HUNGARY DEVELOPS AS NEW GOLF DESTINATION

Hungary is developing as a new, up and coming European destination with international standards. Offering an unusual mix of golf, spas and cultural heritage with a rapidly growing reputation for superb food and wine. Hungary is a novel destination for the keen golfer and just two hours direct flying from the UK.

Just 166 miles from north to south and 372 miles from east to west, Hungary has six internationally recognised 18 hole golf courses, all built in the last decade, some which are approved as PGA Championship courses. A seventh golf course is due to open shortly with a Baroque-style deluxe hotel.

Hungary enjoys a pleasant continental climate with an average of 10 hours sunshine between April and September.

Budapest Golf, Tennis & Country Club

Around 25 miles from Budapest, located in the beautiful natural environment of the Danube Bend. The club features large undulating greens and tree lined fairways, excellent club facilities and a Golf Academy for private or group lessons.

Hencse National Golf Country Club

South of Lake Balaton, this 18 hole par 72 course is build on 222 acres of some of Hungary's most beautiful countryside. The restaurant offers dining under sycamore trees with delicious seafood and wine from the vineyards of Villany.

Pannonia Golf & Country Club

Located in Mariavolgy, just 30 minutes from Budapest with a variety of additional resort activities including riding, tennis, swimming and mountain biking. A crèche is also provided to look after children while adults enjoy the golf course.

Birdland Golf & Country Club

Located in the new resort area of Bukfudo, 15 miles from the Austrian border, in the center of the Vienna-Budapest-Graz triangle. The 250 acre course features 17 acres of lakes and ponds, attracting many species of birds. The course is recognized as the first International Championship golf course in Hungary.

Malev Air Tours one of Hungary's leading tour operators offers special golf packaging combining golf and historical heritage. The operator is a new member of the International Association of Golf Tour Operators. High standards and a special golf academy are guaranteed by the Professional Golfers Association of Hungary.

Packages on offer include:

City for All Seasons - For Golfers

Programme includes:

• Transfers to and from airport
• Five nights accommodation and breakfast at a first class or deluxe hotel in Budapest
• Tickets to a cultural event such as the theatre, opera or operetta
• Dinner at the Gundel Restaurant
• Entry to Las Vegas Casino
• Sightseeing tour of Budapest
  

Optional Golf Supplement - Budapest Golf Package:

• One green fee (18 holes) at a golf club of your choice (Budapest Golfpark & Country Club or Pannonia National Golf & Country Club) with lunch and round trip transfer
  

Prices start form US$493 (approximately £274) per person sharing a double room.

Golf Stream in Hungary

Programme includes:

• Transfers to and from airport
• 3 or 4 nights deluxe accommodation with breakfast in Budapest
• 3 nights accommodation at Hencse National Golf & Country Club (half board)
• sightseeing tour of Budapest
• Dinner at Gundels Restaurant
• 5 green fees (18 holes) at golf clubs in Budapest and Hencse National Golf & Country Club with round trip transfer

Prices start from US$825 (approx £515) per person sharing a double room.

For additional package prices with round trip airfare, contact your local travel agent.