Itinerary 

Day 1: Passau, Germany
Boarding time at 4.00 p.m. Located at the confluence of three rivers, the Danube, the Inn and the Llz, Passau has numerous interesting sites to visit. Stroll through the narrow cobble stoned streets of the picturesque old town centre, listen to the bells of Passau’s Gothic Town Hall.  At 6.00 p.m. we cast off.

Day 2: Great Loop | Engelhartszell – Brandstatt approx. 45 km
Your first day’s cycle route begins with a ride through the classic scenery of the ‘Great Loop’ Donauschlinge – one of the most beautiful sections of the Danube. Explore the pristine countryside of the Upper Danube Valley on the former towpath. Along the way you will encounter sleepy villages and cozy cider taverns. In Austria’s only Trappist monastery at Engelhartszell you can taste their delicious liquors and cheese. The famous ‘Schlogener View’ provides a wonderful panorama of the surrounding Austrian countryside. The boat welcomes cyclists back on board while docked in the charming town of Brandstatt.

Day 3: Brandstatt  – Linz, approx. 24 km
The morning is cycling through pretty countryside and by noon you will reach the Upper Austrian capital of Linz. Sample some weiner schnitzel and sacher torte while exploring the old town.

Day 4: Tulln - Vienna   approx 31 km
As you approach Vienna, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, you find the 900 year old monastery of Klosterneuburg. Kahlenbergerdorf with its wine taverns is near the pier where you meet your floating hotel. After a stroll through the vineyards you can enjoy the panoramic view over Vienna. In the afternoon there are optional bus or walking tours through the historic centre of Austria's capital.

Day 5: Vienna  - rest day
Discover Vienna's most beautiful attractions. You can take an optional bus tour to experience Vienna’s most famous examples of architecture:… the imperial Hofburg, St. Stephens Cathedral, the gorgeous ‘Ring’-boulevard and the State Opera House.  Take time to relax in one or more of Vienna’s famous cafes for mouth-watering sachertorte (chocolate cake) and perhaps attend a classical concert (optional) at a famous Viennese palace..

Day 6: Wachau - Krems - Melk  approx. 37 km
An unforgettable day in the picturesque Wachau Valley. Cycle through wine-growing villages surrounded by terraced vineyards and apricot trees.
 A magnificent ruin looms above the small Baroque town of Durnstein, while the blue spire of the monastery church is a landmark of the renowned Wachau Valley. In Weisenkirchen - the most important wine-producing village in Austria - you can discover the famous Wachau wines.

Day 7: Grein to Mauthausen approx 36 km
From the medieval town of Grein you cycle through the idyllic hinterland of the Strudengrau . See the romantic Clam Castle and take a journey back in time at the Celtic village of Mitterkirchen. The Mathausen Memorial Concentration Camp is located on a hill near the town..

Day 8: Passau
As you cruise back up the Danube enjoy the early morning sunshine as the boat winds its way to Passau where you’ll disembark at approx. 11.00 a.m. Connecting travel should be booked for 12.00 pm. onwards.