Fancy a unique Sunday escape around Lake Balaton? Head out from Fonyód at 10:00 AM on a speedy hydrofoil, or opt for a scenic cruise on the St. Benedict (Szent Benedek) departing from Balatonfenyves. Once you reach Badacsony, a minibus will take you straight to the Káptalantóti Artisan Market, where you’ll have 90 minutes to browse crafts or just soak up the atmosphere.
Afternoon Choices: Wine or Nature?
After shopping, you can choose between two afternoon adventures. One offers a trip to the Folly Arboretum and Winery, where you’ll get free time in nature and sample three different syrups or wines. Or, head further into Badacsony to visit the Istvándy and Laposa wineries for tastings—each stop offers three local wines to try.
How Much Is the Fun?
Prices for the Fonyód trip: $24 per person for just the market visit, or $43 for the full wine or arboretum experience. The cruise from Balatonfenyves is $32 for the market, or $57 with the afternoon add-on. Trips run every Sunday until late November, returning by 3:00 PM.
Booking Info
A minimum group size is required—10 for Fonyód, 15 for Balatonfenyves—but bookings from individuals are combined until the minimum is met. These tours are by reservation only and depend on prior agreement about the schedule. Dates run from late October through November, but the organizers reserve the right to change dates or the program without notice.
