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MS Primadonna: Classical bike cruise, Passau - Budapest - Passau

Bike and Boat on the Danube from Passau to Budapest and back to Passau - including 7 x full board and much more on the 4****Sup. MS Primadonna

Overview

Authentic Donau Touristik

You will experience the most beautiful sections of the European Cycle Route E6 during this active vacation on the Danube without any real effort! The Wachau, the Danube Bend, the Danube Floodplains National Park or the car-free bike paths through Vienna and Budapest are among the most beautiful experiences of this bike cruise. Enjoy the comfort of a floating 1^stclass hotel.

Dates and availability 2024

Main season:
Friday, 3^rd - Friday, 10^th May (PD,OD, HD)
Friday, 10^th - Friday, 17^th May (OD,HD)
Friday, 17^th - Friday, 24^th May (PD,OD,HDA)
Friday, 24^th - Friday, 31^st May (PD,OD,HD,HDA)
Friday, 5^th - Friday, 12^th July (fully booked)
Friday, 12^th - Friday, 19^th July (fully booked)
Friday, 26^th July - Friday, 2^nd August (fully booked)
Friday, 2^nd - Friday, 9^th August (PD,HD)
Friday, 16^th - Friday, 23^rd August (fully booked)
Friday, 6^th - Friday, 13^th September (OD)
Friday, 13^th - Friday, 20^th September (fully booked)
Friday, 20^th - Friday, 27^th September (fully booked)
Friday, 27^th September - Friday, 4^th October (fully booked)

Low season:
Friday, 19^th - Friday, 26^th July (fully booked)
Friday, 23^rd - Friday, 30^th August (PD,OD,HD)
Friday, 4^th - Friday, 11^th October (OD)

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

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 249 to 304 km, flat and well-marked
experience the Danube metropolises Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest by bike

Tour characteristics

Fitness
Quality of the bike paths
Signage

Route

Friday, Individual Arrival

Arrive in Passau by approximately 4:30 PM at the ship or the Donau Touristik Info Point. Transfer to the ship (customer-owned bikes must be delivered to the ship independently). "Cast off" during the welcome dinner at 7:30 PM! Technical stop in Obermühl.

Saturday, Schlögen – Linz (56 km)

Handover of rental bikes. Cycle from the UNESCO World Heritage Schlögener Schlinge through the uninhabited Kaiserau to the Baroque market of Aschach and via Ottensheim to Linz. Optional: "200 Years of Anton Bruckner" concert on the Bruckner organ in Linz.

Sunday, Tulln – Vienna (31 km)

Individually visit the Egon Schiele Museum and the garden exhibition in Tulln. Cycle from the flower city Tulln, passing Klosterneuburg (Abbey - "Austria's Escorial") to Vienna. Individually explore Vienna or, if desired, take a "Vienna City Tour by Bike" on up to 95% car-free cycle paths (+18 km car-free cycle paths). Optional: Evening city tour by bus (approximately 2 hours).

Monday, Danube Bend - Szentendre (59 km) - Budapest (40 minutes by train or +22 km)

On the Danube Cycle Path/E6 through the Danube Bend and on car-free cycle paths to the ferry to Szob (approximately € 3.- per person/bike, payable on-site). Past Visegrád (castle, watchtower, and more) to Vác. Take the ferry to the Szentendre Island and the artist town of the same name. By train (payable on-site, running approximately hourly, EU citizens aged 65 and above ride free in addition to the bike ticket) to Budapest or continue car-free to the ship.

Tuesday, Bike tour to Margaret Island (22 km)

Optional: City tour to the most beautiful sights from the ship (3 hours) with a stop in the Castle District. Tips for the bike tour on car-free cycle paths through the center. In the evening, cruise through the splendidly illuminated Danube metropolis.

Wednesday, Circular tour Bratislava (48/33 km)

Arrival in Bratislava after lunch. Optional: Guided city tour (1 hour). Car-free from the ship on the Danube Cycle Path via Wolfsthal to Hainburg (Austria's Rothenburg) and back or further via Schloss Hof and Devin (SK National Monument; approximately 6 km side road).

Thursday, Wachau (48 km)

From the charming UNESCO World Heritage city of Krems, cycle to the most famous spot in the Wachau – Dürnstein. The small, winding town attracts tourists from all over the world. Continue through well-known wine villages such as Weißenkirchen and Spitz to Melk. From afar, you can see the impressive abbey towering over the small town. The last cycling kilometers of your journey take you to Pöchlarn. Return of rental bikes.

Friday, Disembarkation/Passau

Arrival in Passau at approximately 9:00 AM. After breakfast at around 10:00 AM, bus transfer to the parking lot/main station.

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.

Tour map

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Price & Service

Price per person

Two bed bunk bed | full board - main deck - ecco - 8 days
- 03.05.2024, 10.05.2024, 17.05.2024, 24.05.2024, 05.07.2024, 12.07.2024, 26.07.2024, 02.08.2024, 06.09.2024, 13.09.2024, 20.09.2024, 27.09.2024 | High season
  € 949,- Arrival Fr
- 04.10.2024 | Low season
  € 810,- Arrival Fr
- 16.08.2024 | High season for Hungary's National Holiday
  € 999,- Arrival Fr
Two bed | full board - main deck - 8 days
- 03.05.2024, 10.05.2024, 17.05.2024, 24.05.2024, 05.07.2024, 12.07.2024, 26.07.2024, 02.08.2024, 06.09.2024, 13.09.2024, 20.09.2024, 27.09.2024 | High season
  € 1.210,- Arrival Fr
- 04.10.2024 | Low season
  € 995,- Arrival Fr
- 16.08.2024 | High season for Hungary's National Holiday
  € 1.260,- Arrival Fr
Two bed | full board - upper deck - 8 days
- 03.05.2024, 10.05.2024, 17.05.2024, 24.05.2024, 05.07.2024, 12.07.2024, 26.07.2024, 02.08.2024, 06.09.2024, 13.09.2024, 20.09.2024, 27.09.2024 | High season
  € 1.720,- Arrival Fr
- 04.10.2024 | Low season
  € 1.615,- Arrival Fr
- 16.08.2024 | High season for Hungary's National Holiday
  € 1.810,- Arrival Fr
Two bed | full board - Promenade deck - 8 days
- 03.05.2024, 10.05.2024, 17.05.2024, 24.05.2024, 05.07.2024, 12.07.2024, 26.07.2024, 02.08.2024, 06.09.2024, 13.09.2024, 20.09.2024, 27.09.2024 | High season
  € 1.825,- Arrival Fr
- 04.10.2024 | Low season
  € 1.720,- Arrival Fr
- 16.08.2024 | High season for Hungary's National Holiday
  € 1.915,- Arrival Fr

Services

Bike cruise with 7 x full board incl. port fees in the booked double cabin w/shower/toilette/TV/tel./safe/minibar/adjustable air condition
Passenger transfer to the ship and back (fixed times) in Passau
2 x hydrojet waterbed muscle massage (approx. 15 minutes each) per cabin
Onboard tour guide with daily itinerary briefing
Route description and maps (GPS data on request)

Single occupancy surcharges in double cabins on base price

Main Deck „ACHTERN" + 25 % surcharge
Main Deck + 50 % surcharge
Upper and Promenade Deck + 75 % surcharge

Private parking Passau + € 65.-

unguarded, fenced

Excursion package + € 95.-

City tour Vienna and Budapest, city tour Bratislava, concert on the Bruckner organ in Linz (minimum participation 20 persons).
Please book additional services, such as the excursion package, at the time of booking. Some excursions can also be booked individually, subject to availability and according to the price list on board (e.g., city tour in Budapest, approximately € 50.-).

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

Online discount
- € 10,- per person on arrival Fr from 01.04. - 30.10.2024
Children
- 100 % children up to 5,9 years in double cabin main or upper deck with extra bed with at least 2 full-paying guests (max. 2 children) on arrival Fr from 01.04. - 30.10.2024
- only € 35.- per night for the 3rd or 4th person up to 18 years for 3-/4 bed occupancy with 2 full-paying guests on arrival Fr from 01.04. - 30.10.2024
- 25 % 2 children up to 15 years in extra cabin next to parents on main deck on arrival Fr from 01.04. - 30.10.2024
Promotional code
- If you have a promotion code, add it in the booking mask under comments. After we have checked the validity and amount we will reduce the price on arrival Fr from 01.04. - 30.10.2024