A cycling and river cruise through seven countries: From Passau through Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest to the famous Iron Gate, you’ll experience Europe’s cultural diversity, magnificent cities, and impressive river landscapes. During the day, you’ll cycle along the most scenic stretches of the E6 European Cycle Route; in the evenings, you’ll enjoy comfort, fine dining, and a relaxed atmosphere aboard the 4****Superior MS Primadonna.
Monday, June 7, through Friday, June 18 (PD, OD, HD, HDA)
Sunday, June 20, through Thursday, July 1 (PD, OD, HD, HDA)
PD = Promenade Deck | OD = Upper Deck | HD = Main Deck | HDA = Main Deck Aft
Get an overview of our ship and the various decks in advance. Take a look at our deck plan to choose your favourite spot on board now.
Click HERE for the deck plan.
Your preferred date / route / cabin category is no longer available?
We would be happy to put you on our waiting list free of charge and without obligation, or make an advance reservation for you for next year.
If you wish, we can also note your details today to ensure you receive our catalogue with the travel dates for the following year.
- 381 to 471 km by bike
- flat and well-marked
- Experience the E6 European Cycle Route between Passau and the Iron Gate by bike
-
Fitness
-
Quality of Bike Paths
-
Signage
Individual travel by train or car. Boarding begins around 4:30 p.m. Transfer from the Donau Touristik private car park or Passau main railway station to the ship from around 4.30 pm. The welcome meal will be served after boarding.
Day 2, Wachau (53 km)Pick up rental bikes (if booked). Pass by Melk with its imposing abbey and continue on to the wine-growing towns of Spitz, Dürnstein, and Krems (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Day 3, Danube Floodplains/Bratislava (40 km)Arrival at 8:30 a.m. Optional: Guided city tour of Bratislava (1 hour). Car-free trip to the Meulensteen Cultural Island (individual visit to the gallery) and back.
Day 4, Puszta (55 km)After lunch: Optional: Guided tour of Kalocsa Cathedral and the Baroque Bishop’s Palace (1 hour), followed by a car-free trip to the Baroque town of Baja. The ship departs from Baja at 6:00 p.m.
Day 5, Sava Cycle Route/Belgrade (35 km)Arrival in Belgrade at noon. Optional: City tour including Kalemegdan Fortress (2.5 hours). Cycle along the car-free Sava Cycle Path to Ada Ciganlija Island and Lake Savsko Jezero. Return via the same route, or continue across the daring Brankov Bridge to Zemun.
Day 6, Iron Gate and Kladovo (28 km)Arrival at 10:00 a.m. Cycle to the Turkish fortress of Fetislam and on to a winery near Vrbica/Korbovo. Return to the ship. Pass through the 120-km rocky stretch of the Iron Gate around 7:00 p.m. (sunset around 8:00 p.m.).
Day 7, Golubac and Silver Lake (22–44 km)Golubac (Serbia’s largest fortress, guided tour). After lunch, bike tour from Veliko Gradište—a car-free route—to Silver Lake/Srebrno Jezero and back; possibly continuing on to Ram.
Day 8, Novi Sad (46 km)After breakfast, arrival in Novi Sad. Magnificent cityscape; former capital of southern Hungary. Along the car-free Danube Bike Path to a wine tasting near Futog. Return.Optional: City walking tour including Peterwardein Fortress (3 hours).
Day 9, Mohács(22–46 km)Bike tour from Mohács through the Duna-Drava National Park to Kölked (Stork Museum), continuing to the Sátorhely Battle Memorial and back.
Optional: City tour by bus (3 hours) in the morning. Bike tour to Margaret Island or, alternatively: a guided city tour by bike in the afternoon. Active option: Bike tour to the artists’ village of Szentendre (55 km round trip). At 10:00 p.m., departure by boat through the festively illuminated Danube metropolis.
Day 11, Esztergom/Štúrovo (56 km)From Esztergom/Štúrovo, ride on car-free levee paths through small, picturesque villages like Moča to the fortified town of Komárno. Optional: Tour of Monostori Fortress
Day 12, ViennaArrival around 9:30 a.m.; disembarkation by 10:30 a.m. Return trip by bus* or train to Donau Touristik private car park or Passau Central Station, or an extra night in Vienna.
*Return transport of guests’ own bicycles is included as part of the bus return trip.
For your safety, the Captain may make changes to the itinerary at any time (including on short notice) due to high water, low water, or other cases of FORCE MAJEURE. Arrival times are subject to lock waiting times and assume normal water levels.
-
12 days
-
07.06.2027 & 20.06.2027 |
€ 1.450,- Arrival Mo, Su
-
07.06.2027 & 20.06.2027 |
-
12 days
-
07.06.2027 & 20.06.2027 |
€ 1.940,- Arrival Mo, Su
-
07.06.2027 & 20.06.2027 |
-
12 days
-
07.06.2027 & 20.06.2027 |
€ 3.070,- Arrival Mo, Su
-
07.06.2027 & 20.06.2027 |
-
12 days
-
07.06.2027 & 20.06.2027 |
€ 3.260,- Arrival Mo, Su
-
07.06.2027 & 20.06.2027 |
-
12 days
-
07.06.2027 & 20.06.2027 |
€ 2.175,- Arrival Mo, Su
-
07.06.2027 & 20.06.2027 |
-
12 days
-
07.06.2027 & 20.06.2027 |
€ 2.910,- Arrival Mo, Su
-
07.06.2027 & 20.06.2027 |
- Cycling cruise with 11 nights of full board, including port fees, in the booked 2-bed cabin with shower, toilet, TV, telephone, safe, minibar, and adjustable air conditioning
- Free use of the wellness area (outdoor and indoor hot tubs, sauna, Kneipp pool)
- Per cabin: 2 hydrojet waterbed muscle massages (approx. 15 minutes)
- Passenger transfer to the ship (fixed times) in Passau
- Onboard tour guide with daily route briefing
- Itinerary description and maps (GPS data available upon request)
- Return transfer by bus/train from Vienna to Passau
- Admission to Golubac Fortress (Serbia) and wine tastings, including culinary samples in Kladovo and Novi Sad
- 2 wine tastings, each featuring 4 premium wines from the Danube region, on board
- Various ferry rides depending on the selected cycling route + approx. €3 to €6 per ride
- Admission fees as listed in the itinerary
Main Deck „ASTERN" and Main Deck + 50 % surcharge
Upper and Promenade Deck + 75 % surcharge
for the duration of the cruise; unguarded, fenced
- City Tour of Bratislava and Novi Sad
- Guided Tour of the Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace in Kalocsa
- City Tour of Belgrade and Budapest
- Admission to Monostori Fortress
*Minimum of 20 participants
Please book additional services, such as the excursion package, at the same time. Some excursions can also be booked individually, subject to availability and according to the price list posted on board.
- Guided City Tour of Budapest by Bike + 48,-
*Minimum of 20 participants
Double room €94
Single room €155
Double room €89
Single room €133
If you have a cheaper offer for bike tours, bike and boat tours or cruises with the same services or dates at the time of booking, please send us a copy of the offer by e-mail. If you book at Donau Touristik, you will receive the best price.
-
- on arrival Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 30.04. - 31.10.2027
- 1 % on arrival Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 01.06. - 20.06.2027
- 100 % on arrival Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 01.06. - 20.06.2027
- 75 % on arrival Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 01.06. - 20.06.2027
- 2 % on arrival Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 01.06. - 20.06.2027
- 4 % on arrival Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 01.06. - 20.06.2027
- on arrival Mo, Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 01.06. - 20.06.2027