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Hungary - Vienna to Budapest Cycling Tour


HUNGARY - Cycling from Vienna to Budapest along the Danube River! A 7 night program to discover the many charming towns and villages between 2 must see historically rich grand villes: Vienna and Budapest. In Budapest you can visit the old quarter and the UNESCO world heritage sites.

Impressive monuments, sumptuous palaces and exquisite architecture are some of the things you can see in the heart of the old Austro-Hungarian Empire. From Vienna cycle along the Hungarian side of the Danube through Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Continue into Hungary where you will stay in the historical towns of Gyor and Esztergom. The artist's town of Szentendre contains many galleries, museums and cafes. The mix of cultural landmarks and rustic, riverside fields and meadows makes for a relaxing cycle tour.

Enjoy charming pensions and small hotels while discovering the sites of this rapidly developing route. All lodging has private bathroom; air conditioning is not a common feature but is usually not needed.

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Tour Details


General Tour Information

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

Dates: April through October; this is a self-guided and supported tour. You can go any date subject to hotel availability. Ask for a list of events to help you choose some dates. Self guided, supported: What is self-guided cycling?

We can also organize guided trips for any group size of 4 or more and can accommodate custom requests; please inquire

Level 2-3
Moderate to Challenging - flat to rolling countryside, some longer ride days.

Options
Longer ride options; this tour along the Danube can be combined with our other Danube trip from Passau to Vienna for a 2 week trip!
Budapest and Vienna pre-tour or post-tour stays including upgrades.

Events

Vienna: June - Long Night of Music
Vienna Festival: May - June
Budapest
Budapest Spring Festival (March–April 2012)
Danube Carnival (June 2012)
Danube Festival (June 2012)
Budapest Fair (April 2012)
The Jewish Summer Festival (August - September 2012
Foundation of the State and Constitution Day (August 2012)
Budapest parade (August 2012)
Budapest International Wine and Champagne Festival (September 2012)

Customer Comments

"The countryside is beautiful, such nice people awaiting us at each stop...and along the way. Good exercise, great food. I wanted you to know it was a big success for us. Thank you very much!"
- Susan F.

 

 

Itinerary

Click on a day to see that days itinerary.

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 DAY 8

Day 1 | Arrival Day

Arriving in Vienna, you should allow some time to explore this very important historical city. Famous for the arts, and music, as well as its architecture, Vienna is a vibrant, beautiful city with many things to do including seeing the cathedral and the amazingly designed Hundertwasser House. We will do an orientation with you late this afternoon to go over the route ahead to Budapest, the bike set up, and introduction to the GPS and all the equipment. You have a very charming 3 star hotel tonight that is centrally located. You are on your own for dinner tonight, but we will give you some suggestions!

Hotel Austria

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Vienna

Experience Vienna in its most personal ambiance! Courtyard terrace, Hotel Austria Look forward...

Day 2 | Vienna - Bad Deutsch / Altenburg (55km)

The The first day on the tour takes you along the Danube river valley to the town of Bad Deutsch / Altenburg. The route is almost entirely flat and so even at 55 km this is a relatively easy start. You remain in Lower Austria but approach the Slovak border. Night in charming pension and dinner on your own. (B)

Kurzentrum Ludwigstorff

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Bad Deutsch-Altenburg

Enjoy the cozy atmosphere at the new spa cafe and Health, fitness and recreation, the same as wit...

Day 3 | Bad Deutsch / Altenburg - Bratislava - Mosonmagyarovar (60km)

C Today's ride brings you briefly through Slovakia via Bratislava with its historical old town centre. Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and though a relatively small city it is rich in history and culture and worth spending a couple hours to visit. Then it's on to Hungary, where the days ride finishes in Mosonmagyarovar. This town is located in the meanders of a small river coming off and following the Danube. Overnight in Mosonmagyarovar, dinner on your own. (B)

Hotel Panorama

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Gulyas Lajos ut 21 (Frankel Leo utca 21)

Situated in scenic natural surroundings on the bank of the Lajta river in Mosonmagyar, the Hotel Pan...

Day 4 | Mosonmagyarovar - Gyor (45 km)

You ride between Mosonmagyarovar and Gyor today, which winds its way through farming pastures. The cycling route is broken up by small, farming towns. The destination of today‘s route is the city of Gyor. This town, originally a Hungarian stronghold from A.D.900, has also a superb cathedral from the 12th century. Overnight in Gyor which is situated at the confluence of three rivers: Raba, Rabca and Danube. Dinner on your own. (B)

Hotel Klastrom

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Gyor

Among the castle hotels as a matter of special interest recorded Hotel Klastrom warmly welcomes its ...

Day 5 | Gyor - Tata (60 km)

Cycling not far from the Danube's riverflow in this rustic, farming landscape, you will finish in the town of Tata, city of waters, situated on lake Tatal. Overnight in Tata. Dinner on your own - we suggest a nice spot overlooking the lake! Cycling paths around the lake make a nice add on. (B)

Hotel Kiss

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Tata

The four-star Hotel Kiss welcomes its Guests with 47 rooms, 3 conference rooms and with customary fa...

Day 6 | Tata - Esztergom (55km)

Today the route goes through forested landscape with an ascent to cover but after that it is a straight run to Esztergom. This town has an immense cathedral, the largest in Hungary, dating from 1822, which incorporates an earlier, renaissance church from the 16th century. Overnight in Esztergom. (B) 

Ria Pension

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Esztergom

WELCOME IN PENSION RIA! The pension is in the middle of this 1000 years old town. It is 50 m from th...

Day 7 | Esztergom - Budapest (65 km)

Cycling along the Danube river valley gets you to the small town of Visegrad. Continue on to the town of Szentendre with its many churches, galleries and arts, and the opportunity to visit the river island of the same name. This town is really a gem of the tour. Finally you finish in Budapest. This magnificent city, once a centre of the Austro-Hungarian empire, boasts incredible architecture and its thriving centre offers many things to do. Overnight in Budapest. (B)

Best Western Premier Hotel Parlament

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Budapest

This stylish and new Budapest hotel is conveniently located in the business district near a wide var...

Day 8 | Departure Day

You can depart on your own today. Leave the bikes at the hotel. Or, add some extra nights to have more time to explore Budapest; ask us for hotel add-ons. Trains back to Vienna are possible but are rather long. Catching a departing flight out of Vienna is probably not possible on the same day. (B)


What's Included

All lodging in superior quality inns and small hotels with higher end rooms included, breakfast daily - which is usually a hot/cold buffet, luggage transfers from hotel to hotel, local emergency support throughout the trip, cell phone rental (for local calls only - to our support), transportation as in program, orientation on day 1 which inlcudes a meeting at the train station and transfer to the first hotel, riding routes with maps and cue sheets, suggestions for visitation and dining, bike delivery, pickup, fitting, and fully equipped rental for the duration with GPS (1/group or couple).

A guided tour can be arranged along this same itinerary with a minimum of 4 persons. The price is slightly higher per person at 1940 euros, based on double occupancy and includes all the same items plus guide, support van, and some guided visites at selected sites. In addition, other activities can include canoeing, horseback riding, and multisport itineraries. To join a guided group, dates are available July 9-16 and August 27 - Sept 3.

Accommodation: Hotels in charming 3/4 star guest houses and small charming hotels. A number of dining options exist in or within short walk of each property. All accommodations include private bathroom and a variety of other amenities. Websites and links available, please contact us.

Local Support: Our local guides and experts are available by phone to assist during your trip with any kind of emergency, breakdown (except flats), and if due to weather or other reason you need to arrange a transfer. About self guided tours...

 

Tour Rates

Price Per person based on double occupancy: 1290 Euros per person

Single supplement (for a single occupancy room) when 2 or more persons traveling: 350 Euros

Solo supplement (traveling alone): added 15% of tour rate, in Euros.

Triples available in some locations, please inquire.

Guided Trip Rates: 1940 euros/person double occupancy; when 4-7 participants, and 1740 euros/person with 8 or more. Ask us for date info if you are interested in a guided version which is available for private groups and sometimes open to join other groups.

Hybrid Bike Rentals are included in the above prices; see the Bike tab for bike details.

Private transfers to the tour start or at the finish are possible, please inquire..

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Bike Info

Czech trek 7300 bicycle

Bike rentals are available for every tour. We offer top quality hybrid bikes and tandems.

Note: pedals are flat or with clips; if you bring your own clipless pedals and shoes we can install them.

Bike details: [Click for image and more details ]
All bikes are equipped with - mudguards, rear luggage carrier, bar ends, bell, rear light, clips
and water bottle holder. We also provide - helmet, pannier bags, handlebar bag,
cyclocomputer, repair tools, puncture repair kit, inner tube, pump, water bottle and lock.

Feel free to bring your own helmet, saddle or pedals. We will fit them to your bike.
We have a pedal wrench so you do not need to bring your own.

Bikes are included in the tour price. Moderate terrain with some rolling hills and easy to moderate distances. Tandem and child trailers also available - please inquire. Helmet included.

 


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