Hungary Vienna To Budapest Cycling… (trip)
Hungary Vienna To Budapest Cycling Tour
- Airport near Vienna, Austria
- Active & Adventure
| from €1,290* per person | 8 Days | April-September |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 4 | |
| Operator: Pure Adventures | 16 people max | |
Impressive monuments, sumptuous palaces and exquisite architecture are some of the things you can see in the heart of the old Austro-Hungarian Empire. From Vienna cycle along the Hungarian side of the Danube through Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Continue into Hungary where you will stay in the historical towns of Gyor and Esztergom. The artist's town of Szentendre contains many galleries, museums and cafes. The mix of cultural landmarks and rustic, riverside fields and meadows makes for a relaxing cycle tour.
Enjoy charming pensions and small hotels while discovering the sites of this rapidly developing route. All lodging has private bathroom; air conditioning is not a common feature but is usually not needed.
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Reviewer: Dave
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We have taken 2 cycling trips through this company, one to do the TDF climbs in the Alps and one for the TDF climbs in the Pyrenees. Both were great. These are self guided trips with good directions from the operator. Just got back from the Pyrenees. The cycling was challenging but that's why I went. The accomodations in Argeles were great. Centrally located(most of the climbs started within 1 mile from the hotel), beautiful grounds, extremely hospitable owners, very nice room, great meals [...] I can't say enough good things about the hotel(the Miramont), the owners and the organization of the trip as a whole. A cyclist has to be committed and in shape to do this trip.
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- This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrival DayArriving in Vienna, you should allow some time to explore this very important historical city. Famous for the arts, and music, as well as its architecture, Vienna is a vibrant, beautiful city with many things to do including seeing the cathedral and the amazingly designed Hundertwasser House. We will do an orientation with you late this afternoon to go over the route ahead to Budapest, the bike set up, and introduction to the GPS and all the equipment. You have a very charming 3 star hotel tonight that is centrally located. You are on your own for dinner tonight, but we will give you some suggestions!
Day 2 | Vienna - Bad Deutsch / Altenburg (55km)
The The first day on the tour takes you along the Danube river valley to the town of Bad Deutsch / Altenburg. The route is almost entirely flat and so even at 55 km this is a relatively easy start. You remain in Lower Austria but approach the Slovak border. Night in charming pension and dinner on your own. (B)
Day 3 | Bad Deutsch / Altenburg - Bratislava - Mosonmagyarovar (60km)
C Today's ride brings you briefly through Slovakia via Bratislava with its historical old town centre. Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and though a relatively small city it is rich in history and culture and worth spending a couple hours to visit. Then it's on to Hungary, where the days ride finishes in Mosonmagyarovar. This town is located in the meanders of a small river coming off and following the Danube. Overnight in Mosonmagyarovar, dinner on your own. (B)
Day 4 | Mosonmagyarovar - Gyor (45 km)
You ride between Mosonmagyarovar and Gyor today, which winds its way through farming pastures. The cycling route is broken up by small, farming towns. The destination of today‘s route is the city of Gyor. This town, originally a Hungarian stronghold from A.D.900, has also a superb cathedral from the 12th century. Overnight in Gyor which is situated at the confluence of three rivers: Raba, Rabca and Danube. Dinner on your own. (B)
Day 5 | Gyor - Tata (60 km)
Cycling not far from the Danube's riverflow in this rustic, farming landscape, you will finish in the town of Tata, city of waters, situated on lake Tatal. Overnight in Tata. Dinner on your own - we suggest a nice spot overlooking the lake! Cycling paths around the lake make a nice add on. (B)
Day 6 | Tata - Esztergom (55km)
Today the route goes through forested landscape with an ascent to cover but after that it is a straight run to Esztergom. This town has an immense cathedral, the largest in Hungary, dating from 1822, which incorporates an earlier, renaissance church from the 16th century. Overnight in Esztergom. (B)
Day 7 | Esztergom - Budapest (65 km)
Cycling along the Danube river valley gets you to the small town of Visegrad. Continue on to the town of Szentendre with its many churches, galleries and arts, and the opportunity to visit the river island of the same name. This town is really a gem of the tour. Finally you finish in Budapest. This magnificent city, once a centre of the Austro-Hungarian empire, boasts incredible architecture and its thriving centre offers many things to do. Overnight in Budapest. (B)
Day 8 | Departure Day
You can depart on your own today. Leave the bikes at the hotel. Or, add some extra nights to have more time to explore Budapest; ask us for hotel add-ons. Trains back to Vienna are possible but are rather long. Catching a departing flight out of Vienna is probably not possible on the same day. (B)
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