Adventourus Active Vacations

8 day Independent tour

    This 3-country tour from Vienna to Budapest is very diverse, and at its high points, quite magestic. Your tour starts in Vienna, the world's city of charm. Bratislava invites you to make shopping tours in the picturesque old town, while the metropolis of Budapest is the crowning conclusion of your journey. Untouched nature, little-known artistic treasures and cultural monuments can be found on this route between Vienna and Budapest. You cycle in the Hungarian lowlands and can also visit the famous “Arabian National Stud“ in Babolna where you explore the secrets of traditional horse breeding. The basilica in Esztergom is the largest Catholic church in Hungary and accommodates many art treasures, all the while enjoying the friendly people and the Hungarian hospitality.

   Individual arrival in Vienna and check-in at the hotel.

   On the Danube-Cycle-Path you bike through the idyllic meadows along the Danube, passing the castle of "Orth" to Petronell-Carnuntum (significant Roman excavations).

Day 3: Bad Deutsch - Altenburg - Masonmagyarovar (61 km)

   Still following the Danube-Cycle-Path you will reach Bratislava. Shortly after, you reach Hungary where you bike through small typical villages using the dam cycle path (gravel) and country roads.

This section can be divided by an additional night in Bratislava (Day 3: 21 km/15 miles, Day 4: 42 km/25 miles)

   You bike through the former marsh region of the "Little Alföld". Taking side roads you pass through delightful villages and arrive at the provincial capital of Györ.

   Today you bike through a landscape of rolling hills and reach the picturesque town of Tata, situated on two lakes.

   Leaving Tata you travel over the densely wooded hills of the "Gerecse" range. Some uphill stretches are rewarded with wonderful descents. In Esztergom you can admire the imposing cathedral.

   Steep mountain-slopes frame the picturesque landscape of the Danube Bend up to Szentendre island. Go by bike or boat to Budapest (not incl.). On the boat, the view from the sun deck is overwhelming.

   After breakfast your cycling tour comes to an end and you may begin your journey home. We would also be more than happy to extend your stay in Europe.

PRICE & DETAILS

DEPARTURE DATES 2013:

Independent tours depart every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May through September.  Saturday departures are also available in April and early October.

- 7 nights accommodation in a double room with private facilities. The hotels we use on this tour are family run guesthouses and B&B's of 2 & 3 star standard. In both Vienna and Budapest 4 star hotels are always used.

- Breakfast daily.

- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel.

- Modern hybrid bicycle with 21 gears & pannier

- Return bus ride from Budapest to Vienna (if required)

- 7-Days Service hotline

- Detailed travel material, maps, and route descriptions of places of interest

Note: In Slovakia, you have to wear a helmet outside of cities! In Hungary you have to wear a safety vest at night and at times of poor vision outside of the cities.

EASY TO MODERATE: Mostly rather flat, but with a few stretches of small hills. Suitable for all levels. Expect some traffic on the roads in/out of the cities.

Austria: on the Danube Cycle Path.

Hungary: cycle paths, fields paths and country roads.

Fly into Vienna, and depart from Budapest.

Regular public shuttles and/or train service is available at both these major international airports.