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BOAT
TOUR CODE:
DBS
Explore the highlights of the Danube by bike and boat
Europe's second longest river, the Danube, courses through ten nations
en route to the Black Sea. This itinerary follows its journey through two
European countries and some of the most romantic European landscapes.
From the cobblestone streets of charming Passau head out into Germany's
Bavaria, winding your way past enchanting monasteries and majestic
castles. By boat cruise the Danube through Upper Austria and cycle to the
delightful towns of Grein and Tulln. Cycling across the Wachau Valley past
meadows and forests you will encounter atmospheric landscapes and sites
of arresting history. Arrive in the romantic Austrian capital of Vienna.
The Danube by Bike & Boat
ITINERARY: DAY 1 |
Join Passau
2 |
Cycle to Grein via Mitterkirchen
(35km)
3 |
Cycle through the Danube valley to Melk and on to Tulln (50km)
4 |
Cycle to Vienna (35km)
5 |
At leisure in Vienna
6 |
Cycle to Emmersderf
(29/42km)
7 |
Cycle via the Danube Valley to Engelhartszell (35km)
8 |
Morning cruise, disembark Passau, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS:
Ξ
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Ξ
7 nights in a 2 bed
bunk cabin on Main Deck ‑ for other categories of berths on Main, Upper or
Promenade decks a supplement applies
Ξ
welcome drink
Ξ
bicycle with 7 or
21 gears and pannier (electric bike available on request ‑ supplement applies),
children trailers ‑ max 2 children, 60kgs ‑ on request)
Ξ
information pack
including route notes & maps per cabin
Ξ
cruise director on board and daily
briefing
Ξ
air‑conditioning
Ξ
daily live music
Ξ
farewell show
Ξ
docking &
harbour fees (EUR 59 pp ‑ subject to change)
Ξ
emergency hotline
NOTES:
1] Guided cycle package available. For inclusions, please see the trip
notes. 2] Wine and Waltz themed departures – dancing class and wine tasting
session included – no supplement applies. 3 Family themed activities – no
supplement. Mid season is in May and Sep. High season is Jun through to Aug. A
supplement applies for mid and high season departures.
8 DAY
SELF GUIDED
CYCLE
GRADE
2
Passau
Bratislava
Linz
Melk
Vienna
Austria
Hungary
Czech Rep.
Slovenia
EXPLORE
EUROPE
YOURWAY
HOTEL
TOUR CODE:
UDU
Cycle along the entire German Danube
The Danube, Europe's second longest river, courses through ten countries
en route to the Black Sea. This expansive cycling tour leads you along the
entire German Danube. From where the Brigach and Breg Rivers join in
Donaueschingen to where the River crosses over to Austria near Passau,
you will cycle through the entire breadth of Southern Germany. As the
cycle path meanders alongside the river, pass by magnificent castles and
monasteries and get to know the exciting cities of Ulm and Regensburg. The
route is characterised by stunning natural vistas and numerous picturesque
towns and villages.
The German Danube
ITINERARY: DAY 1 |
Arrive Donaueschingen
2 |
Through the Baar
landscape to Beuron/Fridingen (50/60km)
3 |
Cycle via Sigmaringen with
its inhabited castle to Scheer (50/40km)
4 |
Continue past historic villages
to Ehingen (65km)
5 |
Cycle past medieval castles and ruins to Ulm (45km)
6 |
To Lauingen/Dillingen (50/55km)
7 |
Cycle to Donauwörth on the mouth
of the Wörnitz (45/40km)
8 |
A few small hills of the Franconian Jura en
route to Ingolstadt (65km)
9 |
Continue by bike and boat to Kelheim (55km)
10 |
Cycle to Regensburg, the most northerly point of the Danube (40km)
11 |
Cycle past Wörth Castle to Straubing (50km)
12 |
Cycle to Deggendorf,
the gateway to the Bavarian forest (40km)
13 |
A final stage to Passau
(60km)
14 |
Trip concludes (or continue on to Vienna or Budapest)
INCLUSIONS:
Ξ
13 breakfasts, 13 dinners
Ξ
13 nights accommodation in
2‑3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities
Ξ
bike rental, 7 or
24 speed with pannier and handlebar bag (electric bikes available on request
‑ supplement applies)
Ξ
entrance to selected sights along the route
Ξ
boat
trip Weltenburg to Kelheim
Ξ
3 river boat trip in Passau
Ξ
luggage transfer
(max 20kgs per piece)
Ξ
information pack including route notes and maps
Ξ
emergency hotline
NOTES:
High season is from 9 May
to 6 Jun and 26 Jun to 22 Aug. Mid
season is from 25 Apr to 8 May, 7
Jun to 25 Jun and 23 Aug to 3 Oct. A
supplement applies to mid and high
season departures.
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CYCLE
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Passau
Ingolstadt
Straubing
Ulm
Donaueschingen
Germany
Austria
Italy
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DATES | 2015
25 Apr-02 May
02 May-09 May
2
09 May-16 May
1
16 May-23 May
23 May-30 May
30 May-06 Jun
06 Jun-13 Jun
2
13 Jun-20 Jun
20 Jun-27 Jun
1
27 Jun-04 Jul
04 Jul-11 Jul
2
11 Jul-18 Jul
1
18 Jul-25 Jul
25 Jul-01 Aug
3
01 Aug-08 Aug
08 Aug-15 Aug
15 Aug-22 Aug
1
22 Aug-29 Aug
29 Aug-05 Sep
2
05 Sep-12 Sep
12 Sep-19 Sep
19 Sep-26 Sep
26 Sep-03 Oct
1
03 Oct-10 Oct
SELF GUIDED
Joining Passau
DATES 2015
Daily from 28 Mar to 18 Oct
Joining Donaueschingen
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