Sun deck of MS Lisabelle with blue and white striped lounge chairs arranged under beige awnings, blue director's chairs and tables on wooden deck.

Elegant ship restaurant with white tablecloths, blue chairs, and large windows overlooking water. Tables set with wine glasses and napkins.

Elegant restaurant interior on MS Lisabelle with formally set tables, white napkins, wine glasses, and large windows overlooking the waterfront.

Itinerary

Boarding time at 4:00 p.m. Located at the meeting point of the Danube, Inn and Ilz Rivers, Passau has numerous of interesting sites to visit. Use your free time and stroll through the cobblestoned old town centre, listen to the bells of Passau’s Gothic Town Hall or have a look at the world’s largest Catholic Church organ in the Passau Cathedral. At 6.00 p.m. we cast off!

Your first day’s cycling begins with a ride through the classic scenery of the ‘Great Loop’ Donauschlinge - one of the most beautiful sections of the Danube. Along the way you will encounter tiny villages and cozy cider taverns. In Austria’s only Trappist monastery at Engelhartszell you can taste their delicious liquors and cheese. The famous ‘Schlogener View’ provides a wonderful panorama of the surrounding Austrian countryside. The boat welcomes all cyclists back on board in the charming market town of Aschach.

You pedal along the former ‘Iron Curtain’, cross the green line and reach the imposing Imperial Palace of Hof with its beautifully terraced gardens. Follow the bike path through Austria’s ‘vegetable garden’ to the coronation city of Bratislava and the slopes of the little Carpathians and discover the hidden alleyways and sights of Bratislava on an optional city tour.

The entrance to Budapest, Hungary’s capital is stunning. Savour the beauty of Budapest during a coach tour or a guided bike tour (optional) to discover many of the highlights of this handsome city. You can also choose to cycle to the charming town of Szentendre with its Mediterranean atmosphere and lively art scene. You will get a very close experience of Hungarian culture at an evening show with traditional music and dance (optional).

The wooded hills of Pilis, Visegrád and Börzsöny together with the meandering Danube create a wonderful landscape that has become a nature lover’s paradise. Situated in the middle of the Danube River the idyllic isle of Szentendre exudes silent Puszta romance. You cycle via the baroque village of Vác (influenced by the architects of Austria’s empress Maria Theresia) to the bishop town of Esztergom with its gorgeous basilica – Hungary’s largest Catholic Church.

Discover Vienna’s most beautiful attractions. During a city tour by bike or bus (optional) you will experience Vienna’s most famous examples of architecture: the imperial Hofburg, St. Stephens Cathedral, the gorgeous ‘Ring’-boulevard and the State Opera House, the Burgtheater and town hall and, of course, the colorful "Hundertwasserhaus". Take time to relax in one or more of Vienna’s famous cafés, while the evening ends impressively at a classical concert (optional) in one of Vienna‘s most famous palaces.

Your last biking day is a special highlight! A powerful ruin looms above the small Baroque town of Durnstein, while the blue spire of the monastery church is a landmark of the renowned Wachau. Amidst dreamy towns, apricot trees, vineyards and castles, this hilly landscape enchants everybody who visits ... you will be biking on cloud nine! In Spitz (possibility to do a wine-tasting – optional) you will find comfortable wine taverns along the bike path. After the Captain’s farewell dinner, lots of fun and entertainment can be experienced during the popular crew show.

As you cruise back up the Danube, enjoy the early morning sunshine as you wind your way to Passau, where you will disembark at about 11:00 am. Connecting travel should not be booked earlier than 12.00 noon.

Tour character

Easy

The cycle paths are asphalted for the most part and run through flat to lightly hilly terrain – mainly following the routing of Eurovelo 6 – via cycle paths and country roads with little traffic. Don’t feel like cycling today? You can reach your destination easily by boat.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & extras

Services

Included Services

7 nights in outside cabins with private facilities and air conditioning
port charges
Program according to itinerary from/to Passau
Captains greeting and welcome cocktail
Full board: rich breakfast, lunch on board (non- cyclists) or packed lunch (cyclists), afternoon coffee break, dinner (2/3 dishes to choose), late night snack
Gala dinner with farewell cocktail
Tour guide on board (does not cycle with the group)
Daily information meeting
Detailed travel documents per cabin, GPS tracks + cycling tour app / cabin

Guided bike tour can be booked additionally

Cycling tour guide
Must tasting in the upper Danube valley
Ferry trips
City tour: Vienna by bike and Budapest
Wine tasting at a winegrower in the Wachau region

Not included Services

Arrival and departure
Transfers
Rental bike
Entrance and sightseeing fees
City maps
Ferry fees
Insurance
Tips and personal expenses

Arrival/departure and parking information

Passau main station, approx. 5 km from the pier
Parking lot (fenced outdoor area) incl. transfer to and from the ship €83.00
Parking garage incl. transfer to and from the ship €104.00

Embarkation: from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Disembarkation: until approx. 11:00 a.m.
Rental bikes on board: Smooth-running 7-speed unisex touring bikes or 8-speed e-bikes with hand and coaster brakes or with freewheel (subject to availability) and luggage rack 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.
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. You will receive a brief description with your travel documents. Depending on the composition of the group, the excursions may be offered bilingually in 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 without notice. 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 with them. Passing through locks causes disruption – this is the case on all Danube cruises – and unfortunately cannot be avoided.
Travel documents: EU citizens (who do not have any special circumstances, e.g., dual citizenship, primary residence abroad, or provisionally issued travel documents) require a valid identity card or passport for this trip, which must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip. If you have a different citizenship or multiple citizenships, or if you have to comply with special legal requirements, please check the respective visa and entry requirements with your local consulate.
This trip is suitable for people with limited mobility.