Top-Tripp 6: Passau-Vienna for "Laid Back" Pleasure on a river
DANUBE CYCLE PATH
FACTS
Individual cycling tour. Enjoy this cycling vacation with short stages and a lot of time for the country and people. Double overnight stay in Linz, Maria Taferl and Krems is provided.
ROUTE

- Day 1, Arrival
at either Passau (except Sunday) or Schlögen. Distribution of bicycles and info documents. Unsecured parking.

- Day 2, Linz (57 km cycling, 30 km by ship)
Passing over the Schlögener bends riding to Kaiserau and Untermühl (in case of arrival in Schlögen riding to Linz), further by boat to Linz. Overnight stay in 4****Hotels C. Marriott or Schillerpark.

- Day 3, Linz & St. Florian (45 km)
Visit to the Linz Castle. By cable car up to the Pöstlingberg. Riding further to St. Florian near Linz. Monastery Tour and return journey. Overnight stay in the previous night's hotel.

- Day 4, Maria Taferl (64 km cycling, 23 km by train)
By train to Mauthausen. Further riding to Grein and Maria Taferl/overnight stay in 4****Hotel Krone-Kaiserhof.

- Day 5, Day of rest, Maria Taferl
Relax and unwind in the spa area of your hotel. Possible riding to nearby Artstetten. Visit to the Habsburg castle (13 km/two days).

- Day 6, Krems (38 km cycling, 17 km by ship)
Riding to Melk; further by ship to Spitz. Continuing riding through Arnsdörfer to Krems. Overnight stay in 4****Hotel Steigenberger.

- Day 7, Wachau (25 km cycling, 18 km by ship)
Riding to Loiben, Dürnstein (stroll to the castle), Weißenkirchen and Spitz. Refreshments at wine taverns, return journey by ship. Overnight stay in the previous night's hotel.

- Day 8, Vienna (52 km cycling, 21 km by train)
Riding through the flower city Tulln to Greifenstein, romantically situated on the outskirts of Vienna; return of bicycles; continuing by train to the 4****Hotels Arcotel Kaiserwasser or NH Danube City.

- Day 9, Departure
Return journey by bus from the hotel.
CUISINE
Mainly local cuisine, large daily breakfast buffet, in the evening 4 course dinner menus of choice. Vegetarian upon request.
Passau
Traditional guest house in Passau near the cathedral. A typical Bavarian inn, tables are covered like in a 5*****hotel. Bavarian and contemporary cuisine. Our verdict: hosts, as in the picture book - hones, committed and friendly.
Linz
Big evening buffet in C. Marriott; the panoramic restaurant of the Hotel Schillerpark is one of the most beautiful locations in Linz. Perfect service.
Maria Taferl
Fascinating Alpine Panorama, excellent, delicious and innovative cuisine focused on Wachau specialities. Top customer service.
Krems
2 stars restaurant with perfect service and gorgeous Danube terrace. The meals are reach on vitamins and have an exquisite taste.
Vienna
The Sirk vis-à-vis the Vienna State Opera is one of the best restaurants in the city. Its legendary highlight already for 30 years is appetizers buffet. Many Opera artists eat here!
YOUR CONTACT PERSONS
Open dates are marked green. For booking please klick on the day of arrival.
Service included
- 8 overnight stays with breakfast buffet
- 5 first-class menus in a restaurant nearby (5min. walking distance)
- Parking in Passau (unsecured)
- Luggage service to Vienna, including insurance till max. € 700,-/person
- 3 boat trips Untermühl-Linz, Melk-Spitz, Spitz-Krems incl. bike
- Entrance ticket to the Linz Castle and Pöstlingberg cable car
- St. Florian Monastery tour
- Return transfer Vienna-Passau by bus
- One ferry ticket in the Wachau, 2 train tickets (Linz-Mauthausen, Greifenstein-Vienna)
- Bicycle and saddle bag rental
- Information package with tour map
- 7 days service telephone
Dates
Daily from April, 17th till October, 17th (=last arrival)
Prices
| daily | Season price |
| Double room/shower/WC | € 725,- |
| Single room/shower/WC | € 875,- |
| Surcharge for arrival on Sa | + € 40,- |
| Surcharge for HB (3x 4 course menu) | + € 66,- |




















