Self-guided Deluxe Passau to Vienna 9-day Cycling Tour Level 1

Overview

The Danube Cycle Path Deluxe offers the possibility to not only enjoy the beauty of the Danube while cycling during the days but also to relax and enjoy in the best hotels along the way in the evenings. Enjoy the wonderful river between Passau and Vienna in a completely different way. The cycling path is completely paved from one end to the other, flat, almost always directly along the riverbank and is also very suitable for beginners and children. 8 nights in Deluxe 4* hotel accommodation with private facilities Daily luggage transport until Vienna (1 piece of luggage per person/ max. 20 kg) 1 x train ride Vienna central station - Passau (transfer of own bike not included) in 1st class Handlebar bag with route book, maps and information material per room Service hotline 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. The arrival to Passau is not included in the 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). Private transfer Munich city center or airport - hotel Passau, One way from 300 EUR (1-8pers.) Private shuttle Vienna to Passau - 799 EUR Different parking options from approx. 11 EUR per day Please book your 21-Speed bike (115 EUR) or E-bike (239 EUR) when you book the tour The Upper Danube Valley with its steep and wooded slopes is almost untouched and idyllic. You continue on through the impressive Danube loop, where the river makes a turn of about 180 degrees. Do not miss the trappist monastery of Engelszell which is well known for it’s homemade liqueurs. After a totally relaxing night you cycle on to the picturesque town of Aschach and continue along the bike path until the Upper Austrian Capital Linz, where you spend the night. Enjoy Linz with it’s lovely old city center and high-contrast culture. After having a strengthening breakfast, you continue through the soft Danube meadows of “Machland” until you reach Grein/Bad Kreuzen. In Enns you may visit the main square with it’s 60 m high tower built in the 16th century! Here you will also find the Lauriacum Municipal Museum with its archaeological collection. Starting the day by biking through the “Strudengau” region until you reach Melk. You will already catch a glimpse of the imposing monastery of Melk from afar. Today’s tour will enchant you. You cycle through the UNESCO World Heritage region Wachau which is the heart of Austrian viniculture. Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of this region to the full until you reach the historical town of Dürnstein. Leaving the vineyards behind you, you cycle through the expanse of the “Tullnerfeld” at a leisurely pace. You arrive at the roman town Tulln in the afternoon. Enjoy this neat and nice small city while you go for a walk. Out of Tulln you come closer to Vienna. As soon as you can see the edge of the Vienna Woods (Wiener Wald) and it’s rolling foothills, look and you will find the castle of Greifenstein and the sharply pointed spires of the Klosterneuburg monastery. Just after Klosterneuburg, you have reached the Austrian capital city and the city of Waltz, Vienna. Before leaving Vienna, make sure to visit the famous Naschmarkt (international foods/goods) and stop by the well-known leisure park “Prater”. Extension at Vienna or train ride back to Passau. If you would like to drive yourself before or after your tour, ask us for a quote on any brand new Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicle for driving in Europe. 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 Local language barriers. Lost passport. Unexpected medical expenses. Sometimes, our trips don’t go as planned. That’s why Slow Tours Pty Ltd wants you to have the most robust travel advisory and protection for your vacation.

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