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All Danube Cycle Path tours overview
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Danube Loop
Schlögen
Wachau
Melk
Dürnstein
Orth
Vienna
7-Gear-Bike Ladies
7-Gear-Biek Men
Electrobike
Danube Anniversary Tour from € 275,-
This is a perfect bicycle tour for the beginner as well as for anyone seeking a ride away from traffic and maddening crowds. There are some incredible highlights at every stage. Discover the town of Melk, known for its imposing Benedictine monastery. As you pedal along to Krems, stop in Wachau, known for its wine gardens. The Danube path winds its way past vineyards and forested woodlands and is dotted with charming villages.
Travel Details
Tour Profile:
Level 1, the path is completely paved, flat, almost always directly along the river bank, very suitable also for beginners and children.
Day 1: Passau
Independent arrival to Passau. Use any extra time for a walk through the picturesque old part of town, or take a boat cruise around this city of 3 rivers (not included). Bike hand over between 4 p.m and 7 p.m - for late arrivals on the next morning (8 a.m)
Day 2: Passau – Linz, River cruise to Schlögen (approx. 52 km / 32 miles)
The Upper Danube Valley with its steep and wooded slopes is almost untouched and idyllic. You catch the ship to Schlögen (9 a.m) and continue on through the impressive Danube loop, where the river makes an about turn of 180 degrees. You cycle through the Eferdinger basin to Linz, the Upper Austrian capital. Enjoy the summer evening with a shopping tour in the charming old part of town.
Day 3: Linz - Grein/Surroundings (approx. 60 km / 37 miles)
Tip: Make an excursion to Enns, the oldest city of Austria . You cycle through the Celt village Mitterkirchen and the church in Baumgartenberg. In the afternoon you arrive at “Burg Clam”, one of the best preserved castles in the country. Your destination, Grein, is dominated by the picturesque castle of “Greinburg”.
Day 4: Grein/Surroundings – Melk/Surroundings (approx. 55 km/34 miles)
You enjoy the Danube landscape of the Struden and Nibelungenau, with high rock formations on the left and right side of the Danube. High above the Danube stands the pilgrimage church of Maria Taferl. Clearly visible from a distance, the Benedictine Monastery Melk greets you.
Day 5: Melk/Surroundings – Krems/Traismauer (approx. 55 km /35 miles)
Another highlight of this cycle tour is the beautiful landscape of the Wachau. You can find wine terraces, apricot trees, castles and monasteries between them. During your travel to Krems you cycle through the attractive vineyards of Spitz, Weissenkirchen and Dürnstein. Along the way you see cozy Taverns, where you can relax and enjoy the Austrian hospitality.
Day 6: Krems/Traismauer – Vienna (approx. 39km /25 miles)
Your last cycle day begins with a ride to Tulln, die famous flower and roman town. With the train you reach the Danube metropolis Vienna.
Day 7: Vienna
Individual departure or extension stay in Vienna.
NEW 2012: Ship Ride from Vienna to Passau - on a cruise ship
GOOD TO KNOW:
We highly recommend to visit an unforgettable Waltz- and Operetta-Concert
If you have time then enjoy our Danube Cycle Path Extension Vienna-Bratislava Trip - we will advise you with pleasure!
Tour Details/Prices
Arrival days: daily except Sundays, April 26 till Oktober 13,2012
Arrival | Parking | Departure
Train Station: Passau, Vienna
Airport: Munich, Linz, Vienna
Transfer:
Munich- Passau: € 51,- per person (min. 2 persons)
Accommodation:
Comfort rooms in typical inns; 3 * Category, sometimes good 2 * inns
Included Services:
+ 6 nights in rooms with private facilities, breakfast
+ Welcome drink
+ Luggage transfer till Vienna
+ 1 bottle of wine per room
+ a tasting of regional products
+ 1 rivercruise Passau - Schlögen
+ 1 ferry ride Spitz
+ train ride Tulln - Vienna (incl. bike)
+ FREE handlebar bag with travel documents per room
Bikes incl. panniers:
7 or 21-Gear KTM-Unisex-Bike (please indicate preferred number of gears upon booking), Electricbike
For children: Seats, Child trailer, Trailer bike on request
Discount:
Additional/extra bed in double with 2 full paying adults:
0-6,99 J.: -100%,7-11,99 J.: -50%, 12-14,99J.: -25%, 15-99 J.: -10%
Other Information:
Extra-fee for mailing the ticket Vienna-Passau before arrival: € 12,-/booking
.....DON'T FORGET: to book early really pays off!
Prices per Person in € | |
Tourprice | |
double room | 289 |
(*price with Danube Bonus - booking min. 60 days before arrival) | (275*) |
supplement April 26 till May 11 + Sept. 1 till Sept. 28 | 56 |
supplement May 12 till August 31 | 80 |
single supplement | 100 |
halfboard supplement (Vienna only breakfast) | 77 |
bicycle incl. panniers | bike rental |
7/21-Gear-Bike | 59 |
electric-bike | 119 |
Children bike, child trailer, tagalong | 59 |
Child Seat | 18 |
bike helmet (payable locally) | 15 |
Additional Charge/Transfer | |
Train ride Vienna-Passau excl. own bike | 26 |
Bus ride Vienna-Passau incl. own bike * | 54 |
Ship passage Vienna-Passau (3 days/2 nights;Thur-Sat) in 2 bed cabin; incl. fullboard | 198 |
Porterage of own bike on ship Vienna-Passau | 10 |
Bike helmet - payable locally | 15 |
Extranight | 3* |
double room Passau | 46 |
single supplement Passau | 20 |
double room Vienna | 58 |
single supplement Vienna | 27 |
*only possible May 12 till August 31 from Mon-Sun; between 8-9 am
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