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
Danube Cycle Path Passau - Vienna / Bike + Relax
Cycling fun and wellness
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.
This is the perfect leisure holiday for cycle tourists who want to combine exercising on their bike during the day with sitting back and relaxing in the evening. The tour features carefully selected overnight accommodations with cycling through areas of beautiful landscapes for maximum relaxation and tranquillity. The result is a cycle tour that provides a nice balance between quiet times and activity.
During the course of this seven day tour you will have the opportunity to visit many cultural highlights along the Danube, and, importantly, you will also have enough time to manage the daily bike legs without a problem.
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 your remaining time for a city tour or 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 – Schlögener Loop, approx. 50 km
Start the first cycling route through the Upper Danube Valley to Schlögen. In
Engelhartszell, you can visit the one and only “Trappist“ monastery in Austria and you can even sample some delicious liqueurs straight from the convent. Continue the journey to the impressive “Schlögener Loop”, where the river makes a complete 180-degrees turn.
Day 3: Schlögener Loop - Linz, approx. 45 km
Between the banks of the Danube there are small passenger ferries waiting for you to take them. Next, you cycle through the slowly widening fertile basin of Eferding and further to Linz, the capital of Upper Austria and European Culture Capital of 2009. Enjoy a magical summer evening doing some shopping around the lovely main square of the city.
Day 4: Linz – Strudengau, approx. 60 km
Don´t miss a city tour in Linz before you continue to the Strudengau. Visit Enns, the oldest city of Austria. Don’t miss the Grein Maritime Museum and the oldest theatre in Austria.
Day 5: Strudengau - Krems, approx. 62 km + ship ride Melk - Spitz
Starting the day by biking through a spectacular landscape with steep rock walls, sunkissed terraced vineyards, beautifully blooming orchards, quaint villages, dignified monasteries and authentic castles, take advantage of all the splendid panoramic outlooks, until you reach Krems.
Day 6: Krems – Vienna, approx. 45 km + train ride Tulln-Vienna
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=> 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 busesThe 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)
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=> 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 / SchillerparkTour 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
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Day 7: 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).
Services
Included services:
- 6 nights in room with private facilities
- Breakfast or 5 x dinner (surcharge, only breakfast in Vienna)
- Daily luggage transport (1 suitcase per Person/ max. 20 kg)
- 1 Day-Linz-Card worth € 16,-
- Ship ride Melk – Spitz incl. bike
- 1 x train ride Tulln - Vienna incl. bike
- 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)
- Free WLAN in all hotels
- 1 x handlebar bag with route book, maps and information material per room
Dates & Prices
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 / Child 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) | 68/98 |
Vienna 4* (dbl/sgl) | 68/98 |
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!Accommodation
Hotel samples
Well-chosen, modern 3-4-star hotels with all conceivable comfort, wellness facilities, for example swimming pool and/or sauna and jacuzzi.
Passau: Passauer Wolf 4*
Schlögerner Loop: Revita Hotel Kocher 4*
Linz: Hotel Courtyard by Marriott 4*
Strudengau: 4*Hotel Aumühle
Krems/surroundings: Steigenberger Avance Hotel and Spa 4*
Vienna: 4*ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser
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"
Useful
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 the spot.
The bike hand over is located near the Globus Garage.
Globus Garage Passau
parking garage: € 7,- per day/car
parking lot : € 4,- per day/car
Parking is only possible if you fill in the form on their website.
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. You can use it at the beginning or at the end of the tour.
The actual timetable and prices you will find via » 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. Die 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 fitting helmet.
Local tax payable on spot (approx. € 1 - 2,5 per person/night)