Danube Cycle
Austria, Germany, Hungary & Slovakia
14 days (Bike: 12 days)
591 km (~49km per day)
Leisure
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Discover the history of magnificent Baroque castles and Benedictine monasteries along the winding cycle route that follows the Danube
You will travel from Germany through Austria to Slovakia and conclude your journey in Hungary. Our route visits the great cities of Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest and takes you past charming villages and vineyards. The compelling history of the Danube itself and the nations it links will capture your imagination as you pass by sites of historic interest and significance. A journey that portrays the historic division and contemporary unity of Europe.
Highlights
- Cycling along the Danube bike path
- Exploring the majestic cities of Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest and the three river town of Passau
- Experiencing the timelessness of the river landscape
- Visiting the Basilica in Esztergom, the abbey at Melk, the Danube Bend and the Danube loop
- Discovering the "Little Alföld" Protected Area and the Danube floodplain National park
Tour Information
From
Passau
To
Vienna
Cost From
Self-Guided Please Ask
Departure(s)
Saturday and Sunday from mid April to early October
Single Supplement
Available
Inclusions
- 13 breakfasts, 12 dinners (dinner not included in Vienna). Continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, cheese, occasionally eggs and meats, coffee, tea and juices. Dinner will consist of 3 courses which are likely to include regional specialities
- 13 nights in 3 to 4 star inns and hotels with private facilities on a twinshare basis in low season (it is possible to upgrade to mainly 4 star hotels (CAT A) - supplement applies)
- Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 20kg, supplement applies for excess
- 21 speed bike rental equipped with pannier and odemeter (7 speed bikes on request or if 21-speed is fully booked, children trailers (max 2 children, 40kgs) on request. A limited number of 8-speed electric bikes are available for hire - must be pre-booked and a supplement applies).
- 1 bottle of wine per room - to be collected from the winery in Wachau
- A tasting of regional products
- Train ride Krems – Tulln, Train ride Mosonmagyarovar - Gyor (including bike)
- 1 x boat or train ride (before/after seasonal shipping schedule) Szentendre – Budapest
- Maps, route information and tourist information per room. GPS Tracks are available on request.
- Emergency hotline
Exclusions
- Travel to and from Passau / Budapest
- Meals not listed as included, drinks
- Entrance fees
- Travel insurance
- Transfers
- Excess luggage
- Guide – this is a self guided cycling holiday
- A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room
- Helmet (compulsory in Slovakia) – can be hired or purchased and provided locally (must be pre-booked & pre-paid)
- Ferries and trains not noted as included
- E-bike rental insurance - covers you in case of loss or damage when the bike is properly used and secured. Excluded from this are lost keys, batteries and chargers of e-bikes, as well as purposeful damage or gross negligence. (not available for standard bikes)
- Hotel taxes payable locally (approx. € 1 - 2,5 per person/night)
- Mid and high season supplement
- Solo Traveller Supplement
Options
- Bike rental insurance
- Helmet hire
- Helmet purchase
- Bike Delivery
- Electric Bike
- Accommodation upgrade
- Children’s prices are available on request – excellent discounts apply
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