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Cycle cruise Passau - Iron Gate - Vienna


Bike cruise on the Danube from Passau to the Iron Gate and disembarkation in Vienna - including 11 x full board and much more on the 4****Sup. MS Primadonna

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2025
Overview
Authentic Donau Touristik

Discover the most beautiful sections of the European Cycle Route E6 between Passau and the Iron Gate, combined with a magnificent cruise through the vast landscapes of Hungary, the Danube Bend, and the gorge of the wild Carpathians. The Duna-Dráva and Kopački rit National Parks, as well as the Silver Lake in Serbia, provide unforgettable experiences.

Dates and availability 2025

Friday, June 6 to Tuesday, June 17 (PD, OD, HD, HDA)
Friday, August 22 to Tuesday, September 2 (PD, OD, HD, HDA)

PD = promenade deck | OD = upper deck | HD = main deck | HDA = main deck-ASTERN

Tour
  • 389 to 435 km of cycling, flat and well-marked
  • Experience the European Cycle Route E6 by bike between Passau and the Iron Gate
Tour characteristics
  • Fitness
  • Quality of cycle paths
  • Signposting
Route
Friday, Arrival

Individual arrival in Passau by train or car. Transfer from the Danube Touristik private parking or Passau main station to the ship. Boarding from around 16:30. Welcome snack. Departure at 19:00. with passage through the Danube loop around 21:00.

Saturday, Wachau (53 km)

Bike handover in Marbach. Ferry to Wiesen. Along the Danube Cycle Path past Habsburg Castle Persenbeug, Emmersdorf/Melk (famous for its abbey), and further to the wine villages of Spitz, Dürnstein, and Krems (UNESCO World Heritage).

Sunday, Danube-Auen/Bratislava (48 km)

Arrival at 9:00. Optional guided city walk of Bratislava (1 hour). Bike to Danubiana Meulensteen island, then across the Lužný Bridge and along the Danube Cycle Path to Šamorín. Ship departs at 17:00.

Monday, Puszta (55 km)

After lunch: Optional tour of Kalocsa Cathedral and Baroque Bishop’s Palace (1 hour) or cycle past herds of cattle, pigs, and horses to the Baroque town of Baja. Departure at 18:00.

Tuesday, Sava Cycle Path/Belgrade (35 km)

Arrival in Belgrade around noon. Optional guided bus tour including Kalemegdan Fortress (2.5 hours). Cycle along the Sava Cycle Path to Ada Ciganlija island, Savsko jezero lake, and return via Zemun. Ship departs at 20:00.

Wednesday, Iron Gate and Kladovo (28 km)

Arrival at 10:00. Bike to Turkish Fetislam Fortress and a winery near Vrbica/Korbovo. Evening passage through the 120 km Iron Gate Gorge.

Thursday, Silver Lake (22-44 km)

Tour of Golubac Fortress. Afternoon bike tour from Veliko Gradište to Silver Lake.

Friday, Metropolis of Vojvodina (46 km)

Cycle to a wine tasting near Futog. Optional guided city walk including Peterwardein Fortress (3 hours).

Saturday, Duna-Dráva National Park (22-46 km)

Cycle from Mohács through the National Park to Kölked (stork museum), and on to Sátorhely memorial.

Sunday, Budapest (24 km)

Optional guided bus tour (3 hours). Bike ride to Margaret Island. Ship departs at 20:00.

Monday, Slovak Danube Cycle Path (56 km)

From Esztergom/Štúrovo along traffic-free paths through small villages to Komárno.

Tuesday, Vienna

Disembark by 10:30. Return transfer to Passau or extend your stay in Vienna.

Program changes are possible due to high water, low water, or other force majeure for safety reasons, as determined by the captain. Arrival times are subject to lock delays and normal water levels.

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Price & Service
Price per person
  • Two bed bunk bed | full board - main deck - ecco - 12 days
    • 06.06.2025, 22.08.2025 | season price
      € 1.440,- Arrival Fr
  • Two bed | full board - main deck - 12 days
    • 06.06.2025, 22.08.2025 | season price
      € 1.850,- Arrival Fr
  • Two bed | full board - upper deck - 12 days
    • 06.06.2025, 22.08.2025 | season price
      € 2.875,- Arrival Fr
  • Two bed | full board - Promenade deck - 12 days
    • 06.06.2025, 22.08.2025 | season price
      € 3.050,- Arrival Fr
Services
  • Bike cruise with 11x full board, including port fees, in the booked double cabin with shower, WC, TV, telephone, safe, minibar, adjustable air conditioning
  • Passenger transfer to the ship (fixed times) in Passau
  • 2 x hydrojet waterbed muscle massage (approx. 15 minutes) per cabin
  • Free use of the wellness area (whirlpool on the sun deck and indoors, sauna, Kneipp pool)
  • On-board tour guide with daily route briefings
  • Route description and maps (also GPS data on request)
  • Return transfer by bus/train from Vienna to Passau
  • Entry to Golubac Fortress (Serbia) and wine tastings in Kladovo and Novi Sad as per programme
  • 2 x wine tasting of 4 top wines from each region
Surcharge single use based on the tour rate
  • Main Deck (Astern) & Main Deck + 50% surcharge
  • Upper & Promenade Deck + 75% surcharge
Private parking Passau + € 120,-

unguarded, fenced

Excursion Package* + €165,-
  • Guided city walk in Bratislava and Novi Sad, guided tour of the Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace in Kalocsa
  • Guided bus tour of Belgrade & Budapest, entry to Monostori Fortress

*Minimum 20 participants
Please book additional services, such as the excursion package, in advance. Some excursions can also be booked individually on board, subject to availability and pricing (for example, Budapest guided bus tour approx. € 55,-).

Extra night in Vienna 1 x B&B per person

Double room € 92,-

Single room € 153,-

Extra night in Passau 1 x B&B per person

Double room € 76,-

Single room € 108,-

Best-Price-Guarantee

If you have a cheaper offer for bike tours, bike and boat tours or cruises with the same services or dates at the time of booking, please send us a copy of the offer by e-mail. If you book at Donau Touristik, you will receive the best price.

You can find the details here.

Discounts
    • on arrival Fr from 01.04. - 30.10.2025
  • Early bird discount
    • € 15,- per person until 15.03.2025 on arrival Fr from 01.04. - 31.10.2025
  • discount via web
    • € 10,- per person on arrival Fr from 01.04. - 30.10.2025
  • Children
    • 100 % children up to 5,9 years in double cabin main or upper deck with extra bed with at least 2 full-paying guests (max. 2 children) on arrival Fr from 01.04. - 30.10.2025
    • only € 35.- per night for the 3rd or 4th person up to 18 years for 3-/4 bed occupancy with 2 full-paying guests on arrival Fr from 01.04. - 30.10.2025
    • 25 % 2 children up to 15 years in extra cabin next to parents on main deck on arrival Fr from 01.04. - 30.10.2025
  • Promotional code
    • If you have a promotion code, add it in the booking mask under comments. After we have checked the validity and amount we will reduce the price. on arrival Fr from 01.04.2024 - 30.10.2025
Gastronomy

The benchmark of all cruise ships! With us, individuality is the big plus. From the vegetable juicer at the American buffet to the "cheese from the board" at the end of the 4-course menu, we cater to your wishes. Dietary requirements are sometimes possible, please specify when booking. The choice of dishes is characterised by the specialities of all ten Danube countries, especially Viennese cuisine really comes into its own here. In addition, we offer the lowest bottle wine prices of ALL Danube ships, for example 1 bottle (0.7 l) Bordeaux Château Lamothe-Vincent Jg. 2011 for only € 17.90. Five meals daily with breakfast buffet, served 3-course menus at lunch and 4-course menus in the evening; afternoon coffee with pastries; midnight snack.

HERE is a small excerpt from our list of beverages!

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Place of interest
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    Passau

    Passau is located on the border with Austria and at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers and is therefore also…

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    Melk

    The Lower Austrian district capital Melk lies on the right bank of the Danube and belongs to the Waldviertel region.…

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    Spitz

    The location Spitz, one of the main towns in the Wachau, lies in a wide arc around the free-standing, cone-shaped castle…

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    Bratislava

    The Slovakian capital boasts numerous sights and is well worth a visit. The small and compact centre of Bratislava is located…

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    Belgrad

    Belgrade - the white city - is the capital and seat of government of Serbia and lies directly on the Danube. With its…

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    Kalocsa

    Kalocsa is one of the oldest Hungarian towns ever and of great historical importance.

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    Baja

    Baja is a town in southern Hungary on the Danube and its tributary Sugovica. Tourism and fishing play a major role in the…

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    Golubac

    This small port and fortified town on the Danube lies on the border with Romania and Serbia.

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    Novi Sad

    The university town of Novi Sad is divided into the two districts of Novi Sad and Petrovaradin - after the fortress of the…

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    Mohacs

    The town of Mohacs is situated in the border triangle HU/SK/HR. The town is known for its carnival and for the battles of the…

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    Budapest

    Discover the Hungarian capital with its numerous sights from Margaret Island to the Castle District. The formerly independent…

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    Hainburg

    Hainburg is located on the Danube between Vienna and Bratislava, very close to the Slovakian border. Sights include the…

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    Vienna

    The "music capital of the world" (Frank Sinatra), the description of which is beyond this scope.

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    Linz

    Linz is the capital of Upper Austria. Worth seeing are the New Cathedral, the Castle, the Main Square, the Pöstlingberg, the…

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