Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Vienna
Welcome to Vienna! Make your own way to the hotel where you will receive your tour information. After bike fitting, why not explore the town on wheels? The imperial city can be explored by bike very well. The famous Ringstraße with its splendid buildings such as the State Opera, Parliament, Burgtheater, City Hall and not to forget the Hofburg Palace are considered the most magnificent examples. The Kärntnerstraße and St. Stephens cathedral and the quiet corners and alleyways of Old Vienna are also worth seeing.
Meal: Nil
Stay: Arcotel Kaiserwasser Hotel or similar
Day 2 Vienna – Baden bei Wien
Your cycling journey will begin close to the Danube Island and take you on bike paths to Schönbrunn. After a sightseeing tour (not included in the tour price), cycle slightly uphill and then on a winding bike path down to the city of Baden. The old spa town in the Vienna Woods can tell a long story. It is certainly no coincidence that Beethoven completed his “Ninth” with the Ode to Joy here. The famous Casino of Baden, the beautiful Roman spa, and the thermal spa in the Art Deco style from 1926 with which the Viennese nobility once brought the Adriatic beach to Baden, are worth seeing.
Alternatively, board the local train (Badner Bahn not included) at Josefsplatz, which has been taking its passengers directly from Vienna’s Opera to the Casion Baden since the days of Emperor Franz Joseph. Purchase tickets yourself at the train station. Your bicycle will be transported to Baden.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: At the Park Hotel or similar
Cycling Distance: 45 KM
Day 3 Baden bei Wien – Rust/Mörbisch
Leave Baden on beautiful bike paths. Just a little while later you will find yourself in a completely new landscape. The atmosphere at Europe’s westernmost steppe lake almost feels a little strange, since here, at the foothills of the Leithagebirge mountains, the Hungarian puszta starts. You can visit Eisenstadt (Esterhazy Castle) and St. Margaret (Roman stone quarry) or other sightseeing destinations (not included in the tour price). The Burgenland wines are world famous. While driving through the hilly vineyards, you can enjoy a magnificent view over the lake. Rust and Mörbisch are probably the most charming wine towns in Burgenland.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: Drescher Hotel or similar
Cycling Distance: 55 KM – 60 KM
Day 4 Trip to Sopron
From the Festival City Mörbisch, where an atmospheric operetta festival is held every summer at the famous floating stage, you will cycle through soft vineyards with stunning views across the lake to the Hungarian border. Soon you will reach the former city of Ödenburg (Sopron) and its absolutely lovely old town. Today’s Sopron invites you with its bustling streets and beautiful places to stay. Cycle on a beautiful bike path through the pretty lakeside scenery back to Mörbisch/Rust.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: Drescher Hotel or similar
Cycling Distance: 35 KM – 45 KM
Day 5 Rust/Mörbisch – Neusiedl/Jois
In the morning take a ferry to Illmitz. Today, it is all about the national park called “Neusiedlersee-Seewinkel”. The patios of birdwatchers are the only elevations you will find. Moreover, it should be noted that here, as well as on the slopes of the west side, between Podersdorf, Illmitz and Apetlon in the flat plains of the vineyards, excellent quality wines are produced.
Some Trockenbeerenauslese wines of this area enjoy an excellent reputation. You will also come across some smaller or larger salt lakes (called Lacken), which are about 50 CM deep. This attraction of Seewinkel helped the region to its unique flora and fauna – and of course the “Lacken” bike trail to its name. The bike path will take you past wetlands, pastures, and vineyards.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: Seeblick Hotel or similar
Cycling Distance: 50 KM – 55 KM
Day 6 An active day of rest
Today’s a day to relax and recover. The lake is a true paradise for sailors, surfers, and swimmers. You may want to ride your bicycle around the lake on the pretty Kirschblütenweg cycle path.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: Seeblick Hotel or similar
Day 7 Neusiedl/Jois – Bratislava
Now that you are relaxed and refreshed, the route will lead you via Rohrau (birthplace of Joseph and Michael Haydn) into the “Roman Carnuntum”, where once upon a time the amber and the limes roads crossed (Haidentor – a huge triumphal monument). At the Open-Air Museum Petronell, you can visit a faithfully reconstructed Roman urban quarter (not included in the tour price). The border town of Hainburg is located directly on the Danube, just a few kilometers from your destination, Bratislava. We recommend an evening stroll through the beautiful old town.
Meal: Breakfast
Stay: Sheraton Hotel Bratislava or similar
Cycling Distance: 65 KM
Day 8 Depart Bratislava
Today marks the end of your beautiful Austrian journey.
Meal: Breakfast
Inclusions
~ 7 nights accommodation at local hotels;
~ 7 buffet breakfasts;
~ bike rental with bike insurance (option for e-bike available);
~ luggage transfer between hotels;
~ ferry from Mörbisch – Illmitz including your bike;
~ transfer by hydrofoil from Bratislava to Vienna including your bike;
~ detailed cycling route map;
~ GPS-data available;
~ service hotline.
Exclusions
~ air travel to Austria;
~ transportation to/from Vienna;
~ tourist visa to Austria (if applicable);
~ travel insurance;
~ provision of helmet;
~ hotel tourism tax;
~ expenses of personal nature.
Important Notes
~ A deposit of 20% if required at the time of booking. Balance payment will be collected 60 days prior to departure.
~ This trip is self-guided and requires just minimum 1 traveller to depart.
~ Should you require a visa to enter Austria, it is your responsibility to obtain such document before departure.
~ Please only book your air ticket to Austria when you have been informed to do so.
~ Because cycling requires certain level of cardio and stamina exertion, it is not suitable for members with chronic and/or acute disease. Please consider your physical condition before booking. Members must ensure they are medically and physically able to cycle.
~ Trip grading is an indication on the difficulty of the activities included. There are no trips that are not suitable for anybody if you prepare for it. As is always the case, engaging in regular exercise to maintain good physical condition and active lifestyle prior to the trip will be most beneficial in ensuring you have full enjoyment of the trip. Often it is a journey of self-discovery. We are glad to discuss your concerns and answer your queries if you have any.
~ Our utmost priority is always the safety of the cyclist. Therefore, the route and inclusion may be altered due to (not limited to) bad weather, accommodation book out, local conditions, and/or other unexpected circumstances beyond control. Travel Wander and its Operator reserve the right to make changes necessary and there will be no refund should you decide to discontinue with the trip or event.
~ There is no refund should you wish not to take part in any of the included experiences as per illustrated in the itinerary.
~ Every effort is made to ensure the trip and included experiences take place during the ideal time or period of the year, however certain sights are subject to weather conditions and seasonal variations that are not within the control of Travel Wander and the Co-ordinator. Although you may get to see and/or experience, we cannot guarantee the sightings.
~ Provision of meals during the trip showcases local authenticity, cuisine and food culture of the places we are visiting. All food allergies and dietary restrictions must be disclosed to Travel Wander at the time of booking. We will use reasonable efforts to accommodate special requirements or requests but this is not always possible given the nature of the destinations visited and availability of options. We cannot guarantee that dietary needs or restrictions can be accommodated. Travel Wander is not liable for failure to accommodate or fulfil such requests. Meal supplementary charges may be imposed to meet your dietary needs.
~ Trip grading is an indication of the difficulty of the activities included. Preparation and engaging in regular exercise to maintain good physical condition and active lifestyle prior to the trip will be most beneficial in ensuring you have full enjoyment of the trip. We are glad to discuss your concerns and answer your queries.
~ Our utmost priority is always the safety of the cyclists. Therefore inclusion of the itinerary may be altered due to (not limited to) bad weather, local conditions, accommodation book out, the skill levels of the cyclists and/or other unexpected circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to make changes necessary and there will be no refund should you decide to discontinue with the trip.
~ Because cycling requires a certain level of cardio and stamina exertion, it is not suitable for cyclists with chronic and/or acute disease. Please consider your physical condition before booking. Cyclists must ensure they are medically and physically able to cycle.
~ If cyclist presents difficulty in completing the ride of the day, we strongly discourage the cyclist from continuing for the day with top priority on the safety of the cyclist (and travel companions) in mind. The cyclist can fast track to the next accommodation making use of public transportation (where available) or booking private transfer at cyclist’s own expense. Cyclists can use mobile applications such as Google Search, Google Map, etc. to source for fast-track options.
~ Cyclist may choose to terminate the ride early during any time of the planned cycling day or make it a rest day, and fast track to the next accommodation by making use of public transportation (where available) or booking private transfer at cyclist’s own expense. Should the cyclist wish to partake in other activities or sightseeing on the rest day, it will be at the cyclist’s own expense. Cyclists can use mobile applications such as Google Search, Google Map, etc. to source for fast-track options.
~ There is no refund for uncompleted cycling distances or missed inclusions.
~ Purchasing comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. See HERE for details.
~ By making a payment to Travel Wander LLP, you (and on behalf of the rest of travelling companions) acknowledge that you have read, understood and agree to Travel Wander’s Booking Conditions and Other Important Information: Cancellation and Amendment, Modes of Payment, Privacy Policy, Indemnity Policy, and Terms & Conditions.
