The Danube By Bike & Ship
Europe's second longest river, the Danube, courses through ten nations en route to the Black Sea. This itinerary follows its journey through two European countries and some of the Europe's most romantic landscapes. From the cobblestone streets of charming Passau to the Austrian capital of Vienna this journey by ship and bike offers the opportunity to experience life on the Danube and the surrounding countryside at your own pace.
brief itinerary
DAY 1 Join Passau (Germany) DAY 2 Cycle through countryside to Engelszell and the Schlögener Loop then by boat to Linz (50km) DAY 3 Cycle to the quaint village of Grein (65km) DAY 4 Cycle via Melk with its imposing Benedictine Monastery to Tulln in the heart of the Wachau valley (51km) DAY 5 Cycle to Vienna (35km) DAY 6 At leisure in Vienna, optional 3 hour cycle tour of city or evening Waltz Concert DAY 7 Cycle through the Wachau valley visiting Krems and Spitz en-route (36km) DAY 8 Morning sail through the Danube valley, disembark Passau, trip concludes
trip dates
Trip Dates
| 11 September 2010 | - | 18 September 2010 | |
| 25 September 2010 | - | 02 October 2010 |
what's included
•7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners •7 nights in a 2 bed cabin on Passau Deck in low season - for other categories of berths on Passau (bottom), Linz (middle) and Vienna (top) decks a supplement applies •welcome drink •bicycle with 7 gears and pannier (21 speed bikes (supplement applies) and children trailers (max 2 children, 60kgs) on request) •route description, maps & information per cabin •cruise director on board •air-conditioning •daily live music •folklore show •docking & harbour fees (EUR 59,- p.p. - subject to change) #Special festival departure on 10 July to experience the "Aflamed Danube" in Vilshofen with superb fireworks - supplement applies. *High season is from 5 Jun to 21 August and a supplement applies
AT A GLANCE
countries involved:
austria
germany
slovakia
austria
germany
germany
slovakia
austria
germany
trip activity:
cycling - self guided
barge & ship
Family Adventures
barge & ship
Family Adventures
trip grading:
introductory to moderate
duration:
8 days
price:
from
AU $1,650.00
