Budapest Spa & Wellness with 2 nights in the Lake District & Wine Country, & 1 night in Vienna
Active pace with longer touring days. Expect intermittent walking at a moderate pace for 2–3 hours over a variety of terrain, including cobblestones, hills and uneven pavements. Must be able to negotiate stairs of varying heights, sometimes without handrails. Can tolerate periods of standing during guided tours and be able to climb in/out of various modes of transportation. Some days may include 5–7 km of walking over the course of the day.
We fly from Canada direct to Vienna.
• Millenary Benedictine Abbey of Pannonhalma, • Founded in 996, this UNESCO site is an active religious centre housing a boarding school, winery, herb garden and arboretum. A guided tour and lunch is included. • Massage & Thermal Waters. • Enjoy a classic, full-body massage and unlimited access to the hotel’s extensive thermal pool facilities.
Welcome Group Meditation with Tibetan Sound Bowl therapy. • Walking Tour. • We will take an orientation walking tour of Hévíz, and enjoy a charming ride on a petit train. • Natural Thermal Lake Visit. • Hungary is home to some of the world’s most incredible spas—many of which go back centuries. Deepen your relaxation with a visit to a unique thermal lake and lakeside float spa. The Roman's were already aware of the lake's curative effect for rehabilitation and general preservation of health. Be sure to try its unique medicinal mud! Treatments performed with the warm medicinal mud can stimulate circulation know for not only detoxification but makes the skin flexible and velvety soft. • Wine Tasting. • Enjoy a jeep adventure to a local vineyard and taste delicious Hungarian wines in a gorgeous setting by the lake.
• Balatonfüred & Tihany Abbey. • We will visit this enchanting historic town on the shores of scenic Lake Balaton, take a sip of the healing carbonated springs, then head to the Benedictine Abbey of Tihany, a breathtaking church with an exquisite Baroque interior. • We depart the Lake District and travel to our next spa hotel in Budapest for the next 9 nights .
• Today, we choose our one of our Wellness Experience followed by an Orientation of the Spa. • Wellness Experiences. •Your choice of 4 Medical and Wellness therapeutic packages, with unlimited access to the thermal pool facilities. Please note: tipping for services is recommended individually, with a suggested amount of 5 to 10 euros per treatment. • Illuminated Night Tour with Folklore Dinner. • Experience traditional music and dance as you enjoy a meal of classic Hungarian dishes, then take in the sparkling city lights after dark.
• Highlights of Pest. • This tour includes Heroes’ Square, the Parliament, the Synagogue, a visit to the opulent State Opera House with music finale, and a delightful food tasting by the Grand Market Hall.
• Day of Leisure. • A day dedicated to enjoy your treatments from your personal choice of the offered Medical or Wellness therapeutic packages and more. Chakra cleansing will be available today.
• Highlights of Buda. • We will take a guided tour that includes the Gothic Mathias Church, the Fisherman’s Bastion, and a ride on a petite train. We will see the Gellert, a stunning Art Nouveau spa, and 16th-century Turkish bath houses. • Performances at Budapest’s Grand Theatres. • This evening we will attend an unforgettable theatrical or musical performances at one of Budapest’s grand theatres or concert halls.
• Day of Leisure. • A day dedicated to enjoy your treatments from your personal choice of the offered Medical or Wellness therapeutic packages and more. Chakra cleansing will be available today. • This evening we partake in a special cooking class learning the skills of the Hungarian kitchen!
• Sound Bath Therapy. • Today, we enjoy a day outside the city to the town of Garab for a tour, lunch and healing session in the world's largest sound bowl. It offers an authentic experience with vibrational energy consecrated by a Bhutanese Buddhist monk. • Performances at Budapest’s Grand Theatres. • This evening we will attend an unforgettable theatrical or musical performances at one of Budapest’s grand theatres or concert halls.
• House of Music Hungary. • Learn about the fascinating history of Hungarian music, includes a stop at an historic coffee house. • Visit to Famous Spa. • A special VIP visit to the famous Baroque Szecheny Thermal Spa to indulge in the healing waters.
• Day of Leisure. • A day dedicated to enjoy your treatments from your personal choice of the offered Medical or Wellness therapeutic packages and more. • Today, we will enjoy our final group meditation. • Farewell Dinner Cruise. • We will say viszontlátásra (until we meet again) to Hungary on our last night with an evening cruise along the majestic Danube.
• This morning, we drive to Vienna and enjoy a city tour capturing the cities grand Ringstrasse with its magnificent architecture and more. We overnight with an included dinner this evening.
• Transfer to the airport for our direct flight back to Canada.
You may cancel your tour up to 60 days prior to departure (90 days prior for tours requiring a visa, cruises or rail journeys) for any reason, and receive a full refund of your deposit / payment (less the $75 administration fee).
Cancellation & trip interruption insurance included!
Included in the cost of your tour is our Cancellation Insurance Policy, which provides coverage in case of emergency injury or illness (including Covid), right up to your date of departure (terms and conditions apply).
Our Manulife Out-of-Country Health Insurance Plan covers expenses related to Trip Interruption in case of emergency injury or illness. For tours within Canada, Senior Discovery Tours will cover such expenses (terms and conditions apply to all policies).
