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Overview
Get ready for a treat! This bike and boat tour along the mighty Danube is similar to our other Four Country Tour but is offered on a premium ship! The Primadonna is a top-class river cruiser and combines luxury with all the benefits of a typical bike and boat tour. Because we are active vacationers, yet enjoy a touch of class as well, we feel this offering satisfies even the most discerning.
The Danube landscape is unsurpassed and remains one of the top European destinations. From the charming Bavarian "Three River City" of Passau straight into the heart of the once glorious Imperial and Royal Monarchy, you will bike along the famous Danube Cycle Path through four countries and visit three of the most enchanting European capitals: the lively Vienna, City of Music, the Slovak coronation city of Bratislava, and Budapest, the Hungarian "Danube Queen".
Highlights
- Accommodations on the Deluxe class riverboat, the Primadonna
- The Wachau wine-growing region
- City tours of Bratislava and Budapest
- Cycling the beautiful Danube Bike path through four countries
- World-class cuisine with specialties of the Danube countries, especially Viennese Cuisine. Primarily prepared with organic ingredients
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Passau at 4 pm
Day 2: Schlögen - Linz, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 3: Tulln - Vienna, 22 mi. or 32 mi. (36 or 52 km)
Day 4: Komárom – Esztergom, 35 mi. (56 km)
Day 5: Sightseeing in Budapest and cycling tour to Margareteninsel, 14 mi. (22 km)
Day 6: Sightseeing in Bratislava and cycling Bratislava - Devin - Bratislava, 20 mi. (33 km)
Day 7: Cycling tour Krems to Pöchlarn, 30 mi. (48 km)
Day 8: Departure from Passau at 9 am*All distances are approximate. Timetable and program are subject to changes by the captain due to regional conditions (among other things high or low water, adverse weather, storms, etc.).
Day 1: Passau - Schlögen
Arrive at the fenced-in car park until 4 pm or arrival at Passau main station by 4.45 pm (e.g. arrival with train ICE 27). Bus transfer from the car park or from the main station to the ship is available for an additional charge. Boarding begins at 4 pm! Welcome snacks are offered as you arrive. This evening you will enjoy a captain’s welcome dinner with a 4-course menu. The ship will depart Passau at 8 pm and navigate to Schlögen, arriving approximately 11:30 pm.Day 2: Schlögen - Linz, 34 mi. (55 km)
Distribution of bicycle rentals at Schlögen Bend in the morning. Your cycling itinerary today will lead through the uninhabited narrow valley near Kaiserau to Ottensheim and further on to Linz (European Capital of Culture 2009). The ship will depart from Schlögen at 12 noon and will arrive in Linz at 4:15 pm. The ship will depart from Linz at 8:30 pm, heading to Tullin, arriving at 7:30 am.
Day 3: Tulln - Vienna, 22 mi. or 32 mi. (36 or 52 km)
Plan on a visit to the Museum of Egon Schiele and garden exhibition (with 65 gardens) in Tulln, followed by a cycle tour from Tulln (“city of flowers”), with a wonderful view
of the foothills of the Viennese Wood (Wiener Wald), past Klosterneuburg (monastery – Austrian Escorial) to Vienna. Individual sightseeing in Vienna or if you prefer, a city tour by bike, 95 % of which will take place on dedicated cycle tracks! More information will be provided onboard. After dinner, at 8:30 pm, a guided city tour is included by bus “Vienna by night”. The ship departs Tulln at 10 am, arriving in Vienna at noon. Departs Vienna at 11 pm and arrives in Komárnom at 9 am.Day 4: Komárno - Esztergom-Štúrovo, 35 mi. (56 km)
After the ship arrives at 9 am, cyclists disembark to enjoy their cycling itinerary. You depart from Komárom, cycling on the left bank through small, dreamy places on the very beautiful, car-free causeway, sometimes pedaling directly along the Danube past Moča to Esztergom. The boat departs at 12 noon, heading to Esztergon/Štúrovo arriving at 4 pm. Cyclists embark here for the evening. The ship navigates once again leaving at 6 pm, arriving in Budapest at 11 pm.Day 5: Budapest, 14 mi. (22 km)
In the morning, you will enjoy a city tour by bus of Budapest which will leave directly from the boat landing station. The tour will take about 3.5 hours, with a stay in the city center of about 1.5 hours. From here you will be transferred back to the ship. In the afternoon, there is a possibility for a round trip tour by bike on the 8 km long car-free Margareten Island in Budapest. The ship departs from Budapest at 5 pm and arrives in Bratislava at 9 am.
Day 6: Bratislava - Devin - Bratislava, 20 mi. (33 km)
You will enjoy a guided city tour through the historical center of Bratislava. Afterward, on the Danube cycling route, you will pedal to Devin and the Bratislava Castle, one of the landmarks of the city – a National Cultural Monument. It is situated on a rocky hill of the Little Carpathians in the center of the city and is overlooking the river Danube. It also provides an excellent view of Bratislava and Austria. Afterwards, cross the new cycling bridge, you arrive in Austria, to the magnificent palace of the Empress Maria Theresia, Castle Hof with its impressive Baroque gardens, staterooms, etc.). You will return to Bratislava to board the ship and enjoy a sailing dinner. The ship departs Bratislava at 4 pm arriving in Krems at 9 am.
Day 7: Krems - Pöchlarn, 30 mi. (48 km)
You will enjoy the cycling this day on the Danube cycling path in the Wachau from Krems (UNESCO world cultural heritage) via Dürnstein to Melk (monastery) and further on to Pöchlarn. After arriving at 9 am in Krems, the ship will depart at 11:30 am for Pöchlarn, arriving at 3:30 pm. Departs once again at 5 pm, heading to Passau.
Day 8: Passau
The ship is scheduled to arrive in Passau at 8 am. Disembarkation at 10.00 am. Transfer to the parking spot or train station, if reserved.Be sure to check out all of our featured bike and boat tours, or our full list of bicycle tours.
*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 the Deluxe class vessel, the Primadonna
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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
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Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodation for 7 nights in an air-conditioned cabin with safe and minibar
- Welcome snack on arrival day
- Daily breakfast buffet
- Daily 3 course lunch or packed lunch for cyclists
- Daily afternoon coffee/tea and cake
- Daily 4 course dinner
- Daily midnight snack in the panoramic bar
- 7 or 21 speed (please specify preference at time of booking) city touring bicycle (high handlebars and very upright riding position) with pannier
- 7-speed bikes have both hand brakes & back pedal brakes
- 21-speed bikes have hand brakes
- Daily personal route information for the following cycling day
- Onboard tour representative
- Comprehensive route description and cycling maps
- 1 partial body massage (approx. 20 min.) or 1 hydro jet massage
- Guided city tour by bus “Vienna by night”
- Guided city tour by bus in Budapest
- Guided city tour in Bratislava on foot:
- Welcome evening with crew including a complimentary drink
- Free parking in Passau if needed
- GPS data available for download
What’s Not Included
- Entrance fees and excursions not mentioned
- Gratuities
- Bicycle protection
- Trip Insurance
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Dates & Pricing
Dates
2021
Please 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
2020
May 8
Bunk bed cabin/main deck (eco-cabin): $ 1489 £ 713 $ 1,314 € 821 Ft 337121 kr 120559 ₪ 3480 ¥ 139380 Mex$ 18339 NZ$ 1607 kr 9579 zł 3576 S$ 1239 kr 9169 CHF 785 $ 967
Twin bed cabin/main deck (middle of deck): $ 1725 £ 826 $ 1,523 € 951 Ft 390502 kr 139649 ₪ 4031 ¥ 161450 Mex$ 21242 NZ$ 1862 kr 11096 zł 4143 S$ 1436 kr 10621 CHF 910 $ 1,120
Double cabin/upper deck with balcony: $ 2596 £ 1243 $ 2,291 € 1431 Ft 587601 kr 210134 ₪ 6066 ¥ 242939 Mex$ 31964 NZ$ 2801 kr 16696 zł 6233 S$ 2160 kr 15981 CHF 1369 $ 1,686
Double cabin/promenade deck with balcony: $ 2777 £ 1330 $ 2,451 € 1531 Ft 628663 kr 224818 ₪ 6490 ¥ 259916 Mex$ 34198 NZ$ 2997 kr 17863 zł 6669 S$ 2311 kr 17098 CHF 1464 $ 1,804
May 8 Single Prices
Bunk bed cabin/single-use/main deck astern (eco-cabin): $ 1820 £ 871 $ 1,606 € 1003 Ft 411854 kr 147284 ₪ 4252 ¥ 170278 Mex$ 22404 NZ$ 1963 kr 11703 zł 4369 S$ 1514 kr 11201 CHF 959 $ 1,182
Twin cabin/single-use/main deck (middle of deck): $ 2505 £ 1199 $ 2,211 € 1381 Ft 567070 kr 202791 ₪ 5854 ¥ 234451 Mex$ 30847 NZ$ 2703 kr 16113 zł 6016 S$ 2085 kr 15423 CHF 1321 $ 1,627
Double cabin/single-use/upper deck with balcony: $ 4417 £ 2115 $ 3,899 € 2435 Ft 999866 kr 357565 ₪ 10322 ¥ 413387 Mex$ 54390 NZ$ 4767 kr 28411 zł 10607 S$ 3676 kr 27193 CHF 2329 $ 2,869
Double cabin/single-use/promenade deck with balcony: $ 4735 £ 2267 $ 4,179 € 2610 Ft 1071725 kr 383262 ₪ 11064 ¥ 443096 Mex$ 58299 NZ$ 5109 kr 30453 zł 11369 S$ 3940 kr 29148 CHF 2496 $ 3,075
All other departures
Bunk bed cabin/main deck astern (eco-cabin): $ 1761 £ 843 $ 1,555 € 971 Ft 398715 kr 142585 ₪ 4116 ¥ 164845 Mex$ 21689 NZ$ 1901 kr 11329 zł 4230 S$ 1466 kr 10844 CHF 929 $ 1,144
Twin bed cabin/main deck (middle of deck): $ 1979 £ 947 $ 1,747 € 1091 Ft 447989 kr 160207 ₪ 4625 ¥ 185218 Mex$ 24370 NZ$ 2136 kr 12729 zł 4752 S$ 1647 kr 12184 CHF 1043 $ 1,285
Double cabin/upper deck with balcony: $ 2832 £ 1356 $ 2,499 € 1561 Ft 640982 kr 229223 ₪ 6617 ¥ 265009 Mex$ 34868 NZ$ 3056 kr 18213 zł 6800 S$ 2357 kr 17433 CHF 1493 $ 1,839
Double cabin/promenade deck with balcony: $ 3013 £ 1442 $ 2,659 € 1661 Ft 682044 kr 243908 ₪ 7041 ¥ 281986 Mex$ 37102 NZ$ 3251 kr 19380 zł 7235 S$ 2508 kr 18550 CHF 1589 $ 1,957
Single Prices
Bunk bed cabin/single-use/main deck astern (eco-cabin): $ 2161 £ 1034 $ 1,907 € 1191 Ft 489052 kr 174891 ₪ 5049 ¥ 202195 Mex$ 26603 NZ$ 2331 kr 13896 zł 5188 S$ 1798 kr 13301 CHF 1139 $ 1,403
Twin cabin/single-use/main deck (middle of deck): $ 2886 £ 1382 $ 2,547 € 1591 Ft 653301 kr 233629 ₪ 6745 ¥ 270102 Mex$ 35538 NZ$ 3114 kr 18563 zł 6930 S$ 2402 kr 17768 CHF 1522 $ 1,874
Double cabin/single-use/upper deck with balcony: $ 4831 £ 2313 $ 4,264 € 2663 Ft 1093488 kr 391045 ₪ 11289 ¥ 452094 Mex$ 59483 NZ$ 5213 kr 31071 zł 11600 S$ 4020 kr 29740 CHF 2547 $ 3,137
Double cabin/single-use/promenade deck with balcony: $ 5148 £ 2465 $ 4,544 € 2838 Ft 1165347 kr 416743 ₪ 12031 ¥ 481804 Mex$ 63392 NZ$ 5555 kr 33113 zł 12362 S$ 4284 kr 31694 CHF 2714 $ 3,343
Extra Options
2020
Extra nights in Passau on request.
Electric bike rental: $ 160 £ 76 $ 141 € 88 Ft 36135 kr 12922 ₪ 373 ¥ 14940 Mex$ 1966 NZ$ 172 kr 1027 zł 383 S$ 133 kr 983 CHF 84 $ 104 Beverage package (soft drinks, coffee/tea, Mosel sparkling wine, quality wine, beer): $ 307 £ 147 $ 271 € 169 Ft 69395 kr 24817 ₪ 716 ¥ 28691 Mex$ 3775 NZ$ 331 kr 1972 zł 736 S$ 255 kr 1887 CHF 162 $ 199 Discounts for triple and quad cabins (available on main and upper deck).
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Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is an easy self-guided bike and boat tour with average daily distances between 22 to 35 miles (35 and 56 km). You will be following the mostly flat Danube Cycle path.
Airport Info
The closest international airport to your tour start and end in Passau is Munich International Airport.
Local Travel
Munich Airport (MUC) is well connected to the city center and beyond by public transportation, taxis, and transfer services.
Public transportation:
To access a train to Passau, your point of embarkation, you first take a bus to Freising train station (approximately €3). It’s also possible to take a taxi from the airport to Freising Station (approximately €27). From Freising, continue by train to Passau. The train ride is approx. 2–2½ hr. (depending on connections) and costs €30 to €45 depending on type of train.
If you are arriving by car, just ask! We can provide parking details. If your travel plans include spending some time in Munich before your bike and boat tour, you can access a train to Munich city centerdirectly at the airport at either Terminal 1 or Terminal 2.
Private transfers:
Transfers from Munich can be booked through us for the Carissima and Fortuna only or on all boats individually through Salzburger Mietwagen und Reise Service GmbH (SMS).
Phone: +43 (0) 662 - 8161 - 0
sms@flughafentransfer.at, www.flughafentransfer.atClimate
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 Budapest and back. A good website to use to research average high/low temperatures, average rainfall, and more is weatherbase.com.
Day of Rest
Any day can be used as a day of rest by opting out of cycling and remaining on board.
Remarks
On this tour, superb cuisine will top off your day. The chef and staff pride themselves on using organic ingredients and presenting top-rated cuisine. The day begins with a breakfast buffet, which offers a healthy start to the day, ranging from vegetable juices to the organic corner. For lunch, a 3-course menu is available with multiple options and a 4-course menu is available in the evenings, always also for vegetarians. In the late afternoon, a traditional 5 o’clock tea is provided, including homemade cakes and pastries in the Primavera café. At midnight, when the cinema evening in the board theater is over, midnight refreshments await you. For cycling cruises, a packed lunch is prepared.
Important to know
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 Operator
This tour is run by Donau Touristik.
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We do not inflate tour prices.
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