Day to Day Schedule
Day 1: Vienna
Individual arrival in Vienna.
Day 2: Vienna - Bad Deutsch-Altenburg (approx. 46 km/28 miles)
On the Danube-Cycle-Path you bike through the idyllic meadows along the Danube, passing the castle of "Orth" to Petronell-Carnuntum (significant Roman excavations).
Day 3: Bad Deutsch-Altenburg - Mosonmagyárovár (approx. 61 km/38 miles)
Still following the Danube-Cycle-Path you will reach Bratislava. Shortly after, you reach Hungary where you bike through small typical villages using the dam cycle path (gravel) and country roads.
This section can be divided by an additional night in Bratislava (Day 3: 21 km/15 miles, Day 4: 42 km/25 miles)
Day 4: Mosonmagyárovár/Halaszi - Györ (approx. 45 km/28 miles)
You bike through the former marsh region of the "Little Alföld". Taking side roads you pass through delightful villages and arrive at the provincial capital of Györ.
Day 5: Györ - Tata (approx. 61 km/38 miles)
Today you bike through a landscape of rolling hills and reach the picturesque town of Tata, situated on two lakes.
Day 6: Tata - Sturovo/Esztergom (approx. 55 km/34 miles)
Leaving Tata you travel over the densely wooded hills of the "Gerecse" range. Some uphill stretches are rewarded with wonderful descents. In Esztergom you can admire the imposing cathedral.
Day 7: Sturovo/Esztergom - Budapest (approx. 58 km/36 miles)
Steep mountain-slopes frame the picturesque landscape of the Danube Bend up to Szentendre island. Go by bike or boat to Budapest (not incl.). On the boat, the view from the sun deck is overwhelming.
Day 8: Budapest
Individual departure.
Airport / Transfers
Fly into Vienna, and depart from Budapest.
Regular public shuttles and/or train service is available at both these major international airports.
Bicycles:
7- or 21-Gear Unisex-Bike with panniers supplied.
For children: children bike, child trailer, trailer bike, or seats.
Electric powered bike with surcharge and upon request.
Cycle helmets EUR 15,- (upon reservation).
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