Passau to Vienna Cycling
Passau to Vienna Cycling
$2300
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating cycling journey from Passau to Vienna, traversing the scenic landscapes of Austria and Germany along the majestic Danube River. This tour offers gentle cycling on dedicated paths, allowing you to explore hilltop castles, Baroque palaces, and historic abbeys. Immerse yourself in the beauty of sunflower fields, vineyards, and orchards, while indulging in the rich cultural tapestry of art galleries and ancient Roman remains. Stay in an eclectic mix of accommodations, from charming 15th-century convents to luxurious riverfront mansions. With high-quality bikes, luggage transfers, and detailed route maps provided, you can enjoy a flexible pace, with options to take ferries and trains for added convenience. Delight in the vibrant culture and stunning landscapes as you pedal through picturesque towns and villages, culminating in the enchanting city of Vienna. This tour promises an unforgettable blend of adventure, history, and relaxation. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Passau
Location: Passau
Accommodation Name: Comfortable Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Arrive at your riverfront hotel and then enjoy dinner in the heart of the old town tonight.
Day 2 : Passau To Schlogen
Location: Obernzell
Accommodation Name: Comfortable Hotel
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
Day 3 : Schlogen To Aschach (Linz)
Location: Linz
Accommodation Name: Comfortable Hotel
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
Day 4 : Linz To Ardagger/Grein
Location: Enns
Accommodation Name: Comfortable Hotel
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 your overnight stop in the beautiful little village of Ardagger.
Day 5 : Ardagger/Grein To Melk
Location: Melk
Accommodation Name: Comfortable Hotel
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.
Cycling distance either 27km/17mi or 46km/29mi
Day 6 : At Melk
Location: Melk
Accommodation Name: Comfortable Hotel
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. After dinner, enjoy wandering Melk's atmospheric cobbled streets.
Day 7 : Melk To Krems
Location: Wachau Valley
Accommodation Name: Comfortable Hotel
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.
Day 8 : At Krems
Location: Krems
Accommodation Name: Comfortable Hotel
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.
Day 9 : Krems To Tulln
Location: Tulln
Accommodation Name: Comfortable Hotel
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.
Day 10 : Tulln To Vienna
Location: Vienna
Accommodation Name: Comfortable Hotel
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!
Day 11 : Leave Vienna
Location: Vienna
Meals Included: Breakfast
Leave Vienna
What's Included
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All breakfasts
All breakfasts are included during the tour.
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High Quality Bikes
The tour provides high-quality bikes for cycling along dedicated paths.
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Route directions and maps
Route directions and maps are provided to guide you through the cycling paths.
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Luggage transfers
Luggage transfers are included to ensure your belongings are transported between accommodations.
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
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Single supplements
Single supplements are not included and may apply if you are traveling alone.
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Solo traveller supplement
A solo traveller supplement applies if only one person is traveling on a departure date.
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Visas and vaccinations
Visas and vaccinations are not included and should be arranged independently.
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. ...more ...less
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, providing a scenic and safe route for cyclists.
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Are there any options for transportation other than cycling?
Yes, the tour offers options to take ferries and trains along the route for convenience, allowing flexibility in travel pace.
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What kind of accommodation can we 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 riverfront hotels in Passau, Schlogen, and Tulln.
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Is there any flexibility in the cycling distances each day?
Yes, cycling distances vary daily, offering flexibility in travel pace, with options to choose shorter or longer routes.
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What cultural experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes visits to hilltop castles, Baroque palaces, historic abbeys, and ornate monasteries, as well as opportunities to explore art galleries, Roman remains, and ancient sculptures.
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Are luggage transfers provided during the tour?
Yes, luggage transfers are included, allowing you to cycle without the burden of carrying your luggage.
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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 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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Exodus Adventure Travels allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus adventure travels, 43 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Exodus Adventure Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus adventure travels charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
Passau to Vienna Cycling
11 Days Starting in Passau, Germany and ending in Vienna, Austria
Visiting: Passau, Obernzell, Linz, Enns, Melk, Wachau Valley, 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