Danube Impressions by BIKE + BOAT Passau-Vienna-Passau
Swiss Crown | Empress Sisi´s Danube
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An unforgettable bike and boat trip along the Danube, from Passau to Vienna, following the paths of the Austrian Empress Sisi. The tour takes you through breathtaking river landscapes, past picturesque villages, enchanted castles and palaces and through the beautiful Austrian countryside. As you enjoy delicious regional specialities such as Wiener Schnitzel, Sacher torte or apricot dumplings, on the Danube Cycle Path you will also experience the warm Austrian hospitality time and again.
Discover world-renowned wines in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Wachau, marvel at the largest church in Austria in Upper Austria’s capital Linz and discover charming neighbourhoods and magnificent buildings from the imperial era in Vienna.
Individual or guided? The choice is yours... Choose between an individual tour or a guided group tour. Your tour guide will show you all the hidden treasures and sights.
Route
Tour profile / Level 1
Day 1: Passau
Experience Mediterranean flair in Passau, the city of three rivers. You should definitely set aside some time on the day of your arrival for a walk through the picturesque baroque city with its narrow lanes and Passau cathedral home to the largest church organ in the world. After embarkation between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m., it’s time to cast off and begin your cycling vacation with a romantic boat trip into the sunset, with a view of the Passau backdrop of church towers and domes slowly disappearing on the horizon.
Day 2: Engelhartszell – Brandstatt, approx. 45 km
Breathe in the fragrance of the dense forest and freshly mown meadows. Explore the pristine countryside of the Upper Danube valley on the former towpath as it runs past sleepy villages. Small, rustic inns at the edge of the trail invite you to linger, the aroma of fresh fish grilled according to tradition on a stick wafts through the air. The Schlögener Blick observation point offers a truly stunning view of the Schlögener Schlinge where the Danube carves its way through a gorge and doubles back on itself.
Day 3: Brandstatt – Linz, approx. 24 km
Catch some fresh country air again - at lunch time, you’ll reach the Upper Austrian capital of Linz. Discover the European Capital of Culture 2009 on a bright yellow miniature train (optional). The cathedral is the biggest church in Austria, the Pöstlingbergbahn the steepest adhesion railway in the world. Are you curious about the future? At the ARS Electronica Museum you can try out some of the most impressive examples of modern technology for yourself. Make sure you don’t miss it!
Day 4: Tulln – Vienna, approx 31 km
Right in front of Vienna’s entrance, embedded in a breathtaking scenery, the monastery of Klosterneuburg is situated. You can already see the dome of this 900 year old baroque building from a distance. "Kahlenbergerdorf" with it’s wine taverns is only a hop from the shipping pier and definitely worth a visit. After a stroll through the vineyards, you can enjoy the panoramic view over Vienna.
Day 5: Vienna (day of rest)
On a city tour of Vienna all the sights are within reach from the saddle of your bike or on the HOP ON HOP OFF bus (optional). The magnificent Ringstraße will remind you of times long past and inviting coffee houses will tempt you with delicious Viennese cakes and pastries, while the Naschmarket is a feast for all the senses. End the evening on a magical note with a concert of waltz and classical operetta music in Sisi’s summer residence (optional).
Day 6: Wachau Valley roundtrip, approx. 37 km
An unforgettable day in the picturesque Wachau. Cycle through delightful wine-growing villages surrounded by terraced vineyards and apricot trees. The charming little town of Dürnstein with its narrow lanes is an absolute highlight. In Weißenkirchen – the most important wine-growing village in the World Cultural Heritage Landscape – you can discover the first rate famous Wachau wines (optional wine tasting). AT05_WeinverkostungSpitz Along the way you will also spot one of the most beautiful baroque ensembles in Europe: The Abbey of Melk AT03_StiftMelk_EN.
Take part in a commented wine tasting of 3 typical Wachau wines incl. table water. This is accompanied by a Wachauer Laberl (traditional Wachau roll).
Perhaps you are lucky enough to participate in a guided tour of the 800-year-old estate after the wine tasting.
If you are already hungry because of the bike ride, you can enjoy a snack in the restaurant from 11:30 am.
Magnificent Baroque abbey by Jakob Prantauer and fescos by Paul Trogers. The Benedictine abbey counts with a world famous library. Don‘t miss the collegiate church and the abbey museum. The parks with the Baroque garden pavillion were revitalised as English Gardens in 1995.
Day 7: Grein – Mauthausen, approx. 36 km
A beautiful and varied route with impressions in all facets lies ahead of you! From the medieval town of Grein (Austria’s oldest municipal theatre, visit optional)) you cycle through the idyllic hinterland of the Strudengau, with a bit of luck you will be guided through the romantic Clam Castle by the lord of the castle himself and take a journey back in time to prehistory in the Celtic village of Mitterkirchen. The Mauthausen Memorial Concentration Camp is located on a hill near the town.
Day 8: Passau
Enjoy the first rays of sun and the early morning tranquillity one last time from the deck of the ship before you reach Passau/ surroundings, your heart bursting with memories. Disembarkation: approx. 11.00 a.m. We recommend that you do not make any arrangements for onward connections departing before 12.00 a.m. To be on the safe side, later departure times would be even better.
You are also welcome to book an extension at the 3*+ Hotel IBB Passau Sued DE04_IBBPassauSued_EN or 4* Passauer Wolf DE04_PassauerWolf_EN in Passau through us.
This 4-star hotel is located close to the pedestrian zone and Passau’s main historical sights on the charming banks of the Danube. At the Hotel Passauer Wolf you will stay in comfortably furnished rooms with a private bathroom and city or river views. The sofa can also be used as an extra bed. Relax in the bar.
From the Passauer Wolf you can easily reach sights such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Residenzplatz in walking distance. The boat landing stages and the Danube promenade are just 30 metres away from the hotel. Several cycle paths also pass nearby.
The IBB Hotel Passau Sued offers various room categories, some of which have a balcony or terrace. Look forward to a rich breakfast buffet in the morning. At the IBB Hotel you can use the sauna and the hot tub. Free Wi-Fi is also available in all areas. The hotel is a good base for exploring the city’s historic sights. These include St Stephen’s Cathedral, which houses the largest church organ in the world.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In the event of extremely high or low water, the shipping company reserves the right to bridge stages by bus or even to cancel the trip at short notice without any legal claim arising therefrom (water levels are force majeure). The same applies for officially decreed repairs to locks or bridges, not announced in advance, or in the event of motor or propulsion damage to the ship without attributed fault.
On one hand, a riverboat is a “holiday hotel”, while on the other, it is also a means of transport that moves with motor power and must always be operated, even at night (partially with lock and bridge passages and the retractions and extensions of the structures caused as a result). Mistakes can happen with lock passages. This is the case for all Danube journeys and cannot be avoided.
Please bear in mind that riverboats are restricted (bridge passages, locks) in size (length, height, width) and therefore cannot be compared with cruise liners at sea. The cabins are limited in space but are nevertheless comfortable and furnished.
Leistungen
7 nights in outside cabins with private facilities and air conditioning
Port charges
Program according to itinerary from/to Passau
Captains greeting and Welcome cocktail
Full board: rich breakfast, packed lunch (onboard lunch for non cyclists), afternoon coffee break, dinner (2/3 dishes to choose)
Gala-dinner with farewell cocktail
Daily live-music
Tour guide on board (does not cycle with the group)
Daily information meeting
Detailed travel documents per cabin, GPS tracks + cycling tour app with voice navigation
Additional services for guided tour
Cycling tour guide
Ferry rides
Rental helmets (adults only)
Individual Tour
Ride free: cycle individually, at your own pace, and design your day around your desires. The only limit is the overall schedule.
Never miss a turn: Our bike tour app with voice navigation ensures gets you there safely and reliably. For extra peace of mind, a detailed route book packed with maps and insightful information is also included.
Daily insider tips: Learn about must-see sights, refreshing rest stops, and local delicacies during the daily briefing with your cruise director.
Flexibility on board: Want to take a day off? No problem! Simply stay on board and enjoy the passing scenery from the sun deck.
Guided Tour
You cycle in a small group guided by a local tour guide. Taste some Austrian delicacies: you’ll try sweet cider in a wine tavern in the world- famous Wachau region you will also get to savour a small variety of regional wine specialties. During a guided tour by bike or bus you will pass by numerous famous sights along the Danube
Termine & Preise
Extras
% Reduction for children | |
0-2,99 years in baby cot* | -100% |
3-11-99 years in same cabin with min. 2 full paying adults**; cat. Standard | -30% |
3-11,99 years in same cabin with min. 1 full paying adult; cat. Standard | -10% |
*baby cot must be brought individually, just available in Cat. standard and comfort | |
** 3rd bed in cabin - body height max. 140 cm | |
Bicycle & Equipment | |
24-speed bike | 89 |
E-bike | 189 |
Binging own bike | 29 |
Bringing of own e-bike (max. 23 kg excluding battery) | 39 |
Rental helmet (only bookable in advance) | 15 |
Additonal night | |
Passau 4* (dbl/sgl) | 74/109 |
Transfers ¹ | |
one way PRIVATE (total, 1-8 pers.) from/to Munich Airport | 270 |
one way PRIVATE (total,1-8 pers.) from/to Munich city centre | 320 |
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