Vienna to Budapest 5-nights (Active)

Overview

This 5-night tour from Vienna to Budapest is a "sporty" experience for travelers interested in covering longer cycling distances each day. The active option described here treats you an average of 54 miles each day. If you're looking for a more leisurely cycling option, check out the Vienna to Budapest (Classic) tour. On this bike path you will explore lowland forests, original villages, and magical cities. In Carnuntum and in the Roman castle Kelemantia, you find Roman relics from the past. Discover the diversity of the flora and fauna in the lowland forests. The small villages, which you cycle through, still keep their original charm. You pass through the Rye Island - a real natural paradise. Don't forget about the numerous castles and palaces, which are proudly situated nearby the Danube. The small towns along the bike trail have a special flair, and their charming historic centers invite visitors to discover and enjoy. Overall this bike tour will inspire everybody! Day 1: Individual arrival to Vienna. We recommended you arrive a day or two early to experience Vienna. This metropolis on the Danube has plenty to offer and it is worth to stay there for a longer time. Enjoy a cup of coffee and the typical Vienna cake "Sachertorte" in one of the numerous coffee houses or treat yourself to a roundtrip with the horse-drawn cab "Fiaker." Day 2: Vienna – Bratislava. 40 mi/65 km. The first distance of your bike trip guides you through the national park Donau-Auen. There you will get to know the diversity of the flora and fauna as well as the manifold types of landscape. You pass the castle Orth and the village Eckertsau and reach Bad Deutsch Altenburg. There you can make an excursion on the Roman bike trail (Römerweg) to Carnuntum. The archaeological park is regarded as one of the most significant archaeological sites in Austria. After Hainburg you reach the border to Slovakia and its capital city Bratislava that is your next overnight stay. Overnight in Bratislava Day 3: Bratislava – Györ. 50 mi/80 km. You cycle a short distance in Slovak territory before you pass the Hungarian border in Rajká. Within the first few kilometers of your cycle trip in Hungary you will discover charming villages. The complete section is influenced by agriculture. Your route guides you through the so-called Szigetköz (a small Rye Island). This is characterized by numberless side arms of the Danube. The beautiful town Mosonmagyaróvár is also called "City of 17 bridges" and ideally suited for a short break. Further on your way, you will pass Hédervár. The castle there is situated in the middle of a protected park. However, you should schedule a plenty of time for visiting Györ. The district capital offers many sights and a breathtaking historic center. Overnight in Györ Day 4: Györ – Esztergom. 59 mi/95 km. Soon you reach the Hungarian Böny. From there a route version guides you to Bábolna, a well-cultivated town with a beautiful inner city. The local National Stud is known far beyond its borders. Racehorses are bred in the splendid inner courtyard. Afterwards, the route takes you back to the Danube where you soon reach the divided town Komárom/Komárno. The route runs near riverbanks in the flat Danube valley. In the course of this you pass different villages and while cycling you can view the vineyards in the background. The sporty bikers can choose a route over Tata but there are some hills. Those interested in history should plan time for the Roman castle Kelemantia which is on the way. However, the absolute highlight is your destination today: Esztergom - also known as "Hungarian Rome." Its Basilica is the largest church in Hungary. Overnight in Esztergom Day 5: Esztergom – Budapest. 53 mi/85 km. You cycle along the "Donauknie" which is probably one of the most attractive sections of the Danube bike trail. The Royal Palace and the Castle of Visegrád will delight you as well as the Open Air Museum, and the Baroque Old Town of Szentendre. The crowning highlight is the capital city of Budapest! After arriving there you can review all impressions of this wonderful bike trip during a walk through the city. Overnight in Budapest Day 6: Individual departure, or extension. Lots to explore in Budapest! We can book extra night for you, if you like. Surface and terrain: You cycle on bike trails, along a dam and partly on relatively quiet side roads. Occasionally you will be on busy roads but only for a short while. You cycle off road only for 3 short distances otherwise you will be on asphalt. On the whole, the route is marked very well with a few exceptions in the Slovakian part. Altogether the cycling is relatively easy with occasional slight hills; however, considering the longer stages, one this variation of the Vienna-Budapest itinerary, you should have a higher level of cycling ability and comfort than the Classic version. How to get there: Tour start Nearest airport and train station: Vienna (VIE), Austria. Tour end Nearest airport: Budapest (BUD), Hungary. Nearest train station: Keleti Pályaudvar, Hungary. Transfer from Budapest to Vienna by van: Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in seasons 1 and 2, and daily in season 3, departure at approx. 3:30 PM. Duration: approx. 3.5 hours. Must be booked in advance. Please note: Transport of your own bike incurs an additional charge. For pricing and availability, please refer to the "Dates and Prices" tab on the tour page. Alternatively, there are excellent direct train connections available.

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