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Duration
5 days
Activities
  • self guided cycle
Accommodation
  • 4 nights in 3-4 star hotels and inns
Meals
  • 4 Breakfasts

Price

Adult$860USD

Child$180USD*

* See below for further details.

 

Overview

Trip Code: LVD

Trip highlights

  • Ride the famed Danube Cycle Path through picturesque countryside
  • Discover the charming Wachau Valley, a UNESCO-listed wine region
  • Explore medieval towns, castle ruins and riverside monasteries
  • Exploring the majestic city of Vienna, known for its imperial architecture and musical heritage

Cycle at your own pace along one of Europe’s most iconic rivers, following a scenic and well-marked path from Linz to Vienna. This enjoyable ride takes you through Austria’s vibrant countryside, past impressive Benedictine monasteries, fairytale castles and vine-covered hillsides in the beautiful Wachau Valley. Stop in charming riverside villages, sample local apricot products and wines, and take in panoramic views of the Danube as it winds its way east. The route finishes in Vienna, a city known for its classical music, coffee houses and elegant streetscapes.

Traveller Rating

 

Trip Grading

introductory to moderate

More info about grading system

Carbon Footprint

27kg of CO2-e PP per day

(106kg of CO2-e PP entire trip)

Itinerary

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Arrive in the capital of Upper Austria, Linz. Known for its vibrant arts and music scene, Linz blends history with creativity. Mozart composed his Symphony No. 36 here in 1783 – a piece now famously known as the Linz Symphony. For a dose of modern culture, take time to visit the Lentos art museum, set along the Danube River and beautifully lit up in the evenings.

Meals:  Nil

Today’s ride takes you through the scenic Mostviertel region as you make your way to the charming riverside town of Grein. Just before reaching Grein, the Danube valley narrows through the striking landscape of the Strudengau, once known for its tricky river currents. In Grein, a picturesque Baroque village, you’ll find Austria’s oldest theatre, a fascinating Maritime Museum, and a castle overlooking the town.

Meals:  B

Today cycle deeper into the heart of the Danube’s dramatic landscapes. You’ll follow the river through the wild and rugged Strudengau, then on through the historic Nibelungengau, a region steeped in legends and medieval tales. As you continue, the scenery begins to soften into the rolling hills and vine-covered slopes of the Wachau Valley, one of the most beautiful sections of the Danube and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape. Known for its charming villages, ancient fortresses and award-winning wines, the Wachau offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and rich heritage. Overnight in Marbach / Pöchlarn or surrounds.

Meals:  B

Today, you pedal through the renowned Wachau, with its truly romantic scenery of vineyards and quaint villages, enroute to Krems. You will pass several fantastic sights - abbeys, castles, ruins, including the castle above Durnstein where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned. Alongside the cycle path you will find 'Heurigen', typical Austrian wine taverns, where you can taste local wine and regional foods. On reaching Krems there is time to take a look around before boarding your train to Vienna (included, take your bike with you on the train). The evening is free to discover the sights of Vienna. Be sure to visit the famous Naschmarkt (international foods/goods), a great place to eat or if you have kids or are young at heart, take a ride on the historic ferris wheel on the banks of the Danube.

Meals:  B

The trip concludes in Vienna this morning. Vienna has many great sights to visit including Schönbrunn, Bevedere and Hofburg palaces, the Spanish Riding School and Kunsthistorisches Museum. We can assist with extra nights' accommodation - please ask for our rates.

Meals:  B

Map

Elevation

The map and elevation chart are for illustrative purposes only and meant to provide general guidelines.
On self guided trips, actual route information provided before departure will be more detailed.

Inclusions

What's included

  • 4 breakfasts. Continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, cheese, occasionally eggs and meats, coffee, tea and juices.
  • 4 nights accommodation in 3-4 star hotels and inns with ensuite facilities on a twin share basis
  • Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 23kg, supplement applies for excess
  • Bicycle with 21 gears and pannier, e-bikes available on request - also for children over 9 years - supplement applies). Standard bikes are fitted with an odometer (not the e-bikes)
  • Digital information pack including route notes & maps and handlebar bag per room booked & GPX tracks
  • Train trip Krems/Traismauer to Vienna including bike
  • 1 bottle of wine per room - collect from the winery in Wachau
  • Emergency hotline

  • Travel to and from Linz and Vienna
  • Meals not listed as included, drinks
  • Helmet - must bring your own or purchase locally from a sport or bike shop
  • Child helmet - are mandatory for children under 12
  • Guide – this is a self guided cycling trip
  • A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo or book a single room
  • Entrance fees
  • Ferries
  • Transfers
  • Travel insurance
  • Hotel taxes payable locally (approx. €1-2,5 per person/night)
  • Items of a personal nature

Accommodation

3-4 star hotels & traditional inns

The accommodations on this trip include a selection of 3-4 star hotels and traditional inns, all featuring en-suite facilities for your comfort. These properties are carefully chosen for their convenient locations along the Danube cycle path, providing a welcoming and relaxing base after a day of cycling The hotels offer a mix of modern amenities and Austrian hospitality, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay throughout your journey.

Bike information

Rental Bike

During the trip you will be provided with a 21 speed bike with handbrakes. You will also receive a pannier to carry your gear for the day, along with a handlebar bag, bike computer, lock and repair kit (per room). Helmets are not supplied locally but are mandatory on all bike tours, so you will need to bring your own well-fitted helmet. Alternatively you can purchase one locally at a sport or bike shop.

Electric Bike

A limited number of electric bikes are available for an additional supplement. These must be requested at the time of booking or in advance. These are 8-speed KTM or Flyer models that increase your pedalling power and allows cyclists of different athletic conditions to book a bike tour together. Please note that e-bikes are heavier than normal bikes and given the higher speed possible, should only be ridden by confident cyclists. Note: Frame sizes 43/45/50cm - minimum height 153cm. E-bikes are not fitted with odometers.

Grading

introductory to moderate  

GRADE 2 - Over three days, you’ll cycle between 40 and 60km (25–37mi) each day, mostly on flat terrain along the dedicated Danube Cycle Path. Most of the riding is on paved paths, with some sections through towns and cities where you may encounter traffic. You’ll only need to carry your daypack with essentials such as a water bottle, rain gear and camera – your main luggage will be transported for you between accommodations. This trip is ideal for beginners to cycling holidays, including families with active children. A small number of children's bikes are available (minimum height 120cm), as well as bike seats (up to 18kg) and trailers (up to 40kg combined for two children). Helmets are essential on this trip and must be worn at all times while cycling.

Departure dates

Daily from 11 Apr to 10 Oct

Notes

M
Mid Season
H
High Season
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High season is from 25 Apr to 18 Sep. Mid season is from 28 Mar to 10 Apr and 19 Sep to 02 Oct. Supplement applies to high and mid season departures.
Note:
Child price shown is for one child aged 0-7 sharing a room with 2 full paying adults. Higher prices apply for other rooming or bedding configurations.

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Priceper person from

Adult$860USD

Child$180USD** See below for further details.

Options & Supplements*
  • Bike rental insurance - standard bikeUSD$32
  • Bike rental insurance - e-bikeUSD$70
  • E-bike supplementUSD$160
  • Child 0-7 sharing with 2 full paying adultsUSD$200
  • Single supplementUSD$230
  • Solo traveller supplementUSD$240
  • Child 7-11 sharing with 2 full paying adults (childs bike)USD$560
*Prices listed are per person

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