been the main and only way to connect the west part of Europe (Rome) to Durres - Illyrian (Balkan) Peninsula with the Central Balkans via Dardania to Naissus to other inland corridors. This tour is a real mosaic of Balkan multicultural world as the crossroad of all East-West Europe and Mediterranean civilizations.

Important Places to be Visited: Tirana, Lezhe, Shkoder, Podgorica, Niksic, Brod, Sarajevo, Balaton, Budapest, Novi Sad, Belgrade, Nis, Pristine, Prizren, and Durres.

Explore Lake Balaton and its surroundings with us and take part at a 1-hour long pleasant boat trip. Enjoy the view from the Tihany Abbey and walk along the famous promenade in Balatonfüred.

Spend a fabulous summer day on Central Europe's largest lake, Balaton, sailing on a sailboat. After yachting enjoy a private beach with all a beach has to offer, or take a walk in Tihany peninsula, a tentative UNESCO World Heritage site, to see the thatched roof houses of the Old Fishermen's Village Tihany, and visit the Benedictine Abbey church built on ancient base. Pls. note, we need cca. 1,5 hours to reach the embarkment port from Budapest, and also back.

Your private guide will pick you up from your hotel or appartment on an agreed time. You take a pleasant an hour and half ride in a comfortable air-conditioned car to the southern of Lake Balaton. Here you take a ferry boat from Szántod to the Tihany Peninsula, home to an 11th century Benedictine Abbey. The promenade next to the abbey offers a great panoramic view over the lake. You get to know the legend of the Echo and the goat hooves of Tihany. Balatonfüred is a short drive than afterwards, which was a popular resort for many famous Hungarian writers and artists whose magnificent villas has been turned into museums. You take a walk along the pretty Tagore Promenade to see the Kossuth fountain and the well known Cardiology Sanatorium. Here your private guide will invite you than for an unforgettable wine tasting with a lunch. Afternoon your private guide takes you back on the north shore of Lake Balaton to your hotel or appartment and you relax on your way to the capital.

Spend a leisure day in Central Europe's largest freshwater, Lake Balaton.
Take a walk at the town Balatonfüred and enjoy the stunning view from Tihany Peninsula.

“It’s beautiful here. They said that of course, that Budapest is beautiful. But it is in fact almost ludicrously beautiful.” -Anthony Bourdain
Don't miss this Unique opportunity to visit just more than Zagreb & Croatia. Join us on an exciting overnight tour to Budapest, embrace the amazing sightseeing through Northern Croatia, stop by the beautiful Lake Balaton. Take a boat stroll through the heart of Europe on the Danube. A mix of a God given beauty and a man made architecture.
well worth your holiday time, every bit of it.

Eastern Europe reveals its best. Winding roads, reach culture, UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Adriatic Sea and delicious traditional cuisine. Ride the best motorbike roads of eight South Eastern European countries in an incredible 18 day motorcycle adventure!

Includes motorcycles rides: Romania, Hungary, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia (FYROM), Serbia.

Budapest might be the most popular destination in Hungary, but that doesn’t mean its countryside has nothing to offer. Lake Balaton is the perfect place to experience the warmth of Hungarian hospitality and immerse in rural life far from the hustle and bustle of the cities.

It’s not all culinary pleasures though; Balaton boasts some of the most ancient buildings in Hungary dating back to the early middle ages: Tihany Abbey, for example, the still-functioning Benedictine monastery that will allow you a peek into the lives of medieval kings and queens.

You will also be able to visit the world-famous Herend Porcelain Manufactory, where some of the most beautiful pieces of porcelain are made. This is also a great place to do some souvenir shopping.

On our Balaton day trip, you will get to discover the highlights of this region, taste its wines, and maybe even take a dip in the lake while you’re there!

Lake Balaton is the essence of Hungarian rural beauty. Hungary's version of Provance.
You will enjoy stunning views, tiny villages with century-old whitewashed houses, and amazing formations of nature.
We will pass the beautifully renovated Abbey of Tihany,
which was founded 1000 years ago. For 7 euros per person we can look at the fancy baroque interior.
The tour is filled with beauties, interesting history and (if you opt in by sending us a message) very good wine!
The views, the great gastronomy, the fresh wines, the charm of the villages and the historical and architectural heritage of the region are all good reasons to make a trip here.
Would you like a different starting time?
It is possible to start the tour anywhere between 6 AM to 11 PM.
Just send us a message after booking, if you want a different starting time.

Discover Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina on this private tour that takes you thorough the highlights of these 4 countries. Explore the cities: Budapest, Zagreb, Ljubljana, Zadar, Split, Mostar and Dubrovnik. Discover, feel and taste Croatia and it’s region in the best way possible with local experts that will guide on your way.

While exploring the region with a dedicated guide, you’ll have the ability to travel at your own pace and ask plenty of questions during your guide’s engaging commentary. This itinerary can be tailor-made based upon your point of interest.

In the middle part of the lake having a cruise with a Scandinavian fast sailboat as a private trip, you will feel the most unique peace on a little landlocked sea - Lake Balaton is the biggest lake in Europe, 75 km wide and 3-4 meter deep. If the weather allows, we can throw an anchor and you can swim at the best view of the Lake. Since I play this show in the last 3 years everyone rated it to the best experience they had at visiting Lake Balaton. I wish to make your trip remindable in your whole life.