A Cycling Journey: Vienna to Budapest along the Danube River

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Pedal along the Danube River to experience Austria, Slovakia and Hungary’s magnificent countryside, while plunging into their deep-rooted culture and exploring significant landmarks.
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Cycle along the scenic paths of the Danube River Valley for an immersion into the cultures of Austria, Slovakia and Hungary
    • Discover the ancient history of Arabian horse breeding during a visit to an equestrian museum and stud farm
    • With a local historian, embark on a walking field trip of the Old Town Bratislava to learn about its history and landmarks

What's this trip about?

    Pedal along the Danube River to experience Austria, Slovakia and Hungary’s magnificent countryside, while plunging into their deep-rooted culture and exploring significant landmarks.

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • Cycling & Biking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • River Cruise

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day
1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day
2 Arrive Vienna, Transfer to Hainburg, Bicycle Fitting Hainburg an der Donau D Hotel Altes Kloster Activity note: There will be no biking today which provides an opportunity to relax and rejuvenate after your international flight. Motorcoach time approximately 30 m...
Day
3 Day Trip to Vienna, Guided Walk, Free Time Hainburg an der Donau B,D Hotel Altes Kloster Activity note: There will be no biking today to allow for our visit of Vienna. Walking approximately 1 mile (1.5 kilometers), standing for up to 2 hours on uneven terrain, st...
Day
4 Bike to Bratislava, UFO Tower, Guided Historic Walk Bratislava B,D Hotel Devin Activity note: Biking distance is 12 miles (19 kilometers) on flat terrain, primarily on paved bicycle paths. Walking approximately 1 mile (1.5 kilometers), standing for up to 2 hours ...
Day
5 Economy & Culture in Slovakia, Free Time Bratislava Bratislava B,D Hotel Devin Activity note: There will be no biking today to allow for our visit of Bratislava. Walking approximately 1 mile (1.5 kilometers), standing for up to 2 hours on uneven terrain, stai...
Day
6 Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum, Bike to Mosonmagyaróvár Mosonmagyarovar B,D Thermal Hotel Activity note: Biking distance is 25 miles (40 kilometers) on flat terrain, primarily on paved bicycle paths. Walking approximately 1 mile (1.5 kilometers), standing for u...
Day
7 Szigetkoz Excursion, Bike to Gyor, Guided Historical Walk Gyor B,D Hotel Capitulum Activity note: Biking distance is 25 miles (40 kilometers) on flat terrain, primarily on paved bicycle paths. Walking approximately 1 mile (1.5 kilometers), standing for up to 2 ho...
Day
8 Hungary Trends, Bábolna Stud Farm, Bike to Komárno Komarno B,D Hotel Peklo Activity note: Biking distance is 33 miles (53 kilometers) on flat terrain, primarily on secondary roads. Walking approximately 1 mile (1.5 kilometers), standing for up to 1 hour on uneven...
Day
9 Komárno, Europe Square, Esztergom: the "Rome of Hungary" Esztergom B,D Portobello Wellness & Yacht Hotel Activity note: Biking distance is 36 miles (58 kilometers) on flat terrain, primarily on paved bicycle paths. Walking approximately 1 mile (1.5 kilometers...
Day
10 Basilica, Danube Ferry, Bicycle to Vác, Transfer to Budapest Budapest B,D Mercure Budapest City Center Activity note: Biking distance is 26 miles (42 kilometers) on flat terrain, primarily on paved bicycle paths. Walking approximately 1 mile (1.5 kilometers), st...
Day
11 Budapest, Free Time Budapest B,D Mercure Budapest City Center Activity note: There will be no biking today to allow for our visit of Budapest. Walking approximately 1 mile (1.5 kilometers), standing for up to 2 hours on uneven terrain, stairs, and cobblestones. ...
Day
12 Program Concludes, Departures In Flight B Activity note: Hotel check-out time is 12:00 Noon. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers. Transfer from the hotel to the airport is approximately 40 minutes (15 miles / 22 kilometers). Breakfast: Hot...

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Price From $3,599
Price per day$300
Last Updated: 9/21/2021

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Meals Included
  • 20 Meals
  • 10 Breakfasts
  • 0 Lunches
  • 10 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Salt
Age Requirements
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