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Passau-Vienna-Passau 8-day Bike & Barge Tour (MAN)
The bike tour along the German / Austrian Danube is a great experience, because your “swimming hotel” is always with you! Gently downhill, you will cycle along lush green river banks, through small, dreamy villages in the impressive Danube landscapes. You will discover the breathtaking natural wonder of the “Great Loop” (a swift 180º turn!) and immerse yourself in legendary Wachau with its vineyard terraces and enchanted castles and monasteries. Then Vienna – an abundance of sights! A city, hardly to describe – you have to see and feel it! Sights like St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the city hall are easy to reach during a wonderful sightseeing tour by bike. A stroll through the Naschmarkt (famous food market) is a wonderful cultural and culinary adventure. You can also relax at any of the cosy coffee houses or at a typical traditional Viennese wine tavern in the suburbs. The highlights of the tour: Passau, the City of 3 rivers, the Schloegen Danube Loop, the World Heritage Site Wachau, Upper Austria’s capital Linz, the cosmopolitan city Vienna with a plethora of sights.
On board our comfortable premium ship you will find a relaxed and cosy atmosphere. After the bike tour you can use the small inviting wellness area with sauna and whirlpool, read a book in the pleasant library or relax in the panorama salon. Then enjoy your dinner in the restaurant with panoramic view. The spacious and partly shaded sun deck holds deck chairs, which invite you to enjoy the passing scenery. Here is also the storage space for the bicycles. A special highlight is the outdoor pool (8,70 m x 4,50 m, approx. May to August, depending on weather). All 74 cabins are outside cabins, about 14 m² in size, comfortably furnished with hotel beds and featuring en-suite facilities with shower/WC* (*cabins no. 306, 307, 308, 309 with bathtub), hairdryer, TV, safe, in-house telephone and individually adjustable air conditioning. A lift connects the middle deck with the lobby and the restaurant. The upper deck and sundeck are accesible by a stair lift. The main deck can only be reached via the stairs.
If you would like to rent a Bike (99 EUR) or E-Bike (219 EUR), please contact [email protected] when booking
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Passau – Engelhartszell
Arrival in the "Three River City". Passau attracts many with the world's greatest church organ at the Stephansdom and it’s charming Old Town. Embarkation will be around 4:00 pm, departure around 7 pm. Enjoy your first dinner on board and an evening sail to Engelhartszell.
Engelhartszell - Great Loop – Brandstatt – Linz – Tulln, ca. 44 - 47 km
The day starts in Engelhartszell (the only Trappist monastery in Austria), where we head towards the "Great Loop" - one of the most beautiful and original sectors of the Danube. Your cycling will encounter small villages and cosy must-see taverns. For a change take the little ferry boat through the romantic Schlögener loop, where the river makes a very abrupt 180-degree turn (approx. € 7.- per pers.). Shipping from Brandstatt to Linz and on to Tulln. Tip: discover Linz, the capital of upper Austria while riding on the bright yellow City-Express.
Tulln – Vienna-Nussdorf, ca. 32 - 39 km
Right in front of Vienna's entrance, embedded in a breathtaking landscape, the monastery of Klosterneuburg is situated. You can already see the cupola of this 900-year-old baroque building from a distance. "Kahlenbergerdorf" with it's wine taverns is definitely worth a visit. After a stroll through the vineyards, you can enjoy the panoramic view over Vienna.
Vienna-Nussdorf (day of rest)
You should be sure to see the most famous places of interest like the St. Stephens 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. In the night shipping to Krems in the Wachau Valley.
Krems – Melk, ca. 37 km
Look forward to a bike ride through one of the most beautiful river landscapes in Europe. The gently rolling hills of the Wachau Valley, with its picturesque villages, well-kept terraced vineyards, historic castles, monasteries, and romantic ruins, are sure to enchant you. In Dürnstein, the blue baroque tower of the abbey church greets you from afar. In Melk, the magnificent Benedictine Abbey towers above the Danube – a place full of history, culture, and impressive architecture. Enjoy this day with all your senses – it is one of the highlights of the journey.
Melk – Grein, ca. 51 km
This stage leads you through charming river meadows with wide vistas and small, picturesque towns. The wild Strudengau region, once feared by shipmen, is now a scenic river gorge with forested slopes and rocky shores. In the idyllic town of Grein, you'll find Greinburg Castle towering above the Danube – the oldest residential castle in Austria, which you can explore on a guided tour.
Grein – Mauthausen, cycling tour approx. 36–40 km, cruise to Passau
The vast plains of the Machland region accompany you with lush fields and peaceful paths. In the Celtic Village of Mitterkirchen, you can immerse yourself in a long-forgotten era. Upon arrival in Mauthausen, a visit to the memorial site of the former concentration camp is recommended – a place of quiet remembrance and historical responsibility. In the evening, a festive farewell dinner awaits you on board. Overnight cruise to Passau.
Departure from Passau
Every journey draws to an end. Arrival in Passau is about 10:30 am, disembarkation half an hour later.
Tours marked with are special prices.
| Start | End | Max. No. Guests | Accommodation | Price p.p. | ||
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| Aug 22 2025 | Aug 29 2025 | 100 | Single rooms | 1,469€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
| Aug 29 2025 | Sep 05 2025 | 100 | Single rooms | 1,469€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,049€ | |||||
| Jul 24 2026 | Jul 31 2026 | 100 | Single rooms | 1,680€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,199€ | |||||
| Jul 31 2026 | Aug 07 2026 | 100 | Single rooms | 1,680€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,199€ | |||||
| Aug 28 2026 | Sep 04 2026 | 100 | Single rooms | 1,680€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,199€ | |||||
| Sep 04 2026 | Sep 11 2026 | 100 | Single rooms | 1,680€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,199€ |
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Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Email [email protected] for a competitive quote
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