Modern ship cabin on SE Manon with double bed, teal armchair, desk, and large window overlooking the Danube River with distant cityscape.

Modern reception area on SE Manon ship with curved wooden counter, circular seating, decorative ceiling lights, and nautical wheel decoration.

Elegant dining room on SE Manon ship with white tablecloths, blue upholstered chairs, formal place settings, and red roses as centerpieces.

Interior of SE Manon ship cabin featuring a double bed with beige bedding, turquoise armchair, window with curtains, and modern decor.

Itinerary

Arrival in the "Three River City". Passau attracts many with the world's greatest church organ at the Stephansdom and it’s charming Old Town. Embarkation will be around 4:00 pm, departure around 7 pm. Enjoy your first dinner on board and an evening sail to Engelhartszell.

The day starts in Engelhartszell (the only Trappist monastery in Austria), where we head towards the "Great Loop" - one of the most beautiful and original sectors of the Danube. Your cycling will encounter small villages and cosy must-see taverns. You'll board again in Brandstatt. Then, you "sail into the night" towards Bratislava.

Arrival at Bratislava. You start cycling from Bratislava via Hainburg to the imposing Imperial Palace of Hof beautifully terraced gardens and idyllic manor farm further on to Devin and then back to Bratislava. Tip: discover the hidden alleys of Bratislava, places and all the sights of this ambitious metropolis during a tour by mini train and by foot. In the night shipping to Budapest.

In the early morning, you enjoy the panoramic view of the Danube's gorgeous landscape on the Sundeck. The gateway to Budapest is overwhelming, as many of the famous tourist features are situated directly next to the river bank. In the afternoon you can explore the numerous attractions of the city. Nearby, you find the Margaretheninsel which is outstandingly qualified for a small bike tour or the charming town of Szentendre with Mediterranean atmosphere and lively art life. In the night shipping to Visegrad.

The Danube bend is definitely one of most delightful and attractive parts and is called the Hungarian Wachau. Today's bike leg starts at Visegrad with its famous fortress and the ruins of the former palace. You can choose from 2 different routes: the longer one includes a side trip to the island of Szentendre and the baroque village of Vác, which has been influenced by the architects of the Austrian empress Maria Theresia. The other route leads you directly to the bishop-town of Esztergom, with its gorgeous basilica – Hungary's largest Catholic Church – overlooking the village. In the night shipping to Vienna.

You should be sure to see the most famous places of interest like the St. Stephens Cathedral, the Hofburg, the gorgeous boulevard "Ringstraβe" with the Burgtheater, the State Opera House or the town hall that takes you back to the past. In the night shipping to Rossatz or Dürnstein (Wachau).

Your last biking day is a special highlight! Amidst small dreamy villages, apricot trees, vineyards, castles, monasteries and ruins, this gentle hilly landscape enchants everybody. A powerful ruin looms above the small Baroque town of Dürnstein, while the blue tower of the monastery church is a landmark of Wachau. In the small village of Pöchlarn you will board again. After the farewell gala dinner, you start “sailing” back to Passau.

Every journey draws to an end. Once again you enjoy on deck the first sunbeams and the peaceful silence of the Danube Valley. Arrival in Passau is approx. at 10:00 am, disembarkation half an hour later. We recommend to arrange connecting trips from noon onwards.

Tour character

Easy to moderate

Flat and slightly downhill, for relaxed cycling, suitable for beginners and children

Map showing SE Manon cycling route along Danube River from Passau to Budapest, passing through Austrian and Hungarian cities including Vienna.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & extras

Services

Services included:

7 nights in outside cabins with private facilities in the booked cabin category
Programme according itinerary from/to Passau
All passenger fees and port fees
Captains greeting and Welcome-Drink
Daily cabin cleaning. Changing of towels and bed cloths as necessary
Full meals: 7x breakfast, 6x packed lunch for cyclists or lunch snack on board (non cyclists), 6x afternoon
coffee break, 6x 3-course-dinner and 1x farewell-dinner with farewell-drink
Daily informational meeting
Information pack with route book (one per cabin)
GPS tracks
Tour guide on board

Services not included

Journey to and from Passau
shuttles
entrance fees and excursions
bike rental
travel insurances
parking fee
ferry fees
drinks on board
tips

Extras

Equipment of rental bikes

7-speed unisex touring bikes and 8-speed e-bikes from Velo de Ville, custom-made
with hand brakes, freewheel or coaster brakes (please specify as a non-binding customer request when booking)
Includes luggage rack bag and rental bike insurance.
E-bikes are only available in limited numbers.
Please indicate your height when booking.
We recommend that you wear a bicycle helmet. Please bring your own bicycle helmet (otherwise available for purchase on board, limited number available).

Please note: In Austria, children under the age of 13 are required to wear helmets; in Slovakia, all cyclists outside built-up areas and children under the age of 15 are required to wear helmets. High-visibility vests are mandatory in poor visibility and at night in Slovakia and Hungary.

Parking in Passau

Parking lot – fenced outdoor area or parking garage – including shuttle service to and from the ship from approx. €92.

Reserve your parking space in Passau for your trip along the Danube here:

https://globus-group.de/parkplaetze-passau

Boarding: from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Disembarkation: from approx. 10:30 a.m.
Rental bikes on board: Smooth-running 7-speed unisex touring bikes or 8-speed e-bikes with hand and coaster brakes or freewheel (subject to availability) and pannier bag. Electric bikes (limited number – early booking required). Please indicate your height when booking.
Bringing your own bikes: Due to limited space on the sun deck, bringing your own bike is only possible on request and to a limited extent. E-bikes must have a removable battery. We accept no liability for loss, theft, or damage – this also applies to damage during transport from the ship to land and back.
Bike tours: Individual and unguided. You will cover between 35 and 50 km. All distances mentioned are approximate distances of the recommended bike tours.
Onboard language: German, English
Cycling routes/difficulty level: flat, suitable for leisure cyclists, beginners, and children.
Excursion program: We offer a small excursion program that can only be booked directly on board. Depending on the composition of the group, excursions may be offered in both German and English.
Holiday luggage: We recommend good rainwear, a bicycle helmet, a sun hat, and sports shoes.
Timetable and program changes: Subject to change. If, for example, a route cannot be navigated due to low water, high water, or bad weather, the skipper reserves the right to change the route for your safety (this is not a reason for free cancellation). The same applies to lock and/or bridge repairs ordered by the authorities that were not announced in advance. Please also bear in mind that your riverboat is not only your “vacation hotel” but also a working vessel that is powered by engines and must be operated continuously, even at night (in some cases to pass through locks and bridges). We recommend that guests who are particularly sensitive to noise bring earplugs. Passing through locks causes disruption – this is the case on all Danube cruises – and unfortunately cannot be avoided.
Digital travel documents and maps In the interests of sustainability and climate protection, please do without printed travel documents and opt for our digital route book. The GUIBO app will be your constant companion during your trip. A glance at