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| River Danube | Ref: AU001 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Distance: approx 141 to 153 miles | ||
travel :
- Fly to Linz then train to Passau
- Fly to Munich or Vienna where a train can be taken to Passau. Train fare costs between €35 and €45pp
The MS THEODOR KÖRNER is a very spacious nostalgic ship of traditional shipbuilding skill with a very comfortable atmosphere. It is imperative on board that the guest is king! Our crew members will anticipate every wish and therefore, make a contribution to the unbelievable success of this voyage. Your bike-cruise through various countries is also a culinary expedition through the diversity of the national and the regional cuisine (2 menus of choice); a committed musician will perform in the evening for dance!! The ship possesses a Restaurant, a Panorama a viennese coffe bar with sunny patio as well as a broad sun deck with comfortable deck-chairs. Books and magazines of our library provide relaxation and reading pleasure, parlour games offer all kinds of disport.
The dignified furnished cabins are cosy, rustic, approx. 9-10 sqm big and equipped with 2 twin beds, en suite (shower and toilet), TV, radio and air condition. 3-Bed-Cabins: 2 twin beds and 1 upper bed.
Itinerary
Day 1 (Saturday):
Arrive in Passau to board the MS THEODOR KÖRNER at 5.00pm. The crew welcomes you on board with a cocktail before dinner.
Day 2 (Sunday):
Downstream, the route leads you to pretty villages amid natural landscape. Need a boost? Try some of the special cordials and liqueurs in the Trappist monastery in Engelszell. Supposedly they have “special healing powers”. Let yourself relax on the sun deck after a successful day while the ship takes you through the romantic Schlögener loop, where the river makes a very abrupt 180 degree turn. After dinner discover Linz, the capital of upper Austria. 31 miles.
Day 3 (Monday):
You ride through quaint rural regions and fascinating countryside, past adorable towns and villages to Grein. In the evening you can take a stroll in this picturesque little town. 22 miles.
Day 4 (Tuesday):
The ship takes you through the Strudengau, an infamous constriction in the river, where the current is very strong. You then cycle through the gentle Nibelungen valley to Emmersdorf, separated from Melk only by a single bridge. Overnight your ship sails to Vienna 32 miles.
Day 5 (Wednesday):
On your way to Bratislava you will be accompanied by the sound of birds as you cycle through mystic alluvial forests which is the Donauauen National Park. The distance can be shortened by using the train. In the evening your ship will cruise back to Vienna but not before you have explored the Old Town of Bratislava. 34 to 46 miles.
Day 6 (thursday):
A day of “rest” as you go sightseeing around Vienna
Day 7 (Friday):
Your last cycle day – an enchanting ride through the Wachau. In Spitz you will find cosy wine taverns directly besides the bike path. You owe it to yourself to take a break! After dinner you discover some hidden talents amongst the crew during a show. 22 miles
Day 8 (Saturday):
As you cruise through the Danube valley you get one last look at the Schlögener loop, before you leave the ship in Passau, at approximately 2.30pm
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