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All Danube Cycle Path tours overview
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Passau
Danube loop
Grein
Weissenkirchen
Old city Vienna
7-Gear-Ladies bike
7-Gear-Gents bike
Electro-bike
Danube Cycle Path Short & Sweet
Would you like to cycle along the mighty Danube river, but don’t have much time to spend? If that’s the case, then this is the perfect tour for you. This direct and to the point tour guides you from Passau to Vienna and is one of the most popular cycling paths in Europe. During the six days you will ride around a moderate 35-miles per day. With the ideal combination of cycling and Austrian hospitality, you have enough time to relax and visit many of the cultural highlights along the Danube.
Travel Details
Tour profile:
Level 1, The path along the Danube valley goes gently downhill. It is also a recommended route for children.
Day 1: Passau
Individual arrival. Once in Passau enjoy the day of leisure by strolling through the narrow and winding streets of this quaint city or simply relaxing in a typical beer garden. Historical heritage is to be found and encountered around every corner. The “City of Three Rivers” i.e. river Danube, Inn and Ilz continues to be an inspiration to all. Bike hand over between 4 p.m and 7 p.m - for late arrivals on the next morning.
Day 2: Passau – Linz, approx. 52 km + Ship
Starting the tour nice and easy by ship, you travel through the magnificent Schlögener Loop. The Granite Mountains of the Mühlviertel have forced the Danube into a 180-degree bend. Along the wooded lush slopes of the narrow green valley, the river escorts you to the capital of Upper Austria and European Culture Capital of 2009: Linz.
Day 3: Linz – Region Grein/Bad Kreuzen approx. 60 km
A worthwhile excursion to Enns, the oldest town in Austria, is highly recommended although it is left up to you to decide. After cycling through the majestic meadows of the Strudengau, you will arrive in the gorgeous Baroque village of Grein. A few highlights include Austria’s oldest theatre, the Maritime Museum and the city’s impressive castle Greinburg.
Day 4: Region Grein/Bad Kreuzen – Region Emmersdorf, approx. 55 km
Once leaving Grein, you cycle through the stunning Nibelungengau over to Pöchlarn, where you find the monument of Nibelungen and the birthplace of artist Oskar Kokoschka. From a distance and high above the Danube one of the most famous buildings in the region, the Benedictine Abbey of Melk, salutes you with grandeur. Emmersdorf is today’s final destination and your place of slumber.
Day 5: Region Emmersdorf – Vienna, approx. 45 km + train ride
Today you will experience the captivating landscape of the Wachau valley. You pass through the extremely romantic winery villages Spitz, Weißenkirchen and Dürnstein. In Dürnstein you can even visit the castle where the English King Richard the Lionhearted was once imprisoned. After that you visit Krems, the 1000-year-old wine-growing town complete with gothic architecture. From Krems you travel by train you to the metropolis and city of the Waltz: Vienna.
Day 6: Vienna
Including train ride back to Passau or extended stay in Vienna. Bus ride back against surcharge possible (transfer own bikes incl.).
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 Sunday from April 26 till Oct. 06, 2012
Arrival | Parking | Departure
Train Station: Passau, Wien
Airport: Munich, Linz, Vienna
Parking: different possibilities (approx. € 30-60)
Transfer: Munich - Passau: € 51,- per person (min. 2 persons)
Accommodation:
Inns, Hotels and pensions of 3* category
Included Services:
+ 5 nights in rooms with private facilities
+ Breakfast or 4 x half-board (extra charge only in Vienna)
+ Daily luggage transport (1 suitcase per person/ max. 20 kg)
+ 1 bottle of wine (Wachau) per/room
+ A tasting of regional products
+ 1 x ship Passau – Schlögen incl. bike
+ 1 x train Krems– Vienna incl. bike
+ Train ride Vienna – Passau (transfer of personal bikes not incl.)
+ Service-hotline (also accessible on weekends)
+ FREE handlebar bag with travel documents per room
Bikes incl. panniers
7-or 21-Gear KTM-unisex-bike incl. odometer. For children: Seats, child trailer, trailer bikes, children bieks (on request)
Electrobike:
You still have to pedal, but it is going to be much easier! The bike supports your
force three times. With the electro bike the tour will be a relaxed experience for
unpractised bikers also.
Discount:
Additional/extra bed in double with 2 full paying adults:
0-6,99 J.: -100%, 7-11,99 J.: -50%, 12-14,99 J.: -25%, 15-99,99 J.: -10%
Other Information:
Reduction"no return trip" Vienna-Passau € 26,-/Adult
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 in Category | ||
double room | 325 | |
supplement April 26 - May 11 + Sept. 1 - Sept. 28 | 100 | |
supplement May 12 - Aug. 31 | 120 | |
single-supplement | 104 | |
halfboard-supplement (Vienna only breakfast) | 74 | |
bicycle incl. panniers | bike rental | |
7/21-gear-bike | 59 | |
childrend bike, child-trailor, tag-along | 59 | |
Child seat | 18 | |
electro-bike | 119 | |
rental bike-helmet (payable locally) | 15 | |
Additional Charge/Transfer | ||
Bus Vienna-Passau incl. own bike* | 28 | |
Ship passage Vienna-Passau (3 days/2 nights; Thu-Sat, Fri-Sun) in 2-bed-cabin incl. fullboard | 198 | |
Porterage of own ship Vienna-Passau | 10 | |
Extranight in Category | ||
double room Passau 3* | 46 | |
single supplement Passau | 20 | |
ouble room Vienna 3* | 58 | |
single supplement Vienna | 27 | |
* only possible from May 12 till August 31 (Mon-Sun; 8-9 am.)
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