Danube - Vienna to Budapest
Hotel & Bike • 7 nights
VISITING: Austria, Hungary
Overview
Why we love this tour
Ever changing scenery from wild islands to sparkling cities
Tranquility of reedy nature reserves and scattered river islands
Esteemed cities of Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest
Leisurely cycling along both flat riverside paths and minor roads
Guiding
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Follow the blue waters of the Danube River as it passes through Austria, Slovakia and Hungary from Vienna to Budapest. The cycle terrain is mainly flat and takes you along picturesque towpaths and quiet country roads, so you can fall in line with the gentle pace of river life and take in the backdrop of rolling green hills and distant mountains while you look ahead to the next inspiring river city.
The tranquility of the Danube’s bird-filled wetlands, quaint farming villages and wild island reserves seem a world away from its splendid towns and cities but in a single day’s cycling you’ll experience both. Hungary’s largest catholic church, Bratislava’s hilltop castle and the birthplace of the first Hungarian king are highlights but, at the end of the tour, the captivating architecture and vibrant atmosphere of Budapest are hard to beat.
Find out more about this tour by reading Hannah's trip report.
This tour is covered by our Freedom Promise. If you no longer wish to go ahead with your tour for any reason, you can postpone or change your tour with no amendment fees up to 28 days before travel. Terms & conditions apply.
The Trip
Route
Itinerary
or click on individual days
Accommodation
Category A
We use a pool of 4* hotels to maximise our availability for this tour, so regardless of the time of year we do our best to secure your dates of choice. The accommodation often has a lovely local flair, with a chance to experience local life with an authentic flavour of your destination.
7 nights in 4* hotels
Breakfast included, half board available
Secure bike storage
Luggage transferred each day
Category B
We use a pool of 3 & 4* hotels and inns to maximise our availability for this tour, so regardless of the time of year we do our best to secure your dates of choice. The accommodation often has a lovely local flair, with a chance to experience local life with an authentic flavour of your destination.
4* hotels in Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest & 3* hotels and inns in all other destinations
Breakfast included, half board available
Secure bike storage
Luggage transferred each day
What's included
Price includes
7 nights accommodation in the category of your choice: 4 star hotels (Cat A) or 4 and 3 star hotels and inns (Cat B), twin rooms may be 'Austrian twin beds'
Board basis: Bed and breakfast
Luggage transportation (Up to 2 pieces of luggage per person, max 20kg. Max 30kg per person)
Maps and route information (GPS tracks available on request)
Bike handover
Local contact number for assistance
1 x train Mosonmagyarovar - Gyor including bike
1 x ship or train transfer Szentende - Budapest, depending on date
Price excludes
Flights and transfers
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Bikes are provided with a pannier and a lock (hybrid bikes also have an odometer). Per room you will also receive a handlebar bag.
Hybrid bike
21 gears
E-bike
Extras
(Extra night prices are per room)
Extra Nights
4 star Vienna B&B - 2 share
4 star Vienna B&B - single
Category A 4 star Budapest B&B - 2 share
Category A 4 star Budapest B&B - single
Category B 4 star Budapest B&B - 2 share
Category B 4 star Budapest B&B - single
Other Extras
Board upgrade (B&B included)
Half board - category A - 7 nights
Half board - category B - 6 nights as Vienna on B&B
Transfers
Bus Transfer Budapest - Vienna
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Friendly service with expert knowledge
Easy to book and pay online
Full financial protection
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
Take the train (CAT) or a taxi to Vienna airport. If flying from a different destination, take the train to Bratislava (Slovak Lines) or Budapest (ÖBB). Fly from Vienna, Bratislava or Budapest.
Some days will be flat, other days will have some modest hills. Easy to Moderate cycling holidays are suitable for most ages and degrees of fitness. We recommend that you have some previous cycling experience.
We are always on hand to offer advice, as we have cycled this tour please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
We use a pool of hotels to maximise availability for you.