The Danube - by boat and bike

The tour “Danube - by boat and bike” is a very laid-back river cruise, that can be actively enhanced by optional bike tours along the way. A lot of time is set aside for the exploration of three European capitals: Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest. By bike you will be discovering the perhaps most beautiful stretches along the river Danube: the Danube valley, the Wachau region, the Danube wetlands at Devin and the Danube’s knee. Aboard the ship you can book several optional guided tours or excursions. This boat and bike tour along the Danube is perfectly suited for both seasoned cyclists and new enthusiasts. Couples or groups are free to organise their days to suit their needs and interests. Here you can find more details on the ship, the MS Prinzessin Katharina.

Day 1 Arrival in Engelhartszell
From Passau, you can travel to Engelhartszell by bus, taxi or shuttle. This picturesque little village is situated on the banks of the Danube and is famous for being home to Austria’s only Trappist monastery.
Embarkation at 4 pm in Engelhartszell.

Day 2 Engelhartszell - Aschach, 40-43 km/25-27 mi
You’ll cycle through the romantic Danube Valley, taking in the Schlögener Schlinge. This is followed by a boat trip until lunchtime the next day.

Day 3 Vienna-Nussdorf
Vienna is perfectly suited to be discovered on a bike - but obviously, other options are also available. Night drive to Budapest.

Day 4 Budapest or Szentendre, approx. 46 km/29 mi
Today, you can cycle to the lively artist’s town of Szentendre. Or, why not explore the hungarian capital. This will be followed by an overnight boat trip to Visegrád.

Day 5 Round trip near Visegrád, approx. 36 km/22 mi
The bike tour leads on different routes through the Danube bend, the cathedral of Vác and the only triumphal arch of Hungary are landmarks of Hungarian history. Night ride to Bratislava.

Day 6 Bratislava
Discover the small turbulent Slovak capital on today's day. You can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view from the Pressburg or explore the city by bike. Followed by an overnight boat trip to the Wachau region.

Day 7 Wachau - Pöchlarn, 39-49 km/24-30 mi
The charming wine villages of the Wachau region and the magnificint Melk monastery are all stops along today’s tour. Followed by an overnight boat trip to Passau.

Day 8 Engelhartszell and departure
Around 09:00 am we will be arriving in Engelhartszell where the tour "The Danube - by boat and bike" concludes.

Here are the details on MS Prinzessin Katharina:

Included in your package "The Danube - by boat and bike":

• 7 nights aboard in your chosen category
• 7x breakfast
• 6x packed lunche or a light snack on board
• 7x dinner, three-course meal, excl. beverages
• afternoon coffee and cake served daily
• welcome drink
• farewell gala dinner
• goodbye cocktail
• cabins are cleaned daily
• bed linen and towels supplied
• english speaking on-board tour operator
• bike tours are introduced and discussed daily
• digital travel documents via app in english
• passenger-, harbour- and lock dutie
• optional rental bike
• optional event tickets and guided tours, bookable aboard
• optional coach transfer to/from the berth (without bike)

Accomodation:

• outside cabins, approx. 11 sqm (118 sq ft), with ensuite WC and shower
• single beds with level access
• individually adjustable air conditioning
• upper deck cabins with french balcony
• main deck cabins with non opening panoramic windows
• 1 upper deck cabin offer a third bed for 3rd person (max. 80 kg/176 lbs)
• eco cabins: during sailing and manoeuvres the engine sounds can be more audible here

Rental bicycles:

• We offer comfortable unisex-bikes with 7-speed gearboxes and coaster brakes or freewheel systems, equipped with a bike bag and a bike lock. We also offer e-bikes if desired.
• If you choose to wear a helmet, we recommend using your own due to the variety of head sizes and shapes and for hygienic reasons.

Travel time 2027:

• arrival on saturdays
  10.04. + 24.04. + 08.05. + 22.05.
  12.06. + 26.06. + 24.07. + 31.07.
  28.08. + 04.09. + 18.09. + 02.10.
• minimum number of participants: 80. This tour can be cancelled by the provider up to 3 weeks prior to its commencement. If this is the case, we will strive to supply our customers with an equivalent offer.

Prices:

All prices are per person.

• booking code "The Danube - by boat and bike":
  RS-PBK-7M
• how you can save some money
• cancellation fee

The booking process

Arrival to "The Danube - by boat and bike":

• Parking in Engelhartszell
  - 65 € fenced-in outdoor area, directly at the harbour, within walking distance of the berth
  - 85 € roofed car park, directly at the harbour, within walking distance of the berth
  - 85 € parking space for motorhomes
  Information on how to register for parking is included in your travel documents.

• Arrival in Engelhartszell via train:
  Passau main station
  by bus no. 670 to Engelhartszell, duration approx. 40 min, price per person approx. 9 €
  alternatively by taxi, costs approx. 60 €
  useful website: https://fahrplan.oebb.at

• Arrival at Munich airport:
  distance to Passau approx. 160 km,
  very good train connection, 1x change, duration approx. 2.5 hours, price train per person approx. 35 € 
  to continue to Engelhartszell, see above

Personal bikes:
In principle, you can bring your own bike along. However, please note that your bike will be loaded on and off the boat twice a day along with several others and therefore slight cosmetic damage to individual bikes cannot be ruled out, which is why we do not take responsibility or liability for such damage. We recommend reserving one the excellent rental bikes we offer.

Perfectly looked after:
During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.

Please note:

• As is the case with all boat trips, changes in travel itineraries due to the weather, high or low water levels, technical issues or regulatory requirements can be undertaken at any time.