Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna aboard the Primadonna
Austria Bike + Boat Tours
Cycle along the Danube River in Austria on the famous Danube Bike Path
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length8 days
- Prices from€724 Rates
Overview
This bike and barge tour takes you along the famous Danube Bike Path from Passua to Vienna, Austria. After cycling each day, you can relax onboard the luxurious floating hotel, the Primadonna.
Providing the highest level of comfort, you will not be disappointed with your stay on board, featuring renowned cuisine based on organic, local ingredients.
Highlights
- The Austrian wine Growing region in the Wachau Valley
- Bruckner organ concert in Linz
- The beautiful baroque city of Grein
- The city of Vienna
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Passau
Day 2: Schlögen - Linz, 35 mi. (56 km)
Day 3: Linz - Grein, 36 mi. (57 km)
Day 4: Ybbs - Gottsdorf - Spitz, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 5: Spitz - Hainburg, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 6: Hainburg - Vienna
Day 7: Vienna - Krems - Dürnstein - Melk - Pöchlarn, 30 mi. (48 km)
Day 8: Pöchlarn - Passau*All distances are approximate.
Day 1: Arrival in Passau
Please arrive in Passau by 5 pm as the ship casts off at 6:30 pm for your exciting bike and cruise itinerary along the mighty Danube River.Day 2: Schlögen - Linz, 35 mi. (56 km)
In the morning, you will receive your rental bikes and off you go. From the UNESCO world heritage Schlögener slope through the uninhabited Kaiserau to the baroque market Aschach and via Ottensheim to Linz, your first day is filled with everything that makes biking and boating so special. Lovely dedicated bike paths lead along the river through the Danubian landscape. At 5 p.m. you will enjoy a concert on the Bruckner organ, followed by dinner on board with a view of the interesting play of lights of the Lentos Art Museum.Day 3: Linz - Grein, 36 mi. (57 km)
Directly from the ship, the cycle track leads out of the EU-Cultural Capital of 2009 to the beautiful green landscape beyond. You pass Lake Pleschinger, the Pragstein Castle (gothic with a museum), the Walsee Castle (from the Hapsburg), and the Greinburg Castle (Sachsen-Coburg). The Primadonna waits moored in the baroque town of Grein. At approximately 5 pm, you will enjoy a Classic Hits concert in the Knights Hall of Greinburg. It is one of the largest uniformly vaulted Renaissance halls in Austria, filled with paintings from the 17th century.Day 4: Ybbs - Gottsdorf - Spitz, 31 mi. (50 km)
Starting from Ybbs/Persenbeug you cycle to Gottsdorf and Emmersdorf on the north riverbank of the Wachau and then some very well-known wine villages. The MS Primadonna will moor in Spitz for the evening. Surrounded by forests and vineyards, it is a lovely place for the night.Day 5: Spitz - Hainburg, 25 mi. (40 km)
After only a few cycling kilometers, close to the Donauauen, the first highlight awaits you, a guided tour through the hunting lodge of Eckartsau, the last residence of Kaiser Karl I and Zita in Austria. After that, you are cycling to the biggest of the six Marchfeld Castles, Castle Hof, which was once Prinz Eugen's country estate. It is very splendid with its unique baroque gardens and the idyllic estate (entry fee is approx. € 18 p.p.) You can cycle back on the same path or from Castle Hof, you can bike to the impressive bike bridge over March and arrive in Slovakia. You can then continue to the Fortress Devin and further to Bratislava. On the Danube Cycle Path, you pass through Wolfsthal and then Hainburg (+15 km).Day 6: Hainburg - Vienna
In the morning you will enjoy a guided city tour of Vienna (approx. 2 hours). . After lunch, you have time to visit the cosmopolitan city on your own. You will receive a detailed description of a bike tour through Vienna with your travel documents. The entrance fee to the treasure chamber in the Vienna Hofburg (imperial crown) is included.Day 7: Krems - Dürnstein - Melk - Pöchlarn, 30 mi. (48 km)
Before you leave Krems, it is worth taking a tour of the 1,000-year-old city. Then your itinerary leads to the legendary Dürnstein via the wine-growing areas Weißenkirchen, Spitz, and Willendorf to then Melk and Pöchlarn. Our tip: take the ferry to the southern bank in Spitz - and then following quiet side streets and through orchards, cycle to Melk.Day 8: Pöchlarn - Passau
The ship arrives at Passau at about 9 am. Disembarkation after breakfast.*Important Information:
In case of flood or low tide, the shipping company reserves the right to change the route and/or bridge parts of passages with buses. Bicycle touring routes may also be affected. In extreme situations, the shipping company reserves the right to cancel the journey on short notice. No legal right shall be constituted of both situations. (Water level is force majeure). The same applies for officially ordered - previously not announced - repair work on locks or bridges or in case of unexpected breakdown of engine or power unit.
Please be aware that these ships, like all other ships on the Danube, are not just your "floating hotels" but also a machine, running engines, also during the night. Especially crossing locks and bridges - and the preparation work - may cause noise. If you are sensitive to noises, please bring your own earplugs.
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Boats & Bikes
Accommodations on board the comfort plus boat, the Primadonna
- Primadonna
Deluxe Class Boat
Experience the elegance of the MS Primadonna, with spacious decks, spa facilities, restaurant, bar, atrium and much more, on a cycling holiday without having to pack and unpack each day. Your boat will await you at your destination every day. You can also feel free to spend some of your time on board where you can enjoy the Jacuzzi on the outdoor deck or the spa area, which is equipped with Jacuzzi, sauna, Kneip basin, etc. All meals on this Austrian cruise line are freshly cooked and have a… Read More
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations for 7 nights in a double cabin
- Welcome snack on arrival day
- Daily breakfast buffet
- Daily afternoon coffee, tea, & cake
- Daily 3-course lunch or packed lunch on the bike tours
- Daily 4-course dinner
- Daily midnight snack in the panoramic bar
- 7-speed hybrid bicycle with saddlebag
- 2 x Hydrojet massage (15 min.) and traditional beard shave or hairdresser(wash/dry) (appointment after registration on board)
- All harbor dues
- Daily personal route information for the following cycling day
- Onboard tour guides
- Comprehensive route description & cycling maps
- Private parking space in Passau (unguarded, fenced)
- Transfer from parking space/info point to the ship on arrival day and back on departure day (or from/to train station in Passau) - advanced reservation required
- Concert on the Bruckner organ in Linz
- Classic Hits Concert in the Knights’ Hall of the Greinburg Castle
- Vienna City Tour
- Admission & guided tour of Eckartsau Castle
- Entrance to the Art Historical Museum in Vienna
What’s Not Included
- Beverage package (must be booked prior to travel)
- Entrance fees & excursions not mentioned
- Helmets (bring your own)
- Bicycle protection
- Trip Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Friday departures
August 4, August 11, & August 25, 2023Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
2023
Double Occupancy Pricing
Main Deck: Bunk Bed Cabin
$ 1212 £ 631 $ 1,087 € 724 kr 110738 ₪ 2973 ¥ 122896 Mex$ 13442 NZ$ 1334 NOK 8734 zł 3194 S$ 1077 kr 8644 $ 791 Main Deck: Standard 2-Bed Cabin
$ 1401 £ 730 $ 1,256 € 837 kr 128022 ₪ 3437 ¥ 142078 Mex$ 15540 NZ$ 1542 NOK 10097 zł 3693 S$ 1245 kr 9994 $ 915
Upper Deck: Double Bed Cabin
$ 2201 £ 1147 $ 1,974 € 1315 kr 201133 ₪ 5399 ¥ 223216 Mex$ 24414 NZ$ 2423 NOK 15863 zł 5802 S$ 1956 kr 15701 $ 1,438
Promenade Deck: Double Bed Cabin
$ 2503 £ 1304 $ 2,244 € 1495 kr 228664 ₪ 6138 ¥ 253771 Mex$ 27756 NZ$ 2755 NOK 18035 zł 6596 S$ 2224 kr 17850 $ 1,634
Single-Use Pricing Main Deck: Bunk Bed Cabin
$ 1781 £ 928 $ 1,597 € 1064 kr 162742 ₪ 4369 ¥ 180610 Mex$ 19754 NZ$ 1961 NOK 12835 zł 4694 S$ 1583 kr 12704 $ 1,163
Main Deck: Standard 2-Bed Cabin
$ 1970 £ 1026 $ 1,767 € 1177 kr 180025 ₪ 4833 ¥ 199791 Mex$ 21852 NZ$ 2169 NOK 14199 zł 5193 S$ 1751 kr 14053 $ 1,287
Upper Deck: Double Bed Cabin
on request
Promenade Deck: Double Bed Cabin
on request Extra Options
Electric Bicycle Rental: $ 167 £ 87 $ 150 € 100 kr 15295 ₪ 411 ¥ 16975 Mex$ 1857 NZ$ 184 NOK 1206 zł 441 S$ 149 kr 1194 $ 109
Beverage Package* - 30 Drink Vouchers (Includes soft drinks, coffee/tea, Mosel sparkling wine, wine, beer. Offered between 12 noon and 12 midnight daily. Can be split amongst cabin mates.): $ 216 £ 113 $ 194 € 129 kr 19731 ₪ 530 ¥ 21897 Mex$ 2395 NZ$ 238 NOK 1556 zł 569 S$ 192 kr 1540 $ 141 * Can only be booked prior to departure
Discounts for triple and quad cabins available on main deck (bunk beds) and upper deck (sofa bed).
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is an easy, self guided bike and boat tour. Tour leaders are available on board in case of questions or problems. You’ll be following the mostly flat Danube Cycle path with average daily distances between 21 and 37 miles (34 and 59 km). Any day can be used as a day of rest.
Airport Info
Fly to Munich or Salzburg.
Local Travel
Train to Passau. From Munich airport, travel time is approximately 2½ hr. From Salzburg airport, travel time is approximately 3½-4 hr.
Climate
Please check local conditions just prior to arrival.
Day of Rest
Any day can be used as a day of rest by opting out of cycling and remaining on board. Day 7 is a designated rest day.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Donau Touristik.
We value the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
We are not a broker.
We do not inflate tour prices.
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