Blue Danube Cycle to Vienna in Comfort
Austria & Germany
8 days (Bike: 6 days)
296 km (~49km per day)
Leisure
Cycle paths/trails, Mostly flat
Self-Guided
Semi-Supported
Follow the winding route of the Danube and discover the lively history of one of Europe's most important rivers.
Cycle past Austrian castles, Benedictine monasteries and ancestral vineyards en route to Vienna. From Germany, follow the Danube eastward into Austria, across the fertile plains of the Wachau Valley, where vineyards climb the slopes to imposing medieval monasteries perched atop hills between Melk and Krems. Wind past castle ruins and apricot orchards before reaching the capital of Austria, where you can take in a performance of the "Blue Danube" waltz, the melody that evokes Vienna the world over.
Highlights
- Cycling along the Danube bike path
- Exploring the three river town of Passau and the majestic city of Vienna
- Experiencing the timelessness of the river landscape
- The abbey at Melk and the Danube loop
- The romantic Wachau Valley
This trip involves 6 days cycling between 40 and 60km / 25 and 37mi per day usually along paved cycle paths across generally flat terrain. The terrain is almost exclusively on the Danube cycle path. In and out of the cities there will be some traffic.
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Tour Information
From
Passau
To
Vienna
Cost From
Self-Guided AU$ 1890
Departure(s)
Daily from March 23 to October 19, 2024
Single Supplement
from AUD $220
Group Info
Organise a Private Group from just 6 travellers
Inclusions
- 7 breakfasts, 6 dinners (dinner not included in Vienna). Continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, cheese, occasionally eggs and meats, coffee, tea and juices. Dinner will consist of 3 courses which include regional specialities
- 7 nights accommodation in rooms with ensuite facilities on a twin share basis
- Transfer of luggage from hotel to hotel (1 suitcase of max 23kg per person)
- 21 speed bike rental equipped with 2 panniers (7 speed bikes on request or if 21 speed is fully booked, children trailers - max 2 children, 40kg - on request. Lock and repair kit including pump.
- Welcome drink at your arrival hotel in Passau
- 1 free bottle of wine per room from a vineyard in the Wachau Valley
- A tasting of regional products
- Train ride Krems (or Traismauer) to Tulln (including bike)
- Maps, route information and tourist information, and handlebar bag per room, GPS Tracks are available on request
- Emergency hotline
Exclusions
- Travel to Passau and from Vienna
- Dinner in Vienna, lunch and drinks
- Items of a personal nature
- Tour guide – this is a self guided cycling trip
- Entrance fees
- Ferries
- Transfers
- Travel insurance
- Helmets - bring your own or you can purchase through UTracks to have them provided locally (must be pre-booked and pre-paid) - please ask for our rates
- Train or bus Vienna back to Passau - we can book this if required, please ask for our rates
- Hotel taxes payable locally (approx. € 1 - 2,5 per person/night)
- Mid/High season supplements
- Single Traveller Surcharge from AUD $500
Options
- Helmet hire AUD $60
- Helmet purchase AUD $80
- Electric Bike Supplement AUD $220
- Upgrade accommodation to 4*
- Child rates if under 7yrs sharing with 2 adults
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