A relaxed eight-day trip following the Danube River on level terrain accessing the rich art history and architecture of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This easy route, a continuation of the cycling trail from Passau to Vienna, winds its way along the Danube between the two important European cities of Vienna and Budapest. They hold the legacies of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the form of exquisite and impressive architecture. The route goes through the capital city of Slovakia – Bratislava, and the historically significant towns of Gyor, and Esztergom where you can marvel at the largest cathedral in Hungary.
The fascinating town of Szentendre is a highlight. Full of churches, galleries, and museums, such as the renowned Hungarian Open Air Museum, you can enjoy this town’s charm and situation on the banks of the Danube below the Pilis Mountains. The route gives you relaxed and easy cycling all the way to Budapest on quiet roads and bicycle pathways, through a nice balance of vibrant centers and rustic, traditional landscapes of fields, vineyards and forests.
Note: This adventure is easily preceded with the Austrian ride from Passau to Vienna, for a two week downstream experience. Please ask if you are interested.
Tour Details
Duration
8 Days/7 Nights
Location
Danube Between Vienna & Budapest
Season
June-August, or On Demand
Tour Type
Road Touring
Nearest City
Vienna
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Budapest, Hungary Vienna, Austria
Distance Traveled
Total Distance is 355km (210 Miles)
Skill Levels Accommodated
Moderate
Grouped by Level
No
Fully Guided
Yes
Guest Capacity
12
Support Vans
Yes
Bike Rentals Available
Yes
Bike Brands
TREK
Accommodations
Inns and B&Bs with Private Baths
Transportation To Start Site
N/A
Dining
Most Meals Included on Guided Trips
About Liquor
BYOB
Additional Activities
See Daily Schedules
Rates
$2,395.00 - $3,395.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Additional Rate Info
Guided Cost: $3395 (per person, includes 8 days, 7 nights, 7 breakfasts, 4 picnic lunches, 5 dinners, luggage handling, van & guide support, maps, route notes & GPS*, and value added tax) Self-Guided Cost: $2395 (per person, includes 8 days, 7 nights, 7 breakfasts, luggage handling, maps, route notes & GPS*, and value added tax) Bicycle Rental: Hybrid $195
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Vienna Meet in Vienna, the cultural, economic and political center of Austria. Introductions, bike and route familiarization will precede dinner. D
Lodging: Pension Pertschy or Pension Baronesse, Vienna
Day 2: Vienna to Bad Deutsch-Altenburg. 55km / 34 miles Begin cycling along the beautiful Danube River Valley. Pass the ruins of the Roman city of Carnuntum, as you approach the town of Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, also known as “German Old Castle”. BLD
Lodging: Kurzentrum Ludwigstorff, Bad Deutsch Altenburg
Day 3: Bad Deutsch-Altenburg - Bratislava - Mosonmagyarovar (60 km / 38 miles) Today’s ride takes you briefly through Slovakia via the capital Bratislava, with a visit to its historical old town center; then on to Hungary, where the day’s ride finishes in Mosonmagyarovar, located on the meanders of a small tributary of the Danube. BL
Lodging: Hotel Panorama or Solaris Hotel és Apartmanház
Day 4: Mosonmagyarovar – Gyor. 45 km / 28 miles The ride between Mosonmagyarovar and Gyor winds its way through beautiful pastures and small farming towns on its way to the city of Gyor. Originally a Hungarian stronghold from A.D.900, it boasts a superb 12th century cathedral. BD
Lodging: Hotel Kalvaria or Hotel Klastrom, Gyor
Day 5: Gyor - Tata 60 km / 38 miles Today’s cycling is not far from the Danube's flow, through natural landscapes and farmland. You will finish in the town of Tata, on Lake Tata. It is known as the Town of Waters, in an area home to more than 100 springs. BLD
Lodging: Hotel Kristály or Hotel Penta Lux, Tata
Day 6: Tata - Esztergom 55 km / 34 miles Ride through forested landscapes and enjoy a few small climbs and descents before a flat ride into Esztergom. This town has an immense cathedral, the largest in Hungary. Dating from 1822, it incorporates an earlier, renaissance church from the 16th century. BD
Lodging: Alabardos Panzio, Esztergom
Day 7: Esztergom - Budapest 65 km / 41 miles Ride through Visegrad on the way to Szentendre, with its many churches and galleries, and the opportunity to visit the river island of the same name. This is a highlight of the adventure, and the last stop before Budapest. The magnificent city of Budapest, once at the center of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, boasts some of the most incredible architecture in Europe. After helping arrange your transportation for tomorrow morning, your guides will leave this evening. BL
Lodging: Hotel Pest or Hotel Parlament, Budapest
Day 8: Budapest After breakfast, transfer to the airport or your next adventure. Farewell! B
Notes
This trip is easily preceded with the Austrian ride from Passau to Vienna, for a seamless two-week downstream experience. Please ask if you are interested.
Custom groups and self-guided trips are available at anytime. Please contact Freewheeling Adventures for further information.
Route Notes: A downstream, predominantly downhill ride, on level riverside terrain. On the final 2.5 days, you will encounter some hills as you begin your approach to Budapest.
Reservation Policy
Pricing is in Canadian dollars. Payments can be made in US dollars, based on exchange rates at time of payment. US$ pricing is shown as a guide. Reservations can be made with VISA or MasterCard by fax, mail, email, or phone, or with a cheque or money order by mail. A deposit of 30% is required to reserve your space, and the balance is due 30 days before the adventure begins.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing at least 60 days in advance of start date will receive a 50% refund of any deposit paid. Cancellations received between 60 and 30 days ahead will forfeit deposit. Cancellations within 30 days require full payment of the tour cost.
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