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Danube Bicycle Tour Passau - Vienna

8 Days

Experience the magic of the landscapes and cities along second longest current of Europe. Magic valleys with steep, wooded slopes alternate with long, fertile plains, fruit plantations and wine slopes. Between Passau and Vienna certificates of the more than 2000-year-old history of the Danube valley also expect the cyclist: Lovingly cultivated picturesque old trade and skipper small towns, Excavations from the Roman times, ruins and romantic castles of the robber barons remind as well and the exciting past of this region like vital metropolises which have retained integrity their historic city centers.The culinary pleasures of the regional kitchen, the excellent wines in the innumerable this year's and the hospitality do not least the Austrian Danube region together with first-class developed cycle tracks a paradise for cyclist.
Completely developed cycle track, mostly directly along the Danube bank, hardly upward gradients; also for bicycle tours-newcomer and children very much been suitable.

 
Our program Bicycle Tour from Passau to Vienna

• Passau
  Independent arrival to Passau . The nearest Airports will be MUNICH and Vienna (for international flights) and Linz (for Inner-European flights). Organized transfers on demand. Use any extra time for a walk through the picturesque old part of town, or take a boat cruise around this city of 3 rivers (not included).
  
  
• Passau – Schlögener Loop/Surroundings (approx. 44 km / 28 miles)
  Personal welcome meeting in the morning. Afterwards, you receive your bikes. You cycle through the Upper Danube Valley to Schlögen. In Engelhartszell you can visit the only „ Trappisten“ Monastery in Austria , where you can taste very good liqueurs. You cycle on through the impressive Danube loop, where the river makes an about turn of 180 degree.
  
  
• Schlögener Loop/Surroundings – Linz , (approx. 53 km / 33 miles)
  There are little ferries between the banks; enjoy this special experience. You cycle through the Eferdinger basin en route to Linz , the upper Austrian capital. Enjoy the summer evening with a shopping tour in the charmful old part of the town.
  
  
• Linz – Grein/Surroundings (approx. 60 km / 38 miles)
  Tip: Make an excursion to Enns, the oldest city of Austria . You cycle through the Celt village Mitterkirchen, the church in Baumgartenberg and the romantic castle Clam. At the end of the day, you reach the beautiful baroque town Grein, where you can visit the oldest theatre of Austria.
  
  
• Grein/Surroundings – Melk/Surroundings (approx. 51 km/32 miles)
  You enjoy the Danube landscape of the Struden and Nibelungenau, with high wooded rock formations on the left and on the right sides of the Danube . High over the Danube stands the pilgrimage church of Maria Taferl . Already from a distance, the Benedictine Monastery Melk greets you.
  
  
• Melk – Krems/Traismauer (approx. 40/55 km; 25/35 miles)
  Another highlight of this cycle tour is the beautiful landscape of the Wachau. You can find wine terraces, apricot trees, and castles and monasteries between them. During your travel to Krems you cycle through the attractive wine places of Spitz, Weissenkirchen and Dürnstein. Along the way you see cosy Taverns, where you can enjoy the Austrian hospitality.
  
  
• Krems/Traismauer – Vienna (approx. 39km /25 miles)
  With the train you leave the unique cultural landscape of this UNESCO world heritance region. In Tulln you start your last leg of cycling. Don’t forget to visit the Monastery in Klosterneuburg before you reach Vienna !
  
  
• Vienna
  Make sure to visit the famous „Naschmarkt“ and the beautiful castle Schönbrunn. Train ride back to Passau (bus transfer with own bikes possible with surcharge of 30,- Euros), or extended stay in Vienna.

Included in this Tour:

• 7 overnight accommodations with breakfast in good hotels or guesthouses with privat bathroom, shower and toilett
• Special detailed maps, descriptions and informations for your bicycle way
• Special detailed books and informations in english language for the historical citys and culture higlights on your way
• Luggage transfer all days from hotel to the next hotel
• Telephone assistance all days from 8am to 10pm for your questions, when you need help or informations

This Tour can start all days between middle April and end of October 2012

Options:     Rent Bicycles 21Gear Speed + 60,- €
                  Extra nights in Passau or Vienna + 55,- € in Passau + 60,- € in Vienna