Join Bob and friends for a TEN-day Riding Edelweiss Tour. A tour through medieval European history and 21st century Europe at the same time.

First, there's Vienna, where your tour starts and ends—in a city of captivating beauty and incomparable music history. And then, you'll ride out to explore the rest of medieval Europe, and discover that the scenic landscapes of Hungary form the backdrop for numerous historic towns and villages, each more picturesque than the last.

Savor the spectacular views as you wind your way through the narrow, curvy byways that crisscross this ancient countryside—free of heavy traffic. At the end of each day's ride, relax in deluxe accommodations, swapping stories with your fellow riders while enjoying delicious foods and sampling the tastiest wines from the local vineyards.

It isn't just great motorcycling, it's a great vacation too—one that will appeal to serious riders and connoisseurs of culture alike. As always, Edelweiss Bike Travel has taken care of every detail, ensuring that this Bob's BMW tour will be yet another unforgettable journey.

Austria-Hungary-Slovenia Schedule August 15-27, 2008

THE HEARTLAND OF THE FORMER HABSBURG EMPIRE & A TRIP INTO EUROPEAN HISTORY!
Vienna and Budapest are the main cultural focal points of this trip. Maribor in Slovenia is an interesting addition to those two major capitals which have a great deal in common and are connected by the Danube. The tour starts in Vienna – in the city of waltz. From Vienna we ride in the direction of the Hungarian Plains along Lake Neusiedl to Györ, the first stay before we ride along the Danube to Budapest. Exotic and cosmopolitan, the city spans the banks of the Danube. Often called the “Queen of the Danube”, the river divides Budapest in two. The ancient city of Buda is famous for its fascinating caste district and on the other side, Pest is the home to more modern architecture, as well as the cities commercial center. A day in Budapest is a delight in every respect, whether you visit the old part of Buda or plunge into one of the cities ancient thermal spas. Next is Lake Balaton often called the “Hungarian Sea” as many Hungarians spend their vacation on it’s shores. So do we, on the Tihany Peninsula. Wine and goulash is served for dinner, which is also called “Mulatschak”. We cruise along the south western Hungarian country side into Slovenia. The next day the capital Maribor, is the most advanced of all former communist countries in Eastern Europe. We stay here for two nights to explore its romantic old town or ride in the rugged mountains surrounding it. It’s back to Austria – our tour leads us through the hills and mountains of Styria. The hills and vineyards of this region are dotted with castles. An overnight in one of them is a special highlight. On the way back to Vienna we rest overnight on the Semmering pass. In times past, this was a meeting place for the rich and famous. Our hotel reminds us of this illustrious past. The tour ends with a great ride through the Vienna Woods. Stay a day or two longer and enjoy one of Europes most beautiful cities. We have added one day in Semmering; it is on a mountain pass between Graz and Vienna and offers a great opportunity to ride in a south-eastern direction, with small, forestry mountain roads and a visit to a very interesting castle as a diversion.

But don't just dream about it. Act now to grab YOUR SPOT on this great tour.       

Call Bob now at 301-497-8949 (ext. 218) or email Bob to get all the details and make your reservation!
 
TOUR DATES: August 15-27, 2008

Or call the Edelweiss US office at 800-582-2263. Tell them you want the BOB’s Austria-Hungary-Slovenia Tour!