
Danube Bike & River Cruise: Prague to Budapest
Guided Bike & Boat
- Daily Mileage: 5 - 34 miles|
- Biking: 1 - 5 hours|
Starting From
11-day Air Package
$6,495
8-day Bike Tour Only
$5,095
Per person, double occupancy
Danube Bike & River Cruise: Prague to Budapest
While most river cruises limit themselves to the lower Danube region, VBT takes you one step further—exploring the entire length of this fabled river, including the shores of Germany and the medieval city of Regensburg, a UNESCO World Heritage site. By day, join your local VBT trip leaders on curated routes through choice segments of the Danube Cycle Path—pedaling past small medieval villages, colorful vineyards, and fairytale castles. You’ll explore the majesty of the Habsburg Empire during VBT’s guided tours of Schloss Hof, Passau, and Vienna. By night, relax on your luxurious Emerald cruise ship—including a sundeck with spectacular views, a heated pool, and 5-star luxury meals and included beverages. With a wealth of onboard activities and optional excursions, this is the perfect trip for travel partners with different interests and activity levels.
Tour Highlights
- Unpack once, then bike and boat along the Danube in four countries and three cultural capitals—all on one trip.
- Follow the car-free and scenic Danube and EuroVelo 6 bike paths in this bicycle-friendly region.
- Sail through the scenic Danube Gorge to the Weltenburg Abbey.
- Choose to be as active or relaxed as you wish from our menu of cycling routes and walking tours.
- Enjoy an exclusive Viennese concert with the music of Strauss and Mozart.
What to Expect
On Shore: This tour offers easy riverside terrain, with a few climbs to reach riverside towns. Riding is primarily on bike paths of both pavement and packed gravel, with some road riding, through both urban and rural areas. Our VBT support vehicle is available every day at designated points for those who need assistance.
On Board Ship: Our group of up to 24 VBT guests will be part of a larger group on board our 182-passenger river cruise ship. Every day will include your choice of exclusive VBT activities and opportunities to join others. While in port, our ship may be docked adjacent to other ships. This means you might walk through other ships while boarding or disembarking, and some views may be obstructed while in port.
- Daily Mileage: 5 - 34 miles|
- Biking: 1 - 5 hours|
- Group Size: 24
Cycling
Cyclists
Support
Average High /
Low Temperature (°F):
Apr57º/39º
May67º/49º
Jun72º/55º
Jul77º/59º
Aug77º/59º
Sep69º/53º
Oct57º/43º
Average
Precipitation:
Apr2.2 in
May2.4 in
Jun2.9 in
Jul2.5 in
Aug2.3 in
Sep1.8 in
Oct1.6 in
Air Package | Tour Only |
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Roundtrip international airfare | ||
Airport car service for arrival and departure | ||
One night in Prague and one night in Budapest in conveniently located hotels with daily breakfast | ||
7 nights aboard a deluxe river ship | ||
21 meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners |

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Step-Through (Mixte Hybrid) Comfort Bicycle
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Step-Over (Diamond) Comfort Bicycle
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Electric-Assisted Bicycle (E-bike)
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Custom VBT Bike and Helmet
Two Local, Bilingual Trip Leaders
Support Vehicle
Luggage Transportation
Ride with GPS and Daily Route Notes
Welcome Reception
Facilitated Cultural Experiences
Your Choice of VBT Branded Gear for Your Adventure
Accommodations (Please Note: Days are based on the Air Package Itinerary. Accommodations may vary depending on departure date. )
Enjoy Your Vacation Longer With Low-Cost Trip Extensions
Air Package Only
2024 Pre-Trip Extension - Prague
2 Nights From $245 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $245
- 2 nights at the Mamaison Hotel Riverside Prague
- Airport car service for arrival
- Daily breakfast
- City information
Your vacation is about to begin! Spend your first night aloft and arrive ready for an unforgettable trip.
A VBT representative will greet you at the airport to start your adventure off right. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your centrally located hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Mamaison Hotel Riverside Prague
Air Package Only
2024 Post-Trip Extension - Budapest
1 Night From $145 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $145
- 1 night at the Prestige Hotel Budapest
- Airport car service for departure
- Daily breakfast
- City information
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to continue exploring on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation to the Budapest airport will be provided (an approximately 30- to 40-minute drive, depending on traffic) for your departing flight.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Prestige Hotel Budapest

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
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