Vienna to Budapest

We recommend that you arrive into Vienna early. This wonderful city on the Danube has so much offer, and it is well worth staying for a longer time. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a traditional Viennese cake (Sachertorte) in one of the numerous coffee houses. Alternatively, you can enjoy a roundtrip in a horse-drawn cab (Fiaker).

The first ride on the tour will guide you through the national park Donau-Auen. There you will be able to discover a great diversity of flora and fauna as well as the beautiful and varied landscape. You will pass the castle Orth and the village of Eckertsau before you reach Bad Deutsch Altenburg. There you can make an excursion on the Roman bike trail (Römerweg) to Carnuntum. This archaeological park is widely considered one of Austria’s most significant archaeological sites. After Hainburg you reach the border to Slovakia and it’s capital city, Bratislava which is your destination for the day, and where you will spend your overnight stay.

After cycling just a short distance in Slovak territory, you will pass the Hungarian border in Rajká. Beofre long, you will discover charming Hungarian villages. This area of the country is heavily influenced by agriculture. Your route then guides you through the area known as Szigetköz (a small Rye Island), which is characterized by numberless side arms of the Danube. Today´s destination is Mosonmagyaróvár which is also commonly known as the “City of 17 Bridges“.

Today you will ride through the unique and delightful landscape of the “Szigetköz” protected area and then on to Györ, one of the most important cities in the Hungarian lowlands and will charm you with its alluring historical city centre. You can enjoy a pleasant walk through the narrow lanes, past the churches and the palaces of the Baroque city centre. King Matthiashimself referred this it as his favorite city! You will finish the day by travelling to Komarom by train.

Today you cycle along the banks of the Slovakian Danube on small roads with very little traffic. You will pass through several quaint and traditional villages. On your way to the “Town of Bishops and Kings”, Esztergom, you will pass the impressive Roman fort of Kelemantia. The largest Catholic Church in Hungary, the Esztergom Basilica, is sure to take your breath away and is well worth a visit! The rest of the distinctive village of Esztergom also proves to be a highlight and glamorous part of the overall tour.

As it winds through the rolling hills, the Danube divides itself, creating the Szentendre Island. Here, you will cycle down the small country roads and through quaint and welcoming villages. Discover the Open-air Museum Skanzen. If you are a fan of shopping, you are sure to enjoy the numerous handicraft boutiques, which also provide the opportunity to buy wonderful Hungarian souvenirs in Szentendre city-center. During the boat- or train ride to Budapest, you will have a fantastic view of some of the most famous sights of Budapest, the capital of Hungary.

Enjoy a day in the buzzing metropolis of Budapest. If you want you can go back to Vienna by bus, and further explore ‘the city of the Waltz’. There are departures by bus scheduled every 2 hours, on a daily basis. The bus has to be booked prior to arrival. Duration of trip approx. 3 hours. On request the bus ialso stops at Vienna International Airport.

In the Hungarian capital city there is so much to entice and entertain. If you are interested in prolonging your tour, we would be pleased to book some extra nights for you. Our transfer from Budapest to Vienna is very comfortable (this can be arranged at additional charge).