Bike & Boat MS Princess Katharina
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an unforgettable eight-day journey, exploring the enchanting landscapes, historical sites, and vibrant cities along the Danube River. This multi-day tour offers a unique blend of cycling, boat trips, and sightseeing, taking you from the Bavarian/Austrian border city of Passau to the bustling metropolis of Vienna. Discover the rich history of Engelhartszell Monastery, the solemnity of Mauthausen concentration camp memorial, the grandeur of Greinburg Castle, and the magnificence of Melk's Benedictine monastery. Enjoy the picturesque views of the Wachau region and the cultural treasures of Vienna. This tour is a perfect blend of outdoor activities, cultural immersion, and culinary delights, promising an experience of a lifetime.
Included
7x breakfast, 6x lunch box, 7x dinner
Full board: 7x breakfast, 6x lunch box for bike tours or small lunch, 6x coffee and cake in the afternoon, 6x 3-course dinner and 1x farewell dinner with farewell drink
MS ARLENE II
7 nights in outside cabins in the booked cabin category
Captain's reception with welcome drink
Program according to itinerary from/to Passau
Daily bike tour briefing
GPS data
Route book for individual tours 1 x per cabin (only available on site)
All passenger and port fees
Daily cabin cleaning, change of bed linen and towels as required
On board musician
Map
Attractions
Hofburg Palace
Prandegg Castle
Herzogenburg Monastery
Klosterneuburg Monastery
Melk Abbey
Mauthausen Memorial
St. Stephen's CathedralDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Passau to Engelhartszell
- Passau - Arrival day
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Begin your journey in the charming city of Passau, located at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz, and Danube rivers. Board your boat between 16:00 and 17:00 and set sail for Engelhartszell, arriving around 22:00. Enjoy your first dinner onboard as you cruise along the river.
Day 2 – Day 2: Engelhartszell to Linz
- Linz
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Start your day exploring the Engelhartszell Monastery, renowned for its beautifully renovated church and 'healing' herbal schnapps. Cycle downstream on the former Treppelweg, and consider a ride on the walnut-shell-sized longitudinal ferry through the Schlögener Schlinge. From Aschach, you'll reach Linz by boat. Don't miss the chance to explore the city with the bright yellow City Express.
Day 3 – Day 3: Mauthausen to Grein
- Linz
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- Prandegg Castle
- Mauthausen Memorial
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Begin your day with a boat trip to Mauthausen, where you'll have the opportunity to visit the concentration camp memorial. Gain a deep insight into the past at the Celtic village in Mitterkirchen. Choose between an easy bike route along the Danube or a more challenging route via Clam Castle in the beautiful hinterland of the Strudengau. Your destination for the day is Grein, home to the impressive Greinburg Castle, Austria's oldest residential castle.
Day 4 – Day 4: Grein to Tulln
- Melk
- Tulln
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- Herzogenburg Monastery
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Start your day cycling through the 'wild Strudengau', a narrow section of the Danube once notorious among boatmen. Continue to Melk, home to a magnificent Benedictine monastery. After exploring Melk, board the ship for a boat trip through the Wachau region, arriving in the garden city of Tulln.
Day 5 – Day 5: Tulln to Vienna
- Tulln
- Vienna
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- Klosterneuburg Monastery
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Begin your day with a visit to Klosterneuburg Abbey, a 900-year-old baroque masterpiece just outside Vienna. From the wine tavern village Kahlenbergerdorf, consider a short hike through the vineyards to the panorama terrace of the Kahlenberg for a breathtaking view of the metropolis. Continue your journey to Vienna, the city of music and dreams.
Day 6 – Day 6: Vienna to Dürnstein
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- Hofburg Palace
- St. Stephen's Cathedral
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Spend the day exploring the countless sights of Vienna. Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Hofburg, and the magnificent Ringstrasse boulevard with the Burgtheater, State Opera House, and City Hall. Take time to stroll around the city or visit one of the famous Viennese cafés. In the evening, your ship will sail to Dürnstein or Rossatz in the Wachau region.
Day 7 – Day 7: Dürnstein to Passau
- Vienna
- Passau
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- Melk Abbey
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Spend your day in the enchanting Wachau region, known for its rolling hills, dreamy villages, wine terraces, castles, monasteries, and ruins. Visit the blue tower of the collegiate church of Dürnstein, a landmark of the Wachau. Enjoy a last view of the imposing Melk Abbey before you go back on board. In the evening, enjoy a festive farewell dinner as your boat sails back to Passau.
Day 8 – Day 8: Departure from Passau
- Passau - Departure day
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As your journey comes to an end, enjoy the first rays of sunshine on deck and the peaceful morning silence of the Danube valley. You will reach Passau around 11:00 a.m., where you will disembark and begin your journey home. We recommend booking train connections from about 13:30.
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