Seamless on and off boarding, decent quality bicycles, incredible food, knowledgeable and patient staff, entertaining musicians, beautiful, breathtaking scenery (I cried with awe in Vienna and wine country), and generally well-marked routes.
My comments are nitpicky, considering the experience offered for the price:
•I recommend more navigation signs for the alternate routes.
•The hot tub was too cold to enjoy.
•It would be nice to rotate a couple of times with other guests at dinner.
•After 1 attempt at the meat sandwich / salad lunches we chose to eat out. Without thermal lunch containers or a way to freeze ice packs, the food was soggy and melted. Possibly some packaged options – peanut butter and jelly, granola bars, trail mix, dried fruit, and snacks would stand up better to summer conditions.
•I would bring my own bike seat, seat cover and definitely bring chamois cream next time, even though I am an avid cyclist.
Otherwise, I only wish we had time to stay aboard longer! Thank you for the best vacation I have ever had!
Bicycle toursAdventure
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Yacht Cabin
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Passau, Grein, Bratislava, Vienn
Passau, Grein, Bratislava, Vienna, Melk, Engelhartszell
The German Danube cycle tour is a great way to visit the German countryside. The bike tracks are very safe, sometimes sealed and sometimes gravel, but never difficult to ride on. The accommodation was excellent, as were the meals provided. The bikes and guide documentation were all first class. Note it does take a little while to learn to read the maps properly, but no issues. Would recommend to anyone looking for a slightly longer tour.
Fabulous and easy even for non cyclists (hire an e-bike though). Trip notes of 30 pages long were not all that helpful and needs to include a simple list of toilets stops, cafes and key sights. It’s easy to use the phone app and also work out which side of the river you should be on.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Vienna, Passau, Schlogen, Linz
Vienna, Passau, Schlogen, Linz, Strudengau, Nibelungengau, Krems An Der Donau
Enjoyed cycling in different areas with varied scenery and other days spent exploring cities. Staying on the boat and not having to move hotels as on many cycling holidays was a bonus
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Lodge
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Passau, Engelhartszell, Aschach
Passau, Engelhartszell, Aschach, Bratislava, Szentendre, Vienna, Melk
Our bicycling trip (Passau to Vienna) was a wonderful family adventure for myself, my husband, and our adult son and daughter (ages 28 and 26). Everything was extremely well-organized by the tour operator, and the staff there quickly responded to any questions or issues that arose, both before our travels and during. We had some difficulty locating the place where we were to pick up the bikes despite following the instructions provided, and few people in the area seemed to know of them. We eventually found it, but as it was raining hard, we were all somewhat sleep-deprived, and the distance from our hotel was longer than we had expected with only major roads on which to travel, we asked the bike rental company for a ride back to our hotel, which they did for 60 Euros. That process felt more stressful than necessary, but once we started out the next morning from Passau, everything was perfect. We loved biking along the Danube - the paths are well marked, the scenery is stunning, and the information provided by the operator was extremely useful. We would definitely book again with this operator and look forward to our next adventure!
Bicycle toursAdventure
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
5-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Vienna, Passau, Linz, Grein, Mel
Vienna, Passau, Linz, Grein, Melk, Krems An Der Donau, Tulln
I absolutely loved this trip. The service and food was exceptional and I loved the bike rides. Beautiful scenery and it was wonderful to go so many places. I can’t wait until I can go again.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Yacht Cabin
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Passau, Kalocsa, Esztergom, Vien
Passau, Kalocsa, Esztergom, Vienna, Melk, Aschach, Bratislava, Budapest, Mohacs, Belgrade, The Iron Gates, Ilok
From Strasbourg to Budapest, enjoy a unique cruise crossing three rivers and four countries. From the Rhine to the Danube via the Main, you will be dazzled by the beauty of landscapes but also by the sweetness of these rivers that form a link between people, cultures and traditions. France, Germany, Austria and Hungary will unveil their history and rich heritage for an unforgettable trans-European getaway.
Cruise
Tour Type
Cruise Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Ship Cabin
Age Range
18-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Budapest, Strasbourg, Esztergom
Budapest, Strasbourg, Esztergom, Frankfurt, Wertheim am Main, Kitzingen, Bamberg, Muhlhausen, Regensburg, Passau, Vienna
From Budapest to Strasbourg, enjoy a unique cruise crossing three rivers and four countries. From the Danube to the Rhine via the Main, you will be dazzled by the beauty of landscapes but also by the sweetness of these rivers that form a link between people, cultures and traditions. Hungary, Austria, Germany and France will unveil their history and rich heritage for an unforgettable trans-European getaway.
CruiseRomanticCity sightseeing
Tour Type
Cruise Tour
Accommodation
Ship Cabin
Age Range
18-79 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Budapest, Strasbourg, Wertheim a
Budapest, Strasbourg, Wertheim am Main, Frankfurt, Mainz, Vienna, Passau, Hilpoltstein, Bamberg, GERLACHSHAUSEN
This was our first cycling holiday and didn’t really know what to expect but we loved it. We felt that it challenged us but was doable and it was great to arrive each night to somewhere new - the hotels were great and we really enjoyed the varying and contrasting experiences of cycling along the Danube making it really difficult to pick out a favourite day or part. The bikes (push) were in good condition and luggage transfer was excellent. There were designated cycling paths virtually the whole way and it was exciting being able to cycle into Vienna. Overall a brilliant holiday which we extended with a night in Munich (booked independently) before hand and an extra night in Vienna at the end (booked through UTracks).
From Passau to Budapest via Melk and Vienna, these cities rich in culture and history will unveil their secrets. Discover the Schoenbrunn Palace and the beautiful Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its wooded hillsides, orchards, small villages, vineyards and monasteries, it is the most picturesque part of the Danube and where the majestic Dürnstein Castle stands.
The route from Passau, on Germany's eastern border, to Vienna is one of the most popular cycle paths in Europe, and it's no wonder! This stretch of the Danube carves its way through a thousand years of history; 60 dramatic castles and palaces lie along the river and the ever-changing landscape is a kaleidoscope of fertile plains, narrow gorges, lowland forests, bird-rich marshland and acres of picturesque vines.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Vienna, Passau, Schlogen, Linz
Vienna, Passau, Schlogen, Linz, Melk, Krems An Der Donau, Tulln
My wife and I completed the self guided cycle trip from Passau to Budapest. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The provided bikes were great, accommodation was comfortable, provided documentation was excellent and luggage transfer was flawless. In general the cycle paths were in very good condition.
I would recommend this trip to even inexperienced riders, it is a great way to see the country.
Bicycle tours
Tour Type
Private Tour
Accommodation
Hotel, Resort
Age Range
18-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Budapest, Passau, Gyor, Komarono
Budapest, Passau, Gyor, Komarono, Esztergom, Schlogen, Linz, Grein, Melk, Krems An Der Donau, Vienna, Bad Deutsch Altenburg, Bratislava
From exotic Budapest, “Queen of the Danube,” to imperial Vienna, “City of Waltzes,” to the sky-high spires of Cologne’s Gothic cathedral—centuries of intriguing history and culture unfold before your eyes. The Melk Abbey’s great library overlooking the Danube and the Würzburg Residence’s soaring ceiling fresco by Tiepolo will leave you mesmerized. And throughout your journey, tantalize your senses with exclusive wine, apricot brandy and beer tastings, along with regional culinary delicacies. Discover the grand sweep of history and the dynamic present along legendary rivers on a magnificent journey that gives you the best of Europe’s great treasures as well as off-the-beaten-path gems.
Beautifully preserved Prague has enchanted visitors for ages, but it is only a tiny part of this extraordinary voyage through eight nations. Sail past quaint villages and great cities on the glorious Danube, visiting baroque abbeys and medieval cathedrals, tasting fine wines, and encountering new cultures. Along the way, you’ll uncover the splendid Habsburg capitals of Vienna and Budapest, as well as the many hidden treasures of Croatia, Romania, Serbia, and Bulgaria.
Travelers seeking to explore famed capitals and storied lands, to meet new people and encounter diverse cultures, will relish their time on this picture-perfect journey.
Portraits of Eastern Europe is a combination of Delightful Danube & Prague and Highlights of Eastern Europe.