Passau-Vienna-Passau

Danube Impressions Bike and Boat Passau - Vienna - Passau

Tour Description: Guided

Biking along the German/Austrian Danube is a very special pleasure because the hotel is always with you! Gently downhill, mostly with a helpful tailwind, you are experiencing the impressive river as it meanders in the Donauschlinge ("Great Loop") and enjoying the gorgeous landscape of the legendary Wachau with its castles and fortresses.

Then Vienna, rich with architecture, a firework of places of interests! A city, hardly to describe – you have to see and feel it! Sights like St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Town Hall and the world's oldest Ferris Wheel (Riesenrad) are easy to reach during a wonderful sightseeing tour by bike. At the Naschmarkt (famous food market), a stroll will become a cultural and culinary adventure. You can also relax at any of the cozy coffee bars or at a typical Viennese wine tavern.

On the guided tour, you cycle in a small group guided by a local tour guide who's familiar with the region. Taste some Austrian delicacies: at an Upper Austrian tavern, you'll try sweet and bitter must; at a wine tavern in the world famous Wachau region, you savour a small variety of regional wine specialities. You experience the Upper Austrian capital Linz on an excursion train. During a guided tour by bike you'll pass by numerous of the sights of Vienna – the city of Waltz. A visit of the monastery of Melk is also an unforgettable experience.

Not sure whether to book a guided or self-guided tour? Learn about the differences between guided and self-guided tours

Tour Description: Self-guided

Biking along the German/Austrian Danube is a very special pleasure because the hotel is always with you! Gently downhill, mostly with a helpful tailwind, you are experiencing the impressive river as it meanders in the Donauschlinge ("Great Loop") and enjoying the gorgeous landscape of the legendary Wachau with its castles and fortresses.

Then Vienna, rich with architecture, a firework of places of interests! A city, hardly to describe – you have to see and feel it! Sights like St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Town Hall and the world's oldest Ferris Wheel (Riesenrad) are easy to reach during a wonderful sightseeing tour by bike. At the Naschmarkt (famous food market), a stroll will become a cultural and culinary adventure. You can also relax at any of the cozy coffee bars or at a typical Viennese wine tavern.

On the guided tour, you cycle in a small group guided by a local tour guide who's familiar with the region. Taste some Austrian delicacies: at an Upper Austrian tavern, you'll try sweet and bitter must; at a wine tavern in the world famous Wachau region, you savour a small variety of regional wine specialities. You experience the Upper Austrian capital Linz on an excursion train. During a guided tour by bike you'll pass by numerous of the sights of Vienna – the city of Waltz. A visit of the monastery of Melk is also an unforgettable experience.

Not sure whether to book a guided or self-guided tour? Learn about the differences between guided and self-guided tours

Highlights: Guided

• Passau, the City of 3 Rivers
• Schlögener Donauschlinge - the "Great Loop"
• World Heritage Site Wachau
• Upper Austria's capital Linz
• The cosmopolitan city Vienna with a plethora of sights.

Highlights: Self-guided

• Passau, the City of 3 Rivers
• Schlögener Donauschlinge - the "Great Loop"
• World Heritage Site Wachau
• Upper Austria's capital Linz
• The cosmopolitan city Vienna with a plethora of sights.

Daily Program: Guided

Day 1: Passau
The "Bishop City," close to the Bavarian/Austrian border, is also known as the "City of three Rivers." Boarding time is at 5 p.m. In the evening, you will enjoy a welcome cocktail and dinner with live music.
Overnight in Passau. 

Day 2: Passau – Obermühl – Linz-Mauthausen (31 miles/50 km) 
Downstream, the way leads you to pretty villages amid natural landscape. Need a boost? Try some of the special cordials and liqueurs in the Trappist monastery in Engelhartszell. Supposedly, they have "special healing power." Relax on the sun deck after a successful day while the ship takes you through the romantic Schlögener loop, where the river makes a very abrupt 180 degree turn. And after dinner, ride on the bright yellow City-Express (optional, not included) and discover Linz, the capital of upper Austria. In the evening there is a boat trip to Mauthausen.
Overnight in Mauthausen. 

Day 3: Mauthausen – Grein (22 miles/35 km) 
In the morning opportunity to visit the Mauthausen concentration camp memorial. The easy cycle route follows the Danube banks , an alternative route through the beautiful back country of the “Strudengau” passes “Clam Castle”, is slightly hilly, but a fantastic landscape. The former Celtic village Mitterkirchen gives you an insight of the past. Today's final destination is Grein, with its castle and Austria’s oldest theater (optional visit, not included).
Overnight in Grein. 

Day 4: Grein – Melk – Tulln (32 miles/51 km)
Today's stage is marked by a diverse landscape. At the beginning, there is the Strudengau –a narrow point of the Danube which used to be notorious amongst skippers. The valley expands from Persenbeug and the bike tour leads you further to Melk with its gorgeous baroque monastery of the Benedictine brethren. On deck, you enjoy the sunset and the beautiful evening illumination of the Wachau. Today's final destination is Tulln, famous for its numerous market gardens. Today's stage is marked by a diversified landscape.
Overnight in Tulln. 

Day 5: Tulln – Vienna (22 miles/35 km)
Right in front of Vienna's entrance, embedded in a breathtaking landscape, the monastery of Klosterneuburg is situated. You can already see the cupola of this 900 year old baroque building from a distance. "Kahlenbergerdorf" with it's wine taverns is only a hop from the shipping pier and definitely worth a visit. After a stroll through the vineyards, you can enjoy the panoramic view over Vienna. During the city tour (optional, not included) by bus in the afternoon, you will pass most of the numerous and famous sights. You can visit St. Stephens Cathedral and have a short guided walking tour though the old town center.
Overnight in Vienna. 

Day 6: Vienna (rest day)
You should be sure to see the most famous places of interest like the Prater, the St. Stephens Cathedral and the Hofburg. You can take a city tour by bike (optional, not included). The gorgeous boulevard "Ringstraβe" with the Burgtheater, the State Opera House and the town hall takes you back to the past. There is enough time in the afternoon to stroll or visit one of the famous Viennese coffee bars. The evening end simpressively with a Waltz and Opera concert at the Hofburg (optional, not included), or at a wine tavern.
Overnight in Vienna. 

Day 7: Wachau/Rossatz - Emmersdorf (29 miles/42 km)
Your last biking day is a special highlight! Amidst small dreamy towns, apricot trees, vineyards, castles, monasteries and ruins, this hilly landscape enchants everybody. You'll be biking on cloud nine! A powerful ruin looms above the small Baroque town of Durnstein, while the blue tower of the monastery church is a landmark of Wachau. In Weißenkirchen (possibility for a wine-tasting – optional) you will find comfy wine taverns right along the bike path. After a ceremonial gala dinner, lots of fun and entertainment can be experienced during a crew show.
Overnight in Emmersdorf. 

Day 8: Passau
Every journey draws to an end. Once again you enjoy on deck the first sunbeams and the peaceful silence of the Danube Valley. Take a last sight at the Schlögener Schlinge ("Great Loop") before you arrive relaxed at Passau. Arrival: approx 12 p.m., disembarkation half an hour later. We recommend to arrange connecting trips from 2 p.m. onwards.    

Daily Program: Self-guided

Day 1: Passau
The "Bishop City," close to the Bavarian/Austrian border, is also known as the "City of three Rivers." Boarding time is at 5 p.m. In the evening, you will enjoy a welcome cocktail and dinner with live music.
Overnight in Passau. 

Day 2: Passau – Danube loop – Linz (31 miles/50 km) 
Downstream, the way leads you to pretty villages amid natural landscape. Need a boost? Try some of the special cordials and liqueurs in the Trappist monastery in Engelhartszell. Supposedly, they have "special healing power." Relax on the sun deck after a successful day while the ship takes you through the romantic Schlögener loop, where the river makes a very abrupt 180 degree turn. And after dinner, ride on the bright yellow City-Express (optional, not included) and discover Linz, the capital of upper Austria.
Overnight in Linz. 

Day 3: Linz – Grein (37 miles/60 km) 
Today's bike tour takes you directly along the Danube where you have enough time to enjoy the natural state of the meadow landscape. The Celtic town Mitterkirchen gives you an insight of the past. The alternative route, "Clam Castle," through the beautiful back country of the "Strudengau" is slightly hilly, but a fantastic landscape. Grein is the destination of today's stage, place of Austria's oldest city theater and the Castle of Grein (optional, not included).
Overnight in Grein. 

Day 4: Grein – Melk – Tulln (32 miles/51 km)
Today's stage is marked by a diverse landscape. At the beginning, there is the Strudengau –a narrow point of the Danube which used to be notorious amongst skippers. The valley expands from Persenbeug and the bike tour leads you further to Melk with its gorgeous baroque monastery of the Benedictine brethren. On deck, you enjoy the sunset and the beautiful evening illumination of the Wachau. Today's final destination is Tulln, famous for its numerous market gardens. Today's stage is marked by a diversified landscape.
Overnight in Tulln. 

Day 5: Tulln – Vienna (22 miles/35 km)
Right in front of Vienna's entrance, embedded in a breathtaking landscape, the monastery of Klosterneuburg is situated. You can already see the cupola of this 900 year old baroque building from a distance. "Kahlenbergerdorf" with it's wine taverns is only a hop from the shipping pier and definitely worth a visit. After a stroll through the vineyards, you can enjoy the panoramic view over Vienna. During the city tour (optional, not included) by bus in the afternoon, you will pass most of the numerous and famous sights. You can visit St. Stephens Cathedral and have a short guided walking tour though the old town center.
Overnight in Vienna. 

Day 6: Vienna (rest day)
You should be sure to see the most famous places of interest like the Prater, the St. Stephens Cathedral and the Hofburg. You can take a city tour by bike (optional, not included) or tour on your own. The gorgeous boulevard "Ringstraβe" with the Burgtheater, the State Opera House and the town hall takes you back to the past. There is enough time in the afternoon to stroll or visit one of the famous Viennese coffee bars. The evening end simpressively with a Waltz and Opera concert at the Hofburg (optional, not included), or at a wine tavern.
Overnight in Vienna. 

Day 7: Wachau/Rossatz - Emmersdorf (26 miles/42 km)
Your last biking day is a special highlight! Amidst small dreamy towns, apricot trees, vineyards, castles, monasteries and ruins, this hilly landscape enchants everybody. You'll be biking on cloud nine! A powerful ruin looms above the small Baroque town of Durnstein, while the blue tower of the monastery church is a landmark of Wachau. In Weißenkirchen (possibility for a wine-tasting – optional) you will find comfy wine taverns right along the bike path. After a ceremonial gala dinner, lots of fun and entertainment can be experienced during a crew show.
Overnight in Emmersdorf. 

Day 8: Passau
Every journey draws to an end. Once again you enjoy on deck the first sunbeams and the peaceful silence of the Danube Valley. Take a last sight at the Schlögener Schlinge ("Great Loop") before you arrive relaxed at Passau. Arrival: approx 12 p.m., disembarkation half an hour later. We recommend to arrange connecting trips from 2 p.m. onwards.    

Dates: Guided

Dates: Self-guided

Route Map: Guided

Route Map: Self-guided

Packages and Prices: Guided

MS Theodor Korner
May 4; Jun 1; Jul 6; Aug 3; Sep 7, 2013
Main deck, 3-person cabin €854 Main deck (bunk bed or 2-bed), front/back €874 Main deck, mid-ship (per person, double occupancy) €944 Main deck, single cabin (1 person, 1 cabin) €1334 Lower deck cabins Bunk bed cabin (per person, double occupancy) €774 2-bed cabin (per person, double occupancy) €844 Single cabin (1 person, 1 cabin) €1139 Upper deck cabins 3-bed cabin, front/back (per person) €754 2-bed cabin, mid-ship (per person, double occupancy) €1014 Non-optional fees for all travelers Port fees (age 12 and older) €59 High season supplement (May 4- 26; Sep 1 - 29, 2013) €50 High season supplement (Jun 1- Aug 25, 2013) €100 Bike rentals Hybrid touring bike, 7-speed (included in tour package) €0 Hybrid touring bike, 21-speed €50 Electrically assisted bike €140 Helmet (for purchase on board) €0 Extra nights, Passau Per person, double occupancy €57 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €26 Children sharing cabins Children 3-13 sharing a cabin with at least one adult (-20%) €570 Children 3-13 sharing a cabin with two adults (-35%) €700 Children up to age 2 (-100%) €0

Packages and Prices: Self-guided

MS Theodor Korner
Saturdays: Apr 7-Oct 13, 2012; Saturdays: Apr 20; May 4, 11, 25; Jun 1, 15, 22; Jul 6, 13, 27; Aug 3, 17, 24; Sep 7, 14, 28; and Oct 5, 2013
Main deck, 3-person cabin (per person) €655 Main deck, bunk bed or 2-bed, front/back (per person, double occupancy) €675 Main deck, mid-ship (per person, double occupancy) €745 Main deck, single cabin (1 person, 1 cabin) €1135 Lower deck cabins Bunk bed cabin (per person, double occupancy) €575 2-bed cabin (per person, double occupancy) €645 Single cabin (1 person, 1 cabin) €940 Upper deck cabins 3-bed cabin, front/back (per person) €555 2-bed cabin, mid-ship (per person, double occupancy) €815 Non-optional fees for all travelers Port fees (age 12 and older) €59 High season supplement (May 4- 26; Sep 1 - 29, 2013) €50 High season supplement (Jun 1- Aug 25, 2013) €100 Bike rentals Hybrid touring bike, 7-speed (included in tour package) €0 Hybrid touring bike, 21-speed €50 Electrically assisted bike €140 Helmet (for purchase on board) €17 Extra nights Passau Per person, double occupancy €57 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €26 Children sharing cabins Children 3-13 sharing a cabin with at least one adult (-20%) €596 Children 3-13 sharing a cabin with two adults (-35%) €440 Children up to age 2 (-100%) €0

MS My Story
Sundays: Apr 28; May 19; Jun 9, 30; Jul 21; Aug 11; Sep 1 and 22, 2013
Main deck, front/back deck, bunk bed/2-bed (per person, double occupany) €625 Main deck, mid-ship (per person, double occupancy) €775 Non-optional fees for all travelers Port fees (age 12 and older) €59 High season supplement (May 4-26; Sep 1 - 29, 2013) €50 High season supplement (Jun 1- Aug 25, 2013) €100 Bike rentals Hybrid touring bike, 7-speed (included in tour package) €0 Hybrid touring bike, 21-speed with free wheel €50 Electrically assisted bike €140 Helmets (for purchase on board) €17 Extra nights, Passau Per person, double occupancy €57 Single room supplement (1 person/1 room) €26 Transfers between Munich airport and Passau One way (either Munich airport to Passau or Passau to Munich airport) €51 Two transfers (Munich airport to Passau and Passau to Munich airport) €89 Children sharing cabins Children 3-13 sharing a cabin with at least one adult (-20%) €500 Children 3-13 sharing a cabin with two adults (-35%) €408 Children up to age 2 (-100%) €0 Upper deck cabins 3-bed cabin (per person) €685 2-bed, front/back cabin (per person, double occupancy) €725 2- bed, mid-ship cabin (per person, double occupancy) €845 Single cabin (1 person, 1 cabin) €1145

Included Services: Guided

• 7 nights in cabins with private facilities and air condition
  ing 
• Program according itinerary from/to Passau
   
• Captain's greeting and welcome cocktail
   
• Daily cabin cleaning, towels and bedclothes
   
• Full meals: breakfast, lunch on board (non-cyclists) or packed lunch for cyclists, dinner
  (no beverages included)
• Afternoon coffee break 
• Gala Dinner with farewell cocktail
   
• Farewell-Crew-Show
   
• Daily Live Music
   
• Bike rental (modern 7-speed-hybrid bike with coaster brake and saddlebags)
   
• Tour guide on board (does not cycle with group)
   
• Daily informational meeting
   
• Information pack with route book (one per cabin)
   
• Cycling tour guide
   
• 2 ferry rides
   
• Cider-tasting in the Upper Danube Valley
   
• City tour of Linz by excursion train
   
• Visit of Austria’s oldest theatre in Grein
  
• Wine tasting in the Wachau region
   
• Guided city tour Vienna by bike and/or bus

 The guided tour requires a minimum of 10 people to operate; 22 people maximum. 

Included Services: Self-guided

• 7 nights cabins with private facilities and air condition
  ing
• Program according itinerary from/to Passau
   
• Captains greeting and welcome cocktail
   
• Daily cabin cleaning, towels and bed clothes
   
• Full meals: breakfast, lunch on board (non-cyclists) or packed lunch for cyclists, dinner
  (no beverages included)
• Afternoon coffee break 
• Gala Dinner with farewell cocktail
   
• Farewell-Crew-Show
   
• Daily Live Music
   
• Bike rental (7-speed-hybrid bike with coaster brake and saddlebags)
   
• Tour guide on board (does not cycle with group)
   
• Daily informational meeting
   
• Information pack with route book (one per cabin)

Boats: Guided

MS Theodor Korner 

(Saturdays: Apr 7-Oct 13, 2012; Saturdays: Apr 20; May 4, 11, 25; Jun 1, 15, 22; Jul 6, 13, 27; Aug 3, 17, 24; Sep 7, 14, 28; and Oct 5, 2013)

MS Theodor Korner is a very spacious, nostalgic ship of traditional shipbuilding skill with a very comfy atmosphere.

On board, the guest is king! Our crew is keen to satisfy every wish and makes a contribution to the unbelievable success of this voyage. Your bike tour through various countries is also a culinary expedition through the diversity of the national and the regional cuisine; in the evening, a musician will perform for you to dance!!

The ship possesses a restaurant, a panorama bar, and a salon, as well as a broad sun deck with comfortable deck chairs. Books and magazines from our library provide relaxation and reading pleasure, and parlor games offer all kinds of disport.

Our dignified furnished cabins are cozy and rustic, equipped with either 2 adjoined beds or with bunk beds, shower and toilet, TV, radio and air conditioning. The windows can be opened in all cabins above deck and middle deck.

Additional details:

- 3 passenger- decks: Upper-deck + Main-deck (windows may be opened), Lower-deck (also called Danube deck)
- Cabins: 2-bed (adjoined beds), bunk bed, 3-bed (on main-deck with two lower beds + sofa bed, on upper-deck with 2 lower beds + bunk bed)
- Technical details: Length 285 ft (87 m), width 58 ft (17 m), depth 6 ft (1.70 m), speed 12 miles/hr (20 km/h); 65 cabins, max. 135 passengers

MS My Story

(Sundays: Apr 28; May 19; Jun 9, 30; Jul 21; Aug 11; Sep 1 and 22, 2013)

The MS My Story is a very spacious ship of traditional shipbuilding skill with a very comfy atmosphere. On board, the guest is king! Our crew is keen to satisfy every wish and makes a contribution to the unbelievable success of this voyage. On joining this popular vessel, you are immediately aware of the cozy and informal ambience on board. 

The Sun Deck, with its awnings, allows you to enjoy the passing scenery in a very relaxed way and soak up the warmth. On deck, there are both deck chairs and ordinary chairs and tables, which encourage conversation and communal activity in the fresh air.

The Panorama Restaurant and the Panorama Lounge, with its bar, provide not only excellent food and drinks but also a sense of conviviality with old friends and new acquaintances.

The comfortable 87 cabins are equipped with 1-2 low beds (during the day one bed can be fold to the wall), air conditioner, private facilities, TV, and hairdryer. The windows can be opened in the cabins on the upper deck. Triple cabins are equipped with 2 lower beds and one folding bed above. For families, the cabins with connecting door are very adequate.

Additional details:

- 2 Passenger-Decks: Upper-deck (windows may be opened), Main-deck
- Cabins: 2-bed (adjoined beds), 3-bed (two lower beds + one bunk bed), Front/Back (in the front or back area of the ship; during sailing or locks engine noises discernable)
- Technical details: Length 345 ft (105 m), width 38 ft (11.6 m), depth 6 ft (1.60 m), speed 12 miles/hr (18 km/hr); 87 cabins, max. 174 passengers 

Boats: Self-guided

MS Theodor Korner 

(Saturdays: Apr 7-Oct 13, 2012; Saturdays: Apr 20; May 4, 11, 25; Jun 1, 15, 22; Jul 6, 13, 27; Aug 3, 17, 24; Sep 7, 14, 28; and Oct 5, 2013)

MS Theodor Korner is a very spacious, nostalgic ship of traditional shipbuilding skill with a very comfy atmosphere.

On board, the guest is king! Our crew is keen to satisfy every wish and makes a contribution to the unbelievable success of this voyage. Your bike tour through various countries is also a culinary expedition through the diversity of the national and the regional cuisine; in the evening, a musician will perform for you to dance!!

The ship possesses a restaurant, a panorama bar, and a salon, as well as a broad sun deck with comfortable deck chairs. Books and magazines from our library provide relaxation and reading pleasure, and parlor games offer all kinds of disport.

Our dignified furnished cabins are cozy and rustic, equipped with either 2 adjoined beds or with bunk beds, shower and toilet, TV, radio and air conditioning. The windows can be opened in all cabins above deck and middle deck.

Additional details:

- 3 passenger- decks: Upper-deck + Main-deck (windows may be opened), Lower-deck (also called Danube deck)
- Cabins: 2-bed (adjoined beds), bunk bed, 3-bed (on main-deck with two lower beds + sofa bed, on upper-deck with 2 lower beds + bunk bed)
- Technical details: Length 285 ft (87 m), width 58 ft (17 m), depth 6 ft (1.70 m), speed 12 miles/hr (20 km/h); 65 cabins, max. 135 passengers

MS My Story

(Sundays: Apr 28; May 19; Jun 9, 30; Jul 21; Aug 11; Sep 1 and 22, 2013)

The MS My Story is a very spacious ship of traditional shipbuilding skill with a very comfy atmosphere. On board, the guest is king! Our crew is keen to satisfy every wish and makes a contribution to the unbelievable success of this voyage. On joining this popular vessel, you are immediately aware of the cozy and informal ambience on board. 

The Sun Deck, with its awnings, allows you to enjoy the passing scenery in a very relaxed way and soak up the warmth. On deck, there are both deck chairs and ordinary chairs and tables, which encourage conversation and communal activity in the fresh air.

The Panorama Restaurant and the Panorama Lounge, with its bar, provide not only excellent food and drinks but also a sense of conviviality with old friends and new acquaintances.

The comfortable 87 cabins are equipped with 1-2 low beds (during the day one bed can be fold to the wall), air conditioner, private facilities, TV, and hairdryer. The windows can be opened in the cabins on the upper deck. Triple cabins are equipped with 2 lower beds and one folding bed above. For families, the cabins with connecting door are very adequate.

Additional details:

- 2 Passenger-Decks: Upper-deck (windows may be opened), Main-deck
- Cabins: 2-bed (adjoined beds), 3-bed (two lower beds + one bunk bed), Front/Back (in the front or back area of the ship; during sailing or locks engine noises discernable)
- Technical details: Length 345 ft (105 m), width 38 ft (11.6 m), depth 6 ft (1.60 m), speed 12 miles/hr (18 km/hr); 87 cabins, max. 174 passengers 

Bike Rentals: Guided

The bikes included on the tour are 7-speed hybrid bikes. They are KTM quality bikes with back pedal brakes and calliper brakes. 

Additional bike available to be rented in advance (for a supplement) include: 

• 21-speed hybrid bike with freewheel
• Electrically assisted bike (pedelec)
• Child seat, bikes for children, bike trailer or trailer bikes

All rental bikes are equipped with saddle bags. One bike lock and repair kit are provided per cabin. 

Helmets are available for purchase on board for 17 Euros. 

Bike Rentals: Self-guided

The bikes included on the tour are 7-speed hybrid bikes. They are KTM quality bikes with back pedal brakes and calliper brakes. 

Additional bike available to be rented in advance (for a supplement) include: 

• 21-speed hybrid bike with freewheel
• Electrically assisted bike (pedelec)
• Child seat, bikes for children, bike trailer or trailer bikes

All rental bikes are equipped with saddle bags. One bike lock and repair kit are provided per cabin. 

Helmets are available for purchase on board for 17 Euros. 

Surface and Terrain: Guided

The cycle route is completely flat, at times on a gentle downhill slope, and is ideal for bikers with less experience and children. 

The tour is rated Easy and is cycling in mostly flat terrain.

Surface and Terrain: Self-guided

The cycle route is completely flat, at times on a gentle downhill slope, and is ideal for bikers with less experience and children. 

The tour is rated Easy and is cycling in mostly flat terrain.

Feedback: Guided

"The entire trip FAR EXCEEDED expectations and all credit to the company, tour leader and the crew who made it all happen! I have done a fair amount of travelling including a cycle tour in France, but this trip topped the list and I would be very disappointed if there was any negative feed back. Mention should be made of the support team of bicycle mechanics and the work they did to have cycles ready for the day, the catering staff who worked the room with professionalism and the chamber maids who attended to the cabins....superb!"
- M.W.
2011 

Feedback: Self-guided

"The entire trip FAR EXCEEDED expectations and all credit to the company, tour leader and the crew who made it all happen! I have done a fair amount of travelling including a cycle tour in France, but this trip topped the list and I would be very disappointed if there was any negative feed back. Mention should be made of the support team of bicycle mechanics and the work they did to have cycles ready for the day, the catering staff who worked the room with professionalism and the chamber maids who attended to the cabins....superb!"
- M.W.
2011 

How To Get There: Guided

Tour start and end
Nearest airport Munich, Germany

Nearest train station: Passau, Germany

The tour company provides transfers from Munich to Passau in each direction. Minimum of 2 people, and must be requested when you book the tour.

Tips for getting to and from your tour. 

How To Get There: Self-guided

Tour start and end
Nearest airport Munich, Germany

Nearest train station: Passau, Germany

The tour company provides transfers from Munich to Passau in each direction. Minimum of 2 people, and must be requested when you book the tour.

Tips for getting to and from your tour. 

Weather: Guided

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Weather: Self-guided

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More about Austria: Guided

Austria sits at the crossroads of Central Europe, once the Habsburg Empire’s seat of power that ruled Europe for over 6 centuries. While Habsburg power ended after World War I, Austria remains a prominent country. Today it is known for its idyllic and majestic landscape of mountains, green valleys, rivers and storybook villages. Along with such a landscape are the cultural centers of Vienna and Salzburg. The elegant city of Vienna reveals the glory days of the Habsburg Empire, featuring the Hofburg Imperial Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and impressive Opera House. Salzburg, home of Mozart and The Sound of Music, has Europe’s largest intact medieval fortress overlooking the cobblestone streets of its historic Old Town.

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More about Austria: Self-guided

Austria sits at the crossroads of Central Europe, once the Habsburg Empire’s seat of power that ruled Europe for over 6 centuries. While Habsburg power ended after World War I, Austria remains a prominent country. Today it is known for its idyllic and majestic landscape of mountains, green valleys, rivers and storybook villages. Along with such a landscape are the cultural centers of Vienna and Salzburg. The elegant city of Vienna reveals the glory days of the Habsburg Empire, featuring the Hofburg Imperial Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and impressive Opera House. Salzburg, home of Mozart and The Sound of Music, has Europe’s largest intact medieval fortress overlooking the cobblestone streets of its historic Old Town.

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Tour Company Background: Eurocycle: Guided

We are one of Europes leading bike tour operators with an excellent variety of trips, reasonable prices, frequent departures and all around services. Guided and/or unguided bike tours with up-to-date bikes on the most popular cycling routes in Europe as St. James, theDanube bike path or try a ride around Lake Constance. Experience your cycle holidays as pleasant and enjoyable as possible - we provide breathtaking bicycle routes all over Europe and care for your comfortable accommodation.

You can get a very personaly sight of the hospitality and uniqueness of countries and inhabitants, which you already wanted to get to know. Each bike-leg offers you an adventure - a discovery trip - an unforgettable memory. 

Tour Company Background: Eurocycle: Self-guided

We are one of Europes leading bike tour operators with an excellent variety of trips, reasonable prices, frequent departures and all around services. Guided and/or unguided bike tours with up-to-date bikes on the most popular cycling routes in Europe as St. James, theDanube bike path or try a ride around Lake Constance. Experience your cycle holidays as pleasant and enjoyable as possible - we provide breathtaking bicycle routes all over Europe and care for your comfortable accommodation.

You can get a very personaly sight of the hospitality and uniqueness of countries and inhabitants, which you already wanted to get to know. Each bike-leg offers you an adventure - a discovery trip - an unforgettable memory. 

Terms and Conditions: Eurocycle: Guided

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation fees:

• Up to 28 days prior to tour start 20% of tour price 
• 27 - 14 days prior to tour start 30% of tour price
• 13 - 8 days prior to tour start 50% of tour price 
• 7 - 4 days prior to tour start 70% of tour price 
• up to 3 days prior to tour start or NO SHOW 90% of tour price 

The following exceptional cancellation fees are applying for all bike & boat/bike & river cruise tours:

• Up to 84 days prior to tour start 10% of tour price 
• 83-42 days prior to tour start 30% of tour price
• 41-28 days prior to tour start 60% of tour price 
• 27-4 days prior to tour start 80% of tour price 
• up to 3 days prior to tour start or NO SHOW 90% of tour price 

 A NO-SHOW is in effect, if a client does not show for tour departure, is not willing to join tour departure or missed departure by his own fault. No refunds are possible for discontinuance of tour or for any services not utilised. We strongly recommend a travel and/or cancellation insurance.

Appendix:
Additional – Travel Constraints, Bike and Ship tour MS THEODOR KÖRNER

We reserve the right to augment the advertised and booking-confirmed prices in the case of increased operation expenses and taxes, including harbour and docking fees, increased fuel prices, as well as currency exchange rates as followed:

a. If the price increase is specific to one guest in a cabin, the price of that cabin may correspondingly increase.

b. In the case that the entire trip’s operating costs are increased, the costs will be shared and divided equally by each cabin, for the price of each cabin, and increases accordingly.

If our harbour and docking fees increase after the reservation has been done, we will increase the price of the trip accordingly, by the proportional amount.

A price increase will only occur if there are more than 4 months between the booking and the trip departure, and the increased expenses have not yet been taken into account, and were unforeseeable at the time of reservation.

In the case of retroactive price increase, we must immediately contact you. Prices will never be increased within 20 days before departure. If prices increase 5% or more, you have the option to cancel your booking free of charge or to change your booking to a trip of at least equal value, if we are in any position to do so.

We kindly ask to claim your, previously stated, rights concerning price increases immediately after being informed about them.

LIABILITY FOR LUGGAGE TRANSPORT AND CLIENT'S OWN BICYCLES
The daily luggage transport subjects any luggage to a greater deal of "wear and tear". We recommend the use of sturdy bags. Only one piece of luggage per person with a maximum weight of 20 kg can be transported. We are not responsible for minimal damage on handles and corners of the bag, caused by daily usage. For substantial damage or loss, the maximum insurance amount is € 360,00 per person. 
The transport of client's own bicycle is at their own risk. We are not responsible for eventual damage that may occur. We strongly recommend a baggage and bicycle insurance. 

BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS 
Effective are the laws of the official "General Travel Conditions (ARB 1994)" in full together with the following amendments: Adaptation to the amendment to the Consumer's protection law BGBl. 247/93 Debated by the Consumer-political Counsel of the Federal Ministry of Health, Sports and Consumer's Protection according to § 73 Abs. 1 GewO 1994 and § 8 of the decree of the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs in the text of 1994 regarding the performances of travel agencies.The complete text can be looked into in any Austrian travel agency or requested by the tour operator. 

PROTECTION OF CLIENT'S PAYMENTS
Protection of client's payments is according to the guidelines of the European Union dated June 13, 1990 (90/314/EWG, article 2 Z1) - as well as the Austrian law of travel agent security decree (RSV) BGBl. II Nr. 16/1999. RAD & REISEN GmbH, Schickgasse 9, A-1220 Vienna, is registered under FN 103860K in the official company register, Commercial Court Vienna, DVR: 0648256. RAD & REISEN is registered under No. 1998/0074 in the register of tour operators at the Federal Ministry of Economy and Labour, Vienna. In the event of insolvency the tour packages organised by RAD & REISEN, are insured by a bank guarantee at RAIFFEISENLANDESBANK BURGENLAND, Raiffeisenstraße 1, A-7001 Eisenstadt under No. 70.042.023. This insurance is valid for services paid, but not rendered and for eventual costs of clients return to home base. According to § 7 Abs. 1/Z 4 RSV, the tour operator RAD & REISEN announces, that it accepts a down payment of maximum 20 % of tour price not earlier than 11 months before tour departure. Down payments and deposits taken earlier than 11 months prior the confirmed tour end and down payments and deposits exceeding the secured amounts are not covered by the travel agent security decree. Liability of RAIFFEISENLANDESBANK BURGENLAND against the costumer only covers an amount up to the payments in respect and is limited by the total sum insured. In case that the total sum insured does not cover all titles in full, claims will be carried out pro rata. In the event of insolvency all claims above and beyond the bank guarantee have to reach the handling agent EUROPÄISCHE Reiseversicherung AG, 1220 Vienna, Kratochwjletrasse 4, Phone. +43/1/317 25 00, Fax: +43/1/319 93 67, within 8 weeks of insolvency date. Additionally RAD & REISEN takes part in an insurance fund according to § 8 RSV. 

BOOKING CONDITIONS
The booking must be effected in written, per e-mail or internet and is binding upon forwarding the booking to us. A booking for individual customers travelling together cannot be handeld seperately. One participant has to assume responsibility for booking handling, down payment, final payment and receipt of booking confirmation as well as travel documents. A down payment of € 100,00 per person plus an optional insurance rate has to be paid upon booking, the final payment must reach our bank account free of charge at the earliest 14 days prior tour start. Travel documents will not be sent before receipt of the full amount. Please note that bank transfer may last up to 14 days! If the total amount is not received in time prior tour start a fee of € 25,00 has to be charged. As travel documents are sent by mail, RAD & REISEN - EUROCYCLE is not liable for timely arrival at the customer. Payment may also be effected by credit card. 

CHANGES OF BOOKING
In case of booking change regarding number of participants, category, tour dates, transport or itinerary, a re-booking fee of € 50,-- per booking. Change of booking is only possible until 28 days prior tour-start. Change of the travel date within 28 days before original tour-start is only possible with full cancellation and rebooking according to cancellation fees - can be seen below. 

CONTENT OF CONTRACT, INFORMATION AND OTHER SERVICES
The customer is liable by himself for the adherence to all regulations on travel documents and visa, customs regulations, exchange control legislation and sanity regulations valid at the time of travelling. Participation at ones own risk. Any participant is liable for the adherence to traffic regulations and has to be equal to the physical demands of the journey selected. Minors have to be accompanied by their parents or entitled adults. Reaching beyond his duties, the tour operator has to provide sufficient information on his services. The description of the services offered in the brochure or catalogue valid at the time of booking as well as any other information given are objects of agreement provided that there are no separate agreements. The overnight towns stated in the catalogue are the principally used destinations. However, we assume your agreement to the use of accommodation in other villages in the individual case without any reduction. 

Terms and Conditions: Eurocycle: Self-guided

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation fees:

• Up to 28 days prior to tour start 20% of tour price 
• 27 - 14 days prior to tour start 30% of tour price
• 13 - 8 days prior to tour start 50% of tour price 
• 7 - 4 days prior to tour start 70% of tour price 
• up to 3 days prior to tour start or NO SHOW 90% of tour price 

The following exceptional cancellation fees are applying for all bike & boat/bike & river cruise tours:

• Up to 84 days prior to tour start 10% of tour price 
• 83-42 days prior to tour start 30% of tour price
• 41-28 days prior to tour start 60% of tour price 
• 27-4 days prior to tour start 80% of tour price 
• up to 3 days prior to tour start or NO SHOW 90% of tour price 

 A NO-SHOW is in effect, if a client does not show for tour departure, is not willing to join tour departure or missed departure by his own fault. No refunds are possible for discontinuance of tour or for any services not utilised. We strongly recommend a travel and/or cancellation insurance.

Appendix:
Additional – Travel Constraints, Bike and Ship tour MS THEODOR KÖRNER

We reserve the right to augment the advertised and booking-confirmed prices in the case of increased operation expenses and taxes, including harbour and docking fees, increased fuel prices, as well as currency exchange rates as followed:

a. If the price increase is specific to one guest in a cabin, the price of that cabin may correspondingly increase.

b. In the case that the entire trip’s operating costs are increased, the costs will be shared and divided equally by each cabin, for the price of each cabin, and increases accordingly.

If our harbour and docking fees increase after the reservation has been done, we will increase the price of the trip accordingly, by the proportional amount.

A price increase will only occur if there are more than 4 months between the booking and the trip departure, and the increased expenses have not yet been taken into account, and were unforeseeable at the time of reservation.

In the case of retroactive price increase, we must immediately contact you. Prices will never be increased within 20 days before departure. If prices increase 5% or more, you have the option to cancel your booking free of charge or to change your booking to a trip of at least equal value, if we are in any position to do so.

We kindly ask to claim your, previously stated, rights concerning price increases immediately after being informed about them.

LIABILITY FOR LUGGAGE TRANSPORT AND CLIENT'S OWN BICYCLES
The daily luggage transport subjects any luggage to a greater deal of "wear and tear". We recommend the use of sturdy bags. Only one piece of luggage per person with a maximum weight of 20 kg can be transported. We are not responsible for minimal damage on handles and corners of the bag, caused by daily usage. For substantial damage or loss, the maximum insurance amount is € 360,00 per person. 
The transport of client's own bicycle is at their own risk. We are not responsible for eventual damage that may occur. We strongly recommend a baggage and bicycle insurance. 

BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS 
Effective are the laws of the official "General Travel Conditions (ARB 1994)" in full together with the following amendments: Adaptation to the amendment to the Consumer's protection law BGBl. 247/93 Debated by the Consumer-political Counsel of the Federal Ministry of Health, Sports and Consumer's Protection according to § 73 Abs. 1 GewO 1994 and § 8 of the decree of the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs in the text of 1994 regarding the performances of travel agencies.The complete text can be looked into in any Austrian travel agency or requested by the tour operator. 

PROTECTION OF CLIENT'S PAYMENTS
Protection of client's payments is according to the guidelines of the European Union dated June 13, 1990 (90/314/EWG, article 2 Z1) - as well as the Austrian law of travel agent security decree (RSV) BGBl. II Nr. 16/1999. RAD & REISEN GmbH, Schickgasse 9, A-1220 Vienna, is registered under FN 103860K in the official company register, Commercial Court Vienna, DVR: 0648256. RAD & REISEN is registered under No. 1998/0074 in the register of tour operators at the Federal Ministry of Economy and Labour, Vienna. In the event of insolvency the tour packages organised by RAD & REISEN, are insured by a bank guarantee at RAIFFEISENLANDESBANK BURGENLAND, Raiffeisenstraße 1, A-7001 Eisenstadt under No. 70.042.023. This insurance is valid for services paid, but not rendered and for eventual costs of clients return to home base. According to § 7 Abs. 1/Z 4 RSV, the tour operator RAD & REISEN announces, that it accepts a down payment of maximum 20 % of tour price not earlier than 11 months before tour departure. Down payments and deposits taken earlier than 11 months prior the confirmed tour end and down payments and deposits exceeding the secured amounts are not covered by the travel agent security decree. Liability of RAIFFEISENLANDESBANK BURGENLAND against the costumer only covers an amount up to the payments in respect and is limited by the total sum insured. In case that the total sum insured does not cover all titles in full, claims will be carried out pro rata. In the event of insolvency all claims above and beyond the bank guarantee have to reach the handling agent EUROPÄISCHE Reiseversicherung AG, 1220 Vienna, Kratochwjletrasse 4, Phone. +43/1/317 25 00, Fax: +43/1/319 93 67, within 8 weeks of insolvency date. Additionally RAD & REISEN takes part in an insurance fund according to § 8 RSV. 

BOOKING CONDITIONS
The booking must be effected in written, per e-mail or internet and is binding upon forwarding the booking to us. A booking for individual customers travelling together cannot be handeld seperately. One participant has to assume responsibility for booking handling, down payment, final payment and receipt of booking confirmation as well as travel documents. A down payment of € 100,00 per person plus an optional insurance rate has to be paid upon booking, the final payment must reach our bank account free of charge at the earliest 14 days prior tour start. Travel documents will not be sent before receipt of the full amount. Please note that bank transfer may last up to 14 days! If the total amount is not received in time prior tour start a fee of € 25,00 has to be charged. As travel documents are sent by mail, RAD & REISEN - EUROCYCLE is not liable for timely arrival at the customer. Payment may also be effected by credit card. 

CHANGES OF BOOKING
In case of booking change regarding number of participants, category, tour dates, transport or itinerary, a re-booking fee of € 50,-- per booking. Change of booking is only possible until 28 days prior tour-start. Change of the travel date within 28 days before original tour-start is only possible with full cancellation and rebooking according to cancellation fees - can be seen below. 

CONTENT OF CONTRACT, INFORMATION AND OTHER SERVICES
The customer is liable by himself for the adherence to all regulations on travel documents and visa, customs regulations, exchange control legislation and sanity regulations valid at the time of travelling. Participation at ones own risk. Any participant is liable for the adherence to traffic regulations and has to be equal to the physical demands of the journey selected. Minors have to be accompanied by their parents or entitled adults. Reaching beyond his duties, the tour operator has to provide sufficient information on his services. The description of the services offered in the brochure or catalogue valid at the time of booking as well as any other information given are objects of agreement provided that there are no separate agreements. The overnight towns stated in the catalogue are the principally used destinations. However, we assume your agreement to the use of accommodation in other villages in the individual case without any reduction.