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Danube Waltz

Passau-Budapest-Passau, along the Danube

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Tour Description
Type of tour:   self-guided  
Level:   3, light active
Duration:   7 Nights  
Distance:   42 km/day average  
Tour price:   from € 695,-  
Start city:   Passau, Germany
Nearest airport:   Munich, Germany
End city:   Passau, Germany
Nearest airport: Munich, Germany
Route
Destination
The Netherlands / Belgium
Germany / Austria / Hungary
Turkey
Italy
France
Croatia
Discover Holland and Europe by Bike and Barge
Planning on visiting the Netherlands? Why not the Dutch way: from the water and from the saddle of a bicycle. For more than 25 years we have combined these unique aspects of Dutch daily life offering a unique experience: the Bike & Barge Holidays.

Planning on visiting Europe? Join one of our Bike and Barge Holidays in France, Italy, Austria, Germany, Croatia or Turkey.

Why should we, Cycletours Holidays, take you there? First of all, we are Europeans ourselves. We live here, so you are safe to suppose we know the way. We know how to get you to the right places, allowing  you to experience Europe to the fullest.


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Danube Waltz

8 days | from: € 695,-  |  Group | Barge | self-guided | Level 3

Important: Itinéraire et l'information uniquement disponible en Anglais.

Wichtig: Nur englische Routenbeschreibung.

A combination of Europe’s most sold river cruise and favourite cycleway, is the basis of the combined cycle and boat trip. This trip will get you along enchanting river landscapes with steep forested hills and vineyards. Around the end of the afternoon you will go back to your sailing hotel again. When you want a day off or a day with less kilometres, you can stay on the boat or take a train transfer 
 
After embarkation at 5 PM you will sail to Engelhartszell, the summer residence of the Bishops of Passau. On day 2 you will make the first roundtrip through the landscape of the Danube, along forests and picturesque places. The next day you will cycle through the National Park Danube to Bratislava. In the evening you can make a guided walk through the old centre of this city. When you wake up on Wednesday you can enjoy the beautiful landscapes on your way to Budapest. After arrival, you will have the rest of the day to get to know Budapest. The next cycle day gets along quiet parts of the Danube with infinite views. You will board again in Esztergom, The Hungarian Rome. The next morning you will wake up in Vienna. The last trip goes to Wachau, through ancient old vineyards, with castle ruins. After a beautiful last cycle trip you board again to enjoy the last diner, while the ship is sailing back to Passau. 

About the barges:
The MS My Story departs on Sunday.

The MS Theodor Körner departs on Saturday. 
 
The route from day to day + km
Day 1     Arrival in Passau at 5 PM. In the evening by boat to Engelhartszell. 
Day 2   Donauschlinge: Engelhartszell - Hainburg, 40
Day 3   Hainburg – Bratislava, 34
Day 4   Budapest, day of rest or roundtrip by bicycle
Day 5   Donauknie: Visegrad - Esztergom, 24 or 57
Day 6   Vienna, day of rest or city tour by bicycle or bus
Day 7   Wachau: Rossatz - Melk, 36 
Day 8   Passau, debarkation at 12.30 PM 
 
1 km = 0.62 miles 

Level of difficulty: 3

Travel dates

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April
27 / 4 / 2013Fully bookedPassauTheodor Körnervarious categories 
May
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Tour prices

Prices per person in 2013

Accommodation MS Theodor Körner (tour code OFV)
• Danube deck (lower deck):
Double cabin with bunk bed: € 695,-
Double cabin with 2 low beds: € 770,-
Single cabin: € 1099,-

• Main deck (middle deck):
Double cabin with bunk bed: € 805,-
Double cabin with 2 low beds: € 885,-
Triple cabin: € 785,-
Single cabin: € 1299,-

• Upper deck
Double cabin with 2 low beds: € 965,-
Triple cabin: € 669,-

Accommodation MS My Story (tour code OFV1)
• Main deck (lower deck):
Double cabin with bunk bed (at the front or back, more motor-noise): € 750,-
Double cabin with 2 low beds: € 899,-

• Upper deck
Double cabin with 2 low beds (at the front or back, more motor-noise): € 865,-
Double cabin with 2 low beds: € 999,-
Triple cabin (at the front or back, more motor-noise): € 815,-
Single cabin: € 1339,-

Season surcharge on departures May 4 - May 26 + August 31 - Sept. 29 2013:
€ 59,-

Season surcharge on departures June 1 - August 25 2013: € 115,-

• Port dues € 59,- (from 12 years on)

Children:
• 0-2: € 65,-
• 3-13: reduction of 35% (with min. 2 full paying adults in triple or family cabin*)
• 3-13: reduction of 20% (with min. 1 full paying adult in cabin)
(* only 1 family cabin available)

Extra night in Passau (4* hotel):
Double room: € 138,- per room
Single room: € 99,-


Bicycle rent

Bicycle rental per week
(Unisex bicycle is included in the tour price)

• Bicycle with 21 gears: € 59,-

• Electric bicycle: € 165,-

All bikes equipped with, 1 pannier bag and lock

• Bike helmet (required on this tour):
€ 17,- to be paid on board

Daily cycling program

Extra tour information

Included

• 7 nights on the boat in a cabin with shower, toilet and air-conditioning
• Daily cabin cleaning, towels and bed linen
• Captain reception with welcome cocktail
• Breakfast and dinner
• Lunch package or lunch on board
• Afternoon coffee and cake
• Farewell dinner with farewell cocktail and show
• Daily live music
• 1x handle bag bar with detailed map and information material per cabin
• 7-speed Unisex touring bike with coaster brakes and pannier
• Tour guide on board, German/ English-speaking (does not cycle with group)
• Daily informational meeting

Not included:
• € 20,- reservation charges
• Ferry to Engelhartszell, AU, Visegrad and Szob
• Most tasting in the upper Danube valley
• City tour of Vienna and Budapest by bus
• Visit to Basilica of Esztergom
• Wine tasting with the wine maker in the Wachau
• Travel and cancellation insurance (optional)
• Other drinks;
• Admission charges

Special details

Please take good notice of our booking conditions.

Minimum number of participants: 65 people.

No bicycle insurance available for this tour.

Transfer from/to Munich to/from Passau: on request. Costs: € 51,- per person, one-way/ return € 89,-

Please note: this ship cannot be catagorized according to our degrees of comfort. Because the MS Story does not belong to Cycletours Holidays's fleet, it has its own distinctive services and comfort class

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