Hungarian Rhapsody

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights in 3-4 star hotels

• 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners. 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 include regional specialities

• 7 nights in 3-4 star inns and hotels (4 star in Vienna, Bratislava & Budapest) with ensuite facilities on a twin share basis (option to upgrade to Category A, 4 star hotels - surcharge applies)

• 21 speed bike rental equipped with pannier (7 speed bikes on request or if 21-speed is fully booked, children trailers (max 2 children, 60kgs) on request. Electric bike available on request - supplement applies)

• Information pack including route notes & maps per room booked. Navigational app login. GPS Tracks are available.

• Luggage transfer - 2 pieces per person, max of 30kg total per person (max 20kg per piece)

• 1 ferry trip (or train outside ferry operating season) Szentendre to Budapest (Danube Bend area)

• Emergency hotline

• Travel to Vienna and from Budapest

• Meals not listed as included, drinks

• Helmet - can be purchased and provided locally (must be pre-booked & pre-paid)

• Travel insurance

• Guide - this is a self guided cycling holiday

• A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room

• Entrance fees

• Transfers (ferries, trains) not listed as included

• Rental bike insurance - covers liability in case of loss or damage to the rental bike (when properly used and secured). Excluded are lost keys, batteries and chargers of e-bikes, as well as damage due to intent or gross negligence.

• We recommend bringing a handlebar phone holder – to follow the route more easily using the app

• Items of a personal nature

What's Not Included

• Dinner in Vienna, lunch and drinks

• Ferries and trains not listed as included

• Transfers

• Tour guide - this is a self guided tour

• Hotel taxes payable locally (approx. € 1 - 2,5 per person/night)

• 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 b

• A single supplement will apply if you are travelling alone or book a single room

Accommodation

7 nights in 3-4 star hotels
The hotels have been chosen for their ease of arrival and departure by bike. During the trip you will be accommodated in 4 star hotels in Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava and in 3 star inns and hotels, or 4 star hotels if you book with the upgrade option.

Grading

Daily cycling distances range from 26-62km / 16-38.5mi, with shorter options available on some days. The route is mostly flat, sometimes with rolling hills. The Austrian section is on well marked dedicated bike paths whilst in Hungary you will cycle on country roads and side roads, sometimes unpaved (after wet weather these can be muddy or with loose sand therefore caution is required). Route finding in Hungary is less straightforward and will require more map reading. Entering and exiting the cities (particularly Gyor and Eztergom), there is some traffic to be aware of! The accent is on keeping a relaxed pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos. It is considered suitable for cyclists with a reasonable level of fitness including older children. For parents pulling trailers or trail-a-bikes please be aware that the cycling effort required is increased depending on the weight of the children. If you are not experienced cyclists we recommend the Blue Danube Cycle which is more suitable for families. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.