Danube Delights: Cycling and Cruising in the Footsteps of Royalty

by BikeTours.com
Region
Danube River
Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

This is a Bike & Boat tour that covers the Danube River, specifically from Passau to Vienna and back. The tour follows the footsteps of Empress Sisi, offering a journey through beautiful river scenery, charming villages, historic castles, and grand palaces. It highlights warm German and Austrian hospitality, and the region's culinary delights like cakes, pastries, and wines from the Wachau Valley. Key cities mentioned are Passau, Linz, and Vienna. The tour is described as 'Leisure' with a rating of 4.88. It also mentions the possibility of a guided package on certain dates with a minimum of 10 participants, which includes a local tour guide, exploration of local cultures, hidden sites, and appetizers. The tour requires a minimum of 90 passengers 4 weeks prior to the cruise start.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Passau

Arrival in Passau

Day 2: Engelhartszell – Brandstatt

45 km 0 m

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Engelhartszell – Brandstatt

Day 3: Brandstatt – Linz

24 km 0 m

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Brandstatt – Linz

Day 4: Tulln – Vienna

31 km 0 m

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Tulln – Vienna

Day 5: Vienna

Vienna

Day 6: Wachau / Krems - Melk

37 km 0 m

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Wachau / Krems - Melk

Day 7: Grein – Mauthausen

36 km 0 m

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Grein – Mauthausen

Day 8: Passau and departure

Passau and departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

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What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Danube River

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.