Danube Waltz Bike+Boat

Danube Waltz Bike+Boat

4 countries – from/to Passau

1 week – 4 countries – 3 capitals

By bike and boat from the “Bavarian Venice“ directly into the heart of the famous and glamorous former K+K monarchy Austria/Hungary. Look forward visiting three of
Europe’s most charming capitals: Vienna, the metropolis of waltz, Bratislava, the capital of coronation and Budapest, the „Paris of the East“.
The bike tours lead you to the romantic „Great Loop“ (Schlögener Donauschlinge), the picturesque Danube Bend with Hungary’s largest cathedral and the legendary Wachau
valley, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage with its small villages, beautiful palaces and castles.


Min.number of participants: 90 persons (until 4 weeks prior departure)

Dates 2024:

MV Vivienne

Arrival: Sunday
Duration: 8 days

Season 1: April 28.+ Oct. 06.10.
Season 2: May + August
Season 3: June + July + September

Accompanied Tour: May 05./26., June 16., July 14., Aug. 04., Sept. 01./22.09.
Min.number of participants: 10 persons

MV Swiss Crown

Arrival: Saturday

Season 1: none
Season 2: May 18.
Season 3: June 01. + Sept. 14.

1st Day: Passau

Boarding time at 4.00 p.m. Located at the confluence of Danube, Inn and Ilz, Passau has numerous interesting sites to visit. Use your free time and stroll through the cobblestoned Old Town centre, then listen to the bells of Passau’s Gothic Town Hall or have a look at the world’s largest Catholic Church organ in the Passau Cathedral. At 6.00 p.m. cast off!

2nd Day: Great Loop/ Engelhartszell – Aschach, approx. 42 km

Your first day’s tour begins with a ride through the classic scenery of the ‘Great Loop’ Donauschlinge – one of the most beautiful sections of the Danube. Along the way you will encounter tiny villages and cozy cider taverns. In Austria’s only Trappist monastery at Engelhartszell you can taste their delicious liquors and cheese. The famous ‘Schlogener View’ provides a wonderful panorama of the surrounding Austrian countryside. The boat welcomes all cyclists back on board in the charming market town of Aschach.

3rd Day: Devin – Bratislava, approx. 43 km

You pedal along the former ‘Iron Curtain’, cross the green line and reach the imposing Imperial Schlosshof Palace with its beautifully terraced gardens. Follow the bike path through Austria’s ‘vegetable garden’ to the coronation town Bratislava and the slopes of the Little Carpathians and discover the hidden alleyways and sights of Bratislava on an optional city tour.

4th Day: Budapest / Excursion to Szentendre or day of rest, approx. 54 km

The entrance to Budapest, Hungary’s capital is stunning. Savour the beauty of Budapest during a coach tour or a guided bike tour (optional) to discover many of the highlights of this beautiful city. You can also choose to cycle to the charming town of Szentendre with its Mediterranean atmosphere and lively art scene. You will get a very close experience of Hungarian culture at an evening Folklore show with traditional music, local appetizers and dance (optional).

5th Day: Danube bend – Esztergom, approx. 43 km

Situated in the middle of the Danube River the idyllic isle of Szentendre exudes silent Puszta romance. History, folklore and Hungarian way of life will accompany you on your way to Esztergom where the gorgeous basilica – Hungary’s largest Catholic Church – impresses its guests

6th Day: Vienna/ day of rest

Discover Vienna’s most beautiful attractions. During a city tour by bike or bus (optional) you will experience Vienna’s most famous examples of architecture: the imperial Hofburg, St. Stephens Cathedral, the gorgeous ‘Ring’-boulevard and the State Opera House, the Burgtheater and town hall, and of course the colourful”Hundertwasserhaus”. Take time to relax in one or more of Vienna’s famous cafés, while the evening ends impressively at a classical concert (optional) at a famous Viennese Palace.

7th Day: Wachau / Krems – Melk, approx. 37 km

Your last biking day is a special highlight! A powerful ruin looms above the small Baroque town of Durnstein, while the blue spire of the monastery church is a landmark of the renowned Wachau Valley. Amidst dreamy towns, apricot trees, vineyards and castles, this hilly landscape enchants everybody who visits. In Spitz (possibility for wine-tasting – optional) you will find comfortable wine taverns along the bike path.

8th Day: Passau

As you cruise back up the Danube enjoy the early morning sunshine as you wind your way to Passau/surroundings, where you’ll disembark at approx. 11.00 a.m. Connecting travel should be booked for 12.00 noon onwards.

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 Vivienne

The exquisite premium ship MV Vivienne (renovated 2020) sets new standards in comfort and spaciousness and offers a tasteful, high-quality ambience in a luxurious style. Experience a fantastic view of breathtakingly beautiful natural landscapes, sometimes from the saddle of a bicycle, sometimes from the inviting, partially covered sun deck.

Passenger decks/cabins:
The 76 outside cabins are spacious 15 – 30 m², present themselves in light colors and modern design with optimal use of space and are in no way inferior to a first-class hotel room.
All cabins have double beds, which can also be separated into 2 single beds, private facilities, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, safe and individually adjustable air conditioning; Suites offer a front row seat with a view and are add. equipped with minibar (against surcharge) and coffee machine.

Main deck:
15m², cabins standard, windows not to be opened
Middle deck:
15m², cabins comfort, windows not to be opened
15m², cabins superior, french balcony
Upper deck:
15m², cabins superior, french balcony
22m², Juniorsuite, french balcony, minibar against fee, coffee station
30m², Mastersuite, french balcony, sep. seating-area, minibar against fee, coffee station

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:

21/24-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
  • Captain‘s greeting and welcome cocktail
  • Full board: breakfast buffet, lunch or packaged lunch (on cycling days), afternoon coffee break, dinner (2/3 dishes to choose), late night snack
  • Gala dinner and farewell cocktail
  • Cruise director onboard (does not cycle with the group)
  • Board Musician
  • Daily information meeting
  • Detailed travel documents per cabin, GPS tracks + cycling tour app / cabin

Additionally with accompanied tour:

  • Cycling tour guide
  • Tasting of homemade cider at a cider producer in the Upper Danube Valley
  • Ferry rides
  • Guided city tour by bike in Vienna & by HOP ON HOP OFF bus in Budapest
  • Wine tasting with a local wine grower
  • Bike helmet rental
MS VIVIENNESeason 1Season 2Season 3
2-bed cabin standard999,-1.099,-1.199,-
2-bed cabin comfort1.299,-1.399,-1.499,-
2-bed cabin superior1.499,-1.599,-1.699,-
2-bed cabin Junior Suite1.799,-1.899,-1.999,-
2-bed cabin Master Suite1.999,-2.099,-2.199,-
2-bed cabin Standard single use1.548,-1.703,-1.858,-
supplement accompanied tour299,-299,-
MV SWISS CROWNSeason 2Season 3
2-bed cabin standard1.099,-1.199,-
2-bed cabin comfort1.399,-1.499,-
2-bed cabin Mini Suite1.499,-1.599,-
2-bed cabin superior1.599,-1.699,-
2-bed cabin standard single use1.703,-1.858,-
prices in EUR/person

Discounts additional bed/children

0-2,99 years in babycot (must be brought), possible in all cabins-100%
3-11,99 years with min. 2 full-paying guests in cabin
MV Vivienne: only in category Juniorsuite
MV Swiss Crown: only in category standard
-30%
3-11,99 years with min. 1 full-paying guest in cabin,
only in category standard on both ships
-10%

Additional bookable

Rental bikes
21-/24-speed 89,-
E-Bike 189,-
Bringing own normal bike 29,-
Bringing own e-bike 39,-
Additional nights
incl. breakfast
DBLSGL
Passau 3*51,-80,-
Passau 4*72,-105,-
Private transfer for 1-8 personsprice per way
airport Munich – Passau240,-
Munich center/hotel – Passau290,-
Passau – airport Munich240,-
Passau – Munich center/hotel290,-
prices in EUR/person

Operator: Rad+Reisen

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