The Danube by bike and by boat from Passau to Budapest - Primadonna

Danube bike cruise between Passau and Budapest on the Primadonna

The most popular river cruise is undoubtedly the one from Passau to Budapest on the Danube by bike. The romantic narrow valleys, beautiful vineyards and expanses of the Hungarian plains are unforgettable experiences on this bike cruise. You can admire abbeys, castles and palaces as well as the 3 beautiful cities of Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest.

The highlights of the stay:

• Bratislava, Budapest, and Vienna
• The Danube loop
• the majestic castles

Day 1: Passau

Arrival at the secure car park before 4 p.m. or at Passau station before 4:45 p.m. Bus transfer from the car park or train station is available at an additional cost. A welcome drink is offered from 4 p.m. The captain welcomes you at dinner time.

Day 2: Schlögen - Linz. 55 km

Pick up of rental bikes in Schlögen in the morning. The route begins with the valley near Kaiserau. You take the direction of Ottensheim to Linz, European cultural capital in 2009.

Day 3: Tulln - Vienna. 36 or 52 km

The day begins with a visit to the museum dedicated to Egon Schiele (option included). You can enjoy the many public gardens in Tulln (65), nicknamed the city of flowers. You then take a cycle path that offers a magnificent view of the Viennese countryside. On the route, the Österreichischer Escorial (monastery and former royal palace) in Klosterneuburg is your last stop before Vienna. You are free to visit Vienna (95% route on cycle paths). After dinner, at 8:30 p.m., a bus tour takes you around Vienna by night.

Day 4: Komarom - Esztergom. 56 km

Departure from Komarom on the left bank of the Danube. The landscapes are magnificent on this section, and the car-free cycle path allows you to fully appreciate the sumptuous Danube. Moca is a charming stopover on your way to Budapest.

Day 5: Visit of Budapest (free) and / or excursion to Margaret Insel Island. 22 km / or 55 km

In the morning, a bus tour of Budapest is offered directly from the boat (3h30 with 1h30 of free visit in the city center, option included). In the afternoon, possibility of doing an 8 km cycle loop on Margareten Island in Budapest.

Day 6: Visit of Bratislava and loop to Devin. 33 km

Guided tour in the historic center of Bratislava (option included). You then take the trails along the Danube to Devin and its national memorial of Slovakia. You then take the brand new cycle bridge to cross into Austria and enjoy the magnificent palace of Empress Maria Theresa: the Schloss Hof with its baroque gardens. Return to Bratislava.

Day 7: Krems - Pöchlarn

You take a cycle path that runs along the Danube and passes through the Wachau Valley (UNESCO listed). Another crossing point before arriving in Pöchlarn is Melk and its monastery.

Day 8: Passau

Arrival in Passau around 8 am. After breakfast (around 9 a.m.), the bus takes you to the station or to the car park (if booked).

General informations :

• 8 days and 7 nights
• Boat comfort level: Deluxe
• Languages ​​spoken on board: English and German
• Child rates: contact us

The dates :

Departures on Fridays from 09/06 to 22/09/2023

• Low season : 22/09
• High season : 09/06, 16/06, 21/07, 28/07, 18/08, 01/09, 08/09 and 15/09

Included :

• Full board (picnic lunch)
• Travel book : we will provide you with the information about your stay as well as the itinerary at the validation of your reservation, subject to change.
• Free loop tour
• VTC rental
• Private parking in Passau
• 2 hydrojet massages and 1 body massage (15 min)
• barber or hairdresser service
• accompanying guide
• Transfer from the parking lot or train station to the info point at the start and finish
• Detailed maps and descriptions of the routes and GPS data on request
• Bus tour to Vienna and Budapest 
• Entrance to Eckartsau Castle
• Visit of Bratislava

Not included :

• Transport to the place of departure
• Personal expenses
• Visits

The options :

• Bike theft insurance (for rented bikes)
• cancellation insurance
• Extra night (s) in a 3 * or 4 * hotel in Passau

Levels:

1 2 3 4 5 6

Ground :

Flat, very smooth roads and paths. Cycle paths all along the Danube.

Weather :

Continental, mild sun, pleasant temperatures.

Technicality:

- 0 to 59 km of hiking per day, or about 3 to 5 hours of cycling.
- Easy to follow route. No difficulty, accessible to all.

Bibliography:

- bike guide from Passau to Vienna (Cartovelo)

Additional nights:

An additional night is offered at the start and at the end of your stay, in a hotel in Passau.

The participants :

On board you meet an international community of all ages, men, women, singles and couples with children.

Support :

Self-guided tour, daily discussions with an on-board guide about the next day's route. English or German language
On board, the captain and his crew. They are responsible for the smooth running of the holidays (on the boat) and take the boat from stage to stage. The cook prepares the meals.

Meals :

- Breakfasts: On the boat, you will find a buffet breakfast offering hot and cold dishes.
- Lunches: On the boat = 3 courses offered // By bike = picnic provided.
- Snack: After the daily route you will find, when you arrive on the boat, various drinks, such as tea and coffee.
- Dinners: 3 courses
- Drinks are not included.

The bike :

The rental bike is a VTC. To be specified when booking, 21 speeds.

If you take your own bike, it cannot be insured against theft by our company. You will need to do the necessary with your usual insurer. Don't forget your anti-theft device!

Transport :

- By train: regular from Vienna to Passau
- By car: E56 motorway to Passau
- By plane: International airport in Vienna

Your vehicle:

Possibility of parking in a private car park in Passau, unguarded - Transfer possible from the car park to the boat.

Cancellation insurance :

In order to guarantee the reimbursement of costs in the event of cancellation of your stay, you can take out cancellation insurance. To learn more about insurance, click here.

Boat description : click here.