Highlights
Exploring the majestic city of Vienna and the three river town of Passau
Cycling through the stunning Wachau Valley and along the famous Danube bike path
Experiencing the timelessness of the Danube by boat and bike
Relaxing on board the comfortable barge, your home for the week
Itinerary
Are you ready to explore Europe’s romantic heartlands by both pedal and paddle? "The Danube by Bike & Boat" tour presents an 8-day guided cycling journey from Passau to Vienna and back, pairing active exploration with the comforts of life aboard a riverboat. This journey is ideal for experienced travelers and seniors seeking an easy-paced adventure through Germany and Austria’s most picturesque river landscapes.
Cycle through cobbled streets, past hilltop castles, and alongside the lush vineyards of the Wachau Valley. Cruise the legendary Danube, stopping to wander enchanting monasteries and timeless villages, before reaching Vienna’s cultural splendors. As the boat glides westward, relax on the sundeck, sample local specialties, and enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow travelers.
The unique selling point of this tour package is its seamless integration of cycling and river cruising, allowing you to experience the Danube’s changing scenery in style and comfort. With all meals, transport, and accommodations included, it’s an enchanting way to make the most of Europe’s iconic river corridor.
day 1Arrive Passau (Germany)
Boarding is at 4:00pm (luggage drop-off from 3pm is possible) and the boat will depart at approximately 5:30pm to the next location. Located at the junction of three rivers, the Danube, Inn and Ilz, Passau has a number of interesting sites including the Fortress “Veste Oberhaus” built in 1219 where there is an observation tower for a good view of the town and the river and St. Stevens Cathedral with the world’s largest church organ. Cruise during the night through the Danube Valley.
day 2Cycle to Brandstatt from Engelhartszell (45km/28mi)
day 3Cycle to Linz (24km/15mi)
day 4Cycle Tulln to Vienna (31km/19mi)
day 5Rest day Vienna
day 6Wachau valley from Krems to Melk (37km/23mi)
day 7Cycle Grein to Mauthausen via Mitterkirchen (36km/22mi)
day 8Cruise to Passau and disembark, trip concludes
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Customer Reviews
We would have no hesitation in recommending this to all our friends, it was so good.
Highly recommend the bike & barge if you are looking for a relaxing bike-centred journey of Austria along the Danube River.
This was an absolutely fantastic trip! The scenery was unbeatable! The riverboat was very nice and the staff friendly and helpful. The trail was paved the entire way and the bikes were so good, riding 30 miles/day was easy. The app that guided us was extremely informative and very easy to use.
We had a great week of lovely weather, interesting and varied scenery, lovely people, comfortable cabin and excellent crew. The food was outstanding. New Zealand staff were also very helpful with our planning. The only thing we would question was the strong push at the end of the trip for an overall ten percent tip. This should have been flagged as an up-front cost.
Everyone onboard the Swiss Crown took such good care of us. We enjoyed meeting other travellers from around the world. Scenery was plentiful- as were the meals. We had a great time.
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