Danube River Boat & Bike Tour
Boat & Bike • 7 nights
VISITING: Germany, Austria
Overview
Why we love this tour
Traditional river towns and spectacular cities of Vienna and Linz
Relaxing riverside scenery and the dramatic Wachau National Park
Gentle cycle paths, ideal for occasional cyclists or families with older children
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Spend a week by the blue Danube river, cycling alongside its banks and sleeping on a traditional riverboat each night. As you follow the river from Germany to Austria you’ll find captivating cities and baroque buildings embedded in green landscapes. Pedalling downstream from the pretty German town of Passau, the Danube cycle path flows gently downhill, making this tour ideal for occasional cyclists or families with older children.
The musical city of Vienna is a real highlight towards the end of the trip and you can look forward to a whole day here to experience grand palaces, horse-drawn carriages and delicious Viennese coffee. Before you cruise back to Passau, the rugged peaks, apricot trees and wine terraces of Wachau National Park bring this tour to a climax – look forward to stunning fortresses, idyllic villages and magnificent monasteries.
Alternatively, travel on the Danube River - Passau To Vienna which has a slightly different itinerary.
The Trip
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Accommodation
MS Prinzessin Katharina
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This classically elegant deluxe boat has a panoramic restaurant, saloon, one bar, a small shop, a massage parlor, and a large sun deck with a giant chess board.
The cabins are approximately 11m² and are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, hair dryer, TV, a small fridge, safe and air-conditioning. The upper deck cabins have a French balcony with floor-to-ceiling windows that can be opened. The main deck cabins have windows that do not open.
MS Prinzessin Katharina
MS Manon
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This deluxe boat was refurbished in 2019 and has an outdoor pool, a small wellness area with a sauna and whirlpool, panoramic saloon and bar, panoramic restaurant, library and a sundeck. All of the 74 cabins are approximately 14m² and are equipped with hotel beds, a private bathroom with a shower (four with bathtub), hair dryer, TV, safe and air-conditioning. A lift connects the middle deck with the lobby and the restaurant. The upper deck and sundeck are accessible by a stair lift. The main deck can only be reached via the stairs.
The upper deck cabins have a French balcony with floor to ceiling windows that can be opened. The middle deck cabins have a large panoramic window that opens. The main deck cabins have a small window that does not open.
MS Manon
What's included
Price includes
7 nights accommodation on a superior or deluxe boat with en-suite and air-conditioning
Board basis: Full board including breakfast, packed lunch for cyclists or light lunch on board (non-cyclists) and 3 course dinner
Services of an English speaking on-board guide with daily briefings of the bike tours
Maps and route information (GPS Tracks available on request.) - 2024 departures
Navigation app with maps, route notes & GPS tracks, electronic travel guide with points of interest - 2025 departures
Welcome meeting with cocktail
Local contact number for assistance
Daily cabin cleaning
Mooring fees
Coffee in the afternoon
Price excludes
Flights and transfers
Cycle helmets
Bike hire
Transfers to/from the docking in Passau
Entrance fees and excursions
Ferry fees
Drinks and tips on board
Onboard - Purchase Helmets €40 (2025)
Special dietary requests - see below
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Pannier per bike, handlebar bag (one per cabin), repair kit, spare inner tube, pump and lock per cabin all included at no extra cost when you hire a bike.
Hybrid bike
7 gears
E-bike
With pannier
Bringing own bike/E-Bike - (E-bikes need to have detachable batteries)
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Friendly service with expert knowledge
Easy to book and pay online
Full financial protection
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
Take the train (ÖBB) from Passau, then Fly from Munich, Vienna or Linz.
Your days will involve gentle riding, mainly on flat terrain and with minimal effort required. Easy cycling holidays are suitable for most people whether you are a regular cyclist or not, however we recommend at least a few practice rides before your holiday!
For Boat & Bike tours the boat will generally keep to the advertised itinerary, however the captain may have to adapt the itinerary due to the river or sea conditions.
There is limited space in the cabins, so pack light and take a soft suitcase.
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Please advise us of any special requirements at time of booking and we will notify the boat operator in advance. Understandably, kitchen galley space is limited so a vegan diet is not possible to cater for. The boat operator is able to provide suitable alternatives for Gluten free and Lactose free diets. We suggest you bring a few items with you and, in some cases, these can be provided at a supplement.
Yes, you can relax on the boat or explore when you arrive at each destination instead of cycling.
Although there is no organised group, self-guided guests regularly find they come across their fellow passengers along the route during the day and may even get together to form their own cycling groups.
Absolutely! Boat & Bike tours are very sociable and a good choice for single travellers wishing to mix with other guests and share your common interest of cycling.
Your on-board Tour Leader provides daily briefings ahead of the next day's ride. These are always beneficial, including information on the local area, main sights, and tips on good places to stop en route.