Along the Danube - Passau, Linz & Vienna Aboard the Primadonna

Day 1: Passau
Day 2: Wesenufer - Schlögen - Linz, 40 mi. (64 km)
Day 3: Wachau, 33 mi. (53 km)
Day 4: Vienna by bike, 17 mi. (27 km)
Day 5: Grein - Linz, 37 mi. (59 km)
Day 6: Disembarkation 

In the event of flooding or low tide, the shipping company retains the authority to modify the route and, if necessary, replace certain sections with bus transportation. Bicycle touring routes may also be subject to alterations. In rare and extreme circumstances, the shipping company may need to cancel the journey with short notice. Please note that no legal entitlement can be claimed under these circumstances, as water level fluctuations are considered force majeure. The same holds true for any unforeseen repair work on locks or bridges, or in case of unexpected engine or power unit issues, as mandated by official authorities without prior announcement.

Day 1: Embarkation in Passau
Individual arrival in Passau, Germany. Boarding the MS Primadonna begins at 3:30 pm. From approximately 4:30 pm, a complimentary bus transfer is available from the Donau Touristik private car park or Passau main railway station to the ship. After boarding, enjoy a welcome meal on board. Depending on water levels, you may also have the opportunity to take a short Danube river cruise to Passau’s historic Old Town, where you can explore the famous “City of Three Rivers” independently. Alternatively, you can take a taxi at your own expense (approximately €10 per person each way).

Day 2: Wesenufer - Schlögener Schlinge - Linz, 40 mi. (64 km)
After breakfast, collect your rental bicycles and begin your cycling adventure along the Danube Cycle Path. Ride via Niederranna to Au, then cross the Danube by ferry to Schlögen. Continue through the spectacular Schlögener Schlinge, one of the most famous natural highlights along the Danube. The route follows the narrow valley near Kaiserau to the Church of the 1,000 Angels before continuing toward Linz, Austria. At approximately 10:30 pm, the MS Primadonna continues downstream by boat toward Marbach.

Day 3: Wachau Valley Cycling Tour, 33 mi. (53 km)
From Marbach, cycle through the beautiful Wachau Valley, one of Austria’s most scenic and renowned wine-growing regions. Pass the impressive Melk Abbey, one of Austria’s most important Benedictine monasteries, before continuing along the Danube through the historic towns and vineyards of the Wachau. The route leads through Dürnstein and on to Krems, located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Wachau Cultural Landscape. At approximately 10 pm, continue your journey by boat toward Vienna.

Day 4: Vienna by Bike, 17 mi. (27 km)
Explore Vienna by bicycle and discover the Austrian capital at your own pace. A car-free cycle path leads directly into Vienna’s pedestrian zone, making it easy to reach the city center and its major sights by bike.

At approximately 5 pm, the MS Primadonna departs Vienna and continues along the Danube.

Optional: Take a 3-hour Vienna city tour by bus, followed by a visit to the renowned Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna.

Active option: Cycle through the Donau-Auen National Park (Danube Floodplains National Park) to Hainburg, covering approximately 54 km. Return to Vienna by direct train, with hourly connections via Handelskai. The journey takes approximately 70 minutes, and tickets can be purchased locally for around €15.

Day 5: Grein - Linz, 37 mi. (59 km)
Around 9 am, the MS Primadonna arrives in Grein. Begin your cycling tour along the Danube, passing the historic Wallsee and Pragstein castles before continuing to Mauthausen. The route then leads through the Pleschinger See recreational area toward Linz.

Active option: Extend your cycling tour by approximately 16 km via Enns, Austria’s oldest town, and the magnificent St. Florian Abbey, before continuing to the day’s destination. Return your rental bicycles at the Donau Touristik office, approximately a 15-minute walk from the ship. At around 10 pm, continue by boat toward Passau.

Day 6: Disembarkation in Passau
Arrive in Passau at approximately 9 am. Disembarkation from the MS Primadonna is completed by 10 am. A bus transfer is available from the ship to the Donau Touristik private car park or Passau main railway station, marking the end of your Danube bike and boat holiday from Passau to Vienna.

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