Pedal beside the majestic Danube River on a cycling odyssey.
Retrace the steps of the Roman, Ottoman and Turk Empires on this adventure along the mighty Danube River. Journey through picturesque villages, forests and lush farmlands as you cycle from Vienna to Budapest, passing through Slovakia and it’s cosmopolitan capital. Live it up in Baroque style at the elegant Schönbrunn Palace or get lost in the cobbled laneways of Komarom, a city with one foot in Hungary and the other in Slovakia. Visit the architectural jewel of the Danube River, the Esztergom Basilica, and pass by the imposing white-hued Bratislava Castle. Celebrate a day in the saddle with a luxurious soak in one of Budapest’s iconic baths.
Why you’ll love this trip
- Cycle leafy paths from vibrant Vienna to Bratislava and bohemian Budapest
- Follow the Danube downstream, passing romantic castles, picturesque villages and lowland forests
- Experience one of Austria’s most important archaeological sites, the Roman remains at Carnuntum
- Marvel at the domed Basilica of Esztergom, reflected in the still waters of the Danube Bend
- Straddle the borders of Hungary and Slovakia in the historic spa town of Komarom
Itinerary
Start: Vienna, Austria
Finish: Budapest, Hungary
Destinations: Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
Day 1: Vienna
Day 2: Vienna city ride
Day 3: Cycle Vienna to Bratislava
Day 4: Cycle Bratislava to Gyor
Day 5: Cycle Gyor to Komarom
Day 6: Cycle Komarom to Esztergom
Day 7: Cycle Esztergom to Budapest
Day 8: Budapest city ride
Inclusions
Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
Bicycle, Support Vehicle, Ferry, (e-bike option available, subject to availability)
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Guesthouse (1 night)
Included activities
- Carnuntum entrance
- Esztergom Basilica entrance
- Budapest – Szechenyi Baths
Images Courtesy of Intrepid Group
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