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$1599 / per person

The Danube by Bike and Boat: From Passau to Vienna

The Danube Cycle Path, part of the EuroVelo 6 route, is one of the most well-developed and popular itineraries among cyclists. The scenic valleys, stunning vineyards, and vast Hungarian plains will leave you with unforgettable memories of this journey. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to admire and visit abbeys, castles, and palaces, as well as cities like Vienna or Linz.

Multiple dates between May and October

Starting from $1599 per person*
(*land portion only)

INCLUDED

Accommodation in 3*-4* hotels

All breakfasts

Baggage transport

All meals mentioned in the program

Transfers planned in the program

Activities included in the program

Local support in English

EXCLUDED

International flights

Bike rental

Formalities fees (vaccination, passport, visa)

Travel insurance

Drinks and personal expenses

All meals not mentioned in the program

Boat crossings from one side of the Danube to the other

Other train tickets to possibly shorten stages

Optional activities and visits ($)

Tips

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Day 1: Passau

Arrival in Passau. Take advantage of your free time to visit the very picturesque old town. Bike delivery between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. (delivery the next morning for late arrivals). Accommodation: In a hotel
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Day 2: Passau - Schlögen sector

First stop on your journey through the Upper Danube Valley to Schlögen. In Engelhartszell, visit Austria's one and only Trappist monastery and taste delicious beverages straight from the convent. Continue to the impressive “Schlögen Loop”, where the river makes a complete 180° turn. Distance traveled: 33 to 41 km Accommodation/meals: Breakfast included, in hotel
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Day 3: Schlögen Area - Linz

Embark on a ferry crossing between the two banks. Continue your journey along the banks of the river and the numerous ferries through the Eferdinger basin and to Linz, the capital of Upper Austria. Take advantage of a summer evening to stroll through the old town. Distance traveled: 55 to 63 km Accommodation/meals: Breakfast included, in hotel
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Day 4: Linz - Grein sector

A trip to Enns, the oldest city in Austria, is highly recommended. This stage takes you through magnificent meadows and a calm and pleasant hinterland; Celtic village of Mitterkirchen, sumptuous church of Baumgartenberg, romantic castle of Clam. Distance traveled: 60 km Accommodation/meals: Breakfast included, in hotel
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Day 5: Grein Sector - Melk Sector

Today you will ride in a fascinating setting, made up of immense, densely wooded rock formations on either side of the Danube. Above the river is the church of Maria Taferl, a place of pilgrimage. From a distance, the wonderful Benedictine monastery of Melk already welcomes you. Distance traveled: 36 to 46 km Accommodation/meals: Breakfast included, in hotel
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Day 6: Melk • Krems Sector

Another highlight of this tour: riding in the charming Wachau region. The landscapes are composed of terraced vineyards, then the apricot trees give way to castles, palaces and monasteries. Take a break by getting off your bike and boarding a boat for a river trip. On the way to Krems, you ride among the wine villages of Spitz, Weißkirchen and Durnstein, full of picturesque taverns ready to welcome you warmly: not to be missed. Distance traveled: 37 to 47 km Accommodation/meals: Breakfast included, in hotel
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Day 7: Krems - Vienna

Departure by train from this region classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Tulln, get on your bike towards the Vienna Woods (Wiener Wald) and cross the -Vienna Gates-. Visit the impressive Klosterneuburg Monastery on the way, before reaching the -City of Music-: Vienna. Distance traveled: 40 km Accommodation/meals: Breakfast included, in hotel
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Day 8: Vienna

Before you leave, take time to visit the famous Nachsmarkt (international night market) and make a stop near the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, St Stefan's Cathedral or the Opera House. Return by train (low and mid season) or by bus (high season) to Passau included (supplement for personal bicycles), or extension of stay in Vienna. Meals: Breakfast included
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