Danube Cycling Tour 8-day Passau to Vienna Level 1

Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

Self-guided Classic Danube Cycle Path Passau to Vienna. Alongside of the "blue" Danube lies the renowned and most famous cycling path in Europe. Passau to Vienna is an absolute cycling classic. Discover the enchanting river landscape, picturesque villages, lush vineyards and countless cultural sites from the time of the Romans and Nibelungen. Cycle leisurely along the banks of the mighty river and enjoy the beautiful forests and the magical meadows of the Schlögener Loop, Strudengau, Nibelungengau and Wachau, as each region offers its own impressive and unique attractions. Art and cultural features convey myths and stories of the past while quaint accommodations and taverns invite you to relax in the culinary world of Austria. The welcoming Austrian hospitality and the scrumptious Austrian cuisine add to this absolutely remarkable experience. Tour Character: Level 1. The cycling path is completely paved from one end to the other, flat, almost always directly along the riverbank, very suitable for beginners. Included in the Cycling Tour: 7 nights in 3 & 4* hotels and inn accommodation (hotel upgrades or 3 star hotels only available), Breakfast or 6x dinner (229 EUR surcharge, in Vienna breakfast only), Daily luggage transport (1 suitcase per Person/ max. 23kg), 1 bottle of high-level wine in the Wachau Valley per room, 1 x train Krems/surroundings - Tulln or Traismauer - Tulln incl. bike, 1 x train ride Vienna central station - Passau (transfer of own bike not included) in season 1+2, 1 x bus ride Vienna - Passau (incl. own bike ) in season 3, train ride back possible advanced notification necessary), 7-day service-hotline, Handlebar bag with route book, maps and information material per room. Notes: The mileages and approximations are distances 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. This cycling tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility. Individual requests are in special cases possible (e.g. handicapped accessible room). In Austria it is mandatory for children under 12yrs to wear a helmet when on a bike. Extra nights in Passau/ Vienna on request. Hotel upgrades are available on request (Category A). If you would like to save money on hotels, please enquire for Category C pricing!

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About the Danube Valley

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