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Boat and bike Danube | Passau-Budapest MS Vivienne

Highlights on the Danube

Experience an impressive bike and boat trip along the majestic Danube, which takes you from the “Bavarian Venice” of Passau to the heart of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. This unique tour combines cycling and cruising and the opportunity to explore three of Europe's most charming capitals: Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest, the “Paris of the East”....

Look forward to a mixture of culture, history and breathtaking nature, enjoy regional specialties, the impressive river landscapes of the Danube and the exclusive atmosphere on board your premium cruise ship.

Easy
Boat and Bike
8 Days / 7 Nights
Self-guided tour

Reiseverlauf

Boarding time from 4.00-5.00 p.m. Located at the confluence of Danube, Inn and Ilz, Passau has numerous 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. Then it’s time to cast off! Slowly, the dreamlike backdrop of Passau’s old town disappears on the horizon.

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 (MS Vivienne) or in the farmers village Brandstatt (MS Swiss Crown).

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.

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. Along the way you will also spot one of the most beautiful baroque ensembles in Europe: The Abbey of Melk

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 11am. Connecting travel should not be booked earlier than 12pm.

You are also welcome to book an extension at the 3*+ Hotel IBB Passau Sued  or 4* Passauer Wolf  in Passau through us.

Tour character

Easy

The Danube cycle path leads through flat terrain without any significant gradients and is suitable for everyone. Don't feel like cycling? You can also reach your destination effortlessly 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
  • Board musician
  • Tour guide on board (does not cycle with the group)
  • Daily information meeting
  • Detailed travel documents per cabin, GPS tracks + cycling tour app with voice navigation

Services not included

  • Arrival and departure
  • Parking fees and transfers
  • Bike rental
  • Entrance fees and excursions
  • Ferry fees
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance
Extras

Equipment of the rental bikes

Our bikes are state-of-the-art quality bikes from the KTM brand, which have been specially designed to meet the requirements and wishes of our guests. The result is smooth-running, robust touring bikes with low, comfortable entry and puncture-proof tires. The handlebars can be raised for a comfortable and back-friendly ride. The bikes in our fleet are usually no more than 3 years old. You are liable for damage, loss or theft for the duration of the trip. Bike insurance can be taken out on board.

The following bikes are available for you:

  • 4-speed touring bikes UNISEX* with comfort entry, hand brakes and freewheel
  • E-bikes (pedelecs) UNISEX with freewheel with 28" tires in frame sizes 43 / 45 / 50 cm. Max. permissible total weight 130kg
  • Men's frames are available for men taller than 188 cm.


Our rental bikes are equipped with: Pannier bag, handlebar bag, air pump. Each cabin comes with a service set with tools and a bicycle lock. In the on-board store you will receive quality bicycle helmets and cycling clothing (e.g. jerseys, shorts, sweaters, rain jackets, rain ponchos).

Please note: In Austria, helmets are compulsory for children under the age of 12, in Slovakia for all cyclists outside built-up areas. Safety vests must be worn in poor visibility and at night in Slovakia and Hungary.

Parkmöglichkeit in Passau

Parking in Passau

Parking lot - fenced outdoor area - including shuttle service to the ship and back € 78,-

Parking garage - including shuttle service to the ship and back € 92,-

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

 

Embarkation

from 16:00 - 17:00

Disembarkation until 11:00 am

Minimum number of participants 90 persons up to 28 days before arrival

Bringing your own bike Due to the limited space available on the sun deck, it is only possible to bring your own bike on request and only to a limited extent. We exclude any liability for loss, theft, damage - this also applies to transportation damage from ship to shore and back.

Excursion program Can only be booked directly on board. You will receive a brief description with the travel documents. Depending on the composition of participants, the excursions are offered bilingually in German and English.

Vacation luggage: We recommend good rainwear, cycle helmet, sun hat and sports shoes.

Timetables and programs are subject to change. If, for example, a route cannot be sailed due to low water, high water or bad weather, the captain reserves the right to change the route for your safety (this is not a reason for withdrawal free of charge). The same applies in the event of officially ordered lock and/or bridge repairs that have not been announced in advance. On some bridges, the clearance height is so low that the sun deck is closed for your safety. In some cases, the bikes are stored on land overnight, as it is not possible to transport them on the ship the next day due to the low bridge clearance heights. When planning your day, please note that the ship is always slower than the cyclist due to the many locks.

Travel documents EU nationals (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 another nationality or several nationalities or if you have to comply with special legal regulations, please contact your local consulate for information on the relevant visa and entry requirements.

This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

We recommend that you take out international health insurance with repatriation, accident, baggage and travel cancellation insurance.

Further information

Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

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
  • Board musician
  • Tour guide on board (does not cycle with the group)
  • Daily information meeting
  • Detailed travel documents per cabin, GPS tracks + cycling tour app with voice navigation

Services not included

  • Arrival and departure
  • Parking fees and transfers
  • Bike rental
  • Entrance fees and excursions
  • Ferry fees
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance
Extras

Equipment of the rental bikes

Our bikes are state-of-the-art quality bikes from the KTM brand, which have been specially designed to meet the requirements and wishes of our guests. The result is smooth-running, robust touring bikes with low, comfortable entry and puncture-proof tires. The handlebars can be raised for a comfortable and back-friendly ride. The bikes in our fleet are usually no more than 3 years old. You are liable for damage, loss or theft for the duration of the trip. Bike insurance can be taken out on board.

The following bikes are available for you:

  • 4-speed touring bikes UNISEX* with comfort entry, hand brakes and freewheel
  • E-bikes (pedelecs) UNISEX with freewheel with 28" tires in frame sizes 43 / 45 / 50 cm. Max. permissible total weight 130kg
  • Men's frames are available for men taller than 188 cm.


Our rental bikes are equipped with: Pannier bag, handlebar bag, air pump. Each cabin comes with a service set with tools and a bicycle lock. In the on-board store you will receive quality bicycle helmets and cycling clothing (e.g. jerseys, shorts, sweaters, rain jackets, rain ponchos).

Please note: In Austria, helmets are compulsory for children under the age of 12, in Slovakia for all cyclists outside built-up areas. Safety vests must be worn in poor visibility and at night in Slovakia and Hungary.

Parking in Passau

Parking lot - fenced outdoor area - including shuttle service to the ship and back € 83,-

Parking garage - including shuttle service to the ship and back € 104,-

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

 

Embarkation

from 16:00 - 17:00

Disembarkation until 11:00 am

Minimum number of participants 90 persons up to 28 days before arrival

Bringing your own bike Due to the limited space available on the sun deck, it is only possible to bring your own bike on request and only to a limited extent. We exclude any liability for loss, theft, damage - this also applies to transportation damage from ship to shore and back.

Excursion program Can only be booked directly on board. You will receive a brief description with the travel documents. Depending on the composition of participants, the excursions are offered bilingually in German and English.

Vacation luggage: We recommend good rainwear, cycle helmet, sun hat and sports shoes.

Timetables and programs are subject to change. If, for example, a route cannot be sailed due to low water, high water or bad weather, the captain reserves the right to change the route for your safety (this is not a reason for withdrawal free of charge). The same applies in the event of officially ordered lock and/or bridge repairs that have not been announced in advance. On some bridges, the clearance height is so low that the sun deck is closed for your safety. In some cases, the bikes are stored on land overnight, as it is not possible to transport them on the ship the next day due to the low bridge clearance heights. When planning your day, please note that the ship is always slower than the cyclist due to the many locks.

Travel documents EU nationals (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 another nationality or several nationalities or if you have to comply with special legal regulations, please contact your local consulate for information on the relevant visa and entry requirements.

This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

We recommend that you take out international health insurance with repatriation, accident, baggage and travel cancellation insurance.

Further information

Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

"We look forward to making your holiday dreams come true"

Britta Krefeldt
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