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You'll want to stop and photograph and visit if you like the spectacular baroque Abbey of Melk.
Explore the Hofburg Imperial Palace.
An easy ride today takes us to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.
Easy ride takes us to Bratislava.

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Selected by National Geographic Traveler magazine as one of "50 Tours of a Lifetime".

Join us on a bicycle tour that follows the Danube River, from Germany to Vienna, and then on to Budapest. Enjoy long, leisurely rides along the longest river in Europe and through farm villages, picture-perfect Medieval German towns and the vineyards of the Danube in Austria. Along our bicycle route we'll have time to visit historic Abbeys and cathedrals in towns such as Regensburg, Passau, Linz, and Melk.

If this sounds great but you don't have time for the full 13 days, check out our Bicycling the Danube from Germany to Vienna tour, which features the first 8 days of this itinerary.

Day 1: Arrive in Medieval Regensburg

Meet us today in Regensburg, easily reached by train from the nearby airports of Frankfurt and Munich. Our starting point was a Roman outpost under Marcus Aurelius in 179 AD and marks both the northernmost point of the Roman Empire in Germany and the northernmost extent of the Danube. Its Medieval center is wonderfully preserved. We'll enjoy a welcome dinner together tonight. Daily Mileage: Test ride in town only.

Day 2: Regensburg to Deggendorf

Our first ride today takes us through more Roman settlements today along with Benedictine monasteries, including one near Metten. Bibliophiles will want to stop for a tour of the library in the Abbey of St. Michael of Metten as among the 160,000 volumes in this historic collection is one of the earliest bibles printed in Germany and a 1493 "Nuremberg Chronicle," one of the earliest printed world history books printed in German and Latin). Dinner on your own tonight. Daily Mileage: 96 km (59 miles)

Lodging	Hotel-Gasthof Höttl
Description	This family-run, 4-star hotel offers bike rental, free Wi-Fi and a traditional Bavarian restaurant with beer garden. It lies in Deggendorf, in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park.

Day 3: Cycling into Austria

We pass Niederaltaich Benedictine Abbey as we leave Deggendorf this morning on our way to Passau, gateway to Austria. In Passau we see the Danube nearly double in size as it is joined by the Inn River, flowing out of Austria and Germany. Passau is the popular start for Europeans pedaling the Danube river; the section Passau to Vienna is the most pedaled route in Europe! Saint Stephan's Cathedral here also houses the largest organ outside of the United States so it might be worth taking a peek at the impressive instrument. We'll have dinner together tonight. Daily Mileage: 59 km (36 miles)

Lodging	Hotel Weisser Hase
Description	Hotel Weisser Hase dates back to 1512 and is situated in the historic walls. Find out more about the extraordinary history of Hotel Weisser Hase which has been family owned since 1957 !

Day 4: Passau to Linz, Austria

The Danube River and the valley it has formed shape the central transportation artery of Austria. Today and tomorrow we ride through the heartland of Austria. Castles perch above the river as we ride one of the most famous bicycle routes in Europe. For those who have had too much history, the Ars Electronica Museum in Linz will be a welcome change - stop by this afternoon and visit this museum that tries to bridge the gap between art, science and technology. Dinner on your own this evening. Daily Mileage: 99 km (61 miles)

Lodging	Hotel Wolfinger
Description	Located right at the heart of the old town of Linz, the Austria Classic Hotel Wolfinger perfectly combines tradition with modern amenities.

Day 5: Linz to Grein der Donau

Our route after Linz will include more agriculture on alluvial farmland washed out of the Alps far to the south. Our destination today is a small town, Grein an der Donau. Those who wish can take time to visit the Mauthausen Concentration Camp a powerful and sobering experience as you walk up and down the 186 "death stairs". Over 130,000 people were killed here including Jews, Italians, Russian POWs, criminals and political prisoners. Dinner is together at the hotel. Daily mileage: 63 km (39 miles).

Lodging	Hotel Goldenes Kreuz
Description	"Our hotel is a classic home with an intimate, family-style ambience. It is located on the Main Square in the center of Grein. Its proximity to the bicycle lane that runs along the Danube makes it ideally located for cyclists touring the Danube area."

Day 6: Grein an der Donau to Duernstein

On our way to Duernstein we enter the heartland of Austrian wine country. You'll want to stop and photograph and visit if you like the spectacular baroque Abbey of Melk. We'll have a wine tasting this evening before dinner together and taste some of the white wines typical to this area and some of the lesser known red wines. Daily mileage: 76 km (47 miles).

Day 7: Duernstein to Vienna

We'll have an easy day along the Danube today though not without bicycle traffic since this stretch of the Danube Bicycle Path is one of the busiest in the world. We'll arrive tonight in Vienna, the largest city in Austria and one of Europe's leading musical centers, where we will stay for two nights. The city was first a Roman and Celtic settlement, but as the Austro-Hungarian Empire rose to prominence, magnificent Medieval and Baroque architecture became especially prevalent. We'll have dinner together tonight. Daily mileage: 102 km (63 miles)

Lodging	Hotel Post Wien
Description	Our hotel symbolises a lifestyle that combines tradition and modern way of life. Characterised by centuries of magical history, we enable you to experience Vienna lifestyle the easy way. Whether you are planning an extended stay or are looking for accommodation for just one night – we look forward to be at your service.

Day 8: Rest day in Vienna

This is a rest day in Vienna, one of the great imperial cities of Europe. You've earned a rest. There is so much to see here we'll provide a briefing this morning, then you are free to wander and explore at your leisure. Be sure to explore the Hofburg Imperial Palace, home to the ruling Habsburg family for over six centuries or take in a concert at a local church or concert hall. Dinner on your own tonight. No ride today.

Lodging	Hotel Post Wien
Description	Our hotel symbolises a lifestyle that combines tradition and modern way of life. Characterised by centuries of magical history, we enable you to experience Vienna lifestyle the easy way. Whether you are planning an extended stay or are looking for accommodation for just one night – we look forward to be at your service.

Day 9: Vienna to Bratislava, Slovakia

An easy ride today takes us to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Czechoslovakia was formed from parts of the historic Austro-Hungarian empire in 1918 and came under Soviet domination in 1948. Not until 1989, with the fall of the Berlin Wall, was the country freed from the Soviets. Bratislava became capital of Slovakia when it separated from the Czech Republic during the "velvet divorce" in 1993. Dinner together this evening. Daily mileage: 83 km (51 miles).

Lodging	Botel Garcia
Description	Botel Gracia is an atypical hotel facility in the centre of Slovakias Capital, Bratislava.Botel in Danube is situated directly opposite the Slovakian National Gallery in close vicinty of New Bridge.

Day 10: Bratislava to Györ, Hungary

We'll ride by the Benedictine Arch Abbey of Pannonhalma and its winery today on your bicycle ride into Hungary. While Györ was a border town early in its history under the Romans, it was an imperial city under the Austro-Hungarian empire. It was also right in the way of barbarian invasions through the centuries. Much of the present city was built by Italian architects after the retreat of the Ottoman empire in the 17th century. Dinner together this evening. Daily Mileage: 84 km (52 miles)

Lodging	Hotel Klastrom
Description	The Hotel Klastrom is open 24 hours a day. The reception desk is at our guests’ disposal in organising programs, offering different cultural events or ordering tickets. It is possible to pay by credit card and to hire safe at the reception. In front of the hotel a guarded parking place is available. In the lobby area and in some rooms you can use Wireless Internet access free of charge.

Day 11: Bicycle Gyor to Esztergom

The towns we bicycle through today were destroyed and rebuilt repeatedly. The bridge over the Danube in Esztergom, for example, was first built in 1895, destroyed by the Germans in 1944 and only rebuilt in 2001. Esztergom was the capital of Hungary for two and a half centuries until the mid 13th century, was occupied by the Ottoman Turks for 150 years and enjoyed a rebirth of baroque architecture after 1700. Dinner on your own this evening. Daily Mileage: 102 km (63 miles)

Lodging	Hotel Esztergom
Description	On the west gate of the danube bend, on the meeting point of mount Pilis and danube, there is Esztergom, our main city in the past. Esztergom city is the Hungarian Christian Catholics Church’s central.

Day 12: Esztergom to Budapest

We ride into Budapest today and our hotel is near the center of Pest so you'll be close to most of the sights. We have a special dinner tonight including a cruise on the Danube. Daily Mileage: 87 km (54 miles)

Day 13: Bicycle Tour ends in Budapest

Our tour ends this morning in Budapest. We highly recommend that you take a few days to enjoy all that the city has to offer. Whatever you decide have a wonderful journey.

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Bill H.

Great trip and route. The hotels were located perfectly within the city centers. And my favorite thing was the ability to navigate the route on my own by following the arrows.

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Mary B.

We had a great time, as always. The guides were the best, the friends to ride with lots of fun and the scenery is beautiful.

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Jan B.

Thank you again ExperiencePlus! for another delightful adventure!

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Sari R.

This was an adventure of a lifetime (so far). It was especially moving to me to visit Hungary - the land of my father's birth - and learn first hand about it's history and people. The scenery the entire trip was so beautiful - with the river at our sides and the wind at our back (sometimes). Our tour leaders added so much to our enjoyment. I can't wait for our next ExperiencePlus! trip.

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Kathy S.

The overall experience was fabulous. I liked the ride lengths; the food, particularly in Hungary; the sights; the terrain....) One experience that will stay with me (probably forever) is the visit to Maulthausen Concentration Camp. This was a wonderful trip.

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Linda M.

This was a fabulous tour. It met all my expectations and then some. I loved the new titanium bikes and the route. Cycling from Passau to Vienna was my favorite part of the route. Being on a smooth, dedicated cycleway with a great group of people was pure pleasure. Our wonderful team of three leaders made it unique and so special!

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TRIP INCLUDES

Use of a quality 27-30 speed bicycle
13 days, 12 nights
8 dinners (including a dinner cruise on the Danube) with wine or beer
all breakfasts
wine tasting

CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable

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                                        Day 1: Arrive in Medieval Regensburg
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                                        Meet us today in Regensburg, easily reached by train from the nearby airports of Frankfurt and Munich. Our starting point was a Roman outpost under Marcus Aurelius in 179 AD and marks both the northernmost point of the Roman Empire in Germany and the northernmost extent of the Danube. Its Medieval center is wonderfully preserved. We'll enjoy a welcome dinner together tonight. Daily Mileage: Test ride in town only. 
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                                        Day 2: Regensburg to Deggendorf 
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                                        Our first ride today takes us through more Roman settlements today along with Benedictine monasteries, including one near Metten. Bibliophiles will want to stop for a tour of the library in the Abbey of St. Michael of Metten as among the 160,000 volumes in this historic collection is one of the earliest bibles printed in Germany and a 1493 "Nuremberg Chronicle," one of the earliest printed world history books printed in German and Latin). Dinner on your own tonight. Daily Mileage: 96 km (59 miles) 
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                                                    <td valign="top"><a style="color: #3D6287;" target="_blank" href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/de/gasthof-hottl.en.html?aid=311984;label=hotel-de-68079-en-xwZf4s9xXPK5dRJQtau4RAS4710147103;ws=&gclid=CImrrKu8zK0CFYOI4god1nbyhw "><b>Hotel-Gasthof Höttl</b></a></td>
                                                    
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                                                    <td valign="top">This family-run, 4-star hotel offers bike rental, free Wi-Fi and a traditional Bavarian restaurant with beer garden. It lies in Deggendorf, in the Bavarian Forest Nature Park.
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                                        Day 3: Cycling into Austria
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                                        We pass Niederaltaich Benedictine Abbey as we leave Deggendorf this morning on our way to Passau, gateway to Austria. In Passau we see the Danube nearly double in size as it is joined by the Inn River, flowing out of Austria and Germany. Passau is the popular start for Europeans pedaling the Danube river; the section Passau to Vienna is the most pedaled route in Europe! Saint Stephan's Cathedral here also houses the largest organ outside of the United States so it might be worth taking a peek at the impressive instrument. We'll have dinner together tonight. Daily Mileage: 59 km (36 miles) 
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                                        Day 4: Passau to Linz, Austria
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                                        The Danube River and the valley it has formed shape the central transportation artery of Austria. Today and tomorrow we ride through the heartland of Austria. Castles perch above the river as we ride one of the most famous bicycle routes in Europe. For those who have had too much history, the Ars Electronica Museum in Linz will be a welcome change - stop by this afternoon and visit this museum that tries to bridge the gap between art, science and technology. Dinner on your own this evening. Daily Mileage: 99 km (61 miles) 
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                                                    <td valign="top"><a style="color: #3D6287;" target="_blank" href="http://www.booking.com/hotel/at/wolfinger.html?aid=311984;label=hotel-70163-at-gHmPLvbAkwlEY7_W3hyu7gS4080031183;ws=&gclid=CKm9iJnszK0CFSdU4godiALBhA"><b>Hotel Wolfinger</b></a></td>
                                                    
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                                                    <td valign="top">Located right at the heart of the old town of Linz, the Austria Classic Hotel Wolfinger perfectly combines tradition with modern amenities.</td>
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                                        Day 5: Linz to Grein der Donau
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                                        Our route after Linz will include more agriculture on alluvial farmland washed out of the Alps far to the south. Our destination today is a small town, Grein an der Donau. Those who wish can take time to visit the Mauthausen Concentration Camp a powerful and sobering experience as you walk up and down the 186 "death stairs". Over 130,000 people were killed here including Jews, Italians, Russian POWs, criminals and political prisoners. Dinner is together at the hotel. Daily mileage: 63 km (39 miles). 
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                                                    <td valign="top"><a style="color: #3D6287;" target="_blank" href="http://www.hotel-in-grein.at/ "><b>Hotel Goldenes Kreuz</b></a></td>
                                                    
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                                                    <td valign="top">"Our hotel is a classic home with an intimate, family-style ambience.
It is located on the Main Square in the center of Grein. Its proximity to the bicycle lane that runs along the Danube
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                                        Day 6: Grein an der Donau to Duernstein
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                                        On our way to Duernstein we enter the heartland of Austrian wine country. You'll want to stop and photograph and visit if you like the spectacular baroque Abbey of Melk. We'll have a wine tasting this evening before dinner together and taste some of the white wines typical to this area and some of the lesser known red wines. Daily mileage: 76 km (47 miles). 
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                                        Day 7: Duernstein to Vienna
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                                        We'll have an easy day along the Danube today though not without bicycle traffic since this stretch of the Danube Bicycle Path is one of the busiest in the world. We'll arrive tonight in Vienna, the largest city in Austria and one of Europe's leading musical centers, where we will stay for two nights. The city was first a Roman and Celtic settlement, but as the Austro-Hungarian Empire rose to prominence, magnificent Medieval and Baroque architecture became especially prevalent. We'll have dinner together tonight. Daily mileage: 102 km (63 miles) 
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                                                    <td valign="top"><a style="color: #3D6287;" target="_blank" href="http://www.hotel-post-wien.at/en/welcome-hotel-post/ "><b>Hotel Post Wien</b></a></td>
                                                    
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                                                    <td valign="top">Our hotel symbolises a lifestyle that combines tradition and modern way of life. Characterised by centuries of magical history, we enable you to experience Vienna lifestyle the easy way. Whether you are planning an extended stay or are looking for accommodation for just one night – we look forward to be at your service.
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                                        Day 8: Rest day in Vienna 
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                                        This is a rest day in Vienna, one of the great imperial cities of Europe. You've earned a rest. There is so much to see here we'll provide a briefing this morning, then you are free to wander and explore at your leisure. Be sure to explore the Hofburg Imperial Palace, home to the ruling Habsburg family for over six centuries or take in a concert at a local church or concert hall. Dinner on your own tonight. No ride today. 
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                                                    <td valign="top"><a style="color: #3D6287;" target="_blank" href="http://www.hotel-post-wien.at/en/welcome-hotel-post/ "><b>Hotel Post Wien</b></a></td>
                                                    
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                                                    <td valign="top">Our hotel symbolises a lifestyle that combines tradition and modern way of life. Characterised by centuries of magical history, we enable you to experience Vienna lifestyle the easy way. Whether you are planning an extended stay or are looking for accommodation for just one night – we look forward to be at your service.
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                                        Day 9: Vienna to Bratislava, Slovakia 
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                                        An easy ride today takes us to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Czechoslovakia was formed from parts of the historic Austro-Hungarian empire in 1918 and came under Soviet domination in 1948. Not until 1989, with the fall of the Berlin Wall, was the country freed from the Soviets. Bratislava became capital of Slovakia when it separated from the Czech Republic during the "velvet divorce" in 1993. Dinner together this evening. Daily mileage: 83 km (51 miles). 
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                                                    <td valign="top"><a style="color: #3D6287;" target="_blank" href="http://www.botelgracia.sk/ "><b>Botel Garcia</b></a></td>
                                                    
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                                                    <td valign="top">Botel Gracia is an atypical hotel facility in the centre of Slovakias Capital, Bratislava.Botel in Danube is situated directly opposite the Slovakian National Gallery in close vicinty of New Bridge.</td>
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                                        Day 10: Bratislava to Györ, Hungary
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                                        We'll ride by the Benedictine Arch Abbey of Pannonhalma and its winery today on your bicycle ride into Hungary. While Györ was a border town early in its history under the Romans, it was an imperial city under the Austro-Hungarian empire. It was also right in the way of barbarian invasions through the centuries. Much of the present city was built by Italian architects after the retreat of the Ottoman empire in the 17th century. Dinner together this evening. Daily Mileage: 84 km (52 miles) 
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                                                    <td valign="top"><a style="color: #3D6287;" target="_blank" href="http://www.klastrom.hu "><b>Hotel Klastrom </b></a></td>
                                                    
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                                                    <td valign="top">The Hotel Klastrom is open 24 hours a day. The reception desk is at our guests’ disposal in organising programs, offering different cultural events or ordering tickets. It is possible to pay by credit card and to hire safe at the reception. In front of the hotel a guarded parking place is available. In the lobby area and in some rooms you can use Wireless Internet access free of charge.</td>
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                                        Day 11: Bicycle Gyor to Esztergom
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                                        The towns we bicycle through today were destroyed and rebuilt repeatedly. The bridge over the Danube in Esztergom, for example, was first built in 1895, destroyed by the Germans in 1944 and only rebuilt in 2001. Esztergom was the capital of Hungary for two and a half centuries until the mid 13th century, was occupied by the Ottoman Turks for 150 years and enjoyed a rebirth of baroque architecture after 1700. Dinner on your own this evening. Daily Mileage: 102 km (63 miles) 
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                                                    <td valign="top">On the west gate of the danube bend, on the meeting point of mount Pilis and
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                                        Day 12: Esztergom to Budapest
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                                        We ride into Budapest today and our hotel is near the center of Pest so you'll be close to most of the sights. We have a special dinner tonight including a cruise on the Danube. Daily Mileage: 87 km (54 miles)
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                                        Day 13: Bicycle Tour ends in Budapest
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                                        Our tour ends this morning in Budapest. We highly recommend that you take a few days to enjoy all that the city has to offer. Whatever you decide have a wonderful journey. 
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