On this classic cycle tour you will experience the combination of nature along the scenic riverbanks of the Danube as well as the unique opportunity to visit the most important metropolies that lay alongside the river. Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest have an overwhelming history with genuine notions of the yesteryear. Nostalgia is combined with a deeply intriguing history along the ever-changing riverbanks of the Danube. The tour takes you to the castle of Eckartsau, which happens to be the place where Austrian Emperor Karl the 1st and his wife Zita met their fate. In Bratislava the coronation of Hungarian Kings took place and the famous empress Maria Theresia acquired much of her fame, prestige and honour. In Esztergom, the first Hungarian king, King Stephan was born and accepted his coronation. Empress Sissi of Austria was crowned Queen of Hungary in Budapest. The tour is mostly flat with rolling hills. The Austrian section follows well maintained and equipped cycling paths, in Hungary you will often cycle on country back and side roads. Upon entering and leaving cities there is more traffic that must be closely observed. 7 nights accommodation in 3* hotels and inns, 4* in Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest (hotel upgrades available) Breakfast or 7 x dinners (surcharge applies +245 EUR) Daily luggage transport Vienna-Budapest (max. 2 pieces of luggage (max. 20kg/piece) with max. 30kg/Person) 1 x ship- or train transfer in Danube Bend area 7-day service-hotline (also available weekends) Handlebar bag with route book, maps and information material including GPS data per room The mileages and approximations are distances of the recommended routes Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen and proper sport shoes Arrival and departure to and from Vienna is not included in tour price In Hungary you have to wear a safety vest at night and by poor vision outside of cities/villages This cycling tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility. Individual requests are in special cases possible (ie. handicapped accessible room) Extra nights on request Hotel upgrades are available, please enquire for this option Public parking garage = Park & Ride: approx. 25-30 EUR per week, unguarded, at the underground/metro station "Leopoldau". Upgraded accommodation includes a garage at the first hotel (30 EUR per day) Departure on Saturdays only in April and October, Saturdays and Sundays between May to September Individual arrival in Vienna. (Tip: use low-cost transportation to and from Vienna/Bratislava) Tonight, the evening belongs to you! How about a spectacular stroll through the Imperial City or visit a typical Viennese café/tavern with local food and goodies “Heurigen”? Possibilities are endless in the “City of Waltz”. Not far from Vienna begins an untouched alluvial landscape and a nature reserve with stunning and diverse flora and fauna. Enjoy the wonderful peace and silence, only interrupted by the twittering chirps of birds. The ancient Romans have left their print and also have relaxed in the nice warm water of Bad Deutsch Altenburg. The archaeological park of Carnuntum will invite you into an exciting journey to the past.. Nestled between the hills of Hainburg and the Carpathian Mountains, cycle on to Europe’s youngest capital, Bratislava. The Slovak capital has an enchanting, sleepy old town in addition to magnificent modern buildings.. The marshy landscape of the Szigetköz is an ideal environment and paradise for birds and fish alike. In the midst of these wild and untouched lowlands with more than 500 tiny islands, you will find quaint farming villages and a labyrinth of countless Danube canals and creeks. The days bike tour ends in the beautiful city of Györ, situated at the mouth of 3 rivers. The city enchants with its baroque old town. Recommendation: Enjoy the route between Mosonmagyarovar and Györ comfortably by train. Train tickets are available at ticket machines at the train station and cost approx. € 1,- per ride. This shortens the cycling stage to approx. 44 km. After cycling through the lush rolling hills into the village of Komarom, the favourite village of renowned King Matthias is waiting for you this day. Today you cycle along the banks of the Slovakian Danube on small low-traffic roads through quaint and quintessential villages. On your way to the “Town of Bishops and Kings”, Esztergom, also known as the „Hungarian Rome“ or “Royal City”, you pass the Roman fort of Kelemantia. The Basilica of Esztergom, the largest Catholic Church in Hungary is another highlight and glamorous part of the overall tour. The hilly landscape of the Danube Bend will enchant you. You will cycle through small idyllic villages, discover the artist town of Szentendre with the nearby Farm Museum and enjoy a fantastic view of the most famous sights of Budapest during your ride towards the capital city of Hungary. Note: Boat ride at the beginning or end of the stage, depending on the season. Outside the boat season train ticket as a substitute. Enjoy this day in the metropolis Budapest. If you want you can go back to Vienna by bus, departures by scheduled bus every 2 hours on a daily basis. The bus has to be booked prior to the guests´ arrival. Duration of trip approx. 3hrs.
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