Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna
Austria, Germany Bike + Barge Tours
Bike Austria and the Historic Cities on the Danube Cycle Path!
Beginning in the German town of Passau, this tour quickly crosses the Austrian border as it follows the Danube Bike Path east downstream through tucked-away villages and serene landscapes.
You experience the mighty Danube as it meanders through the "Great Loop" and enjoy the gorgeous landscape of the legendary Wachau with its castles and fortresses.
Vienna, rich in architecture and history, cannot be described! You have to see it and feel it! At the Naschmarkt (famous food market), a stroll will become a cultural and culinary adventure. You can also relax at any of the cozy coffee bars or at a typical Viennese wine tavern.
Highlights, vary by boat:
- Passau - The City of Three Rivers
- The Schloegen Danube Loop
- Wachau - World Cultural Heritage site
- Linz - Upper Austria's Capital
- Vienna - City of music and culture
Want to check out more bike and barge tours in Germany or a full list of bike tours along the Danube?
Theodor Körner
Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Main deck/eco $ 1143 £ 590 $ 1,016 € 694 $ 1192 kr 7433 $ 767 $ 1308 £ 675 $ 1,162 € 794 $ 1363 kr 8504 $ 878 $ 1390 £ 717 $ 1,235 € 844 $ 1449 kr 9040 $ 933 Main deck/eco for single use $ 1637 £ 845 $ 1,454 € 994 $ 1707 kr 10646 $ 1,099 $ 1885 £ 972 $ 1,674 € 1144 $ 1964 kr 12253 $ 1,265 $ 2008 £ 1036 $ 1,784 € 1219 $ 2093 kr 13056 $ 1,347 Main deck/twin $ 1242 £ 641 $ 1,103 € 754 $ 1295 kr 8076 $ 833 $ 1407 £ 726 $ 1,250 € 854 $ 1466 kr 9147 $ 944 $ 1489 £ 768 $ 1,323 € 904 $ 1552 kr 9682 $ 999 Main deck/twin for single use $ 1786 £ 921 $ 1,586 € 1084 $ 1861 kr 11610 $ 1,198 $ 2033 £ 1049 $ 1,806 € 1234 $ 2119 kr 13217 $ 1,364 $ 2156 £ 1113 $ 1,915 € 1309 $ 2248 kr 14020 $ 1,447 Upper deck/eco $ 1308 £ 675 $ 1,162 € 794 $ 1363 kr 8504 $ 878 $ 1473 £ 760 $ 1,308 € 894 $ 1535 kr 9575 $ 988 $ 1555 £ 802 $ 1,381 € 944 $ 1621 kr 10111 $ 1,043 Upper deck/eco for single use $ 1885 £ 972 $ 1,674 € 1144 $ 1964 kr 12253 $ 1,265 $ 2132 £ 1100 $ 1,893 € 1294 $ 2222 kr 13859 $ 1,430 $ 2255 £ 1164 $ 2,003 € 1369 $ 2351 kr 14663 $ 1,513 Upper deck/twin $ 1473 £ 760 $ 1,308 € 894 $ 1535 kr 9575 $ 988 $ 1637 £ 845 $ 1,454 € 994 $ 1707 kr 10646 $ 1,099 $ 1720 £ 887 $ 1,528 € 1044 $ 1793 kr 11182 $ 1,154 Upper deck/twin for single use $ 2132 £ 1100 $ 1,893 € 1294 $ 2222 kr 13859 $ 1,430 $ 2379 £ 1227 $ 2,113 € 1444 $ 2479 kr 15466 $ 1,596 $ 2502 £ 1291 $ 2,223 € 1519 $ 2608 kr 16269 $ 1,679 Upper deck/junior suite $ 1753 £ 904 $ 1,557 € 1064 $ 1827 kr 11396 $ 1,176 $ 1918 £ 989 $ 1,703 € 1164 $ 1999 kr 12467 $ 1,287 $ 2000 £ 1032 $ 1,776 € 1214 $ 2085 kr 13003 $ 1,342 Promenade deck/twin $ 1539 £ 794 $ 1,367 € 934 $ 1604 kr 10004 $ 1,032 $ 1703 £ 879 $ 1,513 € 1034 $ 1775 kr 11075 $ 1,143 $ 1786 £ 921 $ 1,586 € 1084 $ 1861 kr 11610 $ 1,198 Promenade deck/twin for single use $ 2231 £ 1151 $ 1,981 € 1354 $ 2325 kr 14502 $ 1,497 $ 2478 £ 1278 $ 2,201 € 1504 $ 2582 kr 16109 $ 1,662 $ 2601 £ 1342 $ 2,310 € 1579 $ 2711 kr 16912 $ 1,745 Promenade deck/junior suite $ 1753 £ 904 $ 1,557 € 1064 $ 1827 kr 11396 $ 1,176 $ 1918 £ 989 $ 1,703 € 1164 $ 1999 kr 12467 $ 1,287 $ 2000 £ 1032 $ 1,776 € 1214 $ 2085 kr 13003 $ 1,342 Eco cabins are bunk bed cabins
Season 1: April 30, October 1, and October 8, 2020
Season 2: July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20, and August 27, 2020
Season 3: May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, September 3, September 10, September 17, and September 24, 2020Arlene II
Season A Season B Main deck $ 1588 £ 819 $ 1,411 € 964 $ 1655 kr 10325 $ 1,066 $ 1654 £ 853 $ 1,469 € 1004 $ 1724 kr 10753 $ 1,110 Upper deck $ 1835 £ 947 $ 1,630 € 1114 $ 1913 kr 11931 $ 1,231 $ 1901 £ 981 $ 1,689 € 1154 $ 1981 kr 12360 $ 1,276 *Upper deck/astern $ 1654 £ 853 $ 1,469 € 1004 $ 1724 kr 10753 $ 1,110 $ 1720 £ 887 $ 1,528 € 1044 $ 1793 kr 11182 $ 1,154 Upper deck/suite $ 2198 £ 1134 $ 1,952 € 1334 $ 2291 kr 14288 $ 1,475 $ 2263 £ 1168 $ 2,011 € 1374 $ 2359 kr 14716 $ 1,519 Upper deck/single $ 2329 £ 1202 $ 2,069 € 1414 $ 2428 kr 15145 $ 1,563 $ 2395 £ 1236 $ 2,128 € 1454 $ 2497 kr 15573 $ 1,607 Season A: May 10 and September 13, 2020
Season B: May 24, June 7, June 21, July 5, July 19, August 2, August 16, and August 30, 2020*Cabins at rear of the ship; perceptive engine and generator noise (when ship is in motion and in locks)
Twin cabin for single use: 50% supplement of base priceNormandie
Season A Season B Season C Season D Main deck $ 1242 £ 641 $ 1,103 € 754 $ 1295 kr 8076 $ 833 $ 1456 £ 751 $ 1,294 € 884 $ 1518 kr 9468 $ 977 $ 1588 £ 819 $ 1,411 € 964 $ 1655 kr 10325 $ 1,066 $ 1654 £ 853 $ 1,469 € 1004 $ 1724 kr 10753 $ 1,110 Upper deck $ 1489 £ 768 $ 1,323 € 904 $ 1552 kr 9682 $ 999 $ 1703 £ 879 $ 1,513 € 1034 $ 1775 kr 11075 $ 1,143 $ 1835 £ 947 $ 1,630 € 1114 $ 1913 kr 11931 $ 1,231 $ 1901 £ 981 $ 1,689 € 1154 $ 1981 kr 12360 $ 1,276 Upper deck/astern* $ 1308 £ 675 $ 1,162 € 794 $ 1363 kr 8504 $ 878 $ 1522 £ 785 $ 1,352 € 924 $ 1587 kr 9896 $ 1,021 $ 1654 £ 853 $ 1,469 € 1004 $ 1724 kr 10753 $ 1,110 $ 1720 £ 887 $ 1,528 € 1044 $ 1793 kr 11182 $ 1,154 Upper deck/single $ 1983 £ 1023 $ 1,762 € 1204 $ 2067 kr 12895 $ 1,331 $ 2198 £ 1134 $ 1,952 € 1334 $ 2291 kr 14288 $ 1,475 $ 2329 £ 1202 $ 2,069 € 1414 $ 2428 kr 15145 $ 1,563 $ 2395 £ 1236 $ 2,128 € 1454 $ 2497 kr 15573 $ 1,607 Season A: April 18 and October 3, 2020
Season B: May 2 and September 19, 2020
Season C: May 16 and September 5, 2020
Season D: May 30, June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8, and August 22, 2020*Cabins at rear of the ship; perceptive engine and generator noise (when ship is in motion and in locks).
Twin cabin for single use (those cabins not specifically designated for single use): 50% supplement of base price.extra options
Theodor Körner
Guided package: $ 247 £ 127 $ 219 € 150 $ 258 kr 1607 $ 166 Electric bike: $ 165 £ 85 $ 146 € 100 $ 172 kr 1071 $ 111 Helmet purchase, +/-: $ 41 £ 21 $ 37 € 25 $ 43 kr 268 $ 28 Extra nights Passau:
3-star twin/double: $ 96 £ 49 $ 85 € 58 $ 100 kr 621 $ 64 3-star single: $ 137 £ 71 $ 121 € 83 $ 143 kr 889 $ 92 Transfer from/to Munich airport:
One-way: $ 114 £ 59 $ 101 € 69 $ 118 kr 739 $ 76 Roundtrip: $ 196 £ 101 $ 174 € 119 $ 204 kr 1275 $ 132Normandie and Arlene II
Electric bike rental (E-Bike protection included): $ 148 £ 76 $ 132 € 90 $ 155 kr 964 $ 99 Helmet purchase (limited numbers, payable onboard): $ 66 £ 34 $ 59 € 40 $ 69 kr 428 $ 44
Extra nights:
Please contact us.20% discount available for children under 13 sharing cabin with one adult
please note
Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Information to read before you book.
Travel
Closest international airport to your tour start in Passau is Munich International Airport (MUC) which is well connected to the city center by either train or express bus.
Local Travel
To travel directly to Passau from the airport by public transportation, you first must take a shuttle bus to Freising train station. Cost is approximately €3. From here you take a train to Passau. Train ride is approximately 2½ hr. depending on connections and costs €30 - €45 depending on type of train. You could also utilize a transfer service such as SMS Airport Shuttle. For those traveling on the Theodor Körner, see pricing for transfers that we can request for you. Passau has 3 different docking locations and we will inform you of exact ship location in Passau in your final travel information.
Climate
The region has a moderate maritime climate, generally experiencing pleasantly mild winters and relatively cool summers. Please check local conditions prior to your departure and remember that your tour will cover a significant distance and will stretch along the Danube from Passau to Vienna and back. A good website to use to research average high/low temperatures, average rainfall, and more is weatherbase.com. Average high/low temperatures in degrees Fahrenheit in Passau are: April 56°/38°, May 65°/46°, June 71°/52°, July 74°/55°, August 72°/54°, September 66°/49°, and October 55°/41°.
Remarks
The ships used on this tour have an on-board tour director who does not cycle with the group. The tours are generally designed for self-guided cycling. The multi-lingual guide on board is always available in case of break down or emergency. On certain dates aboard the Theodor Körner, a fully guided package is available for a supplement. See dates
Please be aware you will be part of an international group of people, but your tour guide and crew members are multilingual.DOCUMENTS
Before you travel, please check your country's passport and visa requirements and the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. For our other international clients, please be sure that you research your own country's travel requirements. It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure proper documentation.
*Important note: Beginning July 1, 2021, additional documentation from the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Tour Dates
Deluxe Class
Arlene II: Sunday departures
Season A: May 10 and September 13, 2020
Season B: May 24, June 7, June 21, July 5, July 19, August 2, August 16, and August 30, 2020
Comfort Class
Theödor Korner: Thursday departures from April 30 up to and including October 8, 2020
Season 1: April 30, October 1, and October 8, 2020
Season 2: July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20, and August 27, 2020
Season 3: May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, September 3, September 10, September 17, and September 24, 2020
Guided tour possible on the following dates. See pricing: June 4, July 9, and September 3, 2020 (other dates on request with min. of 10 participants)
Normandie: Saturday departures
Season A: April 18 and October 3, 2020
Season B: May 2 and September 19, 2020
Season C: May 16 and September 5, 2020
Season D: May 30, June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8, and August 22, 2020
All tours and dates have a minimum number of participants required to confirm a departure.
Where You’ll Stay
Accommodations aboard the Deluxe class vessel the Arlene II, or the comfort class ships, the Theodor Körner and the Normandie.
What’s Included
Normandie and Arlene II
- Accommodation for 7 nights on board
- Welcome cocktail
- Full meals (breakfast, onboard light lunch for noncyclists / packed lunch for cyclists, and dinner)
- Afternoon coffee break
- Daily cabin cleaning
- Farewell dinner on last night including cocktail
- Daily live music
- Tour leader on board (does not cycle with the group)
- 7-speed unisex bicycle with hand brake and pedal brake or pedal break only (based on availability). Please indicate your preference at booking and we will do our best to confirm). Equipped with pannier bag
- Bicycle protection
- Information packet with route book (one per cabin)
- GPS tracks available for download (2020)
- Daily informational meeting
- Port fees
Theodor Körner
- 7 nights on board
- Welcome cocktail
- Full meals (breakfast, onboard light lunch for non-cyclists/bag lunch for cyclists, and dinner - choice of two or three dinner entrees each evening)
- Dinner includes house wine, draft beer, and soft drinks
- Afternoon coffee break
- Daily cabin cleaning
- One Gala Dinner with a farewell cocktail and farewell crew show
- Daily live music
- Tour leader on board (does not cycle with the group)
- 21-speed unisex bicycle including lock, handlebar bag, pannier, repair kit with pump
- GPS tracks available for download
- Information packet with route book (one per cabin)
- Daily informational meeting
- Port fees
What’s Not Included
- Helmet purchase
- Extra Beverages
- Drinking water on the Theodor Körner (1/2 liter bottle is provided daily)
- Gratuities for staff and crew
- Bicycle Protection
- Travel Insurance
Extra Stay
Extra nights can be arranged in Passau!
| Tour | Bike + Boat |
|---|---|
| Type | Both |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 8 days |
| From | €694 Rates |
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Skill Level
Relatively easy tour following the flow of the Danube. The route is mostly flat but there are some rolling hills especially coming out of the Danube valley. It takes place on good, asphalt bike paths very suitable for beginners and children. Daily distances can be adjusted.
Tour Boats
Day-To-Day Itinerary
Each boat has a slightly different itinerary so be sure to check the day to day details, what is included and not included, and visit the pricing section as well.
*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.
Day 1: Passau - Engelhartszell, boarding time at 4:30 p.m. Departure at 7 p.m. (2019: you can begin boarding at 4 pm)
Day 2: Engelhartszell - Untermühl - "Great Loop" - Linz, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 3: Linz - Mauthausen - Grein, 22-26 mi. (36-42 km)
Day 4: Grein - Melk - Tulln, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 5: Tulln - Vienna - Nussdork/ Korneuburg may also be possible, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 6: Rest day in Vienna-Nussdork/ Korneuburg
Day 7: Wachau - Dürnstein - Pöchlarn, wine tasting optional, 24 mi. (39 km)
Day 8: Passau, departure
All distances are approximate.
Day 1: Arrival in Passau, Passau - Engelhartszell
The Episcopal city of Passau, close to the Bavarian/Austrian border is also known as the "City of Three Rivers." Boarding time is at 4:30 p.m. and departure around 7 p.m. Enjoy your first dinner on board and an evening cruise to Engelhartszell.
Day 2: Engelhartszell – Untermühl – "Great Loop" – Linz, 22 mi. (35 km)
Try some of the special cordials and liqueurs in the Trappist monastery in Engelhartszell. It is said that they have special healing power. Downstream, the route leads you to quaint villages. For a change, take the little ferry boat through the romantic Schlögener loop, where the river makes a very abrupt 180-degree turn. (approx. €3 per person.) The boat takes you from Untermühl to Linz. After dinner, ride on the bright yellow City-Express (optional, not included) and discover Linz, the capital of upper Austria.
Day 3: Linz – Mauthausen – Grein, 22-26 mi. (36-42 km)
In the early morning, the boat cruises to Mauthausen. Here you have the opportunity to visit the Mauthausen Memorial. The Celtic town of Mitterkirchen gives you an insight into the past. Cyclists that would like to take the easy route can ride along the Danube. The alternative route leads through the beautiful backcountry of the "Strudengau". It is slightly hilly, but the landscape is fantastic. In Grein, the impressive Castle of Greinburg is worth a visit (optional, not included).
Day 4: Grein – Melk – Tulln, 31 mi. (50 km)
Today you'll cycle through the Strudengau – a narrow point of the Danube which used to be notorious amongst skippers. The valley expands from Persenbeug and the bike tour leads you further to Melk with its gorgeous baroque monastery of the Benedictine brethren. On deck, you enjoy the sunset and the beautiful evening illumination of the Wachau. Today's final destination is Tulln, famous for its numerous market gardens where the famous Art Nouveau artist Egon Schiele was born.
Day 5: Tulln – Vienna-Nussdorf / (Korneuburg may also be possible), 35 km | city tour (optional)
The monastery of Klosterneuburg is situated at the entrance of Vienna. You can see the cupola of this 900-year-old baroque structure from a distance. "Kahlenbergerdorf" with its wine taverns is definitely worth a visit. After a stroll through the vineyards, you can enjoy the panoramic view over Vienna.
Day 6: Vienna-Nussdorf / Korneuburg (day of rest)
You should be sure to see the most famous places of interest like the Prater, the St. Stephen's Cathedral, and the Hofburg. You can take a city tour by bike (optional, not included). The gorgeous boulevard "Ringstraβe" with the Burgtheater, the State Opera House, and the town hall are all historic structures that take you back in time. There is enough time in the afternoon to stroll or visit one of the famous Viennese coffee bars. The evening ends impressively with a Waltz and Operetta concert (optional, not included). In the evening, the boat takes you to Dürnstein or Rossatz.
Day 7: Wachau – Pöchlarn, 24 mi. (39 km)
Your last biking day is a special highlight! Amidst small dreamy villages, apricot trees, vineyards, castles, monasteries, and ruins, this gentle hilly landscape enchants everybody. A powerful ruin looms above the small Baroque town of Dürnstein, while the blue tower of the monastery church is a landmark of Wachau. In Weißenkirchen (possibility for a wine-tasting – optional) you will find comfy wine taverns right along the bike path. You owe it to yourself to take a break! In the evening farewell dinner and cocktail.
Day 8: Passau
Every journey draws to an end. Once again you enjoy on deck the first sunbeams and the peaceful silence of the Danube Valley. Take a last look at the Schlögener Schlinge ("Great Loop") before you arrive relaxed at Passau. Arrival is about 10 am, disembarkation half an hour later. We recommend postponing ongoing travel until noon.
Language on board: German English
Land excursions:
Offered as an option with surcharge (not included in tour price), these excursions can be booked directly on board. You will receive more information with your final travel documents. Depending on the number of participants some excursions could be conducted in 2 languages (German/ English).
Day 1: Passau, boarding time between 4 and 5 pm. Departure by ship at 7 pm to Engelhartszell.
Day 2: Engelhartszell - Untermühl - Great Loop - Linz, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 3: Linz - Mauthausen - Grein, 22-26 mi. (36-42 km)
Day 4: Grein - Melk - Tulln, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 5: Tulln - Vienna - Nussdorf/ (Korneuburg may also be possible), 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 6: Vienna - Nussdorf / Korneuburg (day of rest)
Day 7: Wachau - Pöchlarn, 24 mi. (39 km)
Day 8: Passau, departure
All distances are approximate.
Day 1: Passau, boarding time between 4 and 5 pm. Departure by ship at 7 pm to Engelhartszell
The Episcopal city close to the Bavarian/Austrian border is also known as the "City of Three Rivers." Boarding time begins at 4 pm. Enjoy your first dinner on board and an evening sail toEngelhartszell.
Day 2: Engelhartszell - Untermühl - Great Loop - Linz, 22 mi. (35 km)
Downstream, the route leads to pretty villages amid a natural landscape. Need a boost? Try some of the special cordials and liqueurs in the Trappist monastery in Engelhartszell, which are said to have "special healing power." If you’d like to take a break from cycling, you can take the little ferry boat through the romantic Schlögener loop, where the river makes a very abrupt 180 degree turn (approx. € 3.- per pers.). In untermühl , you’ll board the boat and cruise to Linz. Tip: discover Linz, the capital of upper Austria while riding on the bright yellow City-Express.
Day 3: Linz - Mauthausen - Grein, 22-26 mi. (36-42 km)
In the early morning the boat takes you to Mauthausen. You have the possibility to visit the memorial place, KZ-Mauthausen. The Celtic town, Mitterkirchen, gives you a look into the past. Today you have the option between two routes. For easy cycling, the tour leads along the Danube. Alternatively, you can take a more difficult route to the "Clam Castle," through the beautiful backcountry of the "Strudengau". It is slightly hilly, but a fantastic landscape. Worth a visit in Grein is the impressive Castle of Greinburg.
Day 4: Grein - Melk - Tulln, 31 mi. (50 km)
Today's stage is marked by a diverse landscape. At the beginning, there is the Strudengau – a narrow point of the Danube, which used to be notorious amongst skippers. The valley expands from Persenbeug and the bike tour leads you further to Melk with its gorgeous baroque monastery of the Benedictine brethren. On deck, enjoy the sunset and the beautiful evening illumination of the Wachau. Today's final destination is Tulln, famous for its numerous market gardens where the famous Art Nouveau artist Egon Schiele was born.
Day 5: Tulln - Vienna - Nussdorf/ (Korneuburg may also be possible), 22 mi. (35 km)
Right in front of Vienna's entrance, embedded in a breathtaking landscape, the monastery of Klosterneuburg is situated. From a distance, you can see the cupola of this 900-year-old baroque building. "Kahlenbergerdorf" and its wine taverns are definitely worth a visit. After a stroll through the vineyards, you can enjoy the panoramic view over Vienna.
Day 6: Vienna - Nussdorf / Korneuburg (day of rest)
In Vienna, you should be sure to see the most famous places of interest like the St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg, the gorgeous boulevard "Ringstraβe" with the Burgtheater, the State Opera House, or the town hall that takes you back to the past. Take your time in the afternoon to stroll or visit one of the famous Viennese coffee bars. Later in the evening the boat cruises to Krems.
Day 7: Wachau - Pöchlarn, 24 mi. (39 km)
Your last biking day is a special highlight! Amidst small dreamy villages, apricot trees, vineyards, castles, monasteries, and ruins, this gentle hilly landscape enchants everybody. A powerful ruin looms above the small Baroque town of Dürnstein, while the blue tower of the monastery church is a landmark of Wachau. In the evening, you will celebrate your tour and new-found friends with a farewell dinner and cocktail.
Day 8: Passau, departure
Every journey draws to an end. Once again you enjoy on deck the first sunbeams and the peaceful silence of the Danube Valley. Take a last look at the Schlögener Schlinge ("Great Loop") before you arrive in Passau. Arrival in Passau is at approximately 10 am and disembarkation is at 10:30 am. We recommend arranging connecting trips from noon onwards.
Language on board: German/English
Land excursions:
Offered as an option with surcharge (not included in tour price), these excursions can be booked directly on board. You will receive more information with your final travel documents. Depending on the number of participants some excursions could be conducted in 2 languages (German/ English).
Day 1: Passau
Day 2: Engelhartszell – Brandstatt, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 3: Brandstatt – Linz, 16 mi. (26 km)
Day 4: Mauthausen - Grein, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 5: Vienna (day of rest)
Day 6: Wachau Valley, roundtrip, 16 - 25 mi. (25 - 40 km)
Day 7: Weißenkirchen - Pöchlarn, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 8: Passau
All distances are approximate.
Day 1: 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 (4.00 p.m.) when you sail into the sunset as Passau’s magnificent silhouette with its church towers and domes slowly fades into the horizon behind you.
Day 2: Engelhartszell – Brandstatt, 28 mi. (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.
Day 3: Brandstatt – Linz, 16 mi. (26 km)
Catch some fresh country air again - at lunchtime, 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!
Day 4: Mauthausen - Grein, 22 mi. (35 km)
A beautiful and varied route lies ahead of you as you explore the idyllic hinterland of the Strudengau by bike: the Celtic Village of Mitterkirchen, the Baroque monastery of Baumgartenberg and the romantic ruins of Burg Clam castle. Then it’s time to enjoy the little medieval town of Grein with its Baroque facades, imposing castle and the oldest municipal theatre in Austria. After a romantic journey sailing past towns and villages full of twinkling lights, you arrive - just like Sisi did way back then - in the City of Waltz early in the morning.
Day 5: 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 Naschmarkt market is a feast for all the senses. End the evening on a magical note with a concert of waltz and classical operetta music in Sisi’s summer residence (optional).
Day 6: Wachau Valley, roundtrip, 16 - 25 mi. (25 - 40 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 Weißenkirchen – the most important wine-growing village in the World Cultural Heritage Landscape – you can discover the first rate famous Wachau wines.
Day 7: Weißenkirchen - Pöchlarn, 22 mi. (35 km)
Enjoy this stage of your cycling holiday passing through the wild and romantic scenery along the mighty Danube with its rustic wine-growing villages set amongst the vineyards. In Spitz, situated on the “1000-Eimer Berg”, take the ferry to the sleepy southern bank of the river and after a leisurely ride reach the imposing Benedictine Abbey of Melk, one of the loveliest Baroque ensembles in Europe. Having passed the town of Pöchlarn, which featured in the Nibelungen saga, settle down to enjoy the stunning views of the rugged and romantic Nibelungengau.
Day 8: Passau
Enjoy the first rays of the sun and the early morning tranquillity one last time from the deck of the ship before you reach Passau, your heart bursting with memories. Disembarkation: approx. 9 a.m. We recommend that you do not make any arrangements for onward trains departing before 10.30 a.m. To be on the safe side, later departure times would be even better.
Language on board: German Englishlish
Land excursions:
Offered as an option with surcharge (not included in tour price), these excursions can be booked directly on board. You will receive more information with your final travel documents. Depending on the number of participants some excursions could be conducted in 2 languages (German/ English).
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Along the Danube - Passau to Vienna Boats + Barges
Normandie Austria, Hungary, Germany, Slovakia Comfort Class Boat New bicycles for the 2019 season Last refurbished in 2011, the Normandie has a total of forty-nine 2-bed cabins and two single cabins with one bed. The cabins are equipped with two lower beds, shower / toilet, shampoo and soap, TV, safe, hairdryer, central air conditioning and panoramic windows. The windows on the upper deck can be opened. The beds during the day turn into sofas. The 1-bed cabins have a lower bed. On the upper deck you will find the cozy Panorama Lounge with bar and on the main deck, a lovely restaurant.
Arlene II France, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary Deluxe Class Boat The Arlene II, formerly the Arlene, was upgraded before the 2018 season. All cabins on the vessel are outside featuring en-suite facilities with shower and hair dryer, TV, safe, and individually controlled air-conditioning.
Theodor Körner Austria, Germany Comfort Class Boat The MS THEODOR KÖRNER is a very spacious ship known for its comfortable and nostalgic atmosphere. The guest is treated like a king with the crew members doing their best to fulfill every wish
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| Type | Both |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 8 days |
| From | €814 |
Around Lake Constance Austria, Germany, Switzerland 2020 7-day tour Daily departures from March 28 to … Your bike tour around Lake Constance will lead through the countries of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland on the Lake Constance Cycle Route, one of Europe's …
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| Type | Self Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
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| From | €368 |
Four Country Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, Switzerland 2020 Daily from April 30 to October 4, 2020 This cycle tour begins in Constance (Konstanz), which lies on the ever-so-beautiful Lake Constance (Bodensee) in Germany. It is the largest city on the lake …
| Tour | Bike |
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| Type | Self Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 9 days |
| From | €1028 |
Danube Bike Path - Vienna to Budapest Austria, Hungary, Slovakia 2020 Season 1 (arrivals on Saturday only): April … Following the flow of the Danube, along the Danube Bike Path, an indescribably beautiful and varied scenery surrounds you through three countries and three …
| Tour | Bike |
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| Type | Self Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 8 days |
| From | €644 |
Berlin to Copenhagen Denmark, Germany 2020 Berlin to Copenhagen, 11-Day Tour & Berlin … This wonderful cycling adventure in Germany and Denmark is offered in both directions beginning in Berlin or beginning in Copenhagen. It is your choice. Berlin …
| Tour | Bike |
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| Type | Self Guided |
| Skill | Easy–Moderate |
| Length | 7–11 days |
| From | €629 |
Koblenz to Bad Wimpfen Germany 2020 Koblenz to Bad Wimpfen May 9, July 4, and … The itinerary of this Bike & Boat tour along Germany's oldest trade route - the Rhine River - reads like an excursion into history: The Dome of Worms, …
| Tour | Bike + Boat |
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| Type | Self Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 8 days |
| From | €944 |
Koblenz to Saarburg Germany 2020 Koblenz to Saarburg Season A: April 11, 2020 … The Mosel River Valley is an idyllic setting and a perfect place for a bike and boat tour. Two rivers wind through this enchanting countryside, Castles guard …
| Tour | Bike + Boat |
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| Type | Self Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 8 days |
| From | €519 |
Koblenz to Metz Germany, Luxembourg, France May 23, 2020 Enjoy a week of cycling in Europe as you bike along the Moselle River, touching three countries. It is bike and barge paradise here. Paved bike paths, …
| Tour | Bike + Boat |
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| Type | Both |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 8 days |
| From | €1370 |
Tour Reviews
Henk G. 2 months ago Verified Reviewer
Nature, food, organisation
Only BIG problem was engine trouble which delayed arrival in Passau by 5 hours and complicated the next part of our vacation
Boat: Arlene II
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Marcia Regina L. 2 months ago Verified Reviewer
I and my husband loved the tour. Everything was perfect, the barge, the meals, all the staff was kind and we had now new friends that we knew in this tour.
Boat: Normandie
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Karen P. 2 months ago Verified Reviewer
I loved bike riding along the Danube, through the little towns and country. We had a great guide who biked with us, although lots of people just followed the daily maps. Very well organized! Our boat was a nice size, just over 100 people so it felt cozy. The workers kept the bikes perfectly maintained and organized too. Hope to do another ride next year!
Boat: Theodor Körner
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Merla 1 month ago
Hi Karen
I plan to do this Danube bike tour this May. I am torn between the 3 ship choices....I like the Theodore but don't see pics.of rms & bathrms & am concerned b/c my travel friend is picky. Are they ok?? Is there an open sun deck? Would also consider Arlene2 but don't like bike itinerary as well & seems to have less freebies...wine, bike lock, etc. I would love your personal comments, please!! ❤ Merla
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Mary P. 2 months ago Verified Reviewer
Excellent trip on the Theodor Kondor. Great staff, great food, great scenery. Juergen was the perfect goodie for the Comfort Package.
Boat: Theodor Körner
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peter b. 2 months ago Verified Reviewer
Our trip was changed as the boat had a broken rudder and not able to be fixed by the time we started. The people involved int he tour then changed it to a bike and hotel trip which was great.
Memorable part of the trip was seeing all the small towns along the way. The bigger towns were ok but the smaller ones were better
Boat: Arlene II
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Rick C. 2 months ago Verified Reviewer
All of the biking was fantastic. The time in Vienna was a close second.
Boat: Normandie
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Susan L. 2 months ago Verified Reviewer
The entire trip was memorable. Great scenery, small towns and villages, very friendly people. It's great meeting new people from varied countries and backgrounds. Having a guide and local tours really enhanced the experience.
Our only complaint is that our travel agent was very unresponsive to our communications. We had to call the company several times to get information. We booked transportation from airport to the hotel through Tripsite and were taken the wrong hotel. We had to find the correct hotel and get there on our own.
Boat: Theodor Körner
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Don D. 3 months ago Verified Reviewer
The normandie boat and crew was well run and has a nice flow to the week. Most memorable moment was Vienna concert operetta
Boat: Normandie
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Michele C. 3 months ago Verified Reviewer
We very much enjoyed our guided cycling tour. We have done several self guided cycling tours, it's just very pleasant to never look at a map or gps. Will definitely repeat that kind of experience.
Boat: Theodor Körner
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Ronald B. 5 months ago Verified Reviewer
We thoroughly enjoyed our cycling trip , the sceneries were absolutely beautiful.
We were disappointed to learn , three days prior to our departure from Canada, the MS Arlene 11 was in repairs and not be ready for our departure date.Trip Site offered alternatives,using the same route the group were accommodated in hotels along the way .The group did NOT have any representatives at any hotels from Trip Site except a very brief meeting on our very first night.We were basically left on our own , with somewhat mediocre instructions to and from city hotels.
Allowing for a scénario that was beyond their controls, we would have appreciated TripSite going further to assure the comfort and reliability in this unfortunate incident.
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Jehiel from Tripsite 5 months ago Staff
Hi Tom,
Thanks for submitting this feedback. We too were disappointed that the itinerary had to be changed because of the boat repairs, but of course, these situations are out of our control.
For the alternative tour - Danube Bike Path - Self-Guided - our local partners never have representatives at each hotel. You pick up your information at the first hotel and you are responsible for navigating independently. However, we provided you with emergency numbers of both our local partners and our US-based staff. We cannot help if we do not know about your situation.
We hope that you still had an enjoyable time and hope we can help you plan your next trip.
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Margaret E. 5 months ago Verified Reviewer
Most Memorable Part: The biking and comradery of the other bikers on the trip.
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Robert L. 6 months ago Verified Reviewer
We had never done a Bike & Boat tour before so were hoping it would all work out. And it did fantastically! Ours was a family trip and even our 9-year-old son completed the entire bike route no problem. Such a pleasure to be in the country biking through fields, along the river, even on narrow roads through the small towns and villages we passed through. It was an amazing way to really see the countryside and interact with local people to briefly get a glimpse of their way of life. And the scenery was beautiful and peaceful. An amazing experience for our family and we look forward to doing more trips like this in the future.
Boat: Normandie
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Karen F. 7 months ago Verified Reviewer
The bike and barge tour was great! The bike route along the Danube was easy to follow but sometimes the days seemed repetitive. We found the last day of riding the most picturesque. The boat crew was awesome- everyone spoke English well except for the tour guide who struggled with communicating the day to day instructions. The food was very good and plentiful.
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Susan E. 7 months ago Verified Reviewer
Bike/Barge was a great way to spend time with family and see the sights of the Danube. Accommodation on the boat was comfortable, staff friendly and it certainly made for a very relaxing & easy holiday.
Boat: Normandie
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Lynn F. 1 year ago Verified Reviewer
Our second trip ( the Danube to Vienna) was different, but equally as nice. This time the “barge” was a huge river boat (a la Viking), but that was OK. The scenery was lovely, the little towns quaint, they could have done better with the information about our route, but I guess it was OK. A bit different in that the boat traveled at night and moved us up the river to our next starting point. Again, the food was great, the passengers friendly... only one rainy day that time... not bad! I’ve told friends about this company and I look forward to our next trip with Tripsite!
Boat: Normandie
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Martin K. 1 year ago Verified Reviewer
Most memorable part? Biking the Danube with castles on the hills
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Brent F. 1 year ago Verified Reviewer
Bikes were in terrible condition. My while broke down with 10 miles left on the first day. My wife’s bike had a flat that the crew was just going to fill with air. My sister-in-laws bike broke down 5 miles out on the third day. Food was poor. Very few English speakers among the crew. Directions and maps for the rides were poor or non existent. When we complained we were told. “Well you made it back didn’t you?”
Boat: Normandie
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Allison B. 1 year ago Verified Reviewer
Most Memorable Part? Quaint towns, lovely countryside, old world charm. Our trip will linger in our minds.
Boat: Arkona
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Jeanne L. 1 year ago Verified Reviewer
Great family reunion and scenic vacation. E-bikes made it easy for less experienced bicyclists to keep up with trained cyclists. Nice to hear all 8 of us laughing while riding!
Boat: Primadonna
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David R. 1 year ago Verified Reviewer
Hard to pick one part...The cycling and scenery each day was stunning. Vienna must be experienced. The staff and the food on the Arkona was outstanding.
Boat: Arkona
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Mok L. 1 year ago Verified Reviewer
The Danube / bike path was wonderful , My bike was a red girls bike that clunked “hate it”, my wife’s ebike was great, the food was good except the hair in couple of dishes, the tour dir and the hotel mgr were friggen rude (not just us to about 14 others ) would Never take a SE tour again. The people we met on board were great, Austria was very nice. Omg Austria wine was fantastic. thx Mik
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Still like Tripsite’s
Boat: Normandie
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Michael S. 1 year ago Verified Reviewer
There were so many great memories, but I really loved the town of Melk and all the little towns in the Wachau area that we passed through our last day. It was like biking through fairy land. Fall is the perfect time for sampling the local new wines. And our guide, Regina, was tops!! Can’t imagine a better tour guide!
Boat: Arkona
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Cheryl H. 1 year ago Verified Reviewer
Wonderful trip. Beautiful scenery and the boat staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.
Boat: Arkona
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Phyllis C. 1 year ago Verified Reviewer
Very pleasant trip. The route included portions along the river as well as through picturesque villages, farmland, and vineyards. Daily mileage was perfect for us casual riders. The last day of riding through the Wachau area was the most enjoyable; we wish there would have been more time to explore the tasting rooms and shops in Dürnstein.
There was only a minor problem in communication with the tour director over the the time of an optional paid activity that several members of the group did not get to attend. I didn't feel the problem was addressed well.
Boat: Arkona
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Deirdre R. 1 year ago Verified Reviewer
Most Memorable Part? The biking, totally. It’s ok if your friend chooses not to ride, there are others en route who make it pleasant. The staff were overly attentive! So helpful
Boat: Arkona
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Lois K. 1 year ago Verified Reviewer
The entire trip was greater than expected! The staff bent over backwards to accommodate. The gorgeous Danube!
Boat: Arkona
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Lynn F. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
Our trip was along the Danube to Vienna. It was a wonderful trip, the scenery was lovely, and we were lucky with the weather... it only drizzled one afternoon! The little towns we went through were really cute & charming. We felt the tour guide could have done a better job by telling us the distances between start and finish in terms of time & kilometers. We managed quite well, but it would have been nice to know. Otherwise, the whole trip was fantastic!
Boat: Normandie
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Barbara H. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
The most memorable part of our trip was getting on our bikes daily and biking next to the river with lovely towns and countryside. Quite free!
Our meals were just wonderful! We requested vegan meals and were delighted with each and every meal! This whole trip was special!
Boat: Normandie
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Robert L. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
We loved this trip! The best way to experience Europe’s beautiful rivers and countryside is over the handlebars!
Boat: Normandie
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Mari H. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
We thoroughly enjoyed our Danube Bike and Boat trip. It was a perfect balance of freedom and guided travel. The pace was perfect and the crew and staff on the ship were great. We can’t wait to book another bike trip through you.
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Pauline L. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
We really loved going through the locks on the Danube and the rides everyday were fabulous with the detailed instructions. There was a castle, ruin, vineyard or cafe around every bend!
Boat: Theodor Körner
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Doug N. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
It was a great trip. We traveled with another couple and they also very much enjoyed the trip. Room on the boat was comfortable, food was good, bikes were good. A nice combination of fresh air, exercise and comfort. Have already recommended to others.
Boat: Normandie
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John J. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
Most Memorable Part? The people I met on board - staff and guests - and the scenery.
Boat: Normandie
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Rachel J 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
An Amazing Adventure! I enjoyed every minute of this trip. The staff was courteous and accommodating, the food was delicious and the biking and sites were extraordinary. I'll recommend this to all my friends and family.
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Barbara H. 2 years ago Verified Reviewer
Fabulous bike/barge adventure in Germany/Austria! We'll be back! The cycling was on beautiful paths along the Danube. The food and service onboard were extraordinary.
Boat: Normandie
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Mari H. 3 years ago Verified Reviewer
The new friends we made! We absolutely enjoyed the other travelers we ate with every meal! They became great friends despite language differences. It was a fantastic trip. We blogged our trip!
Boat: Normandie
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Kimberly W. 3 years ago Verified Reviewer
The scenery along the Danube was outstanding and riding thru the vineyards on our last day was beautiful. Would do it all over again!!
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Kimberly W. 3 years ago Verified Reviewer
Because it was all so beautiful we would on a daily basis become distracted and veer off the designated route (or maybe we were lacking in the map-reading skills). Therefore, after the second day we decided to each rent an e-bike so that it wouldn't be a huge deal if we got off the beaten path and put on extra miles. Best decision we made all week! Our new equipment helped us to keep up with some new found(older) friends who were rocking the routes every day.
The evenings were mostly composed of a nice slow 4-course meal (stellar offerings) and catching up with friends and family via the sketchy internet service. I would suggest you bring along a game or two and some books.
Read more… >Couldn't have imagined a more complete and perfect vacation. We just had to get ourselves to and from the launch and dock sites and the staff of the MS Normandie took care of the rest!
Boat: Normandie
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Patricia L. 3 years ago Verified Reviewer
The majority of the Danube cycling routes are truly beautiful. We were worried about the bikes only having 7 speeds, however it was only an issue when we made the climb to the Mauthausen Concentration Camp. Otherwise, they were fine. The staff on the Normandie were fabulous, as was the food. I esp. want to thank Ani and Mikki who were a huge help to us prior to the trip. We had lots of questions and they always answered them quickly and thoroughly. I plan on continuing to book my trips with Tripsite. What a great company!
Boat: Normandie
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Cheryl 2 years ago
Pat, how was the "doing your own navigation? " my friend is afraid to go w/o a guide. Are you literally following the Danube? We're looking at may.
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Patricia Leonard 2 years ago
Hi Cheryl, the tour guide will review routes every evening, so you can bring your tour book to the meetings and take notes. We only got confused once when a route was poorly marked, but even then we ended up on the correct path. Also, most young people in Austria speak perfect English, plus there are always other cyclists around for clarification. This was our first "self-guided" tour too, and it was fabulous!
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Robert W. 3 years ago Verified Reviewer
The entire trip was memorable for me. I took lots of video and still shots. My plan is to create some YouTube videos to share the experience. I have wanted to do the ride along the Danube for several years and I finally got my chance. It was everything I expected and more. I am now looking at the choices for my next cycling adventure in Europe.
Boat: Normandie
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Margaret M. 3 years ago Verified Reviewer
Walking and biking around Vienna. It is a beautifully restored city with so many historic buildings and places to take your breath away. Our bike guide Bernd added to the experience by translating for us all the history and important information as we were the only English speakers on the trip.
Boat: Normandie
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Jim and Margaret Molineux 3 years ago Verified Reviewer
We have just returned from our boat/bike adventure and enjoyed it immensely. Being the only English speaking passengers on the trip, we were in the care of the multilingual SE bike tour guides; Bernd, Andreas and Wolfgang. And look after us they did. With all the tours and information in German, we would have missed so much if it hadn't been for Bernd showing up everywhere to translate for us. The staff on board were helpful, courteous and efficient. Food was gourmet and even with cool and often wet weather, tours were interesting and biking was exhilarating. Bikes were brand new, maps were clear and information given beforehand made navigating easy. Ebikes are the way to go if climbing hills is difficult; although it is mostly flat.
We would absolutely do this again with Trip Site or SE Tours.
Boat: Normandie
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H. Hausch 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
Really liked our trip director Andreas. The Theodor Koerner excellent boat with superb staff.
Boat: Normandie
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E. Heide 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
We would have like more written details of the areas we were seeing. We also would have liked a stronger wifi connection. Food and service was excellent.
Boat: Normandie
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E. Correll 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
Boat: Normandie
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J Lillis 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
Wonderful trip. Our room smelled really bad when we arrived. Mentioned it to the cleaning staff and they said it was the air conditioner. They were on the problem immediately and made sure we had no further problem. Bit of confusion with bike insurance, but on contacting Tripsite on our return this was dealt with immediately (thank you!). Might want to consider having a basic first aid kit onboard I fell in Vienna and badly sprained my ankle - no breaks fortunately. Had to get ice from he bar as there was nothing else available they couldn't give me much as it was needed for the drinks.
Boat: Normandie
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Susan Dawood 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
Never brought it up to the bike staff, but gears on my bike were difficult to manage. I attributed it to my having small hands, but I also thought the gears should be replaced soon, for the next "small handed" guest.
It was a wonderful experience and we were fortunate to have beautiful weather the entire week.
Boat: Normandie
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David Pomfret 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
We had a fantastic time it was a highlight of the trip; can't say about the bikes as we had our own.
Boat: Normandie
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Brent McLean 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
Would be nice to sit with other people at meals. Everyone was great and it felt like we were on a camping trip.
Boat: Normandie
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Hong Gao 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
It was a great trip, thank you.
Boat: Normandie
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Sharon Cratsenberg 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
Perfect weather, gorgeous scenery, wonderful riding--loved every minute of the trip.
Boat: Normandie
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Corinne Bauer 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
Fabulous guides, wonderful scenery, food, very helpful Tripsite staff. Will be taking another trip as soon as I can!
Boat: Normandie
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John Bowyer 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
Wonderful trip along the Danube. If you are biker you will find the bikes lacking. My wife with her spinal cord injury used an electric assist which worked very well.
Boat: Normandie
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Susan Knight 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
Boat: Normandie
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Margaret Knode 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
Staff was incredible. Only change I would make is in the dining room. To be allocated to a table with the same people for every meal was restrictive. We go on trips to meet people from different countries and to make new friends. On speaking with other travellers they mentioned that open seating would have made the whole experience that much more enjoyable. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining companions, but what if you didn't you were stuck all week.
Can't say enough about how accommodating the staff were, especially in the dining room. Many thanks! Want to do the trip again next year add bring my siblings.
Boat: Normandie
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Brett McGillivray 4 years ago Verified Reviewer
Besides information on the bike routes, I enjoyed the information on side trips.
Boat: Normandie
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Harvey & Sharon Rishe 5 years ago Verified Reviewer
Our expectations were met and exceeded. Not only had Carla prepared us well, but Rad & Reisen proved to be a world class organization. The accommodations were lovely, the gourmet meals splendid, the route information excellent, the professionalism and friendliness of the crew impeccable, and the camaraderie among fellow travelers delightful. Not to mention the gorgeous Danube scenery, the interesting villages, and beautiful Vienna!
We were so happy with TripSite and Rad & Reisen that we are already researching our next bike and boat trip with them! Thank you for a lifetime of wonderful memories.
Harvey & Sharon Read more… Rishe
Salt Lake City, Utah
Boat: Normandie
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K. Augustyn 5 years ago Verified Reviewer
I will say that this Danube barge/bike trip was probably one of the best vacations I have ever taken. My friends who took the trip with me feel the same way and we are considering doing another one next year. We will definitely consider the barge/bike cruises that you have to offer. Again, thank you very much!
Boat: Normandie
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Joanne MacRae 5 years ago Verified Reviewer
The bicycles were top notch. The food on board was fabulous and the customer service was excellent. We were so pleased with the Pack and Pedal Europe organization for giving us lots of valuable information before we arrived on board. We felt we were well prepared for the bike and boat adventure. The whole experience exceeded our expectations! I would definitely advise anyone to take the "Comfort Relaxed Tour" as it identified us with a group of fellow cyclers on journey with an experienced guide who introduced us to the culture and cuisine of local villages in Austria. We appreciate all of the travelling tips and advice we received from Pack and Pedal as all of our inquiries were answered promptly. I highly recommend this tour to anyone. The bicycles were in top working Read more… order and cycling on the paved pathways along the Danube was a breeze for anyone in decent physical shape. We can't wait to return and take another trip!
Boat: Normandie
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Emily Hull-Parsons 6 years ago Verified Reviewer
We just returned from our trip and wanted you to know how much we enjoyed it! Thanks for your help.
The shirt and shorts were a big hit!
Boat: Normandie
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