Danube River - Passau to Vienna Boat & Bike Tour
Boat & Bike • 7 nights
VISITING: Germany, Austria
Overview
Why we love this tour
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Spend time exploring the Danube's "Great Loop" and captivating cities
Take a break from cycling to relax on deck
Gentle flat routes, perfect for occasional cyclists and those new to this type of holiday
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This exciting tour encompasses the best of the Austrian Danube. Get to know Wachau, a UNESCO world heritage wine region and explore the cultural capital of Linz. Take advantage of a full rest day to discover Vienna's famous architecture and traditional cafes, before your boat turns and heads back upriver to Passau. The gentle cycle routes along the Danube make this an ideal tour for occasional cyclists and those new to this type of holiday.
Alternatively, travel on the Danube River tour which has a slightly different itinerary with longer rides and a choice of two boats.
Find out why the Danube is best discovered by bike with our staff photo diary from Catherine, head of Freedom Treks, who stayed on the Theodor Körner in May 2017.
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, one cabin on the main deck can be booked as a double for single use. 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
7 nights accommodation: MS Swiss Crown with en-suite and air-conditioning
Board basis: Full board including breakfast, lunch on board (packed lunch for cyclists) and three course dinner with choice of main
Services of an English speaking on-board guide with daily briefings of the bike tours
Maps and route information
Navigation app (one per customer)
Welcome meeting with a cocktail
Local contact number for assistance
Mooring fees
Daily live music
Afternoon coffee
Farewell Gala dinner with cocktail
Price excludes
Flights and transfers
Cycle helmets (mandatory for children 12 years and under)
Bike hire
Transfers to/from the docking in Passau
Excursions to Austria's oldest theatre in Grein, city tour of Vienna
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Bikes are provided with a handlebar bag, pannier, an odometer, a pump, a lock and a repair kit.
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E-Bike
Bringing own bike
Bringing own E-bike
Helmet hire
Extras
(Extra night prices are per room)
Extra Nights
Passau: (4* Hotel) Double room (B&B)
Passau: (4* Hotel) Single room (B&B)
Other Extras
Excursions
Guided Upgrade Package - min of 10 before guaranteed - selected dates only, see above.
Transfers
One-way private transfer Munich airport to Passau or vice versa - per vehicle (max 8 people)
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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!
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.