Before next year's big anniversary ‘500 years of Austria-Hungary’, you can experience the cultural and scenic highlights of the Danube Monarchy here. Magnificent Baroque buildings in Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest, as well as the Wachau, the Danube Bend and the Carpathian Mountains are on the route.
Sunday, June 22nd to Friday, June 27th (PD, OD, HD, HDA)
Sunday, September 14th to Friday, September 19th (PD, OD, HD, HDA)
PD = promenade deck | OD = upper deck | HD = main deck | HDA = main deck-ASTERN
Your desired date/route/deck is no longer available? You are welcome to be put on our waiting list free of charge and without obligation.
- 173 to 293 km by bike, flat and well-marked
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Fitness
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Quality of cycle paths
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Signage
by train to Vienna or by car to Passau (parking at the Donau-Touristik car park for an extra charge from € 60,-) and then by train to Vienna.
Overnight stay including breakfast in the 4☼☼☼☼ hotel in Vienna at an extra charge (see below under ‘Extra night in Vienna 1 x B&B per person’). If you arrive late, you can also stay overnight in Passau and then travel by train on Sunday morning.
Sunday, Departure Day
Individual arrival in Vienna-Nussdorf. Boarding from 14:30. “Cast off” at 15:30 - Cruise past the Danube Flood-plains National Park and Hainburg Gate to the Slovakian capital Bratislava.
Active Tour: Luggage drop-off by 12:00 at the ship; bike rental and individual bike tour from Vienna on the E6 cycle path through Danube Flood-plains National Park, Hainburg, and Wolfsthal to the ship in Bratislava (+67 km; please notify at booking).
Tip for a stress-free arrival: Arrive by car/train the day before and spend the night in Vienna or Passau (for an additional fee). Travel by train to Vienna on Sunday and board the ship.
Monday, Budapest (22 km)Optional: In the morning guided city tour by bus with a stop at the Castle District (3 hours). Cycle tour to the traffic-free Margaret Island or through the city centre.
Active Tour: Bike tour to the artist town of Szentendre (picturesque location; + 56 km both ways). In the evening cruise through the wonderfully illuminated Magyar metropolis.
Optional: Morning bus excursion from Mohács to Pécs (about 50 minutes) with a guided tour and individual sightseeing. (Boarding the ship around 13:00 in Baja). Or, cycle in the morning on the Danube Cycle Path to the Baroque town of Baja (Town Hall Tower, old town).
Active Tour: traffic-free trip to the „capital of the Puszta“ in the afternoon.
By bike completely traffic-free past the Kelemantia Roman fort to the birthplace of Franz Lehár. Optional: Guided city walk of Komárno.
Thursday, Tulln - Spitz (59 km)Optional: Visit the Egon Schiele Museum (16 originals) or the impressive State Garden Show. Bike along the Danube Cycle Path through Krems (UNESCO World Heritage) to the wine village of Spitz in the Wachau region.
Friday, DepartureArrival in Passau around 11:30. Disembarkation by 12:30 and return journey by bus/train to Vienna or extend your stay in Passau.
Please note that changes of the route may occur for your safety, as determined by the 1st Captain due to high water, low water, or other cases of force majeure. Arrival times are subject to lock waiting times and normal water levels.
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Two bed bunk bed
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full board
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main deck - astern
- 6 days
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22.06.2025, 14.09.2025 | season price
€ 649,- Arrival Su
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22.06.2025, 14.09.2025 | season price
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Two bed
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full board
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main deck
- 6 days
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22.06.2025, 14.09.2025 | season price
€ 835,- Arrival Su
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22.06.2025, 14.09.2025 | season price
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Two bed
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full board
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upper deck
- 6 days
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22.06.2025, 14.09.2025 | season price
€ 1.280,- Arrival Su
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22.06.2025, 14.09.2025 | season price
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Two bed
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full board
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promenade deck
- 6 days
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22.06.2025, 14.09.2025 | season price
€ 1.390,- Arrival Su
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22.06.2025, 14.09.2025 | season price
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Two bed single use
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full board
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main deck - astern
- 6 days
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22.06.2025, 14.09.2025 | season price
€ 973,50 Arrival Su
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22.06.2025, 14.09.2025 | season price
- Cycle Cruise with 5x full board, including port fees, in the booked double cabin with shower/WC/TV/telephone/safe/minibar/adjustable air conditioning.
- 1 x Hydrojet waterbed muscle massage (approximately 15 minutes) or 1 x health massage (20 min.) according to availability per cabin.
- Free use of the wellness area (whirlpool on the sundeck and indoors, sauna, Kneipp pool).
- Onboard tour guide with daily route briefings.
- Route description and map material.
- GPS data.
- 1 x wine tasting of 4 types of top Hungarian and Austrian wines onboard.
- Return transfer by bus/train from Passau to Vienna
Main Deck „ASTERN" and Main Deck + 50 % surcharge
Upper and Promenade Deck + 75 % surcharge
- Guided walk Komárno; Guided bus tour Budapest
- Bus excursion to Pécs with guided walk
- land programme Tulln (optional Schiele Museum or National Garden Show)
*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 (e.g., Budapest city tour approx. €55).
Double Room: €76
Single Room: €108
Train journey on the embarkation day, for example: Passau ICE 21 departs at 10:26 a.m. / arrives in Vienna at 12:47 p.m.
Double Room: €92
Single Room: €153
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.
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Online discount
- € 10,- per person on arrival Sa, Su from 01.04. - 30.10.2025
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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 Su 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 Su from 01.04.2024 - 30.10.2025
- 25 % 2 children up to 15 years in extra cabin next to parents on main deck on arrival Su from 01.04. - 30.10.2025
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Promotional code
- If you have a promotion code, add it in the booking mask. After we have checked the validity and amount we will reduce the price. on arrival Fr from 01.04. - 30.10.2025
