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Classical bike and boat Cruise, Passau - Budapest - Passau


Bike and boat cruise on the Danube from Passau to Budapest and disembarkation in Passau – including 7 x full board and much more on the 4****Sup. MS Primadonna

©  Tania Marcadella / Donau Touristik GMBH
2026
Early bird discount worth up to €275 per person
Overview
Authentic Donau Touristik

Your floating 1st class hotel accompanies you along the most beautiful sections of the Danube Cycle Path - from the Schlögener Schlinge via Vienna and the Danube Bend to Budapest. During the day, you cycle past baroque towns, the vineyards of the Wachau and Hungary as well as magnificent monasteries. In the evening, you can relax on board the MS Primadonna.

Dates and availability 2026

Low season:

Friday, 15th - Friday, 22nd May (HDA, HD, OD, PD)

Friday, 18th - Friday, 25th September (HDA, HD, OD, PD)

Friday, 2nd - Friday, 9th October (HDA, HD, OD, PD)

Main season:

Friday, 8th - Friday, 15th May (HDA, HD, OD, PD)

Friday, 22nd - Friday, 29th May (HDA, HD, OD, PD)

Friday, 29th May - Friday, 5th June (HDA, HD, OD, PD)

Friday, 3rd - Friday, 10th July (HDA, HD, OD, PD)

Friday, 10th - Friday, 17th July (HDA, HD, OD, PD)

Friday, 17th - Friday, 24th July (HDA, HD, OD, PD)

Friday, 31st July - Friday, 7th August (HDA, HD, OD, PD)

Friday, 7th - Friday, 14th August (HDA, HD, OD, PD)

Friday, 14th - Friday, 21st July (HDA, HD, OD, PD)

Friday, 21st - Friday, 28th August (HDA, HD, OD, PD)

Friday, 4th - Friday, 11th September (HDA, HD, OD, PD)

Friday, 11th - Friday, 18th September (HDA, HD, OD, PD)

 

PD = promenade deck | OD = upper deck | HD = main deck | HDA = main deck „ACHTERN"

Deck plan

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.

Waiting list

Your desired date/route/deck is no longer available? You are welcome to be put on our waiting list free of charge and without obligation.

Tour
  • cycle 258 to 331 km, flat and well-marked
  • experience the Danube metropolises Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest by bike
Tour characteristics
  • Fitness
  • Cycle path quality
  • Signage
Route
Friday, Individual Arrival

To Passau by train or car. Boarding from 2:30 p.m. at the landing stage in Passau Lindau. Transfer from the Donau Touristik private car park or Passau main station to the ship at approximately 4:30 p.m. Embarkation until approximately 5:30 p.m. Welcome dinner from around 6 p.m. Depending on the water level, it may be possible to take the ship to Passau's old town for an individual tour of the three-river city (alternatively by taxi; cost approximately €10 per person per trip)

Saturday, Schlögener Schlinge – Linz (56 km)

In the early morning to Schlögen. After breakfast, pick up your rental bikes (if booked). Cycle through the uninhabited Engtal valley near Kaiserau to the baroque market town of Aschach and on via Ottensheim to Linz.

Sunday, Tulln – Vienna (31 km)

Individual tour of the State Garden Show in Tulln. Followed by a bike tour with views of the foothills of the Vienna Woods to the waltz metropolis of Vienna. Lunch on board. Individual city tour by bike through Vienna (+ 18 km on car-free cycle paths) or optional: guided bike tour (3 hours). Dinner on board. Optional: Evening guided city tour by bus (2 hours). Individual visit to a ‘Heuriger’ near the boat landing stage.

Monday, Komárom - Esztergom (56 km)

Cycle tour along the Danube Cycle Path via Komárno (fortress, Europe Square) to Komárom. Continue via the Roman fort Klementina to Štúrovo. Optional individual visit to the basilica in Esztergom. In the evening, take a boat trip to the magnificently illuminated Danube metropolis of Budapest.

Tuesday, cycle tour to Margareteninsel (22 km)

Optional: morning city tour by bus to the most beautiful sights of Budapest (3 hours). Tips for cycling on car-free paths through the city centre to Margaret Island. Optional: guided cycle tour (approximately 3 hours). Active version: bike tour to the artists' village of Szentendre (55 km there and back).

Wednesday, Bratislava and Meulensteen Culture Island (40 km)

Arrival at around 10 a.m. Optional: Guided city tour of Bratislava (1 hour). Lunch on board. Bike tour to Danubia Meulensteen Culture Island (individual visit to museums and gallery). Return to the ship with individual stops for refreshments. Departure during lunch.

Thursday, Wachau (53 km)

Cycling tour from Krems (UNESCO World Heritage Site) through the Wachau region. Via Dürnstein and Spitz, past Melk with views of the imposing monastery, to Marbach.

Friday, Disembarkation/Passau

Arrival at 9 a.m. in Passau. At approximately 9:30 a.m., bus transfer to the Donau Touristik private car park/main railway station. Disembarkation by 10 a.m. in Passau.


Program changes on the journey are, in the interest of your safety, at the discretion of the 1st captain due to factors such as high water, low water, or other cases of FORCE MAJEURE, at any time (even at short notice). Arrival times are subject to lock waiting times and normal water levels.

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Prices & Services
Price per person
  • Two bed bunk bed | full board - main deck - astern - 8 days
    • 15.05.2026 | 340256
      € 839,- Arrival Fr
    • 18.09.2026 | 340257
      € 839,- Arrival Fr
    • 02.10.2026 | 340258
      € 839,- Arrival Fr
    • 08.05.2026 | 340244
      € 989,- Arrival Fr
    • 22.05.2026 | 340245
      € 989,- Arrival Fr
    • 29.05.2026 | 340246
      € 989,- Arrival Fr
    • 03.07.2026 | 340247
      € 989,- Arrival Fr
    • 10.07.2026 | 340248
      € 989,- Arrival Fr
    • 17.07.2026 | 340249
      € 989,- Arrival Fr
    • 31.07.2026 | 340250
      € 989,- Arrival Fr
    • 07.08.2026 | 340251
      € 989,- Arrival Fr
    • 14.08.2026 | 340252
      € 989,- Arrival Fr
    • 21.08.2026 | 340253
      € 989,- Arrival Fr
    • 04.09.2026 | 340254
      € 989,- Arrival Fr
    • 11.09.2026 | 340255
      € 989,- Arrival Fr
  • Two bed | full board - main deck - 8 days
    • 15.05.2026 | 340271
      € 1.130,- Arrival Fr
    • 18.09.2026 | 340272
      € 1.130,- Arrival Fr
    • 02.10.2026 | 340273
      € 1.130,- Arrival Fr
    • 08.05.2026 | 340259
      € 1.285,- Arrival Fr
    • 22.05.2026 | 340260
      € 1.285,- Arrival Fr
    • 29.05.2026 | 340261
      € 1.285,- Arrival Fr
    • 03.07.2026 | 340262
      € 1.285,- Arrival Fr
    • 10.07.2026 | 340263
      € 1.285,- Arrival Fr
    • 17.07.2026 | 340264
      € 1.285,- Arrival Fr
    • 31.07.2026 | 340265
      € 1.285,- Arrival Fr
    • 07.08.2026 | 340266
      € 1.285,- Arrival Fr
    • 14.08.2026 | 340267
      € 1.285,- Arrival Fr
    • 21.08.2026 | 340268
      € 1.285,- Arrival Fr
    • 04.09.2026 | 340269
      € 1.285,- Arrival Fr
    • 11.09.2026 | 340270
      € 1.285,- Arrival Fr
  • Two bed | full board - upper deck - 8 days
    • 15.05.2026 | 340286
      € 1.680,- Arrival Fr
    • 18.09.2026 | 340287
      € 1.680,- Arrival Fr
    • 02.10.2026 | 340288
      € 1.680,- Arrival Fr
    • 08.05.2026 | 340274
      € 1.795,- Arrival Fr
    • 22.05.2026 | 340275
      € 1.795,- Arrival Fr
    • 29.05.2026 | 340276
      € 1.795,- Arrival Fr
    • 03.07.2026 | 340277
      € 1.795,- Arrival Fr
    • 10.07.2026 | 340278
      € 1.795,- Arrival Fr
    • 17.07.2026 | 340279
      € 1.795,- Arrival Fr
    • 31.07.2026 | 340280
      € 1.795,- Arrival Fr
    • 07.08.2026 | 340281
      € 1.795,- Arrival Fr
    • 14.08.2026 | 340282
      € 1.795,- Arrival Fr
    • 21.08.2026 | 340283
      € 1.795,- Arrival Fr
    • 04.09.2026 | 340284
      € 1.795,- Arrival Fr
    • 11.09.2026 | 340285
      € 1.795,- Arrival Fr
  • Two bed | full board - promenade deck - 8 days
    • 15.05.2026 | 340301
      € 1.795,- Arrival Fr
    • 18.09.2026 | 340302
      € 1.795,- Arrival Fr
    • 02.10.2026 | 340303
      € 1.795,- Arrival Fr
    • 08.05.2026 | 340289
      € 1.910,- Arrival Fr
    • 22.05.2026 | 340290
      € 1.910,- Arrival Fr
    • 29.05.2026 | 340291
      € 1.910,- Arrival Fr
    • 03.07.2026 | 340292
      € 1.910,- Arrival Fr
    • 10.07.2026 | 340293
      € 1.910,- Arrival Fr
    • 17.07.2026 | 340294
      € 1.910,- Arrival Fr
    • 31.07.2026 | 340295
      € 1.910,- Arrival Fr
    • 07.08.2026 | 340296
      € 1.910,- Arrival Fr
    • 14.08.2026 | 340297
      € 1.910,- Arrival Fr
    • 21.08.2026 | 340298
      € 1.910,- Arrival Fr
    • 04.09.2026 | 340299
      € 1.910,- Arrival Fr
    • 11.09.2026 | 340300
      € 1.910,- Arrival Fr
Deck plan

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.

Services
  • bike cruise with 7 x full board including harbour fees in the booked double cabin with shower/toilet/TV/telephone/safe/minibar/adjustable air conditioning
  • free use of the wellness area (whirlpool on the sun deck and indoors, sauna, Kneipp pool)
  • passenger transfer to the ship & back (fixed times) in Passau
  • per cabin: 2 hydrojet waterbed muscle massages (approximately 15 minutes each) or 1 health massage (20 minutes) - according to availability
  • on-board tour guide with daily route briefing
  • route description and maps
  • GPS data
  • 1 wine tasting on board of 4 sorts of wine from the countries along the Danube
Single occupancy surcharges in double cabins on base price

Main Deck „ASTERN" and Main Deck + 50 % surcharge
Upper and Promenade Deck
+ 75 % surcharge

Private parking Passau + € 70,-

unguarded, fenced

Excursions available for booking
  • Guided city tour of Vienna by bike + €35,-
  • City tour of Vienna by bus + €48,-
  • Guided city tour of Budapest by bike + €45,-
 

Please book additional services such as the excursion package or individual excursions at the same time, as places are limited.

Excursion package + 63,-
  • Budapest city tour
  • Bratislava city tour
 

Please book additional services such as the excursion package or individual excursions at the same time, as places are limited.

Best-Price-Guarantee

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.

You can find the details here.

Discounts
    • on arrival Fr from 01.05. - 31.10.2026
    • 2 % on arrival Th, Fr from 01.05.2025 - 31.10.2026
  • Online discount
    • € 10,- per person on arrival Fr from 01.05.2025 - 31.10.2026
  • child discount
    • 100 % for children up to 5,9 years in double cabin main deck or upper deck with 2 full-paying adults (maximum 2 children) on arrival Fr from 01.04.2025 - 30.10.2026
    • 50 % Reduced price for 3-/4 bed occupancy for children up to 17,9 years with 2 full-paying guests on arrival Fr from 01.04.2025 - 30.10.2026
    • 25 % 2 children up to 15 years in extra cabin next to parents on main deck on arrival Fr from 01.04.2025 - 30.10.2026
  • Promotional code
    • If you have a promotion code, add it in the booking mask. After we have checked the validity and amount we will reduce the price on arrival Fr from 01.04.2025 - 30.10.2026
Deck plan

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.

Gastronomy

The benchmark of all cruise ships! With us, individuality is the big plus. From the vegetable juicer at the American buffet to the "cheese from the board" at the end of the 4-course menu, we cater to your wishes. Dietary requirements are sometimes possible, please specify when booking. The choice of dishes is characterised by the specialities of all ten Danube countries, especially Viennese cuisine really comes into its own here. In addition, we offer the lowest bottle wine prices of ALL Danube ships, for example 1 bottle (0.7 l) Bordeaux Château Lamothe-Vincent Jg. 2011 for only € 17.90. Five meals daily with breakfast buffet, served 3-course menus at lunch and 4-course menus in the evening; afternoon coffee with pastries; midnight snack.

HERE is a small excerpt from our list of beverages!

Information
Our rental bikes
  • Ladies touring bike - More Information
    from € 95,-
    Ladies touring bike
    21 gears | 28"

    The 21-speed touring bike with freewheel function is from the brands Schauff or Kalkhoff. The company Schauff has been…

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  • Ladies touring bike - More Information
    from € 95,-
    Ladies touring bike
    7 gears | 28"

    The 7-speed touring bike with backpedal brake is from the brands Schauff or Kalkhoff. The Schauff company has been…

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  • Men's touring bike - More Information
    from € 95,-
    Men's touring bike
    21 gears | 28"

    The 21-speed touring bike with freewheel function is from the brands Schauff or Kalkhoff. The Schauff company has been…

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  • Men's touring bike - More Information
    from € 95,-
    Men's touring bike
    7 gears | 28"

    The 7-speed touring bike with backpedal brake is from the brands Schauff or Kalkhoff. The Schauff company has been…

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  • Men's e-bike - More Information
    from € 210,-
    Men's e-bike
    7 gears | 28"

    The 7-gear E-Bike with freewheel function is from the brand Kalkhoff. The Kalkhoff company has been building quality…

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  • unisex e-bike - More Information
    from € 210,-
    unisex e-bike
    7 gears | 28"

    The 7- or 8-speed electric bike with freewheel function is from the Kalkhoff brand. The Kalkhoff company has been…

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Transport of customer-owned bike free of charge

Only possible with a disclaimer for transport damages!

Place of interest
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    Passau

    Passau is located on the border with Austria and at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers and is therefore also…

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    Schlögen

    The "Schlögener Schlinge", the natural wonder of Upper Austria, is a river loop in the upper Danube valley, about halfway…

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    Linz

    Linz is the capital of Upper Austria. Worth seeing are the New Cathedral, the Castle, the Main Square, the Pöstlingberg, the…

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    Tulln

    Tulln is a town in Austria in the federal state of Lower Austria. Worth seeing are the Minorite monastery, the Minorite…

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    Vienna

    The "music capital of the world" (Frank Sinatra), the description of which is beyond this scope.

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    Esztergom

    Esztergom is one of the oldest cities in northern Hungary, situated on the Danube bend, 50 kilometres from Budapest. The…

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    Budapest

    Discover the Hungarian capital with its numerous sights from Margaret Island to the Castle District. The formerly independent…

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    Bratislava

    The Slovakian capital boasts numerous sights and is well worth a visit. The small and compact centre of Bratislava is located…

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    Krems

    The double city of Krems-Stein, which celebrated its 1,000th anniversary in 1995, is one of the oldest cities in Austria. The…

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    Marbach an der Donau

    The market town of Marbach is picturesquely situated opposite the town of Melk and offers a magnificent view of the…

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