Along the Danube-Passau-Belgrade-Vienna aboard the Primadonna

Day 1: Passau, 12.5 mi. (20 km)
Day 2: Passau - Obermühl, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 3: Bratislava and Schloss Hof, 24 or 29 mi.(38 or 46 km)
Day 4: Budapest,  12.5 mi. (20 km)
Day 5: Mohács, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 6: Belgrade and Novi Sad, 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 7: Baja, 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 8: Vac, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 9: Disembarkation in Vienna 

*Important Information:

In case of flood or low tide, the shipping company reserves the right to bridge parts of passages with buses. 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 undeserved 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 machines propelled by engines which many times operate during the night. Navigating locks and bridges often time results in increased noise level. If you are sensitive,  please bring your own earplugs.

Day 1: Passau, 12.5 mi. (20 km)
Individual arrival to Passau and overnight in a three-star hotel. Bike rental will be distributed. Bikes can be taken for a test ride along the Inn Bike Path, a very scenic, well maintained, and signposted trail. A  highlight during your ride would be a visit to the Wernstein Castle.

Day 2:  Passau - Obermühl, navigation to Bratislava,  31 mi. (50 km)
Your luggage will be transferred to the ship while you begin your cycling adventure. You bike from the hotel in Passau through the upper Danube valley passing Engelhartszell and to the UNESCO world natural heritage site “Schlögener Schlinge”. This wooded, barely populated region counts as one of the most beautiful sections of the Danube in Austria. Further on to ferry across the river to Obermühl, where the MS Primadonna lies already at anchor. The crew welcomes you on board with a welcome snack and a refreshment. Check-in to your cabin and refresh followed by a welcome dinner and introduction of the crew as the ship navigates to  Bratislava.

Day 3: Bratislava and Schloss Hof, 24 or 29 mi. (38 or 46 km)
Bratislava is a green city, covered by parks and woodlands, forests and vineyards that reach almost into the city center. You cycling itinerary leads through the nature park March to the imperial castle Hof, a palace that is part of the imperial estates of Maria Theresia of Austria. You can add some miles if you prefer and cycle via Hainburg and the national park Donau Auen to the castle Hof and back to Bratislava. At 8 pm, the boat begins navigation to Budapest.

Day 4: Budapest,  12.5 mi. (20 km)
Today is all about Budapest. In the morning, you can enjoy an exclusive city tour by bus directly from the ship. In the afternoon, you are free to hop on your bike and cycle the bikes paths into the Magyar metropolis.

Day 5: Mohács into Belgrade, 28 mi. (45 km)
You will cycle a loop around the Nemzeti National Park into the small but historic Mohács. Four hundred years ago two crucial battles were fought near here. The Ottomans won the first in 1526 and swept north, the Habsburgs the second in 1687, finally driving the Ottomans out of East-Central Europe. There are several fascinating churches and the Town Hall is an interesting Moorish style building with cream and pink stonework and green dome. You will stop at the EU outer border for border control and navigate onward to Belgrade.

Day 6: Belgrade and Novi Sad, 19 mi. (30 km)
The morning will find you arriving in Belgrade, an upcoming Serbian metropolis, where you can tour by bike and have time for individual sightseeing. The MS Primadonna turns back to Novi Sad at 13.30 h - for you an interesting sightseeing tour starts by bus or by foot (transfer from Novi Sad to Primadonna). Late dinner on board and continuation of the journey.

Day 7: Baja, 19 mi. (30 km)
Baja is not only the home of the famous fish soup but also known as one of the most beautiful small towns of the region. The cycle path to the city center is lovely and the good news is that there are several excellent ice cream shops and old Viennese coffeehouses situated along the path. Alternatively, you may do a round trip on the Sugovica and the Petofi Island.

Day 8: Vac, 25 mi. (40 km)
From peaceful Vac you set off by ferry to the other shore. (payable locally). Initially on a moderately traveled road to Tahitótfalu and Léanyfalu, then on a beautiful bike path to the “artist village” Szentendre with its colorful houses, baroque buildings, and narrow streets. On the shores of the Danube, you will enjoy locals selling arts and crafts, local specialties, and drinks. You will return to the ship via the same route.

Day 9: Disembarkation in Vienna 
Disembarkation in Vienna-Nussdorf. If you would like to return to Passau, there is a bus transfer included directly from the ship back to Passau. This will be appealing if you have driven to Passau and have parked a car there. Otherwise, you may want to book extra time in Vienna, for sure!

*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 in either situation. (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 this ship, like all other ships on the Danube, is not just your "floating hotel" but also a machine with running engines, and undergoes nighttime navigation. Increased noise level will occur while navigating locks and bridges. If you are sensitive to noise, please bring your own earplugs.

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One night in 3-star hotel in Passau and 7 nights on the Deluxe class boat, the Primadonna

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