Day 1: Vienna
Individual arrival in Vienna. This evening belongs to you! How about a spectacular stroll through the Imperial City or a visit of one of the typical Viennese cafés or taverns with local food and goodies “Heurigen”? Possibilities are endless in the “City of Waltz”.
Day 2: Vienna > Bad Deutsch Altenburg, ~42 km
Not far from Vienna begins an untouched alluvial landscape, and a Nature Reserve with stunning and diverse Flora and Fauna. Get away from it all and enjoy the wonderful peace and quiet, only interrupted by the twittering chirps of birds. The ancient Romans have left their print and also have relaxed in the nice warm water of Bad Deutsch Altenburg. The Archaeological Park of Carnuntum will invite you into an exciting journey to the past.
Day 3: Bad Deutsch Altenburg > Bratislava, ~26 km
Nestled between the hills of Hainburg and the Carpathian Mountains you cycle on to Europe’s youngest capital, Bratislava. The Slovak capital is an enchanting, sleepy old town in addition to magnificent modern buildings.
Day 4: Bratislava > Györ, ~82 km
The marshy landscape of the Szigetköz is an ideal environment and paradise for birds and fish alike. In the midst of these wild and untouched lowlands with more than 500 tiny islands you will find quaint farming villages and a labyrinth of countless Danube canals and creeks. Recommendation: Enjoy the route between Mosonmagyarovar and Györ comfortably by train. Train tickets are available at ticket machines at the train station and cost approx. € 1,- per ride. This shortens the cycling stage to approx. 44 km.
Day 5: Györ > Komarno, ~57 km
The National Stud of Babolna is world famous as an Arabian horse breeding facility and is definitely worth a stroll through. While you are visiting the Studs and the Stud Museum you can catch a glimpse of some secret Hungarian horse breeding techniques and methods. After cycling through the lush rolling hills into the village of Komarom, the favourite village of renowned King Matthias.
Day 6: Komarno > Danube Bend, ~52 km
Today you cycle along the banks of the Slovakian Danube on small low-traffic roads through quaint and quintessential villages. On your way to the “Town of Bishops and Kings”, Esztergom, also known as the "Hungarian Rome“ or “Royal City”, you pass the Roman fort of Kelemantia. The Basilica of Esztergom, the largest Catholic Church in Hungary is another highlight and glamorous part of the overall tour.
Day 7: Danube Bend > Budapest, ~50-67 km
The hilly landscape of the Danube Bend will enchant you. You will cycle through small idyllic villages, discover the artist town of Szentendre with the nearby Farm Museum and enjoy a fantastic view of the most famous sights of Budapest during your ride towards the capital city of Hungary. Note: Boat ride at the beginning or end of the stage, depending on the season. Outside the boat season train ticket as a substitute.
Day 8: Budapest and departure
Enjoy this day in Budapest. If you want you can go back to Vienna by train. The two capital cities are very well connected. Direct trains to Vienna run every hour. Duration of trip approx. 3 hours.