Danube Cycle Path - Austrian Culinary Art Tour

7 nights in 4- and 3-star hotels and inns with regional flair along the Danube cycle path

• daily buffet breakfast
• luggage transfer from hotel to hotel as far as Vienna (1 piece per person, max. 23 kg)
• tasting the original “Linzer Torte” cake (1 piece of cake and 1 cup of coffee or tea)
• Mühlviertler beer culinary (3-course dinner, with frizzante as an aperitif, 3 corresponding beer specialities from the Mühlviertler breweries)
• wine tasting in a tavern in the Wachau Valley (4 wines)
• train ride Krems-Tulln incl. bike
• sweet “Demel-snack” (1 piece of a Demel pastry of your choice, coffee or tea)
• return transfer by bus or train Vienna–Passau
• daily restaurant recommendations in your travel documents for lunch and dinner
• Your personal cycle route in an individualised cycle book, as a digital application for computer and mobile phone, GPX data for your navigation device
• 1 high quality handlebar bag per room for a perfect transport of your travel documents and as a gift
• service hotline also at the weekend
• E-bike charging facility in all hotels

Additional costs:

All prices in our offer include VAT. Not included in our prices is the city tax (approx. EUR 1,- to 2,50 per person/night) and is to be paid at the respective hotel.

• Day 1 – Individual arrival in Passau

You start your cycle holiday along the Danube in Passau, Germany. Check-in and you receive your travel documents in your hotel. Handover of your rented bike takes place in our bike centre. The best way to explore this beautiful city is during a journey on board a passenger ship across the River Danube, River Inn and River Ilz. Example of hotel: Hotel Passauer Wolf**** located directly in the old town of Passau and surrounded by traditional restaurants

• Day 2 – From Passau to Obermühl, approx. 50 km

Along the Danube cycle path, you cycle downstream to Schlögener Schlinge. In the evening taste the Mühlviertler beer, enjoy a refreshing Frizzante “Danube Pearl” as an aperitif and a delicious 3-course dinner. Example of hotel: Gasthof Aumüller *** located on the Mühlviertel side of the Danube with a beautiful beer garden

• Day 3 – From Obermühl to Linz, approx. 45 km

Along today’s bike tour numerous traditional pubs in Upper Austria invite for a tasty so called “Brettljause” (Snack) and a Mühlviertler beer. “Cheers”! Enjoy the traditional Linzer Torte (cake) in a coffee house in Linz your final distance of today’s bike route. Example of hotel: Hotel Prielmayerhof **** in Linz a few walking minutes away from “Josef’s” beer garden.

• Day 4 – From Linz to Ardagger, approx. 60 km

This stage along the Danube cycle path in Upper Austria has a lot to offer! Enns, the oldest town in Austria, untouched meadows and orchards until you reach Ardagger. Tip: The shop in the Cathedral Ardagger offers regional specialities. Example of hotel: Hotel Schiffsmeisterhaus*** restaurant with excellent inn culture

• Day 5 – From Ardagger to Maria Taferl, approx. 45 km

Through the wild region of the Strudengau, along the Danube cycle path, you leave the beer country of Upper Austria and continue to the wine country of Lower Austria. Far away, the basilica of Maria Taferl greets the cyclists along the Danube cycle path. Enjoy the lovely prepared delicacies of the gourmet restaurant in the Hotel Schachner. Example of hotel: Hotel Schachner**** Gourmet Restaurant with a splendid panorama terrace

• Day 6 – From Maria Taferl to Weißenkirchen, approx. 50 km

Today awaits you one of the highlights of this cycle holiday from Passau to Vienna: the Wachau Valley a well-known winegrowing region. The magnificent Melk Abbey marks the beginning of this region, which counts to the Austrian UNESCO world heritage. You cycle past numerous so-called wine taverns and through picturesque winegrowing villages such as Spitz and Weißenkirchen. Taste some rewarded Wachauer wines at the winegrowing estate. Example of hotel: Kirchenwirt**** in Weißenkirchen, lovely embedded in the surrounding vineyards

• Day 7 – From Krems to Vienna, approx. 45 km + train ride Krems – Tulln

You travel by train comfortable from Krems to the garden city of Tulln. From there you cycle your final bike tour along the Danube cycle path. The cycle tour leads you through the gate of Vienna via Klosterneuburg and the Viennese vineyards to Austria’s capital. With a visit at the K&K pastry shop Demel ends your cycle holiday from Passau to Vienna. Example of hotel: Arcotel Kaiserwasser**** in Vienna located directly at the old Danube

• Day 8 – Return to Passau or extra nights 

Return from your cycling holidays along River Danube’s cycle path to Passau, in Season A and B by train (transfer of your own bike not included), in season C by bus (transfer of your own bikes included) or on request by train (transfer of your own bikes not included).

Daily Arrival: 08.04.2023 – 21.10.2023

10% Early Booking Discount – If Your Booking Reaches Us At Least 60 Days Prior To Your Holiday Start.

Extra Nights

6

Rates and additional services to book

Bike To Hire

Saddle Bag	1 Bag Per Room	Free
Lady`s Trekking Bike 21-speed	Model: KTM Touring Bike Bicycle Frame: Aluminum-frame For Ladies Gears: 21-speed Derailleur Gears, Free Wheel, Shimano Acera Brakes: 2 Caliper Brakes, Shimano V-brakes Tyres: 28” Hollow Section Rim/sturdy Tyres, Schwalbe Marathon Saddle: Premium Gel Saddle, Selle Roya	88 € Per Person & Stay
Unisex-E-Bike	Model: KTM Macina Fun Frame: Aluminum unisex Motor: Bosch Performance or Panasonic Battery: 500 Wh Gearshift: 9-speed derailleur Shimano Altus Brakes: 2 disc or rim brakes, Shimano Wheel/tire: 28 inch hollow rim/rugged tires, Schwalbe Marathon Saddle: high-quality gel saddle, Selle Royal	198 € Per Person & Stay
Men´s Trekking Bike 21-speed	Model: KTM Touring Bike Bicycle Frame: Aluminum-frame For Men Gears: 21-speed Derailleur Gears, Free Wheel, Shimano Acera Brakes: 2 Caliper Brakes, Shimano V-brakes Tires: 28” Hollow Section Rim/sturdy Tires, Schwalbe Marathon Saddle: Premium Gel Saddle, Selle Royal	88 € Per Person & Stay
Unisex E-bike	Model: KTM Macina Fun Frame: Aluminum unisex Motor: Bosch Performance or Panasonic Battery: 500 Wh Gearshift: 9-speed derailleur Shimano Altus Brakes: 2 disc or rim brakes, Shimano Wheel/tire: 28 inch hollow rim/rugged tires, Schwalbe Marathon Saddle: high-quality gel saddle, Selle Royal	198 €  Per Person & Stay
Men’s E-bike	Model: KTM Macina Fun 9 P5 Frame: Aluminium men’s frame Engine: Bosch Performance Battery: 500 Wh Saddle: high-quality gel saddle only bookable from a height of 175 cm	198 € Per Person & Stay
Kids E-bike	for children from 9 years Model: KTM Macina Mini Me Frame: Aluminium Unisex Motor: Bosch battery: 400 Wh Speed: up to 20 km/h Gear change: 9-speed derailleur, Shimano Brakes: 2 disc brakes Wheel/tyre: 24 inch hollow chamber rim/robust tyres Saddle: high-quality gel saddle	198 € Per Person & Stay
Woom kids bike 20 inches	Children from 1,15 m – 1,30 m models: WOOM 4 Weight: 7,3 kg Frame: Aluminium child frame Gear change: 8-speed SRAM X4 twist shifter Brakes: 2 V-brakes	88 € Per Person & Stay
KTM kids bike – 20 inch	Children from 1,15 m – 1,30 m Models: KTM Wild Cat Frame: Aluminium child frame 20 inch Gear change: 3-speed hub gears, Shimano Brakes: Pedal brake, 1 rim brake, Shimano V-Brake	88 € Per Person & Stay
KTM kids bike – 24 inch	Children from 1,20 m – 1,40 m Models: KTM Wild One/Wild Cat Frame: Aluminium child frame 24 inch Gear change: 18-speed ketene gear with freewheel, Shimano Brakes: 2 rim brakes, Shimano V-Brakes	88 € Per Person & Stay
Children’s Seat	Manufacturer: HAMAX up to 22 kg 2-7 years	29 € Per Person & Stay
Children’s Trailer	Manufacturer: HAMAX Child up to 40 kg/up to 6 years 2 small children up to 3 years. (independent sitting)	88 € Per Person & Stay