Vienna to Bratislava
From Austria to Slovakia along the Danube

Why not extend your Passau to Vienna or Passau to Grein tour to see a little more of this wonderful region. Cycle along the Danube path on a 3-night break from the celebrated Austrian capital of Vienna, through varied scenery and one of Europe’s last primeval forests to Bratislava, Slovakia’s first city.

Detailed information

	Detailed itinerary
	Your accommodation and meals
	Departure dates and prices
	Bike details
	Travel options
	Average temperature

Detailed itinerary

This short tour takes you along the Danube cycle path. You encounter some roads, but the cycling is easy, allowing you to enjoy the scenery.

Day 1: Arrival in Vienna
Check into your hotel, and then take time to explore this historic and picturesque city. Take a tour of the grand palaces that are situated on the famous Ringstrasse, visit the opera house or cathedral, enjoy a coffee in one of the renowned Viennese coffee houses, or simply browse the city's numerous shops.

Day 2: Vienna to Bad Deutsch - Altenburg
29 miles
Enjoy a day of relaxing cycling along the Danube river dam, through beautiful nature reserves. Visit the small town of Orth and its castle, visit the last working watermill on the Danube and take a short detour to visit the impressive one-time hunting lodge in Eckertsau. Your overnight stay is in the spa town of Bad Deutsch - Altenburg, which also boasts some impressive Roman remains.

Day 3: Bad Deutsch - Altenburg to Bratislava
15 miles
Before departing for Bratislava, why not spend some time visiting the incredible Roman amphitheatre and 'Heathen's Gate'. The important Roman settlement of Petronell-Carnuntum is still being excavated, and you can see a reconstruction of a Roman house here, and view the area from a specially constructed lookout tower. You continue by cycling to Hainburg, with its pretty old town and then onto the border crossing into Slovakia. You enter Bratislava over the Novy Most (new bridge).

Day 4: End of tour after breakfast
Spend some time getting to know Bratislava. Visit the distinctive castle, set high on a hill overlooking the city, stroll around the pretty old town with its countless sights, such as the medieval Michael's Gate, the 15th century Old Town Hall, and the Archbishop's palace dating back to the 18th century.

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Your accommodation and meals

You will stay in double or twin rooms in comfortable hotel accommodation along the route. Your luggage is transported to each overnight stay for you, so you can relax and enjoy the cycling.

Accommodation is 2 nights Half Board, 1 night Bed & Breakfast (in Vienna) .

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Departure dates & prices

Prices include:

• Accommodation for 3 nights
• 2 nights Half Board 1 night Bed & Breakfast
• Bicycle hire (7 gears)
• Bicycle bag (1 per room)
• Route descriptions and maps
• Luggage transport

Departure dates are Saturday, Sunday & Monday from 22 April to 20 October 2008

*Prices vary and can only be confirmed when you make a booking.

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Bike details

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Travel options

Suggested times and points of departure - please call us to discuss the most suitable flights and latest prices.

Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 05/11/2007 (provisional)

Transfer to Passau: 3hrs 30mins by train (payable locally)

Transfer to Passau: 1hr 40mins by train (payable locally)
Return transfer from Vienna: 1hr 40mins (payable locally)
For rail trickets contact Deutsche Bahn in London on 0870 243 5363 or visit www.deutsche-bahn.co.uk.

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Average temperature

The average daytime temperatures for these regions are listed below:

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