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Hungary is a veritable treasure trove of discoveries, from an iconic capital city, to architecture ranging from Roman ruins to baroque castles and art nouveau coffee houses, tree-lined country lanes, the mighty Danube, and beyond.

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Danube Bike & River Cruise: Prague to Budapest

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$5,795

This Danube cycling and river cruise has it all: breathtakingly scenic bike routes, tours of history-steeped cities, and the all-inclusive convenience of a deluxe floating hotel.

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Discover Hungary

Hungary is a country of beautiful contradictions, where ornate Hapsburg grandeur exists alongside stark communist-era practicality and Central European and Asian influences fuse seamlessly in everything from the country’s famed folk art to its exquisite cuisine. There’s no better way to experience this fascinating nation than on one of VBT’s bike tours in Hungary.

Nestled on the shores of the imposing Danube, Budapest is an adventurous traveler’s dream. The river splits the city into two halves, connected by the historic Chain Bridge, an architectural marvel that opened in 1849. Hilly and historic Buda features everything from Baroque castles to imperial-era boulevards and bubbling Turkish baths, and travelers can find more modern offerings like hip coffee houses and warehouse bars on the flatter Pest side.

Venture outside the city limits and you’ll be treated to what is arguably the single most beautiful stretch of the Danube. North of the city, quiet lanes climb forested hills toward imposing castles and riverside bikeways follow the river in a ribbon of easy routes, providing the perfect vantage point to take in the scenic landscape.

Beyond Danube shores, Hungarian legacies grand and small dot the rustic landscape. In Sopron, Roman, medieval, and baroque beauty is on display. An extravagant array of elegance and grandeur greets you at Esterházy Palace, “Hungary’s Versailles.” In Esztergom, once Hungary’s glorious capital, the nation’s largest basilica still dazzles 170 years after its dedication.

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Country Highlights

Walk across the Chain Bridge that connects the Buda and Pest sides of the city.
Explore Margaret Island, one of the finest green parks in Europe. Stroll its tree-lined pathways and beautiful rose and Japanese gardens.
Take in the view of the Danube from Castle Hill while exploring medieval monuments.
Discover Hortobágy National Park, a World Heritage site rich with folklore and cultural history.

Thermal Springs

Hungary has more medicinal spas than any other European country. “Taking the waters” is a popular way to relax and even to treat minor medical concerns. Do as the locals do and sit back in one of the country’s more than 300 thermal springs to rejuvenate your body and soul. From cave baths to thermal lakes and stunning traditional Turkish baths, there are plenty of beautiful settings to choose from.

Magyar Cuisine

Hungarian food stands out as arguably the best in Eastern Europe. Locals believe there are three essential cooking styles: French, Chinese, and Hungarian. They may have a point; visitors are often pleasantly surprised to find that local dishes are wholesome, rustic, and incredibly flavorful. From rich stews to elegant pastries, your tastebuds will never be bored here.

Folk Art

Whether you’re strolling through a craft market, taking in a traditional music performance, or exploring an art gallery, Hungarian folk art is all around you. The country has a rich folk tradition that stretches from music to textiles, pottery, and beyond. Attend a folk festival or a pottery painting demonstration, enjoy a live dance show, or browse for authentic crafts to bring home as gifts.

Our Trip Leaders Make The Difference

Local Leader.
Partner in Discovery.
New Friend.

Your VBT Trip Leaders are passionate about travel and devoted to sharing new discoveries with you. Each is a multi-lingual resident of your destination who intimately knows the history, cultural heritage, and traditions of your surroundings.

Your Trip Leaders also bring insiders’ knowledge of the best places to explore, dine, and shop—along with insight into local customs and lifestyles to help you make the most of your cultural experience. With keen organizational skills, a splendid sense of humor, and a talent for making you and your fellow travelers thrive within your group dynamic, your VBT Trip Leaders will be invaluable resources—and treasured friends!

Mátyás

I truly think that biking through all these destinations gives you the best insight into people's lives. Through cultural interactions we all can change and improve.

I truly think that biking through all these destinations gives you the best insight into people’s lives. Through cultural interactions we all can change and improve.

A native of Hungary, Mátyás has been a VBT leader for almost a decade. He has traveled extensively throughout Central Europe and is proud to introduce travelers to the local culture of his home region.

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Nicely paced, well thought out itinerary. Easy paths with GPS guidance, though needed to pay attention closely as it was too easy to get off the designated trail though very obvious pretty quickly from GPS if you make a wrong turn. Nice to have a floating hotel so you were not packing and unpacking. Enough time for meals and breaks with great van/trip support. Ebike option was greatly appreciated

S Patel,

Danube Bike & River Cruise: Prague to Budapest

This was our 3rd VBT trip, and it did not disappoint! All credit to our trip leaders, Jan and Peter, who were the secret sauce which made this trip truly memorable and fun. They are both very genuine, caring, and attentive people who left no details to chance in guiding us on this incredible trip. The ship accommodations were top shelf, not to mention the delicious meals and libations, we enjoyed onboard. The rides were very scenic, with the lion's share being a stone's throw from the beautiful Danube, on smooth, dedicated bike paths. Where we stopped for lunch, during rides away from the ship, the meals were authentic to the locale, and every one delicious. This is the first trip where we used the 'Ride with GPS' to navigate the rides, and found the app easy to use and the directions given, easy to follow. 'Ride with GPS' proved to be a big improvement over the written route guides we'd had on previous VBT trips, making it virtually impossible to get too far afield from the planned route. Our group did the pre- and posts-trip extensions in Prague and Budapest, bringing the number of countries we visited to 5 and the number of capitals to 4!. VBT provided guided tours in all of major, and some of the less-major, cities we visited - which made for a great way for us to get the lay of land, before we individually ventured out in those places on our own. From our group of 10's, initial booking in 2019 for a 2020 departure, we deferred this trip 2 years (due to covid), to finally go this year. We are so glad we did!

Wendy C, Bend, Oregon

Danube Bike & River Cruise: Prague to Budapest

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