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Cycling & Boat Passau - Wien, MS Prinzessin Katharina

The Danube in the rhytm of the waltz

Travelling by bike & boat is particularly popular amongst cyclists. On this holiday, enjoy the wonderful nature along the River Danube by bike whilst being accompanied by your "floating hotel" - the MS Princess Katharina. On this bike & boat holiday, you travel from Passau, the 3 river city, via Upper and Lower Austria all the way to Vienna and back. Enjoy the impressive Danube landscape whilst treating yourself to the many regional specialities as well as the quality Wachau wine. Try the hearty dumplings or the light and sweet 'Most' (apple wine). After a leisurely cycle tour along the Danube, you will arrive in Vienna, a cosmopolitan city. In 2016 Vienna was selected for the sixth time in a row as the best city to live in worldwide. 

There are numerous attractions for you to explore on a city tour by bike. Dive into the long forgotten Habsburg Empire and visit some of the 177 palaces. Historical stately buildings like the gothic style St. Stephen's cathedral, the Imperial Palace, the art nouveau of the Secession building, the famous baroque Schönbrunn palace, town hall and the natural history and art museum are all sites where you can sense the former empire's flair. 

In the global capital of music, you can expect a diverse cultural offer ranging from Waltz, light opera and opera to musicals or symphony concerts. You are sure to find somewhere to relax in one of the cosy coffee houses or at the "Wiener Prater", perhaps on its famous and huge giant wheel. Viennese food offers true culinary delights. You sure can round off your bike tour with lots of specialities. 

Easy
  • 8 Days / 7 Nights
  • Self-guided tour
  • Minimum number of participants: 80 person
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Itinerary

Arrival as arranged by you in Passau. The city is located on the Bavarian/Austrian border between the Inn, Ilz and Danube rivers. Embarkation between 4-5 pm. At 7pm, the boat leaves the harbour bringing you to Engelhartszell where you will arrive at about 10pm. During the cruise we officially welcome you as guests of the cruise on the Danube and welcome you on board with a welcome cocktail and the first dinner.

 

Worth seeing is the monastery of Engelhartszell, known for the beautifully renovated church, but also for the "healing" herbal schnapps. You cycle downstream on the former Treppelweg. For a special change of pace, take a ride on the walnut-shell-sized longitudinal ferry (approx. CHF 9.- per person) through the Schlögener Schlinge. From Aschach you can reach Linz by boat. Tip: Discover the city with the bright yellow City Express.

approx. 40 –45 km

Early morning boat trip to Mauthausen. On your boat and bike vacation, a tour by bike and boat to Grein awaits you on this day. Before you reach the town, however, you can first visit the Mauthausen concentration camp memorial site in the morning. It commemorates the atrocities in the largest concentration camp built by the Nazis during their rule in Austria.

Insight into older history is offered by a visit to the Celtic village in the market town of Mitterkirchen. The tour continues through the wide fertile plain of the Machland. The destination of the day's stage is the charming town of Grein. Also called the pearl of the Strudengau due to its idyllic location.Worth seeing: Greinburg Castle, Austria's oldest residential castle (closed on Mondays and can only be visited as part of the optional excursion offered).

approx. 35 – 40 km

Today your cycling vacation starts with a tour in the fascinating landscape of the "wild Strudengau". The Strudengau is a beautiful, wooded valley of the Danube with a narrow section of the river that was once much feared by boatmen. The bike path continues to Melk with its magnificent Benedictine monastery. The impressive baroque building is considered a landmark of the Wachau and belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage as one of the most important baroque buildings in Austria.

In Melk you will board the ship again. Night boat trip through the Wachau and arrival in the garden city of Tulln.

approx. 50 km

Now you have already come very close to the Austrian capital by bike and boat: Just outside the gates of Vienna, however, there is still time for a visit to Klosterneuburg Abbey. Already visible from a distance is the dome of the 900-year-old baroque magnificent building. The "Verdun Altar" inside the monastery is one of the highlights of medieval goldsmith's art.

From the wine tavern village Kahlenbergerdorf a short hike through the vineyards to the panorama terrace of the Kahlenberg is worthwhile. You will be rewarded with a beautiful view of the metropolis. During a city tour / city walk you can discover Vienna.

approx. 30 – 40 km

Today, the countless sights of the Danube metropolis are on your agenda: perhaps St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg, the magnificent boulevard Ringstrasse with the Burgtheater, State Opera House and City Hall? There are countless possibilities. Nevertheless, take enough time to stroll around or visit one of the famous Viennese cafés. At night your ship will sail to Dürnstein or Rossatz in the Wachau.

Today, your last day of cycling, is a special highlight! Amidst small dreamy villages, apricot treet, vineyards, castles, monastries and ruins, this slightly hilly landscape enchants everybody. A powerful ruin looms above the small Baroque town of Dürnstein, while the blue tower of the monastery church is a landmark of Wachau. In Spitz (possibility for a wine-tasting – optional), you will find comfy wine taverns right along the bike path. You have earnt yourself a break! In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner and cocktail.

approx. 40 – 50 km

Enjoy the sun on deck and the silence of the Danube valley for the last time. Take in the last opportunity for a view of the Danube loop before you arrive in Passau at around 11am. This is where your trip ends.
We recommend booking train connections from about 13:30 p.m.

Tour character

Flat and slightly downhill, for relaxed cycling, suitable for beginners and children.

Prices & dates

All data for 2024 at a glance
Place of arrival: Passau
  Season 1
20.04.2024 |
Arrival Saturday
Season 2
04.05.2024 | 21.09.2024 |
Arrival Saturday
Season 3
18.05.2024 | 22.06.2024 | 29.06.2024 | 06.07.2024 | 27.07.2024 | 03.08.2024 | 10.08.2024 | 31.08.2024 | 07.09.2024 | 14.09.2024 |
Arrival Saturday
Bike & Boat The Danube - MS Prinzessin Katharina - main deck, 8 days, DE-DOSWP-08I-H
Base price
899.-
1'065.-
1'139.-
Surcharge 2-bed-cabin single use 50% 50% 50%
1-bed-cabin 335.- 335.- 335.-
Discount 2-bed-cabin front/back -169.- -169.- -115.-
Bike & Boat The Danube - MS Prinzessin Katharina - upper deck, 8 days, DE-DOSWP-08I-O
Base price
1'115.-
1'289.-
1'425.-
Surcharge 2-bed-cabin single use 50% 50% 50%
1-bed-cabin 335.- 335.- 335.-
Discount 3-bed-cabin -225.- -225.- -225.-
Season 1
Apr 20, 2024 |
Arrival Saturday
Season 2
May 4, 2024 | Sep 21, 2024 |
Arrival Saturday
Season 3
May 18, 2024 | Jun 22, 2024 | Jun 29, 2024 | Jul 6, 2024 | Jul 27, 2024 | Aug 3, 2024 | Aug 10, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | Sep 7, 2024 | Sep 14, 2024 |
Arrival Saturday
Bike & Boat The Danube - MS Prinzessin Katharina - main deck, 8 days, DE-DOSWP-08I-H
Base price
Surcharge 2-bed-cabin single use
1-bed-cabin
Discount 2-bed-cabin front/back
Bike & Boat The Danube - MS Prinzessin Katharina - upper deck, 8 days, DE-DOSWP-08I-O
Base price
Surcharge 2-bed-cabin single use
1-bed-cabin
Discount 3-bed-cabin
899.-
50%
335.-
-169.-
1'115.-
50%
335.-
-225.-
1'065.-
50%
335.-
-169.-
1'289.-
50%
335.-
-225.-
1'139.-
50%
335.-
-115.-
1'425.-
50%
335.-
-225.-
Filter
Bicycle 7-gear
Electric bicycle
109.-
245.-
Prices per person in CHF

Services and information

Services

Included:

  • Program according itinerary 
  • 7 nights in outside cabins with private facilities
  • Full board (7x breakfast, 6x packed lunch, 7x 3-course-dinner)
  • Coffee and tea in the afternoon
  • Welcome- and Farewell drink
  • Daily cabin cleaning
  • Changing of towels and bed cloths if wanted
  • Daily informational meeting
  • Guide book for individual Tours (1x per cabin)
  • Tour guide on board
  • Passenger and port fees
  • GPS-data available

Note:

  • Extra nights in Passau are possible upon request
  • Reservation fee of CHF 20.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)
Information

Arrival/Parking/Departure:

  • Passau mains station is about 5 km away from the pier
  • Parking space (fenced area) incl. transfer parking space – boat – parking space CHF 85.- per week
    Park garage incl. transfer park garage – boat – park garage CHF 99.- per week
    (Registration form in the travel documents)

 

Other important information: 

  • The distance travelled is approximate and may differ from the actual distance.  
  • Travel cancellation insurance, including travel interruption insurance is recommended. 

Accommodation

Ratings

4.6 of 5 Stars (11 Ratings)
5 stars
Robert Z. CH | 28.06.2022
Magnifique! Vélo facile pour tout le monde
Nous avons cette opportunité de faire à vélo ce Danube et c’était juste extraordinaire. Nous avons visité à notre guise de jolis villages . Pris le temps de vivre. On revient l’année prochaine
4 stars
Nicole Wasserfallen CH | 12.08.2017
Schöne Fahrradferien
Das Schiff ist gut eingerichtet, nicht mehr ganz neu, aber heimelig. Die Kabinen sind sehr einfach und ein bisschen in die Jahre gekommen. Zwei schmale Einzelbetten.Das Essen war super! Die Besatzung sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Der Reiseleiter war top! Er kennt die Strecken wie seine Westentasche und die Besprechungen waren sehr hilfreich. Die Fahrräder sind in gutem Zustand aber ein bisschen schwer. Wer sich gewöhnt ist ein E-Bike zu fahren, sollte sich das für diese Strecke überlegen.
5 stars
Nicole Droz CH | 20.09.2016
Excellente
Nous avons apprécié de dormir sur le bateau et de partir à vélo chaque jour. Excellente formule. Très bonne organisation.
5 stars
Christiane Kunz CH | 12.09.2016
Super organisation, sérieux
nous avons eu beaucoup de plaisir lors de cette croisière. En faisant du vélo la journée, tout est bien organisé, les étapes sont bien calculées, le personnel est très agréable.
4 stars
Christian Seelhofer CH | 18.07.2016
Donau mit Rad und Schiff
Sehr schöne Reise. Radreisen waren interessant, die Radstreifen manchmal etwas viel den Hauptstrassen entlang. Stadtbesichtigung in Budapest super. Stadtbesichtigung Wien zu kurz und zu oberflächlich. Das Schiff und Kabinen mit gutem Komfort. Schiffpersonal super. Reiseführung mit Jan super. Die Reise werde ich sicher weiterempfehlen.
3 stars
Albert Grolimund CH | 05.06.2016
Radreisende mit Mängel
Schiff mit komfortablen Kabinen im Oberdeck! Sauber, 2x täglich Tücherwechsel. Räder guter Zustand jedoch nicht reserviert wie vom Reiseveranstalter versprochen. Chaotischer Reiseleiter! Personal im allgemeinen freundlich. Frühstück-Angebot gut, Abendessen könnte für ein 4Stern besser und reichhaltiger sein. Überraschung am vorletzten Tag: Couvert für Trinkgeld mit Empfehlung, sollte dringend in den Reiseunterlagen erwähnt werden!
5 stars
JEAN-FRANCOIS RUCHONNET CH | 01.06.2016
BELLE DECOUVERTE
NOUS SAVIONS QUE LES LANGUES DU VOYAGE ETAIENT L'ALLEMAND ET L'ANGLAIS,MAIS PERSONNE NE PARLAIT LE FRANCAIS,C'EST NOTRE SEUL REGRET!!
5 stars
Ernst Hartmann CH | 04.10.2015
Schwimmendes 5-Sterne Hotel
Diese Reise war eine der schönsten sehr gut organisierten Aktiv-Ferien mit einem unübertrefflichen Service an Bord der MS-Normandie. Wir freuen uns schon auf die nächsten Aktivferien mit Ihnen.Freundlich grüsst Ev und Ernst Hartmann
5 stars
Max Günter CH | 24.09.2015
Super
Alles war super.Wir hatten allerdings nur schönes Wetter.
5 stars
Kurt Arnold CH | 27.08.2015
Nur der Wettergott hat gepatzt!
Alles bestens organisiert von A - Z. Super Informationen des Guides Jan, mit Humor an den Mann/Frau gebracht anlässlich der Infotreffen. Personal auf dem Schiff sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend, aufmerksam aber nicht aufdringlich. Eine Superreise für Genuss-Radfahrer.
5 stars
John Diehl CH | 10.09.2014
Super schön.. super organisiert
Es war eine tolle Reise. Bestens organisiert. Schönes Schiff. Gutes Essen. Super Crew. Nur zum Empfehlen.

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