Prague to Budapest Ride

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Ride through four countries: the Czech Republic (Czechia), Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. This trip combines peaceful country lanes with well-marked cycle paths, including sections along the Danube, to showcase the best of Central Europe. Our itinerary meanders past castles, through rustic villages, along rivers and past lakes as we discover the former territ...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Cycle along rivers, through forests and national parks
    • Discover four history-steeped countries
    • Enjoy Central European culture, cuisines, wines and beers

What's this trip about?

    Ride through four countries: the Czech Republic (Czechia), Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. This trip combines peaceful country lanes with well-marked cycle paths, including sections along the Danube, to showcase the best of Central Europe. Our itinerary meanders past castles, through rustic villages, along rivers and past lakes as we discover the former territories of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Highlights include Unesco sites, national parks and the wine-making region of Moravia. Exploring the gentle countryside, rural towns and historic capitals by bike is a great way to sample the changing atmosphere and individual flavours of each region.Cycle through the heart of Europe taking in four historic capitals

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 14 people
Age range16 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityPrague
End CityBudapest

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Cycling & Biking

Destinations

Attractions

  • Budapest
  • Prague
  • Vienna

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 4

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 14

Trip includes

    • All breakfasts included
    • All accommodation
    • Local bike hire

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Start Prague

The tour starts in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, in the late afternoon. A short walking tour is included in the evening as we head out for dinner. If you wish to explore this beautiful city in more detail, we recommend booking an extra night pre-tour. If...

Day 2 Transfer to Ceske Budejovice; cycle to Cesky Krumlov by the Vltava River

We transfer 93mi (150km) to Ceske Budejovice to collect our bikes. Our first day is a relatively short one to warm us up, as we cycle to Cesky Krumlov on the Vltava River. A feature of the old town here is the narrow, crooked streets and the gothic, Renaissance and ba...

Day 3 Ride through forests and hills to the medieval spa town of Trebon

Leaving Cesky Krumlov behind, we head into the hilly countryside. Our route flattens as we enter the Trebon Basin, a lowland area of forests, meadows and lakes. Our destination is Trebon, a medieval town of Renaissance architecture, now also known as a spa town. There...

Day 4 Cycle through the Trebon Basin along the Greenways Trail to the Unesco town of Telc

Today we pass several human-made lakes as we follow sections of the Greenways Trail, part of a network of hiking and cycling trails in the Czech Republic (Czechia) and Austria. Our ride finishes at the Renaissance town of Telc, registered on the Unesco Cultural Herita...

Day 5 Cycle past vineyards to Mikulov

Today's ride aims to discover the rich fertile flatland of the Moravia region, home to an abundance of vineyards and wine cellars. We cycle until Mikulov, a real gem directly on the border with Lower Austria. Worth visiting are the pretty castle, town square and surrounding architecture. In the evening we go wine tasting. Overnight in Mikulov. Accommodation: Hotel Galant (or similar)

Day 6 Ride into Austria through the grounds of Lednice, the Versailles of southern Moravia; continue to Poysdorf and transfer to Vienna

Today we enter Austria through the Unesco grounds of Lednice, known as the Versailles of southern Moravia; we continue to the wine-producing town of Poysdorf, from where we transfer the final 29mi (47km) to Vienna. Once checked into our accommodation, the city centre ...

Day 7 Free day in Vienna; morning optional guided bike ride around the city

Today is free to explore the former imperial city of Vienna. The old centre is bursting with cultural, historic and architectural wonders as it was the former HQ of the Hapsburg Empire. The city is brimming with sights, including the majestic Schoenbrunn Palace (summe...

Day 8 Follow the Danube Cycle Path to Donauauen National Park; into Slovakia and on to Bratislava

We join the Danube Cycle Path, following a quiet route out of the city and into Donauauen National Park, past the red-tiled turrets of Castle Orth and the chateau at Eckartsau. We cross the border at the town of Hainburg and enter Slovakia, winding our way towards the capital Bratislava, strategically positioned along the Danube. Accommodation: Hotel Falkensteiner (or similar)

Day 9 Morning sightseeing in Bratislava; cycle to the Slovakia-Hungary border and continue through Halaszi to Hedervar; transfer to Esztergom

In the morning, we have time to explore Bratislava, wandering through the narrow cobbled streets of the old town. Occupying a spot on the Danube, it has previously been an important economic, cultural and political centre of Central Europe. The compact old town is pac...

Day 10 Follow the Danube beneath Visegrad Castle, ride through rolling hills to Vac; transfer to Budapest; free time for sightseeing

We depart Esztergom mid-morning and begin the ride with a 2.5mi (4km) section of cycle path alongside the Danube before joining the road. Our route meanders over rolling countryside and through rural villages until we reach Vac, where our cycling ends. From here we tr...

Day 11 End Budapest

The trip ends this morning after breakfast. If you wish to explore this fascinating city more, we recommend booking an extra night post-tour. Please ask your sales representative for more details.

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Price From $4,590
Price per day$417
Last Updated: 5/22/2024

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Travel insurance
    • Visas and vaccinations
    • Single supplement

Accommodation

8 days cycling with 90% vehicle support 80% tarmac, 20% gravel cycle paths Mix of quiet country roads and some busier sections Group normally 5 to 15, plus local leader, assistant guide and support driver. Min age 16 yrs 10 nights in comfortable 3 and 4-star hotels with en suite facilities All breakfasts included
The accommodation listed below are the standard hotels used. However, there may be some departures where groups stay at similar hotels of the same standard and quality. We use a mix of three- and four-star hotels and small pensions during our ride, chosen for comfort and convenience. Our city hotels may be a short walk or ride from the city centre. All hotels have en suite facilities and free wifi. Some have spas and wellness centres. Prague: Hotel Lunik Cesky Krumlov: Penzion Prelat Jindrichuv Hradec: Hotel Concertino Znojmo: Hotel Lahofer Mikulov: Hotel Galant Vienna: Hotel Boltzmann Bratislava: Hotel Falkensteiner Esztergom: Panzio Bazilika Budapest: Hotel Andrassy or Verdi Imperial Single supplements are available upon request.
Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Adventure Travels.

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

Period before departure in which you notify us

From the date your Booking Confirmation is issued up to, and including, 90 days prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.

  • 89 to 52 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
  • 51 to 31 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
  • 30 days or less prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation, or after the booking has started

Cancellation charge

Deposit can be transferred to a new booking which must be made within 3 months of the date the original booking was cancelled, and depart within 12 months of the new booking date. If a new booking is not made within this period then the deposit will be forfeited. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.

  • 50% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
  • 75% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
  • 100% of the total holiday cost.

For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made:

Cancellation period (before departure) - Cancellation Fee (per person)

Outside of 180 days - No fee if cancelled within 15 days of booking date. US $1,250 cancellation fee if cancelled 16 days or more of booking date.

179 to 120 days - Loss of deposit.

119 to 90 days prior to departure - 50% of the holiday cost.

89 to 60 days prior to departure - 75% of the holiday cost. 

59 to 0 days prior to departure - 100% of the holiday cost.

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of Exodus Adventure Travels at the following web address: https://www.exodustravels.com/us/about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
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Meals Included
All breakfasts are included. The cuisines of Central European countries possess many similarities yet retain their own gastronomic traditions and dishes. Hearty soups, noodles, dumplings made from wheat or potato, and meat dishes consisting of pork, beef and game are regional staples. You will also find a large variety of sausages and vegetables featuring prominently in many dishes. Dairy products, including cheeses and creams, are heavily used here too. Breakfasts during the trip are usually continental with a choice of eggs. Lunch is the main meal of the day in Central Europe; we usually stop en route for a hot lunch at a restaurant or cafe. Desserts are plentiful and varied with each country having their own unique sweets and cakes. Czech beer is renowned for its quality and taste, while many of the countries visited on the trip also offer good wines and local spirits. Vegetarians and other dietary requirements can be catered for, but there may not be the same variety as you have at home. Please advise us upon booking. The leader will accompany the group to a restaurant each evening but will provide recommendations if you wish to explore separately. Water is provided for each day cycling and can be topped up regularly throughout, so please ensure you take your own water bottle(s).
Age Requirements
16 years and up
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Trip ID
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