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Cruise down the Danube while cycling along it's banks. Your accommodation is on a nostalgia ship as you discover breathtakingly beautiful river scenery with small sleepy villages, castles and palaces set in gorgeous countryside and enjoy warm Austrian hospitality at every stage of your cycling tour.
Our tour starts and finishes in Passau, the city where Sisi began her journey along the Danube as a young bride to Vienna, eagerly awaited by her Emperor Franz. Follow in the footsteps of the Austrian empress by bicycle in a region which is a gourmand’s paradise and famous for its cakes, pastries and other irresistible culinary treats. After Wiener Schnitzel, Sachertorte and apricot dumplings it’ll be much easier to burn up the miles... Wines from the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Landscape Wachau enjoy an international reputation, Linz, the capital of Upper Austria is home to the biggest church in Austria.
And then there’s Vienna... Enchanting, charming and perhaps slightly eccentric, the City of Waltz will capture your heart in an instant. Magnificent buildings from the imperial age bear witness to the impressive history of times gone by. After visiting this magnificent city the tour winds its way back to Passau
The short distances to cycle each day and the wonder of taking a boat trip down the Danube make this a great tour for children
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Itineraries
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. Your cycling holiday begins after embarkation (4.00 p.m.) when you sail into the sunset and Passau’s magnificent silhouette with its church towers and domes slowly fades into the horizon behind you.
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. 26 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. During a city tour by bus in the afternoon. You will pass most of the numerous and famous sights and have a guided walking tour though the historic centre of Austria’s capital (optional, not included).
Day 5
Vienna, Rest Day
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 market 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
Day 7
Grein - Mauthausen, approx. 35 km
A beautiful and varied route lies ahead of you, offering a wide range of experiences! Starting from the medieval town of Grein (home to Austria’s oldest theater, visit optional) you’ll cycle through the picturesque hinterland of the Strudengau region. With a bit of luck, you may even be personally guided through the romantic Clam Castle by the castle’s lord. Additionally, you’ll take a journey back in time to prehistory at the Celtic Village in Mitterkirchen. The Mauthausen Memorial, a WWII concentration camp memorial site, is situated on a hill near the town.
Day 8
Passau and surroundings
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. 9 a.m. We recommend that you do not make any arrangements for onward trains departing before 10.30 a.m. To be on the safe side, later departure times would be even better.
- 7 nights in outside cabins with private facilities and air condition
- Port charges
- The program according to itinerary from/to Passau
- Captains greeting and Welcome cocktail
- Full board: breakfast, lunch on board (non-cyclists) or packed lunch (cyclists), afternoon coffee break,
dinner incl. house wine, draught beer and soft drink (2/3 dishes to choose from) - Gala-dinner with farewell cocktail
- Board Musician
- A tour guide on board (does not cycle with the group)
- Daily information meeting
- Detailed roadbook (one per cabin)
- Detailed travel documents, cycling guide App, GPS tracks per cabin
On guided tour:
Tour guide cycling with the group
Helmet rental
Ferry rides
Not included
+ €90 Bike rental
+ €190 E-Bike rental
Bike rental is not included in the tour price.
In 2024 the cost to rent a hybrid bike is €90 and €210 for an e-bike
On the group tour helmets are included.
On the self guided tour it is possible to rent a helmet for €15. This needs to be pre-booked
We offer bike insurance in case of loss or damage of the bike while on tour.
The cost is €18 for hybrid bike and €50 for e-bike.
2024 SELF GUIDED TOUR PRICES
There are four types of cabins to chose from:
Standard: Main deck, double bed to be separated, windows not to be opened
Comfort: Middle deck, double bed to be separated, windows to be opened
Superior: Upper deck, double bed to be separated, private balcony
Minisuite: Middle deck, double-bedded to be separated, windows to be opened, minibar
SEASON 1 ( April )
€900 Standard cabin
€1090 Comfort cabin
€1200Minisuite
€1300 Superior cabin
SEASON 2 ( May, July, August)
€1000 Standard cabin
€1190 Comfort cabin
€1300 Minisuite
€1400 Superior cabin
SEASON 3 ( June, September )
€1100 Standard cabin
€1290 Comfort cabin
€1400 Minisuite
€1500 Superior cabin
GUIDED GROUP TOUR PRICE
available on June 8, July 6, September 21
+ €210 per person ( accompanied by a cycling guide )
There is a 55% supplement for those who want a single cabin. Subject to availability.
A child reduction is available. Please contact us in the office for more details.
Bike rental is not included in the tour price:
€90 hybrid bike rental
€210 e-bike rental
Self Guided Tour Information
Self Guided Tours run on all boat departures:
April 27,
May 25,
June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29
July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27
August 17, August 24,
September 7, September 21
Group Cycling is available on June 8, July 6, September 21
(add. dates available from a minimum of 10 people upon requests)
How to get to the start point in Passau:
- Munich Airport (MUC)
The closest airport to Passau is Munich Airport (Mõnchen Flughafen / MUC) with its huge number of cheap flights to mostly German and European destinations.
Passau is around 160 km (100 miles) from Munich Airport. Driving time is around 90 minutes.
Public transportation - from the airport, take taxi or bus 635 to Freising (they leave at 21 after each hour, and takes approx 18 mins). Direct trains run from Freising to Passau hourly- (about € 22-28,- per person).
Alternatives require transfers in either Plattling or Regensburg. Total journey time varies from 2h20 to three hours.
- Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)
Many international/intercontinental passengers will enter Germany at Frankfurt International Airport (FRA). It is, both faster and cheaper to take the ICE train from Frankfurt to Passau rather than taking a connecting flight to Munich. Many direct trains are available with more options requiring an easy transfer at Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof. Total journey time is just over four hours.
The following websites will help you with train connections between Vienna and Passau.
Bahn.de or Oebb.at
Its possible to book a private transfer from Munich to Passau one way (1-8 people): €300 from City Centre / €250 from Airport
MV Swiss Crown
The MS Swiss Crown is a large 4*-river cruise ship that can carry a maximum of 135 passengers.
built in 2000
renovated in 2018/2019
length 110 m (360 ft), width 11.40 m (37 ft),
load draft 1.60 m (4.9 ft)
crew approx. 35 men/women
sails under a Swiss flag
ENI 07001725
Cabins
3 decks: main deck, middle deck and upper deck
languages spoken on board: English, German
WiFi available, payable onsite
credit cards are accepted (Mastercard, Visa)
Cabin types
STANDARD cabin:
the approx. 14 m² cabins are located on the main deck, equipped with a double bed (which can be moved apart) and smaller, raised windows (NOT openable). In some cabins a 3rd bed (bunk bed) can be used for children.
COMFORT cabin:
the approx. 14 m² cabins are located on the middle deck, equipped with a double bed (which can be moved apart). The panoramic window can be opened.
SUPERIOR cabin:
the approx. 14 m² cabins are located on the upper deck, equipped with a double bed (which can be moved apart) and private balcony.
MINISUITE:
the approx. 16 m² cabin is located on the middle deck, equipped with a double bed (which can be moved apart), panoramic window, minibar and coffee station
AUSTRIA - DANUBE - PASSAU TO VIENNA TO PASSAU BOAT SELF GUIDED TOUR 2024
AUSTRIA - DANUBE - PASSA TO VIENNA TO PASSAU BOAT GROUP TOUR 2024