Teachers' Travel
Cruising and Cycling
2025
Danube
Cycle Path
Danube Waltz
Passau, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest
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Itinerary Day 1: Passau, Germany Boarding time at 4.00 p.m. Located at the confluence of three rivers, the Danube, Inn and Ilz, Passau has numerous interesting sites to visit. Stroll through the cobble stoned 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 – Aschach approx. 42 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 tiny 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 in the charming market town of Aschach. Day 3: Devin – Bratislava, approx. 45 km You pedal along the former ‘Iron Curtain’, cross the green line and reach the imposing Schlosshof Palace with its beautifully terraced gardens. Follow the bike path through Austria’s ‘vegetable garden’ to the coronation town of Bratislava where your river boat awaits. Discover the hidden alleyways and sights of Bratislava on an optional tour. Day 4: Budapest - Hungary's capital is stunning. You can take a Hop-On Hop-Off coach tour to discover many of the highlights of this beautiful city. Or there is an optional bike excursion to the charming town of Szentendre. In the evening perhaps attend an optional Hungarian folk-lore show. Day 5: Danube bend – Esztergom, approx. 50 km. The wooded hills of Pilius, Visegrad and Borzsony together with the wandering Danube create a landscape for nature lovers. Situated in the middle of the Danube River, the idyllic isle of Szentendre exudes romance. You cycle via the baroque village of Vac as history, folklore and Hungarian way of life accompany you on your way to Esztergom where the gorgeous basilica – Hungary’s largest Catholic Church impresses guests. Day 6: 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 7: Wachau | Krems – Melk, approx. 37 - 46 km |