Danube River - 6 Countries Boat & Bike Tour
Boat & Bike • 14 nights
VISITING: Germany, Austria, Hungary, Croatia
Overview
Why we love this tour
Two week boat and cycle tour of six different countries
Capital cities of Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and Belgrade
Stunning beauty of Iron Gate gorges, Pannonian Plains and Wachau Valley
Mostly flat cycle paths with the option of rest days on the boat
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Spend two weeks cycling and sailing along the course of the Danube, experiencing six different countries and four capital cities. The cycling is mostly on riverside paths or quiet country roads with lots of highlights to stop-off at en route, from fortresses and farming villages, to wine tasting taverns. There are three official rest days and, if you need to take more, you’ve always got the option to stay on board and cruise to the day’s destination instead.
A real cultural adventure, you’ll sail into Vienna, ride past Baroque palaces in Bratislava and experience traditional folklore in Budapest and Belgrade. As you cycle and cruise between the cities, the river’s natural beauty is breathtaking. Riding along Austria’s Danube Bend makes a stunning introduction to your holiday, and sailing through the Iron Gates gorge is a real halfway highlight before you pedal through the vast Pannonian Plains, across the breadbaskets of Croatia and Serbia and beneath the hilltop monasteries of the Wachau Valley.
The Trip
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Accommodation
MS Swiss Crown
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This elegant deluxe riverboat is stylishly designed, with a first-class restaurant and a cosy panoramic lounge and bar. Rest weary legs in the wellness area with sauna and steam bath or on the sundeck where you’ll find loungers, tables and chairs and even a hot tub. WIFI is available (payable onboard, the connection can vary).
All 68 cabins are 14 m² and feature a double bed which can be converted to two single beds, there are 3 single cabins on the main deck. The cabins are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer, TV, safe, coffee maker and individual air-conditioning. Windows on the main deck cannot be opened but the cabins on the middle and upper decks have panoramic windows which do, and the upper deck cabins also feature a private balcony.
Use the virtual tour to explore the rooms on board the MS Swiss Crown.
MS Swiss Crown
What's included
Price includes
14 nights accommodation: on the MS Swiss Crown with en-suite and air-conditioning
Board basis: Full board including buffet breakfast, packed lunch for cyclists, afternoon coffee & cake, three course dinner with choice
Services of an English speaking on-board guide with daily briefings of the bike tours
Maps and route information (one per cabin)
Navigation app
Welcome meeting with cocktail
Local contact number for assistance
Harbour fees
Daily live music
Farewell Gala dinner with cocktail
Midnight snack for 2025 departures
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Flights and transfers
Cycle helmets
Bike hire
Transfers to/from the docking in Passau
Optional excursions as listed in the itinerary (can be booked individually or as a package on board)
Ferry fees during cycle rides
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Bikes are provided with a pannier, an odometer, a pump, a lock and a repair kit. A handlebar bag is included.
Hybrid bike
Hybrid bike with 24 gears with pannier
E-Bike
Bringing own bike
Bringing own E-bike
Helmet hire
Extras
(Extra night prices are per room)
Extra Nights
4 star Passau B&B - 2 share
4 star Passau B&B - single
Other Extras
Transfers
One-way private transfer Munich airport to Passau or vice versa - per vehicle (max 8 people)
Excursions
Guided Package Upgrade (min 10 guests, max 18)
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Friendly service with expert knowledge
Easy to book and pay online
Full financial protection
Frequently asked questions
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Take the train (ÖBB) from Passau, then Fly from Munich, Linz or Vienna.
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!
We are always on hand to offer advice, so please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
There is limited space in the cabins, so pack light and take a soft suitcase.
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.
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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 and it may not be possible to provide specialist products (eg. Gluten free). 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.
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.
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.