Boat and bike Danube | Passau-Vienna MS Lisabelle

Experience Mediterranean flair in Passau, the city of three rivers. You should definitely set aside some time on the day of your arrival for a walk through the picturesque baroque city with its narrow lanes and Passau cathedral home to the largest church organ in the world. Your cycling holiday begins after embarkation (4.00 p.m.) when you sail into the sunset and Passau’s magnificent silhouette with its church towers and domes slowly fades into the horizone behind you.

Breathe in the fragrance of the dense forest and freshly mown meadows. Explore the pristine countryside of the Upper Danube valley on the former towpath as it runs past sleepy villages. Small, rustic inns at the edge of the trail invite you to linger, the aroma of fresh fish grilled according to tradition on a stick wafts through the air. The Schlögener Blick observation point offers a truly stunning view of the Schlögener Schlinge where the Danube carves its way through a gorge and doubles back on itself.

Catch some fresh country air again - at lunch time, you’ll reach the Upper Austrian capital of Linz. Discover the European Capital of Culture 2009 on a bright yellow miniature train (optional). The cathedral is the biggest church in Austria, the Pöstlingbergbahn the steepest adhesion railway in the world. Are you curious about the future? At the ARS Electronica Museum you can try out some of the most impressive examples of modern technology for yourself. Make sure you don’t miss it!

Just outside the gates of Vienna, the dome of Klosterneuburg Abbey shines brightly and is visible from afar; you can explore it on a guided tour (optional). The “Verdun Altar” is one of the highlights of medieval goldsmithing. Visit one of Vienna’s traditional Heurigen or enjoy a fantastic view of the metropolis from the Kahlenberg observation deck.

Whether you’re exploring the city from the saddle of a bike or on your own terms with the HOP ON HOP OFF bus (optional), the sights are right at your fingertips. The magnificent Ringstrasse evokes times long past, time-honored coffeehouses entice visitors with Viennese pastries, and the Naschmarkt is a feast for the eyes, ears, and nose. Round out the evening with a waltz and operetta concert at Schönbrunn (optional).

An unforgettable day in the picturesque Wachau region! Cycle through small wine-growing villages surrounded by terraced vineyards and apricot trees. The idyllic little town of Dürnstein, with its narrow alleys, is a special highlight; along the way, cozy wine taverns (wine tasting optional) line the bike path, and the imposing Melk Benedictine Abbey is one of the most beautiful Baroque complexes in Europe.

A beautiful and varied route offering a wide range of experiences lies ahead of you! Starting in Grein, with its historic theater, the route takes you through the picturesque Strudengau region. You might even be given a tour of Clam Castle by a real lord of the castle. In the Celtic village of Mitterkirchen, you’ll take a journey back in time, and the Mauthausen Memorial offers a moving glimpse into history.

Enjoy the first rays of sun and the early morning tranquillity one last time from the deck of the ship before you reach Passau, your heart bursting with memories. Disembarkation: approx. 11:00 a.m. We recommend that you do not make any arrangements for onward trains departing before 12.00 noon.