The Danube cycle path from Vienna to Budapest – classical version

Three capital cities in 8 days, 7 nights from 455,- €
Enjoy this cycling tour through wild river flood plain landscapes, sleepy farming villages and the famous cities of Vienna and Budapest. Fans of nature and culture will enjoy this trip immensely. This route is mainly flat, along well kept paths in Austria, and often along agricultural tracks and roads on Slovakia and Hungary. As there are few towns located directly on the Danube in Hungary, the route leads up to 25 km inland. This tour offers you the possibility of spending an extra night in Bratislava and the chance to get to know this newest European capital city.

Variations: This Danube cycle path tour is available in the following variations:

Categorie B: Overnight stays in comfortable guesthouses, bed and breakfasts and hotels,
 in Vienna and Budapest in a 4*-hotel
Categorie A: Overnight stays in selected Hotels, mainly from the 3*- and 4*-Category
Day 1
Individual Arrival in Vienna  
Take the opportunity today to visit the Danube metropolis, and let the charm of the city enthuse you. Visit Schönbrunn Castle, the Imperial Spanish Riding School, the Ferris Wheel with great views over the city ort he cathedral of Stephansdom. Whether you take a horse and carriage ride, a visit to a café or an evening visit to a wine-bar: start your holiday off with a taste of Vienna.
Overnight stay in Vienna
Day 2
Vienna - Bad Deutsch Altenburg (ca. 46 km)
The Danube cycle path leads you out of the city and through pristine river valley forests. In Orth you can visit one of the largest Renaissance castles in Austria. The route then continues on to today’s destination, where in you shouldn’t miss a look at the Roman history in the archaeological park in Petronell-Carnuntum.
Overnight stay in Bad Deutsch Altenburg
Day 3
Deutsch Altenburg - Mosonmagyaróvár Region (ca. 61 km)
Today you will cycle to the border town of Hainburg with its imposing town gates. Soon afterwards you will reach the Slovakian capital city of Bratislava, which is towered over by the majestic Preßburg castle. After a tour of the city, which should also definitely include a visit to the Cokoladovna-Cafes, you will continue on along embankment paths and quiet roads to the Hungarian border and then through small farming villages to Mosonmagyaróvár, the “gateway to Hungary” with its beautiful old town and many, small, attractive canals.
Overnight stay in the Mosonmagyaróvár region
Day 4
Mosonmagyaróvár Region - Györ (ca. 45 km)
Today you will travel through small, dreamy, farming villages before reaching Györ, which has a population of 125,000 and is one of the most important towns in Hungary and whose origins can be traced back as far as the Bronze age. During a stroll through the magical, historical town centre you can view the impressive Benedictine church, the Carmelite church and the Bishops’ Castle. The many small and quaint shops are perfect for an interesting shopping trip.
Overnight stay in Györ
Day 5
Mosonmagyaróvár Region - Györ (ca. 45 km)
Today you will travel through small, dreamy, farming villages before reaching Györ, which has a population of 125,000 and is one of the most important towns in Hungary and whose origins can be traced back as far as the Bronze age. During a stroll through the magical, historical town centre you can view the impressive Benedictine church, the Carmelite church and the Bishops’ Castle. The many small and quaint shops are perfect for an interesting shopping trip.
Overnight stay in Györ
Day 6
Tata - Esztergom region (ca. 55 km)
Today you have the choice between two routes: the somewhat more difficult, but more beautiful route leads through beautiful forests and is somewhat hilly. Alternatively, you can travel by train to the Hungarian-Slovakian border town of Komárom (not included). Here you can change over to the Slovakian bank of the river and cycle along flat paths through farming villages. Even from afar you will see the cathedral of Esztergom, the "Hungarian Rome".
Overnight stay in the Esztergom region
Day 7
Esztergom region - Budapest (ca. 45-69 km)
Today you will cycle through the picturesque landscape of the “Donauknies“ to Visegrad with its imperial palace and castle, before you crossover to Szentendre-Island which is located in the middle of the river. The artistic village of the same name is worth a visit. The last part of today’s stage is the journey to Budapest, which you can also undertake by train or boat (neither included).
Overnight stay in Budape
Day 8
Budapest and individual return journey home
Take advantage of the day to sightsee in the busy Danube metropolis. Many view the city as being the most beautifully located city in the world: The Danube flows through the city like a silver thread and separates the two sections of the city; Buda and Pest. Although the city in its modern form is only 100 years old, visitors can feel the remnants of the style and glamour of the monarchy throughout the city. We would also be more than happy to extend your stay in Budapest or Vienna.
Brief Information
  • Start / Destination
    Wien / Budapest
  • Duration
    8 days, 7 nights
  • Length
    ca. 350 km
  • Daily routes
    between 45 and 69 Radkilometer
  • Profile of the route
    The route is mainly along flat paths (Exception: alternative route on day 6), in Austria along well kept cycle paths, in Slovakia and Hungary along agricultural tracks and quiet roads. However, there may be heavy traffic when entering and leaving towns and villages.

  • Return journey to Vienna
    Departure by bus at 5 pm (on request the bus can leave at 12 am), arrival in Vienna ca. 8 pm
    For those who are in a hurry there is an express boat which travels to Vienna (Departure ca. 9 am, subject to a surcharge). (Timetable may be subject to change).
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