Cycling holiday Danube Experience Iron Gates

Duration
15 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Experience an unforgettable cycling cruise through six countries and immerse yourself in the diversity of Europe! This captivating cycling journey reveals a wealth of breathtaking landscapes, vibrant metropolises, and multifaceted cultures. Marvel at the spectacular Danube Bend and the deep gorges of the "Iron Gates," cycle through the endless expanse of the Pannonian Plain and experience the fascinating equestrian art of the Puszta herdsmen. The "White City" Belgrade impresses with its distinctive Sava Cathedral, Budapest, the "Paris of the East," enchants with a very special atmosphere. Explore the baroque noble palaces in the coronation city of Bratislava and let yourself be seduced by the charm of the waltz metropolis Vienna. The route mainly follows the Eurovelo 6 cycle path; in Austria, Slovakia/Hungary it runs asphalted paths over flat terrain; in Hungary and Serbia country roads with little traffic and cycle paths not all of which are asphalted. One stage runs over hilly terrain. Don’t feel like cycling today? You can reach your destination easily by boat. This tour is operated by our local partner. Please take good notice of our Terms & Conditions. This program is subject to change without notice. All bike tours are unescorted. All mileages are approximate distances of recommended routes. Do not expect a cruise ship with its passive luxury. The Bike & Barge Holidays are for people who really enjoy the physical activity of cycling and who value sociability more than wholesale luxury. Please keep in mind that our ship is a river vessel, not a large ocean cruise ship. Riverboat cabins, in comparison, are relatively small, and ship amenities, in general, are comfortable but not lavish.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Passau and surroundings

Passau and surroundings

Day 2: Great Loop – Engelhartszell – Brandstatt

45 km 0 m

D1

Great Loop – Engelhartszell – Brandstatt

Day 3: Devin – Bratislava

15 km 0 m

D1

Devin – Bratislava

Day 4: Budapest – Excursion to Szentendre

48 km 0 m

D1

Budapest – Excursion to Szentendre

Day 5: Baja - Mohacs

37 km 0 m

D1

Baja - Mohacs

Day 6: Belgrade (day of rest)

Belgrade (day of rest)

Day 7: Cataract Canyons /Iron Gates National Park

Cataract Canyons /Iron Gates National Park

Day 8: Novi Sad - Ilok

48 km 0 m

D1

Novi Sad - Ilok

Day 9: Batina - Mohacs

42 km 0 m

D1

Batina - Mohacs

Day 10: Kalocsa - Solt

50 km 0 m

D1

Kalocsa - Solt

Day 11: Danube Bend - Esztergom

50 km 0 m

D1

Danube Bend - Esztergom

Day 12: Vienna (Bike excursion to Klosterneuburg, Danube Island, vineyards)

Vienna (Bike excursion to Klosterneuburg, Danube Island, vineyards)

Day 13: Vienna (day of rest)

Vienna (day of rest)

Day 14: Wachau | Krems - Melk

37 km 0 m

D1

Wachau | Krems - Melk

Day 15: Passau and surroundings

Passau and surroundings

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental