Passau - Budapest - Passau, MS Princess Catharina
Danube cycle path by bike & boat
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Individual
Arrival to Passau
Boat ride: Passau – Engelhartszell
Individual arrival to Passau. Embarkation is between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. In the evening, you cruise to Engelhartszell. Enjoy your evening aboard.
Cycling: Engelhartszell – Brandstatt | Boat: Brandstatt – Bratislava
You start today's cycle tour from Engelhartszell where there is the only Trappist monastery in Austria and you cycle along the romantic river landscape of the Danube loop, which is one of the most beautiful sections of the river. In charming Brandstatt, you can get back aboard the boat again. In the night, you cruise to Bratislava where you will arrive at about midday.
Bratislava
rest dayBoat: Bratislava – Budapest (at night)
Discover today the small lively capital of Slovakia. Tip: Enjoy a magnificent panoramic view from the Bratislava Castle and walk through the enchanting old town. Alternatively, explore the city during a guided bike tour (optional). At night boat trip from Bratislava to Budapest.
Cycling: Round trip Szentendre | Boat: Budapest – Visgrád (at night)
In the early morning, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Danube's gorgeous landscape from the sun deck. The gateway to Budapest is overwhelming, as many of the famous tourist features are situated directly next to the river bank. Explore the city or cycle to the charming town of Szentendre with Mediterranean atmosphere and lively art life. At the night, you cruise to Visegrád.
Bike: Visegrád – Esztergom | Boat: Esztergom – Vienna (at night)
Today there is a morning cruise through the picturesque, slightly hilly landscape of the Danube bend – also known as Hungarian Wachau – to Esztergom. Here you have two options: the longer route includes a detour to Szentendre Island and the baroque city Vác. The short route brings you directly to Esztergom where there is a precious basilica. In the night, you cruise to Vienna.
Boat: Vienna-Nussdorf/Korneuburg – Wachau (at night)
Make sure you visit the best sights in Vienna like St. Stephens cathedral and the Hofburg. The gorgeous boulevard "Ringstraβe" with the Burgtheater, the State Opera House and the town hall all take you back to the past. At night you cruise to Rossatz or Dürnstein (Wachau).
Cycling: Wachau/Rossatz – Melk – Pöchlarn | Boat: Pöchlarn – Passau (at night)
Your last day's cycle tour 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. you will find comfy wine taverns right along the bike path. You owe it to yourself to take a break! You’ll board again in the small village Pöchlarn. After the farewell gala dinner, you start “sailing” back to Passau.
Passau/Departure
You arrive in Passau relaxed and rested around 10 a.m. Disembarkation around 10.30 a.m. Individual trip home.
Tour character
Flat and slightly downhill, for relaxed cycling, suitable for beginners and children.
| Season 1 15.04.2023 | 07.10.2023 | Arrival Saturday | Season 2 29.04.2023 | 23.09.2023 | Arrival Saturday | Season 3 10.06.2023 | 24.06.2023 | 08.07.2023 | 22.07.2023 | 05.08.2023 | Arrival Saturday | |
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| Bike & boat Passau-Budapest - MS Prinzessin Katharina - upper deck, 8 days, DE-DOSBK-08I-O | |||
| Base price | 1,099.00 | 1,199.00 | 1,299.00 |
| Surcharge 1-bed cabin | 300.00 | 300.00 | 300.00 |
| Discount 3-bed-cabin | -200.00 | -200.00 | -200.00 |
| Bike & boat Passau-Budapest - MS Prinzessin Katharina - main deck, 8 days, DE-DOSBK-08I-H | |||
| Base price | 899.00 | 999.00 | 1,099.00 |
| Surcharge 1-bed cabin | 300.00 | 300.00 | 300.00 |
| Discount 2-bed-cabin front/back | -100.00 | -100.00 | -100.00 |
- Program as mentioned in the itinerary from/to Passau
- 7 overnight stays in cabins with shower/toilet in the booked cabin category
- Full board: 7 x breakfast buffet, 6 x small lunch or lunch package for your bike tours, 6 x coffee and cake in the afternoon, 7 x 3-course dinner
- Welcome and farewell drink
- Musicians on board
- Daily cleaning of cabins
- Change of towels and bed linen if required
- Port fees included
- Daily bike tour briefings
- Route book for self-guided tours (1 x per cabin)
- GPS data is available
- On board tour guidance
- If bike rental: Rental bike insurance includedR
Arrival / Parking / Departure:
- Passau main station is about 5 km from the pier
- Parking space (fenced area) incl. transfer parking space – boat – parking space € 75,- per week
Park garage incl. transfer park garage – boat – park garage € 87,- per week
(Application form in your travel documents, pay on site)
Number of participants:
- Minimum of 90 people
Please note:
- Extra nights in Passau are possible on request!
- To bring your own bike: On request only – due to lack of space on sundeck.
- Routing/Program: Basically, the captain reserve the right to make changes of routing and program. In case of flood or low tide, the shipping company reserves the right to bridge parts of passages by buses. In extreme situations, the shipping company reserves the right to cancel the journey on short notice. No legal right shall be constituted of both situations. The same applies for officially ordered - previously not announced - repair work on locks or bridges
- P lease be aware that a cruise ship on the Danube is not only your hotel but also a machine, working with engine power also during the night. Especially crossing locks and bridges - and the preparation work - may cause noise. If you are sensitive please bring your own ear plugs.
This tour has 2 more variations
MS Prinzessin Katharina
On board the premium ship, you can expect classic elegance, a friendly crew and dignified furnishings. Enjoy the special ambience and let yourself be spoiled by the good cuisine.
