The Highlights of the Austrian Danube

Experience an enjoyable cycling tour through two of Austria's most beautiful regions: Vienna and the Wachau. Discover imperial splendor and vibrant culture in Vienna – from the Hofburg Palace to St. Stephen's Cathedral to Schönbrunn Palace. Enjoy the local coffee house culture and the Viennese way of life. Explore the city by bike, with the Danube always at your side. The second half of your cycling tour offers a contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city. The picturesque Wachau region awaits you – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to world-famous wines. Discover the baroque Melk Abbey with its magnificent Benedictine monastery, which towers imposingly over the Danube. Cycle through picturesque wine villages, past vineyard terraces and apricot orchards. A special highlight is Dürnstein, where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned – today a romantic town with a historic old town and spectacular castle ruins. This trip harmoniously combines culture, nature, and cuisine. Whether cycling along the Danube, tasting regional wines, or exploring historic sites, Vienna and the Wachau region offer the perfect setting for an enjoyable and active break.

Highlights:

• The cultural and historical and historic diversity of Vienna
• Wine town Krems and vine growing villages of the Wachau Valley
• Historical Dürnstein with the castle and ruin
• Abbey of Melk
• Abbey of Göttweig with a breathtaking view

Tour Charcter: Level 1/2

The proposed bike lanes in the Vienna are separated from public and private traffic. There are traffic lights in the city center. In Wachau on fully developed, flat cyce paths directly along the banks of the Danube. Cycle path is not always asphalted, also gravel and forest paths; Traisental cycle path with steep ascent to the Göttweig monastery.

Your Accomodation:

In Vienna: In a prime location directly on an old arm of the Danube, the hotel offers the perfect mix of city and nature, lively hustle and bustle and tranquility. In the middle of the Danube Island's recreational area, you can do as the Viennese do and switch off from everyday life. The hotel offers wellness enthusiasts a comprehensive range of spa and fitness facilities. The rooms are modernly equipped with shower, toilet, free Wi-Fi, individually adjustable air conditioning, and flat-screen satellite TV.

In Wachau: COMFORT: All rooms decorated in a friendly style and equipped with classical, oiled beechen furniture, air condition, cable TV, free Wi-Fi and separated toilet and bathroom, invite you to enjoy 4* atmosphere. This guest house also provides a wine- and apricot garden as well as a swimming pond and a playground for kids.

In Wachau: PREMIUM: The location could hardly be any better: the 1,000 year old historic city centre of Krems is only a few minutes from the hotel. At the same time, the Hotel and Spa also offers a magnificent view of the Danube and the surrounding vineyards. All rooms with private facilities, bath robe, minibar, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, safe.

Included in the Tour:

• 6 nights in comfortable hotels (Hotel upgrade in Wachau is available on request)
• Breakfast
• Luggage transport Vienna – Krems/Mautern (max. 2 pieces of luggage (max. 20 kg / piece) with a total of max. 30 kg / person)
• 1x train ride Vienna – Krems incl. bike
• 1x ship ride Krems – Melk incl. bike
• Wine tasting in Krems (German language only)
• Service-Hotline (also accessible on weekends)
• Handlebar bag with integrated smartphone holder + cycling tour app incl. voice navigation

Not included:

• Dinners, drinks and lunches
• Arrival/ departure
• Helmet purchase - 46 EUR per piece
• Local tax payable on the spot (approx 1-2.5 EUR per person/ per night)
• Bike rental
• Bike insurance - 25-52 EUR per bike

If you would like to rent a 21/24 Speed Bike (149 EUR) or E-Bike (239 EUR), please contact [email protected] when booking

Notes:

• If you would like to upgrade to premium category, please enquire for pricing
• Extra nights are on request
• All bike tours are unescorted.
• The mileages and distances are approximations of the recommended routes.
• Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen and proper sport shoes.
• Arrival to Vienna and departure from Krems is not included in tour price.
• This cycling tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility. Individual requests are in special cases possible (e.g. handicapped accessible room).

Arrival/ Departure/ Parking:

• Train station Krems, Airport Vienna, Linz.
• In Vienna: Public parking garage = Park & Ride: approx. € 25,- per week, unguarded, at the underground/metro station Leopoldau (line U1)
• In Wachau: Parking at the hotel is 15 EUR per day
• Departures Thursdays only

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