Passau to Vienna Cycling
Passau to Vienna Cycling
Passau to Vienna Cycling
11 Days Starting in Passau and ending in Vienna
Visiting: Passau, Schlögen, Linz, Ardagger, Melk, Krems, Tulln, Vienna
Tour operator:
Tour code:
C10PA
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Activities:
Tour Overview
The route from Passau, on Germany's eastern border, to Vienna is one of the most popular cycle paths in Europe, and it's no wonder! This stretch of the Danube carves its way through a thousand years of history; 60 dramatic castles and palaces lie along the river and the ever-changing landscape is a kaleidoscope of fertile plains, narrow gorges, lowland forests, bird-rich marshland and acres of picturesque vines.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Passau
Location: Passau
Meals Included: Breakfast
Arrive at your riverfront hotel and then enjoy dinner in the heart of the old town tonight.
You stay at the Hotel Residenz (breakfast included)
Day 2 : Passau To Schlogen
Location: Schlögen
Meals Included: Breakfast
After receiving your bike and welcome brief, pedal east to Obernzell, famous for pottery, before popping into the Keramicmuseum in a riverside castle. The scent of wood smoke and grilled trout may tempt you into lunch as you cross into Austria where the valley is steeper and cloaked with oak woods. On reaching the hotel, relax in the pool before dinner on the terrace watching passenger boats sparkling with fairy lights cruise past.
Cycling distance either 23km/14.5mi or 47km/29.5mi
You stay at the Hotel Donauschlinge (breakfast included)
Day 3 : Schlogen To Aschach (Linz)
Location: Linz
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spot kingfishers today in the Donauschlinge Nature Reserve. Stop and enjoy the views at the picnic tables that dot the waterfront before you reach Aschach's frescoed waterfront. Catch the Linz ferry, or follow the towpath through reed marshes to Ottensheim beach for a swim. Hop on the train here and in no time you'll arrive at your hotel, an ancient convent, in Linz's extravagant town square.
Cycling disctance either 27km/17mi or 46km/29mi
You stay at the Hotel Wolfinger (breakfast included)
Day 4 : Linz To Ardagger/Grein
Location: Ardagger
Meals Included: Breakfast
The route leads you away from the Danube to 12th Century Enns. Austria's oldest city, before returning to the Danube and an onward ride to the beautiful little village of Ardagger.
Cycling disctance either 56km/35mi or 61km/38mi
You stay at the Hotel Schiffmeisterhaus (breakfast included)
Day 5 : Ardagger/Grein To Melk
Location: Melk
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore the small baroque town of Grein before cycling through the fertile Danube Valley for a lunch stop in Ybbs, home to a quirky collection of penny-farthings bicycles. The hilltop twin towers of Maria Taferl appear and Melk's monastery looms high above as you pedal towards Margaret Ebner's welcoming family hotel in Melk.
You stay at the Hotel Zur Post (breakfast included)
Cycling distance either 55km/34mi
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Day 6 : At Melk
Location: Melk
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Melk's massive Benedictine monastery was rebuilt in 1683, and the interior abbey is as breathtaking as the countryside views from the rooftop terrace. For a day trip, cycle to Schloss Schallaburg (8km return), one of the finest Renaissance castles north of the Alps, where you can stroll in the magnificent rose gardens and enjoy acclaimed cultural exhibitions.
You stay at the Hotel Zur Post (breakfast included)
Day 7 : Melk To Krems
Location: Melk
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you coast along the UNESCO Wachau Valley, a necklace of villages and vineyards, anchored by pretty churches along the north bank. Each is charming, especially Durnstein where Richard the Lionheart was held for ransom in the craggy hilltop castle. Admire the statuette, Venus of Willendorf, dating back to 23,000BC, before arriving in Krems for a splash in the pool, and candlelit dinner on the terrace overlooking the valley.
You stay at the Steigenberger Hotel & Spa (breakfast included)
Day 8 : At Krems
Location: Krems
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Krems has one of the most beautiful historic centres in Europe and is packed with interest, from the Wine Museum housed in a restored Dominican monastery to the 13th century abbey that exhibits paintings of Martin Johann Schmidt. You can cycle out to Schloss Grafenegg (14km away), a gargoyle-encrusted Gothic castle set in 85 acres of parkland, perfect for picnics, or just relax in the fabulous hotel spa and pool.
You stay at the Steigenberger Hotel & Spa (breakfast included)
Day 9 : Krems To Tulln
Location: Tulln
Meals Included: Breakfast
Freewheel down river to Tulln, known as the 'Town of Roses'. Pop into the Roman museum, which is packed with artefacts, and dine out tonight amid the fountains, statues and ornate buildings that crowd the pretty centre before returning to your waterfront hotel.
You stay at the Hotel Nibelungenhof (breakfast included)
Day 10 : Tulln To Vienna
Location: Vienna
Meals Included: Breakfast
Coast along the last stretch and relax over lunch in imperial Klosterneuburg. Then cycle along Danube Island before continuing to your hotel, right in the heart of the city. Enjoy dinner out in Vienna's lively centre which is breathtakingly floodlit at night!
You stay at the Hotel Austria (breakfast included)
Cycling distance either 22km/13.5mi or 41km/26mi
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Day 11 : Leave Vienna
Location: Vienna
Meals Included: Breakfast
The tour ends after breakfast in Vienna.
What's Included
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All breakfasts
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High Quality Bikes
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Route directions and maps
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Luggage transfers
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Single supplements
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Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
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Visas and vaccinations
Food
All breakfasts included
Accommodation
Our hotels are all individually charming with those at Passau, Schlogen and Tulln on the riverbank, and range from a quirky, 15th century convent in Linz, to magnificent 4-star luxury in Krems, with two pools and a world-class spa! We have included two nights in Linz, Melk and Krems to allow time to explore at leisure. It's easy to add nights before or after the tour to enjoy time in Passau and Vienna. Room upgrades available on request
Mode of Transport
The tour includes high-quality bikes for cycling along dedicated paths, with luggage transfers provided. The journey begins in Passau and ends in Vienna, with options to take ferries and trains along the route for convenience. Cycling distances vary daily, offering flexibility in travel pace.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of cycling paths will we be using during the tour?
The tour features gentle cycling on dedicated cycle paths alongside the Danube River.
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Are there any cultural or historical sites included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes visits to hilltop castles, Baroque palaces, historic abbeys, and ornate monasteries. You will also have the opportunity to see Roman remains and 23,000-year-old sculptures.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
The accommodation includes an eclectic mix of hotels, ranging from a quirky 15th-century convent in Linz to magnificent 4-star luxury in Krems, with two pools and a world-class spa. Some hotels are located on the riverbank.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
All breakfasts are included in the tour package.
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What is provided for the cycling part of the tour?
High-quality bikes, route directions, and maps are provided for the cycling part of the tour.
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Is luggage transfer included in the tour?
Yes, luggage transfers are included in the tour.
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Can I extend my stay before or after the tour?
Yes, it's easy to add nights before or after the tour to enjoy more time in Passau and Vienna. Room upgrades are available on request.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Cancellation Policy
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