Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Deluxe 8 - 9 Days

Please note: You can only take part in this trip if you are vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19!
As of Oct 2022, subject to change.

Feel save, book flexible: FREE rebooking up to 6 weeks prior arrival to any alternative date in 2021 - applies to bookings between May 01 and June 15 2021 , the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

Rebooking FREE OF CHARGE until 28 days prior tour start; valid for all new bookings between May 01 and ***September 15 2021***. Valid for all tour-dates 2021 – the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

Discover by bicycle the romantic soul of the Austrian Danube, savour the tastes of authentic dishes, learn about local legends and understand why Strauss immortalized the "Blue Danube" in his famous melody!

Starting in Bavaria you cycle along the majestic river, passing romantic castles, picturesque towns, cozy villages and sprawling vineyards.

You will visit cultural sites such as Austria’s biggest Benedictine Abbey "Stift Melk" and the famous ruin in Dürnstein, where the English king Richard Lion Heart was imprisoned. Vienna will impress you immediately with its grandness! This capital city whose glorious history and old roots as a monarchy reveal themselves around every corner is filled with treasures. You will stay in the top hotels in each overnight stop along the way, primarily luxury 4- and 5- star hotels in town centers. Each hotel has its own history and will take you into the wonderful world of Austrians gracious culture and tradition.

>> Alternative offer: floating hotel

Our Tip: If you book until 60 days prior to arrival you get a 5% discount!

Route

Tour profile / level 1

The cycling path is completely paved from one end to the other, flat, almost always directly along the riverbank and is also very suitable for beginners and children.

Day 1: Passau

Individual arrival. Use the remaining time for a city tour: go for a walk through the picturesque old part of town. Between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. bike hand over – for late arrivals on the next morning.

Day 2: Passau – Schlögen, approx. 45 km

The Upper Danube Valley with its steep and wooded slopes is almost untouched and idyllic. You continue on through the impressive Danube loop, where the river makes an about turn of 180 degrees. Do not miss the trappist monastery of Engelszell which is well known for it’s homemade liquers.

Day 3: Schlögen – Linz, approx. 55 km

After a totally relaxing night you cycle on to the picturesque town of Aschach and continue along the bike path until the Upper Austrian Capital Linz, where you spend the night. Enjoy Linz with it’s lovely old city center and high-contrast culture.

Day 4: Linz – Ardagger, approx. 55 km

After having a strengthening breakfast, you continue through the soft Danube meadows of “Machland” until you reach Ardagger. In Enns you may visit the main square with it’s 60 m high tower built in the 16th century! You will spend the night in the breathtaking, stylish manor monastery Ardagger.

Day 5: Ardagger – Melk, approx. 53 km

Starting the day by biking through the “Strudengau” region until you reach the baroque town of Grein where you can visit the oldest theatre in Austria. You cycle on until Melk. You will already catch a glimpse of the imposing monastery of Melk from a far.

Day 6: Melk – Dürnstein, approx. 35 km

Today’s tour will enchant you. You cycle through the UNESCO World Heritage region Wachau which is the heart of Austrian viniculture. Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of this region to the full until you reach the historical town of Dürnstein.

=> Excursion: Wine tasting
Wachau: Wine tasting
in the historical "Alte Salzstadln" (17th cent.)
White wine (Grüner Veltliner, Federspiel, Riesling Federspiel, Saubignon Blanc), Red wine (Zweigelt), Incl. bread

Price: € 7,- per Person

Day 7: Dürnstein – Tulln, approx. 49 km

Leaving the vineyards behind you, you cycle through the expanse of the “Tullnerfeld” at a leisurely pace. You arrive at the roman town Tulln in the afternoon. Enjoy this neat and nice small city while you go for a vespertine walk.

Day 8: Tulln – Vienna, approx. 35 km

Out of Tulln you come closer to Vienna. As soon as you can see the edge of the Vienna Woods (Wiener Wald) and it’s rolling foothills, look and you will find the castle of Greifenstein and the sharply pointed spires of the Klosterneuburg monastery. Just after Klosterneuburg, you have reached the Austrian capital city and city of Waltz, Vienna, a metropolis with a heart full of charm!

=> Excursion: Waltz and Operetta Concert at a Viennese palais
Waltz and Operetta Concert at a Viennese palais
The "Salonochester Alt Wien", led by Professor Udo Zwoelfer, is one of the best known interpreters of classical Viennese music and manages to make the most impressive compositions by our "King of Waltz" Johann Strauss and the primary representative of Viennese music, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, even more unique. Our virtuosic musicians, excellent opera singers and enchanting ballet dancers present an evening full of Viennese charm- including spirited sounds of waltz, polka, arias and duets, as well as operetta and concert solo pieces at the highest artistic level possible.
Daily at 08:15 PM - 10:00 PM (with a 15 min. interval)
Location: Wiener Kursalon im Stadtpark, Johannesgasse 33, 1010 Wien
Prices:
Category A: € 69,-
Category B: € 59,-
=> Excursion: Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off
Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off
The hop-on hop-off facility allows you to explore the city at your leisure and our double-decker buses offer a panoramic view of Vienna. Simply book with us online, the service enables you to see the sights in your speed and gives you the flexibility to start the tour at any stations the hop-on hop-off stops.
HOP ON HOP OFF
•   Short waiting times
•   Audio guides in 16 languages
•   Free guided city walk
•   Kids’ channel in German and English
•   Discounted family tickets
•   Free Wi-Fi on the buses
The HOP ON HOP OFF tours of VIENNA SIGHTSEEING are an easy way to explore Vienna. You can choose from 6 routes and over 50 stops. Hop on and hop off at as many stops as you like with just one ticket. Tickets also include a guided city walk through the historical city centre of Vienna. Explore Vienna’s city centre on our guided city walk. You will hear interesting facts about Austria’s capital and see some of the 1st district’s most famous buildings, such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the State Opera. Optionally, you can add on a boat tour or a ride in a horse-drawn carriage.
Price:

Hop-On Hop-Off-Ticket Vienna 24h all routes incl. guided walk: € 27,-/adult , € 18,-/child (5-15 years)
=> Excursion: Vienna - City tour by bike
Vienna City tour by BIKE
Discover Vienna in a very special way! By bike you will experience all those famous sights from a new and completely different point of view. Some of the highlights are: the State Opera, Johann Strauß Monument in the City Park, the Hofburg - the winter residence of the Habsburgs (the family that ruled Vienna and half of Europe for over 600 years), the Rathaus (town hall), and - of course - St. Stephan’s Cathedral, Vienna’s most famous landmark. The ideal way to see Vienna. Easy route on bike paths or streets with little traffic. Frequent stops for taking pictures! End close to the Sate Opera / Schillerpark
Tour times: May - September daily 10 am and 2 pm every friday and Saturday (only English) or at 2 pm daily (German)
Meeting point: Bösendorferstrasse 5, 1010 Vienna - close to the state opera

Adult with own bike: 37,- € | Duration: approx. 3 hrs / 15 km

Bike Rental additional 8,- € per bike

Day 9: Vienna

Before leaving Vienna, make sure to visit the famous Naschmarkt (international foods/goods) and stop by the well-known leisure park “Prater”. Extension at Vienna or train ride back to Passau (Season 1+2) or comfortable by bus (season 3).

Itinerary 8-Day-Tour

Day 1: Individual arrival in Passau
Day 2: Passau – Schlögen (approx. 45 km)
Day 3: Schlögen – Linz (approx. 55 km)
Day 4: Linz – Ardagger (approx. 55 km)
Day 5: Ardagger – Melk (approx. 53 km)
Day 6: Melk – Dürnstein (approx. 35 km)
Day 7: Dürnstein – Tulln (approx. 49 km) + train ride Tulln-Vienna
Day 8: Individual departure or extension in Vienna

Services

Included services:

7/8 nights in room with private facilities

Breakfast or 6/7 x dinner (surcharge, only breakfast in Vienna)

Daily luggage transport until Vienna
1 Day-Linz-Card worth € 16,-
1 x train ride Tulln – Vienna (only at the 8 day tour)
1 x train ride Vienna – Passau (transfer of own bike not included) in season 1+2
1 x bus ride Vienna - Passau (incl. own bike ) in season 3, train ride back possible (advanced notification necessary)

1 x handlebar bag with route book, maps and information material per room

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

Extras

Discounts extra bed in double room with 2 full paying adults
0-6,99 years	-100%
7-11,99 years	-50%
12-14,99 years	-25%
15-99 years	-10%

Bicycle & equipment
7-speed-bike (back pedal brake) / 21-speed-bike, childrens bike, child trailer	75
Child seat	23
E-bike	169
Bike helmet-purchase	29

Transfer
Reduction "no return ticket" Vienna-Passau	-35
Supplement train ride Vienna airport – Passau	8
Transfer Munich (airport/city) - Passau* - one-way	69
Transfer Munich (airport/city) - Passau* - both directions	119
*from/to Munich city centre/train station - Passau: one-time surcharge/per route/1-8 pers.	40

Additional night
Passau 4* (dbl/sgl)	81/105
Vienna 4*S (dbl/sgl)	157/275

Best - Price - Guarantee

If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!

All prices per person in EUR

Accommodation

Hotel samples

You´ll be booked in selected and comfortable rooms of hotels in 4* - 5* niveau.

Passau: 4*Hotel Residenz
Schlögener Loop: 4*Hotel Donauschlinge
Linz: 4*Hotel Schillerpark
Ardagger: 4* Wellnesshotel Aumühle
Melk: 4*Hotel Post
Dürnstein: 5*Schlosshotel Dürnstein
Tulln: 4* Diamond City Hotel
Vienna: 4*Superior Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof

Note: Please be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.

Bicycle

Bicycles inclusive panniers

Trekking bikes

Ladies trekking bike 21-speed, freewheel, 28 inch tyres
Men’s trekking bike 21-speed, freewheel, 28 inch tyres
E-Bikes: KTM Macina Fun, unisex or mens frame, 8 or 9 speed
Child E-Bike (from 130cm)
Trailer, Child seats, Child bikes

E-bikes | electrical bikes | pedelecs

E-Bikes are a great opportunity for people with different fitness level to take on a bike holiday together. With e-bikes every tour is a delight!

Please note: E-Bikes are very popular. As tghere is limited availybility please reserve your bikes early!

Bicycle breakdowns

It can happen even with new wheels and by best servicing. With the rental bikes you will receive repair vouchers which you can present in our authorised workshops along the way. Should a repair not be possible, please contact our service number! In a few hotels/guest houses we have some bikes on stock if you need to change them during the trip.

Private bicycles

You are welcome to bring your own bicycle. It is adapted especially to your needs. Do not forget to bring a repair kit with all necessary tools such as: keys, reserve tube and lock. Please check your own bicycle for operability upon arrival.

Valid for danube cycle path: For the return journey to Passau we recommend the reservation of the bus transfer or the train ride - some trains offer bicycle-parking possibilities, however those are limited and a reservation is necessary.

Rental bike disclaimer

If a traveller rents a bike, he is basically liable for damages and theft. When booking our rental bike disclaimer, we assume liability so that in case of loss or damage to the rental bike (when properly used and secured) no financial responsibility must be paid. Excluded from this are only lost keys, batteries and chargers of e-bikes, as well as damage due to intent or gross negligence.

Details see under "Dates and Prices"

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ARRIVAL - PARKING - DEPARTURE

ARRIVAL BY PLANE

Airport: Munich (MUC), Salzburg (SZG) , Linz (LNZ) , Vienna (VIE)

Train connections with 1-2 changes from Vienna Airport to Passau (travel time: approx. 3-3,5 hours). Our included train ticket from Vienna to Passau can also be used directly from Vienna Airport (surcharge: € 7,-).

You will find the latest timetable on www.oebb.at.

ARRIVAL BY CAR

Parking: Unfortunately you can not park your car free of charge in Passau. However there are the following » possibilities parking your car during your holiday - please note parking expenses have to be paid on spot.

The bike hand over is located near the Globus Garage.

Globus Garage Passau
parking garage: € 7,- per day/car
car park - not covered but fences in: € 4,- per day/car
Parking is only possible if you fill in the form

Some of our start hotels also dispose of a hotel garage. This information you will find on your travel documents.

ARRIVAL BY TRAIN

Train station: Munich, Salzburg, Linz, Vienna

Direct train connections from Vienna Central Station. A train ticket from Vienna to Passau is included in the tourprice. It can be used at the beginning or at the end of the tour.

The actual timeable and prices you will find under » www.bahn.de.

TRANSFER

train ride Munich - Passau: » www.bahn.de
from Munich airport see via "Price".
Taxi Munich airport – Freising train station (approx. € 25,-), train ride Freising – Passau (Bavarian ticket: 1. person € 25,-. Each further person € 6,- (up to 4 persons)
Bustransfer: In season 3 (April 25 – September 30), we can organize a bus transfer from your hotel in Vienna back to Passau. Especially when you bring your own bike, this is recommendable (bike transport is included). The pick-up time in Vienna is between 8.30 and 9.30 a.m. The transfer takes approx. 4,5 hours and ends optionally at Globus Garage (Messestraße 6) or at Passau central Station.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Helmets: are mandatory in Austria for children up to 12 years! Please bring your own.

Local tax payable on spot (approx. € 1 - 2,5 per person/night)

Videos

Travel stories

5,0 of 6 Stars | 18

We had a great trip. Eight of us traveled from Salt lake City Utah. Only one of us was a regular biker, but we all are fit, and only one of our group used an electric bike from Passau to Vienna. The biking was physically very easy...W.M. 10/17

6 01.09.2019 | Alana L. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Deluxe 8 - 9 Days

Alana and Rolf Langelotz Passau to Vienna

We were extremely impressed and happy with our entire experience with Rad and Reisen. The bikes were great and the pickup and drop off very easy to arrange. Accommodations were As represented and we were very happy with the hotels we stayed during the ...

Overall satisfaction 6
Booking handling 6
Travel documents 6
Information at the beginning of the tour 6
Accomodation 6
Board 6
Luggage transport 6
Route description 6
On-site assistance 6
Route-character 6
Bicycle + equipment 6
Price-performance ratio 6

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4.6 28.06.2019 | William H. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Deluxe 8 - 9 Days

Passau to Vienna 9 day luxury.

Passau hotal was fine, my brother had some problem parking the car, Hotel donauschlinge is getting a little bit old, but the pool and service were good, Austria trend hotel, Linz was OK although I probably wouldn’t choose it again, Schiffmeisterhaus, ...

Overall satisfaction 4
Booking handling 5
Travel documents 4
Information at the beginning of the tour 5
Accomodation 5
Board 4
Luggage transport 5
Route description 4
On-site assistance 4
Route-character 6
Price-performance ratio 5

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5.4 16.06.2019 | Danielle G. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Deluxe 8 - 9 Days

Deluxe Danube Tour of 6 Canadians.

On the whole my partner and I were very satisfied by the tour that you provided as it is clear on our previous answers on the questionnaire. However, two things could be improved. 1. Better information where the Landhaus Stift Ardagger hotel is. It ...

Overall satisfaction 6
Booking handling 6
Travel documents 5
Information at the beginning of the tour 5
Accomodation 6
Board 6
Luggage transport 6
Route description 4
On-site assistance 5
Route-character 6
Bicycle + equipment 5
Price-performance ratio 5

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4.8 07.06.2019 | Margaret McNeill M. Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Deluxe 8 - 9 Days

Danube Deluxe 2019

Booking handling 4
Travel documents 3
Information at the beginning of the tour 3
Accomodation 6
Board 6
Luggage transport 6
Route description 5
On-site assistance 4
Route-character 6
Bicycle + equipment 5
Price-performance ratio 5

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Route

Tour profile / level 1

Day 1: Passau

Day 2: Passau – Schlögen, approx. 45 km

Day 3: Schlögen – Linz, approx. 55 km

Day 4: Linz – Ardagger, approx. 55 km

Day 5: Ardagger – Melk, approx. 53 km

Day 6: Melk – Dürnstein, approx. 35 km

=> Excursion: Wine tasting

Day 7: Dürnstein – Tulln, approx. 49 km

Day 8: Tulln – Vienna, approx. 35 km

=> Excursion: Waltz and Operetta Concert at a Viennese palais

=> Excursion: Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off

=> Excursion: Vienna - City tour by bike

Day 9: Vienna

Itinerary 8-Day-Tour

Services

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

Extras

Best - Price - Guarantee

Accommodation

Hotel samples

Bicycle

Bicycles inclusive panniers

Trekking bikes

E-bikes | electrical bikes | pedelecs

Bicycle breakdowns

Private bicycles

Rental bike disclaimer

Useful

Videos

Travel stories

Alana and Rolf Langelotz Passau to Vienna

Passau to Vienna 9 day luxury.

Deluxe Danube Tour of 6 Canadians.

Danube Deluxe 2019

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