Passau – Vienna- Passau
It was in Passau that Sisi began her journey along the Danube as a young bride to Vienna, where she was eagerly awaited by her Emperor Franz. Follow in the footsteps of the Austrian empress by bicycle and on a nostalgia ship as you discover breathtakingly beautiful river scenery with small sleepy villages, castles and palaces set in gorgeous countryside and enjoy warm Austrian hospitality at every stage of your cycling tour. The region is a gourmand’s paradise and famous for its cakes, pastries and other irresistible culinary treats. After Wiener Schnitzel, Sachertorte and apricot dumplings it’ll be much easier to burn up the miles…
Dates 2024:
MV Swiss Crown
Arrival: Saturday
Duration: 8 days
Season 1: April 27.
Season 2: May 25., Aug 17./24.
Season 3: June 15./22./29., July 06./13./20./27., Sept 07./21.
Min.number of participants: 90 persons (until 4 weeks prior departure)
Accompanied Tour: June 08., July 06., Sept. 21.
Min.number of participants: 10 persons
1st Day: Passau
Experience Mediterranean flair in Passau, the city of three rivers. You should definitely set aside some time on the day of your arrival for a walk through the picturesque baroque city with its narrow lanes and Passau cathedral home to the largest church organ in the world. Your cycling holiday begins after embarkation, between 4 and 5 pm., when you sail into the sunset and Passau’s magnificent silhouette with its church towers and domes slowly fades into the horizon behind you.
2nd Day: Engelhartszell – Brandstatt, approx. 45 km
Breathe in the fragrance of the dense forest and freshly mown meadows. Explore the pristine countryside of the Upper Danube valley on the former towpath as it runs past sleepy villages. Small, rustic inns at the edge of the trail invite you to linger, the aroma of fresh fish grilled according to tradition on a stick wafts through the air. The Schlögener Blick observation point offers a truly stunning view of the Schlögener Schlinge where the
Danube carves its way through a gorge and doubles back on itself.
3rd Day: Brandstatt – Linz, approx. 24 km
Catch some fresh country air again – at lunch time, you’ll reach the Upper Austrian capital of Linz. Discover the European Capital of Culture 2009 on a bright yellow miniature train (optional). The cathedral is the biggest church in Austria, the Pöstlingbergbahn the steepest adhesion railway in the world. Are you curious about the future? At the ARS Electronica Museum, you can try out some of the most impressive examples of modern
technology for yourself. Make sure you don’t miss it!
5th Day: Tulln – Vienna, approx. 31 km
Right in front of Vienna’s entrance, embedded in a breathtaking scenery, the monastery of Klosterneuburg is situated. You can already see the dome of this 900-year-old baroque building from a distance. “Kahlenbergerdorf” with its wine taverns is only a hop from the shipping pier and definitely worth a visit. After a stroll through the vineyards, you can enjoy the panoramic view over Vienna. Your evening ends with a classical waltz and operetta concert in Sisi’s summer residence (optional, not included).
6th Day: Vienna / day of rest
On a city tour of Vienna all the sights are within reach from the saddle of your bike or on the HOP ON HOP OFF bus (optional). The magnificent Ringstraße will remind you of times long past and inviting coffee houses will tempt you with delicious Viennese cakes and pastries, while the Naschmarket market is a feast for all the senses.
7th Day: Wachau / Krems – Melk, approx. 37 km
An unforgettable day in the picturesque Wachau. Cycle through delightful wine-growing villages surrounded by terraced vineyards and apricot trees. The charming little town of Dürnstein with its narrow lanes is an absolute highlight. In Spitz – one of the most famous wine-growing villages in the World Cultural Heritage Landscape – you can discover the first rate famous Wachau wines (wine tasting optional).
4th Day: Grein – Mauthausen, approx. 36 km
A beautiful and varied route with impressions in all facets lies ahead of you! From the medieval town of Grein (Austria’s oldest municipal theatre, visit optional)) you cycle through the idyllic hinterland of the Strudengau, with a bit of luck you will be guided through the romantic Clam Castle by the lord of the castle himself and take a journey back in time to prehistory in the Celtic village of Mitterkirchen. The Mauthausen Memorial Concentration Camp is located on a hill near the town.
8th Day Passau
Enjoy the first rays of sun and the early morning tranquillity one last time from the deck of the ship before you reach Passau/ surroundings, your heart bursting with memories. Disembarkation: approx. 11.00 a.m. We recommend that you do not make any arrangements for onward connections departing before 12.00 a.m. To be on the safe side, later departure times would be even better.
Important Information
Due to unforeseeable high or low water or delays in crossing locks and bridges, it may be necessary to change the itinerary. In extreme cases, our local agency or shipping company will use another available means of transport for impassable stretches of river or certain program points cannot be visited. They also reserve the right to change the order of the ports to be called.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION:
Premiumship MV swiss crown
Stylish, elegant and timelessly beautiful – this is how the premium ship MS Swiss Crown presents itself as it glides gently along the Danube river. You will immediately feel at home on board as soon as you enter the spectacular foyer. Designed in warm wood tones, the ship radiates a comfort and leaves nothing to be desired. The simple elegance of the timelessly beautiful staterooms, which are decorated with great attention to detail, will inspire you. Sit back, enjoy the serene, relaxed atmosphere, the fantastic views of breathtakingly beautiful natural landscapes, sometimes from the bicycle seat, sometimes from the inviting, partially covered sun deck. Let yourself be pampered by the friendly, accommodating crew and create on board relationships alongside memories to last a lifetime.
Passenger decks/cabins:
The 68 outward-facing cabins are spacious 14 m² and convince with elegant, comfortable interior.
The cabins have a double bed (can be separated to 2 single beds), shower/WC, hairdryer, SAT TV, safe, coffee maker and individually adjustable air conditioning.
Main deck:
14m², cabins standard, windows not to be opened
Middle deck:
14m², cabins comfort, windows to be opened
16m², cabins Minisuite, Minibar, windows to be opened
Upper deck:
14m², cabins superior, private balcony
YOUR BICYCLES:
24-speed ladies or gents
E-Bikes
- Quality brand bicycles
- Touring bikes with derailleur
- E-Bikes with internal gear hub
- puncture-proof tires
- 1 waterproofed pannnier bag
- 1 handlebar bag (not on e-Bikes)
- air pump
- Repair-kit + bikelock per cabin
Rental bike disclaimer
€ 18,-/touring bike
€ 50,-/e-bike
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.
ARRIVAL INFORMATION:
Parking
- GLOBUS Garage Passau, Haitzinger Str.99
- € 75,-/PKW outdoor area, € 87,-/PKW Garage
- inkl. Shuttletransfer from/to Ship, own bike € 5,-/way
Train station
- Station: Passau Hauptbahnhof (main train station)
- Busses and Taxis available on site
Airport
- next airport: Munich (MUC)
- Transfers airport Munich – Passau bookable(see PriCes)
- 7 nights in outside cabins with private facilities and air conditioning
- Port charges
- Program according to itinerary from/to Passau
- Captains greeting and Welcome cocktail
- Full board: breakfast buffet, lunch on board (non-cyclists) or packed lunch (cyclists), afternoon coffee break, (2/3 dishes to choose from)
- Gala-dinner with farewell cocktail
- Board Musician
- Tour guide on board (does not cycle with the group)
- Daily information meeting
- Detailed travel documents + cycling guide App incl. voice navigation + GPS tracks per cabin
Additionally with accompanied tour:
- Cycling tour guide
- Ferry rides
- Rental helmet (adults only)
MV SWISS CROWN | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 |
2-bed cabin Standard | 899,- | 999,- | 1.099,- |
2-bed cabin Comfort | 1.089,- | 1.189,- | 1.289,- |
2-bed cabin Mini Suite | 1.199,- | 1.299,- | 1.399,- |
2-bed cabin Superior | 1.299,- | 1.399,- | 1.499,- |
2-bed cabin Standard single use | +55% | +55% | +55% |
supplement accompanied tour | 209,- | 209,- | 209,- |
Discounts additional bed/children
0-2,99 years in babycot (must be brought), possible in standard+comfort | -100% |
0-2,99 years in babycot (must be brought), possible in all cabins, only in cat. Standard | -30% |
3-11,99 years with min. 1 full-paying guest in cabin, only in cat. Standard | -10% |
Additional bookable
Rental bikes | ||
24-speed | 89,- | |
E-Bike | 189,- | |
Bringing own normal bike | 29,- | |
Bringing own e-bike | 39,- |
Additional nights incl. breakfast | DBL | SGL |
Passau 3* | follows | follows |
Passau 4* | 74,- | 109,- |
Private transfer for 1-8 persons | price per way |
airport Munich – Passau | 270,- |
Munich center/hotel – Passau | 320,- |
Passau – airport Munich | 270,- |
Passau – Munich center/hotel | 320,- |
Operator: Rad+Reisen
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