Danube Easy Going 10/9
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on a captivating 10-day journey that will take you through the heart of Austria's picturesque landscapes, charming towns, and historical sites. This multi-day tour is designed to immerse you in the rich culture and stunning natural beauty of Austria, as you cycle along the Danube, explore baroque towns, visit ancient monasteries, and indulge in local delicacies. Each day brings a new adventure, from marveling at the architectural wonders of Schärding and Passau, to witnessing the natural phenomenon of the Schlögen bend, to exploring the cultural capital of Linz, and finally, to the grand finale in the Danube's metropolis, Vienna. With comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and a plethora of attractions to visit, this tour promises an unforgettable Austrian adventure.
Included
*** Rental bike not included!
1 ferry ride (Au-Schlögen) incl. bike
Breakfast
Category A: 4****- and 3***-hotels
Category B: 3***-hotels and inns, Linz and Vienna 4****-hotels
Welcome briefing (German, English)
Luggage transfer
EUROBIKE developed route
Detailed travel information 1x per room (German, English)
1 wine tasting in the Wachau region
App for Navigation and GPS-data is available
Service hotline
Destinations
Linz
Enns
Amstetten
Melk
Vienna
PassauMap
Attractions
Prandegg Castle
Leopold Museum
Zoo Linz
Melk Abbey
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Stadtplatz SteyrDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Schärding to Passau
- Passau - Arrival day
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Begin your journey in the baroque town of Schärding, where you can stroll through the famous Silberzeile lane. Then, head to Passau, the town of three rivers, and explore its pedestrian-friendly 'New Centre'. Your accommodation for the night will be at Stiegenwirt or Hotel Spitzberg (or similar).
Day 2 – Day 2: Schärding to Passau via Engelhartszell
- Passau
- Schlögen
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Cycle from Schärding along the river Inn to Passau, where the Inn joins the Danube. Visit the town of Engelhartszell and its impressive abbey church. Witness the unique Schlögen bend, where the Danube makes a 180° turn. Your accommodation for the night will be at Hotel Donauschlinge or Wesenufer (or similar).
Day 3 – Day 3: Schlögen to Linz
- Schlögen
- Linz
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- Zoo Linz
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Cycle through the Eferdinger Becken to the Upper Austrian capital, Linz. Enjoy a city tour, marvel at the views from the Pöstlingberg, and stroll along the Danube. Your accommodation for the night will be at Arcotel Nike or Courtyard by Marriott Linz (or similar).
Day 4 – Day 4: Linz to Enns via St. Florian
- Linz
- Enns
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- Stadtplatz Steyr
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Take a detour to visit St. Florian Monastery and then head to Enns, Austria's oldest town. Visit the town square with its 60-metre tower and the archaeological collection in the municipal museum Lauriacum. Your accommodation for the night will be at Aumühle or Schiffsmeisterhaus (or similar).
Day 5 – Day 5: Enns to Maria Taferl via Grein
- Enns
- Amstetten
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- Prandegg Castle
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Cycle alongside the Danube to the baroque town of Grein. Visit the oldest still performing city theatre in Austria, the maritime museum, and Greinburg castle. From Maria Taferl, enjoy a wonderful view of the Danube. Your accommodation for the night will be at Wachauerhof Marbach or Zur schönen Wienerin (or similar).
Day 6 – Day 6: Maria Taferl to Melk
- Amstetten
- Melk
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- Melk Abbey
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Cycle to Melk and visit the beautiful Melk Abbey. Cycle into the Wachau region, known for its fruit orchards and vineyards. Enjoy a wine tasting event. Your accommodation for the night will be at Arte Hotel or Gasthof Klinglhuber (or similar).
Day 7 – Day 7: Melk to Wachau
- Melk
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Relax and explore the wine villages of Spitz, Weißenkirchen, and Dürnstein in the Wachau region. Enjoy the beauty and hospitality of the region. Your accommodation for the night will be at Arte Hotel or Gasthof Klinglhuber (or similar).
Day 8 – Day 8: Wachau to Vienna via Tulln
- Tulln
- Vienna
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- Leopold Museum
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Cycle past the 1,000-year-old city of Krems to the Roman town of Tulln. Visit the Egon Schiele museum before heading to the Danube metropolis of Vienna. Your accommodation for the night will be at Diamond City or Nibelungenhof (or similar).
Day 9 – Day 9: Exploring Vienna
- Tulln
- Vienna
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- St. Stephen's Cathedral
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Spend the day exploring Vienna. Enjoy a Viennese-style Americano coffee and a piece of Sachertorte cake in a typical coffee house. Visit St Stephen’s Cathedral and take a trip in one of the famous Fiaker cabs. Your accommodation for the night will be at Arcotel Kaiserwasser or Roomz Prater (or similar).
Day 10 – Day 10: Departure
- Vienna - Departure day
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Your Austrian adventure comes to an end. Departure or extension of your stay in Vienna.
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