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Vienna -Bratislava-Budapest n DANUBE CYCLEPATH (6N7D) VIENNA -BRATISLAVA-BUDAPEST On this bike path you will explore lowland forests, original villages and magical cities. Of course the 3 metropolises Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest are the best-known. In Carnuntum and in the Roman castle Kelemantia you find Roman relics from the past. Discover the diversity of the flora and fauna in the lowland forests. The small villages, which you cycle through, still keep their original charm. You pass through the Rye Island that is a real natural paradise. Don´t forget the numerous castles and palaces, which are proudly situated nearby the Danube. But although the small towns along the bike trail have a special flair and their charming historic centers invite visitors to discover and enjoy. Overall this bike tour will inspire everybody! ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival to Vienna It is recommended to arrive early. This metropolis on the Danube has plenty to offer and it is worth to stay there for a longer time. Enjoy a cup of coffee and the typical Vienna cake Sachertorte in one of the numerous coffee houses or treat yourself to a roundtrip with the horse-drawn cab Fiaker. Day 2: Vienna - Bratislava (approx. 68 km) The first distance of your bike trip guides you through the national park Donau-Auen. There you will get to know the diversity of the flora and fauna as well as the manifold types of landscape. You pass the castle Orth and the village Eckertsau and reach Bad Deutsch Altenburg. There you can make an excursion on the Roman bike trail (Römerweg) to Carnuntum. The archaeological park is regarded as one of the most significant archaeological sites in Austria. After Hainburg you reach the border to Slovakia and its capital city Bratislava that is your next overnight stay. Day 3: Bratislava - Mosonmagyaróvár (approx. 44 km) You cycle a short distance in Slovak territory before you pass the Hungarian border in Rajká. Within the first few kilometers of your cycle trip in Hungary you will discover charming villages. The complete section is influenced by agriculture. Your route guides you through the so-called Szigetköz (a small Rye Island). This is characterized by numberless side arms of the Danube. Today´s destination is Mosonmagyaróvár which is also called City of 17 bridges. Day 4: Mosonmagyaróvár - Györ (approx. 41 km) Also today you cycle through the nature paradise of the small Rye Island. On your way you pass Hédervár, which is perfectly suitable for lunch break. The castle is situated in the middle of a protected park. You should schedule a plenty of time for visiting Györ. The district capital offers many sights and a breathtaking historic center. Day 5: Györ - Komárom - Esztergom (approx. 57 km + train ride) After breakfast you will start with a train ride from Györ to Komárom. Today´s route runs near riverbanks in the flat Danube valley. In the course of this you pass different villages and while cycling you can view the vineyards in the background. The sporty bikers can choose a route over Tata but there are some increases. This requires a basic level of fitness. Those interested in history should plan time for the Roman castle Kelemantia which is on the way. However, the absolute highlight is your destination today: Esztergom (also known as Hungarian Rome). It´sbasilica is the largest church of the country. Day 6: Esztergom - Budapest (approx. 58 km + boat ride) You cycle along the ‘Donauknie’ which is probably one of the most attractive sections of the Danube bike trail. The Royal Palace and the castle of Visegrád will delight you and the open air museum as well as the baroque old town of Szentendre invites you to stay. A boat trip to Budapest is the crowning event of this day. After arriving there you can review all impressions of this wonderful bike trip during a walk through the city. Day 7: Prolongation or Departure Services Included Accommodation hotels and guest houses Detailed travel documents (route maps, 3* route description, local attractions, Breakfast buffet or an extensive important telephone numbers) breakfast. Boat ticket from Szentendre to Budapest Apparel and Gear kit. incl. transfer of bikes (out of season it Return economy class airfare. might be a train ticket instead) Luggage transport from hotel to hotel. Train ticket from Györ to Komárom 6 - Day Service Hotline. (including bike) Well-planned route guidance. Bike hire (unisex) Personal welcome meeting and bike Rental bike insurance fitting. Transportation from Airport Arrival - Departure Services not included Visa fees Government taxes. Insurance Bike Description: • Unisex frame 21‐speed with freewheel • Men's 21 speed gears with freewheel • Sizes: 56/51/46/43 cm and rod • Unisex 7 gear wheels with resignation • Sizes: 64/60/56/46 cm (Note: • Sizes: 56/51/46 cm Reservations are necessary!) TERMS & CONDITIONS Information Accuracy: We reserve the right to change any information before or after your booking the tour due to any events beyond our control. In case we are aware of any changes sufficiently in advance, we will notify you the same. Otherwise our tour manager or local representative will inform you of the change.eg. Road/hotel change due to maintenance work etc. This may result in the change of itinerary. Accommodation: Every care has been taken to select the hotels and routes. But due to unavailability of the hotels, we may have to choose other hotels in the nearby locations. Twin bed has 2 separate beds & double room is with double bed. Single room will be for 1 person only which comes with single supplement. In case you decide to make any changes in the room on tour, then you will be charged accordingly. The hotel rooms are charged on Twin /Double sharing basis, thus if you are joining as a single person, you will have to share the room with the person of same gender. If there is no such person, you will have to bear the charges of single supplement. Visa: Applying for visa & providing for the assistance will be done by us, however kindly note that it is at the discretion of the concerned consulate/Authorities to grant or reject the visa even after submitting all relevant documents & we will not be held responsible for the same. You will have to appear in person for the visa at the consulate at your own expenses. Passengers whose visa is not been granted by the consulate will be refunded as per the cancellation policy. Transfer of the tour: The tour cannot be transferred to any other person’s name after the booking. CANCELLATION POLICY If a cancellation is made Charges per person 60 days or more prior to the Initial payment INR-10,000/- + Air ticket cancellation charges, If departure any 59-40 days prior to the departure 25%of tour cost + Air ticket cancellation charges, If any 39-20 days prior to departure 50%of tour cost + Air ticket cancellation charges, If any 19-11 days prior to departure 75%of tour cost + Air ticket cancellation charges, If any 10 days or less prior to departure 100% of the tour cost AIRFARE We cannot assume the responsibility for any additional cost or any fees relating to the insurance &/or cancellation of air tickets or other arrangements not done through us. Note: the luggage transfer is available for 20kg suitcase (1 no. only) so pack your bag accordingly. Thanks and Regards Contact Us on www.cyctraveller.com [email protected] PH: +91- 91588 99963 .
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