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Cycling cruise on the Austrian Danube: Passau – Linz – Wachau – Vienna – Passau


Cycling cruise on the Danube from Passau to Vienna and back to Passau - including 5 nights of full board and much more aboard the 4****Sup. MS Primadonna

©  (c) Doris Märzinger / Donau Touristik GMBH
2027
Early booking bonus: Rail travel benefit worth up to €180 per person
Overview
Authentic Donau Touristik

From the city of three rivers, Passau, the route leads through diverse river landscapes, traditional towns, and historic cities all the way to Vienna. Linz, Grein, and the Wachau Valley provide distinctive highlights, while the floating hotel offers a comfortable retreat throughout the cruise.

Dates and Availability for 2027

Low Season:

Wednesday, 29th September - Monday, 4th October (PD, OD, HD, HDA)

High Season:

Friday, 28th May - Wednesday, 2nd June (PD, OD, HD, HDA)
Wednesday, 2nd June - Monday, 7th June (PD, OD, HD, HDA)
Friday, 24th - Wednesday, 29th September (PD, OD, HD, HDA)

 

 

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 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.

Tour
  • 203 bis 273 by bicycle
  • flat and well marked
Tour characteristics
  • Fitness
  • Qualität der Radwege
  • Beschilderung
Route
Day 1, Individual arrival

In Passau by train or car. Boarding from 3:30 pm. Bus 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. Depending on the water level, it may be possible to travel by boat to Passau’s old town for a self-guided tour of the ‘city of three rivers’ (alternatively by taxi; cost approx. €10 per person each way).

Day 2, Wesenufer – Schlögener Schlinge – Linz (64 km)

Handover of rental bikes. Via Niederranna to Au, then by ferry to Schlögen, continuing through the Schlögener Schlinge and the narrow valley near Kaiserau to the Church of the 1,000 Angels and on to Linz. At around 10:30 pm, we continued our journey by boat to Marbach.

Day 3, Wachau (53 km)

Bike tour from Marbach passing Melk (impressive benedictine abbey) and through the Wachau region via Dürnstein to Krems (UNESCO World Heritage Site). At around 10 pm, we’ll continue our journey by boat to Vienna.

Day 4, Vienna by bike (27 km)

Individual sightseeing of Vienna, possible by bike (car-free bike path leading right into the pedestrian zone). Optional: Vienna city tour by bus (3 hours), followed by a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. Active version: By bike through the Donau Floodplains National Park to Hainburg (54 km); return by direct train (hourly service, direct via Handelskai, 70-minute train ride, ticket €15 available on site). At around 5 pm, the MS Primadonna departs from Vienna.

Day 5, Grein – Linz (59 km)

Around 9 am arrival of the MS Primadonna in Grein. Cycle past the castles of Wallsee and Pragstein on to Mauthausen and through the Pleschinger See recreational area to Linz.
Active version:
Bike tour via Enns, Austria’s oldest town, and St. Florian Abbey to the day’s destination + 16 km. Return rental bikes at the Donau Touristik office (about a 15-minute walk from the ship). At around 10 pm, we continued our journey by boat towards Passau.

Day 6, Disembarkation

Arrival in Passau at 9.00 am. Disembarkation in Passau until 10.00 am. Bus transfer from the ship to the Donau Touristik parking lot or Passau train station and journey home.

 

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.

Tour Map
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Prices & Services
Price per person
  • Two bed bunk bed | full board - main deck - astern - 6 days
    • 28.05.2027 | 357225
      € 728,- Arrival Fr
    • 02.06.2027 | 357226
      € 728,- Arrival We
    • 24.09.2027 | 357227
      € 728,- Arrival Fr
    • 29.09.2027 | 357228
      € 629,- Arrival We
  • Two bed | full board - main deck - 6 days
    • 28.05.2027 | 357229
      € 955,- Arrival Fr
    • 02.06.2027 | 357230
      € 955,- Arrival We
    • 24.09.2027 | 357231
      € 955,- Arrival Fr
    • 29.09.2027 | 357232
      € 797,- Arrival We
  • Two bed | full board - upper deck - 6 days
    • 28.05.2027 | 357233
      € 1.328,- Arrival Fr
    • 02.06.2027 | 357234
      € 1.328,- Arrival We
    • 24.09.2027 | 357235
      € 1.328,- Arrival Fr
    • 29.09.2027 | 357236
      € 1.248,- Arrival We
  • Two bed | full board - promenade deck - 6 days
    • 28.05.2027 | 357237
      € 1.418,- Arrival Fr
    • 02.06.2027 | 357238
      € 1.418,- Arrival We
    • 24.09.2027 | 357239
      € 1.418,- Arrival Fr
    • 29.09.2027 | 357240
      € 1.338,- Arrival We
  • | full board - main deck - astern - 6 days
    • 28.05.2027 | 357241
      € 1.092,- Arrival Fr
    • 02.06.2027 | 357242
      € 1.092,- Arrival We
    • 24.09.2027 | 357243
      € 1.092,- Arrival Fr
    • 29.09.2027 | 357244
      € 943,50 Arrival We
  • | full board - main deck - 6 days
    • 28.05.2027 | 357245
      € 1.432,50 Arrival Fr
    • 02.06.2027 | 357246
      € 1.432,50 Arrival We
    • 24.09.2027 | 357247
      € 1.432,50 Arrival Fr
    • 29.09.2027 | 357248
      € 1.195,50 Arrival We
Included services
  • Bike cruise with 5 x full board included harbour fees in the booked double cabin with shower/toilet/TV/telephone/safe/minibar/adjustable air conditioning, according to the itinerary
  • Free use of the wellness area (outdoor and indoor whirl pool) including 2 hydrojet waterbed massages (approx. 15 minutes each) per cabin
  • Scheduled passenger transfer to and from the ship in Passau
  • On-board tour guide with daily route briefings
  • Route description and maps (GPS data on request)
  • Tasting of 4 quality wines from the countries along the Danube
Not included
  • Various ferry crossings depending on the selected cycling route: approximately € 3,- – € 6,- per crossing, Admission fees according to the itinerary/programme details
  • Admission fees as listed in the itinerary
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 + € 55,- per car

for the duration of the cruise; unguarded, fenced

Guided City Tour of Vienna by Bike + € 38,-

limited availability - please book right away 

Excursion Package* + €65
  • Vienna City Tour by Bus
  • Ticket to the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna
  • Ticket to Linz Castle

*Minimum of 20 participants

Please book additional services, such as the excursion package, at the same time. Some excursions can also be booked individually on board, subject to availability and according to the price list posted on board.

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.

Flexi Total – your flexible rescheduling service

You can rebook your long-distance tour up to 5 days before arrival (single center tour: 17 days, MS Primadonna/island hopping: 8 weeks) – for only € 35,- per person, even for dates in the following year. Payments already made will be credited as a voucher. The prices for the new travel dates apply.
You can find the details here.

Discount
  • Early-bird discount on rail travel
    • Secure an early booking discount of up to €180 per person! When booking by Oct. 31st 2026, and entering the promotion code BAHN27, you will receive free train travel from anywhere in Germany/Austria to Passau and back (from ICE/EC/IC stations, 2nd class with train reservation and seat reservation required)! Please notify us when booking; no discount will be applied if not used. .Cannot be combined with other discounts or promotional codes.  on arrival We, Fr from 26.05. - 29.09.2027
  • Web discount
    • 1 % per person on arrival We, Fr from 01.05. - 29.09.2027
  • 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 We, Fr from 26.05. - 29.09.2027
    • Reduced price for 3-/4 bed occupancy for children up to 18 years with 2 full-paying guests on arrival We, Fr from 26.05. - 29.09.2027
  • Group discount (not combinable with other discounts/promotional codes)
    • 2 % from 4 full-payers on arrival We, Fr from 26.05. - 29.09.2027
    • 4 % from 6 full-payers on arrival We, Fr from 26.05. - 29.09.2027
  • 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 your final invoice. on arrival We, Fr from 26.05. - 29.09.2027
Ship
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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
Bringing your own bicycle free of charge, including charging service

Only possible upon acceptance of a waiver of liability for transport damage!

Place of interest
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    Passau

    Passau, often called the "City of Three Rivers," is beautifully situated on the border with Austria, where the Danube, Inn,…

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    Wesenufer

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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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    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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    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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    Grein

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