Discover the picturesque Danube Bend and relax on a Caribbean beach near Budapest
Discover the natural beauty and the historic villages of the picturesque Danube Bend. Visit Visegrad with a fabulous view of the Danube Bend, visit Szentendre a picturesque baroque town, and relax on the white sand of Lupa beach a truly Caribbean beach resort near Budapest.
Drive to Visegrad located 40 km north of Budapest. On the way to Visegrad take a look into Óbuda (Old Buda) a charming neighborhood of the city noted for the ancient ruins of Aquincum the capital in Roman times, Romai beach, a favorite summer dining spot of the locals with simple and cheap restaurants, cafes and bars and the Sziget Festival, one of the largest music events in Europe. Enjoy the ride through the scenic Duna-Ipoly National Park before arriving at Visegrad, the capital of the Danube Bend. Visit Visegrad High Castle with a stunning view of the Danube Bend then drive to Szentendre and enjoy a walking tour of the picturesque baroque old town remarkable for its Mediterranian atmosphere with the cobblestone streets, narrow alleys, colorful old houses, churches, museums, and art galleries. Here you will also have some time to stroll around the tiny main square flanked by dozens of cafes, restaurants, and souvenir shops and try „langos" (pan-fried dough with sour creme and cheese) a favorite meal of the locals. In the afternoon, enjoy the sun on Lupa beach a white-sand Caribbean-style beach resort near Budapest. Relax on the sandy beach, swim in the pristine water, and try the wide range of land and water sports facilities. There are also a dozen bars and restaurants serving chilled drinks and delicious meals. Driving back to the city, enjoy a scenic ride along the spectacular Danube riverbanks with a stunning view of the Parliament Building and nearly all the famous landmarks of Budapest.
Don't forget to bring your swimming suit, towel, slippers, and suncream
Tour highlights
- Discover the natural beauty and the historic villages of the picturesque Danube Bend
- Visit Visegrad High Castle with a stunning view of the Danube Bend
- Visit Szentendre a picturesque tiny baroque town
- Relax and have fun on Lupa beach a Caribbean beach resort near Budapest
- Take a look into Obuda (Old Buda) a charming neighborhood in Budapest
Admission tickets are not included in the tour price
Visegrad High Castle HUF 2000 / EUR 5
Lupa beach MON-THU 4500 HUF / EUR 11, FRI-SUN HUF 5000 /12,50 EUR
Tour Specs
Tour duration: 8 hours
Driving distance: 100 km
Difficulty level: advanced
Tour type: private tour with an English-speaking guide
Schedule
1JUN-3 SEP Daily at 10 AM
Check-in 15 minutes before the published departure time
Meeting Point
Budapest Scooter Tour office 1053 Budapest Vámház körút 10 (the office is inside the courtyard of the building) Hotline: +36309845100
Tour Map
Budapest Scooter Tour
All our tours start and finish at Budapest Scooter Tour office at 1053 Budapest Vámház körút 10. The office is inside the courtyard of the building.
Obuda (Old Buda)
Óbuda (Old Buda) is the smallest brother of Buda and Pest, which were unified in 1873. It is a charming neighbourhood of the city noted for the ancient ruins of Aquincum the capital in the Roman times, Romai beach a favourite summer dining spot of the locals with simple and cheap restaurants, cafes and bars and the Sziget Festival, one of the largest music events in Europe.
Visegrád
Visegrad is the capital of Danube Bend located 40 km north of Budapest alongside the river Danube. The historic village which was the seat of the Hungarian kings in the middle ages features a medieval castle located on the hilltop with a fabulous view of the Danube Bend. The Danube Bend is a picturesque stretch of the River Danube where the river makes a sharp "S" turn and changes its floating direction from west to east to north to south.
Visegrad High Castle
The medieval Visegrad High Castle is located above the village on a hilltop with a fabulous view of the Danube Bend. The castle exhibition showcases a replica of the Hungarian Holy Crown, medieval armours and guns, wildlife and there is also a panopticon with life-size wax figures. Open every day. Admission HUF 1. 800 (EUR 5)
Szentendre
Szentendre is a picturesque baroque town located 25 km north of Budapest alongside the river Danube. The tiny old town features colourful houses, churches art galleries, and museums. You can stroll around the tiny main square flanked by dozens of cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops and try “langos” ( fried bread) a favourite meal of the locals.
Lupa beach
Lupa Beach is a Caribbean style beach resort located at Lake Lupa in Budakalasz just a short drive away from the city. It features a white sandy beach with palm trees, pristine water and a wide range of land and water sports facilities. There are a dozen bars and restaurants where you can have chilled drinks and delicious meals. Sunbeds and umbrellas are also available for rent. Open every day from May to mid-September. Admission MON-THU HUF 3900 / EUR 11, FRI-SUN HUF 4400 /EUR 12
What's included
- 50 cc gas scooter (passenger on 50 cc scooter is not allowed by law, 125 cc scooter eligible to carry a passenger for a surcharge and subject to availability)
- Safety helmet, gas, 3-rd party liability insurance, Intercom radio with a headset
- English-speaking tour guide
Exclusions:
The tour does not include meals, drinks, and admission tickets only if explicitly specified.
Requirements
Valid driver's license
50cc scooter: Car license or Moped license
125cc: Motorcycle license EU A1 category or international equivalent
Liability
The tour participant drives the scooter at his/her own risk. The driver is liable for damages caused to the scooter at his/her fault up to a maximum of 500 EUR/ 200.000 HUF
