Hungary and Slovakia Cycling Tours - Press Release

This was a press release about two Pure Adventures Tours published awhile back, but still very relevant. Every has loved these tours, so check them out...you won't be disappointed!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Discover France/Pure Adventures
CONTACT: Loren Siekman
TEL: 800-960-2221
E-MAIL: info@pure-adventures.com
WEBSITE: www.pure-adventures.com


Discover Culture, Adventure, and Diversity with ‘Pure Adventures’

EUROPE—Pure Adventures, the progeny of Discover France, has announced it’s line-up of self-guided cycling tours. Understanding that modern- day travelers are continually looking for new and exciting travel destinations, the company has masterfully incorporated international adventure, cultural experiences, and a diversity of activities into its two new tours.

There is an ever increasing popularity amongst adventure travelers in visiting central European countries. The trend is caused by the fact that they are inexpensive, open to tourism, have well preserved historical interest and offer "off the beaten" path itineraries. As always, the new tours are supported by locals who really help the guests to appreciate the best there is to see and become fully immersed in the area’s culture.

The Hungary Cycling Tour is eight days and seven nights and takes guests into the heart of the Hungarian countryside where they will enjoy three and four star lodging while discovering the intriguing and mysterious history of the region including the city of Budapest.

Despite spectacular development, Budapest has preserved its old charm and magic. Not only is it the worthy holder of the title `Queen of the Danube`, it is a city where the pleasing harmony of different architectural styles and superb structures, the cuisine, culture, and legendary hospitality blend into an unforgettable experience for visitors

A sampling of the incredible itinerary includes cycling along the Danube River out of Budapest into the countryside of Western Pannonia. The cycle path begins at Batthyany Square, crossing the Danube at Kisoroszi, into Visegrad. Arriving in Visegrád guests will take a trip up to the “Castle in the Clouds” and enjoy the amazing panorama which unfolds before their eyes. Guests will pass through forests and open woodland along diminutive roads with little traffic along the way and will also visit the village of Tata, known as “the town of waters. Guests will then venture on to visit the millenary, Benedictine Abbey of Pannonhalma, where they may visit the church and library and taste the famous wines of the historical wine district. After a fashion, guests will arrive in Sopron, a town rich in cultural history and containing vast amounts of intriguing relics…..

Not to be out-done, the eight day/seven night Slovakia Cycling Tour takes cyclists from Vienna to Krakow. Slovakia has seen its tourism gradually increase since the late 1990’s, after its amicable split with Czech Republic,. Quaint and jovial with a surprisingly rich cultural life, guests will discover castles, artisans, and charming people along the route and certainly create cherished memories doing so.

A peek into the rich itinerary is sure to leave travelers yearning for more. The first leg of the journey leads straight to the town of Trnava, the oldest royal town in Slovakia. Its past wealth is reflected in its fortifications and rich assortment of monuments. The tour follows rolling hillsides around the most famous Slovakian spa town of Piestany, renowned for its successful treatment of arthritis. Guests will then be off to Beckov with its towering castle ruin of the same name and then on to view the majestic castle perched above the city of Trencin. After several days more, the tour culminates in the wonderful city of Krakow, a colossus of art and architecture…..

Both packages include all lodging, breakfast and dinner daily, luggage transfers, arrival orientation and bike fitting, route book with maps, cue sheets, and site information, local emergency service, local support guides and experts that are available by phone to assist during the trip with any kind of emergency.

Itineraries can be adapted for longer ride options and extended stays (up to 9 days). Additional nights in Krakow or Bratislava, Vienna, and Budapest, are all possible and the Slovakia tour may be combined with the Hungary (Budapest to Vienna) trip for a spectacular two week journey.

For a complete itinerary, pricing, and booking information call 800-960-2221 or e-mail info@pure-adventures.com Photos available.