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Budapest & Lake Balaton: 4-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive

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The 4-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 4-day plan · 5-day plan · 6-day plan · best time to go.

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4
days
350 km
distance
12.9 h
driving
21
curated stops

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Day 1 Budapest → Balatonfüred

4 curated stops
Transit
3h19
Finish
~17:30
Temperature
15.2°C–26.1°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
15.7h
09:00
Corvinus University of Budapest uni-corvinus.hu read more map ↗
Tour a grand Neo-Renaissance university building.
50 min · Budapest
open: Welcome Office M-F 09:00-12:00
10:00
Gellért Baths read more map ↗
Relax in elegant Art Nouveau pools and thermal waters.
90 min · Budapest · The full entrance price to the swimming pool and the men's or women's thermal facilities is Ft3,500, which also includes a cabin rental, where you can change … (price listed 2010)
open: M-F 06:00-19:00, Sa Su 06:00-17:00 (between Apr 30 and Sep 30)
11:45
Kerepesi Cemetery nemzetisirkert.hu read more map ↗
Stroll among majestic mausoleums and ancient trees.
50 min · Budapest
open: Oct-Feb 07:30-17:00, Mar 07:00-17:30, Apr 07:00-19:00, May, Jun and Jul 07:00-20:00, Aug 07:00-19:00. Sep 07:00-18:00
12:35
Central Café centralkavehaz.hu map ↗
Relish premium coffee in a renowned, elegant coffeehouse.
60 min · Budapest · Breakfast €4-10, desserts, cakes, biscuits €2
open: 08:00-23:00
16:40
Tihany tihany-balaton.eu read more map ↗
Breathtaking peninsula boasts a grand abbey and lush landscapes.
50 min · Balatonfüred
Overnight: Balatonfüred
e.g. Camping Füred · Hotel Agro
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Day 2 Around Balatonfüred

6 curated stops
Transit
1h59
Finish
~17:05
Temperature
15.2°C–26.1°C
Rainy days
~9
Daylight
15.7h
09:00
Örvényes orvenyes.hu read more map ↗
See the 1055 water-mill, a historic monument in Örvényes.
50 min · Balatonfüred
10:10
Pécsely read more map ↗
Admire Zador Castle and beautiful folk buildings on Hosszú street in Pécsely.
50 min · Balatonfüred
11:25
Dörgicse read more map ↗
Explore the Lutheran and Roman Catholic churches in Dörgicse.
50 min · Balatonfüred
12:30
Szentantalfa szentantalfa.hu read more map ↗
Ruins whisper tales of old saints amid rolling vineyards.
50 min · Balatonfüred
13:40
Zánka zanka.hu read more map ↗
Quiet village charms with ancient church and cozy museum.
50 min · Balatonfüred
15:15
Nagyvázsony nagyvazsony.hu read more map ↗
Visit the Kinizsi-Castle, Zichy mansion, and historic St. Stephen's Church.
50 min · Balatonfüred
16:05
Giorgi giorgi.hu map ↗
Flames crackle under smoky steaks and crisp salads.
60 min · Balatonfüred · Daily menu from Ft 700 (price listed 2014)
open: 12:00-22:00
Overnight here
e.g. Camping Füred · Hotel Agro
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Day 3 Tihany → Keszthely

4 curated stops
Transit
2h55
Finish
~16:30
Temperature
15.3°C–25.8°C
Rainy days
~10
Daylight
15.6h
09:15
Tihany Abbey read more map ↗
You will see the stunning architecture of a historic Benedictine monastery surrounded by serene lake views.
50 min · Tihany
12:40
Festetics Palace – Aristocratic Lifestyle Exhibition and Helikon Library read more map ↗
Grand rooms display aristocratic life and rare books.
50 min · Keszthely · Adult: ; senior, student:
13:40
Synagogue read more map ↗
See neo-classical design blended with eclectic touches and historic organ.
50 min · Keszthely
14:40
Balaton Museum balatonimuzeum.hu map ↗
Learn about Balaton's flora, fauna, and history in a Neo-Baroque setting.
50 min · Keszthely · Adult: ; senior, student:
open: Tu–Sa 09:00–17:00
15:30
Burger Bistro and Pizzeria search map ↗
Indulge in juicy burgers and delicious pizzas.
60 min · Keszthely · Pizza: , hamburger:
open: Tu–Sa 11:00–20:00
Overnight: Keszthely
e.g. Castrum Camping · Andrea Wellness Guesthouse
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Day 4 Pécs

4 curated stops
Transit
4h44
Finish
~17:10
Temperature
15.2°C–26.8°C
Rainy days
~11
Daylight
15.5h
11:45
Szigetvár szigetvar.hu read more map ↗
Visit a historic castle and glimpse relics from Turkish times.
50 min · Pécs
13:50
Abaliget termeszetvedelem.hu read more map ↗
Walk through cool stalactite caves and feel the damp air.
50 min · Pécs
15:20
Early Christian monuments read more map ↗
Explore ancient stone carvings in the sunlit necropolis.
50 min · Pécs
16:20
The Mosque of Pasha Qasim read more map ↗
Admire intricate frescoes in a historic church interior.
50 min · Pécs

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