Cycling & Boat The Danube in the rythm of the waltz, MS Prinzessin Katharina

Individual arrival in Engelhartszell. Embarkation from approximately 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Overnight stay in Engelhartszell.

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.

Right in front of Vienna's entrance, embedded in a breathtaking landscape, the monastery of Klosterneuburg is situated. You can already see the cupola of this 900-year-old baroque building from a distance. "Kahlenbergerdorf" with its wine taverns is definitely worth a visit. A short hike through the vineyards leads to the Kahlenberg viewing terrace, where you'll be rewarded with a stunning view of the vibrant metropolis below.

You should be sure to see the most famous places of interest like the St. Stephens Cathedral and the Hofburg, the gorgeous boulevard "Ringstrasse" with the Burgtheater, the State Opera House or the town hall that takes you back to the past. Take your time in the afternoon to stroll or visit one of the famous Viennese coffee bars. In the night shipping to Krems in the Wa-chau Valley.

Look forward to a bike ride through one of the most beautiful river landscapes in Europe. The gently rolling hills of the Wa-chau Valley, with its picturesque villages, well-kept terraced vineyards, historic castles, monasteries, and romantic ruins, are sure to enchant you. In Dürnstein, the blue baroque tower of the abbey church greets you from afar. In Melk, the magnificent Benedictine Abbey towers above the Danube – a place full of history, culture, and impressive architecture. Enjoy this day with all your senses – it is one of the highlights of the journey.

This stage leads you through charming river meadows with wide vistas and small, picturesque towns. The wild Strudengau region, once feared by shipmen, is now a scenic river gorge with forested slopes and rocky shores. In the idyllic town of Grein, you'll find Greinburg Castle towering above the Danube – the oldest residential castle in Austria, which you can ex-plore on a guided tour.

The vast plains of the Machland region accompany you with lush fields and peaceful paths. In the Celtic Village of Mitterkir-chen, you can immerse yourself in a long-forgotten era. Upon arrival in Mauthausen, a visit to the memorial site of the former concentration camp is recommended – a place of quiet remembrance and historical responsibility. In the evening, a festive farewell dinner awaits you on board. Overnight cruise to Engelhartszell.

Every journey draws to an end. Arrival in Engelhartszell is about 09:00 am, disembarkation half an hour later. We recom-mend to book train connections from noon onwards.