Itinerary
- Day 1
Schärding or Passau
You'll arrive in either Schärding or Passau and get settled into your accommodation. Schärding's Silberzeile lane has that baroque feel you should walk through, or if you're in Passau, head to the New Centre where it's been redesigned for pedestrians and you can see where the Inn meets the Danube.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Schärding's baroque old town and Silberzeile lane
- Walk through Passau's New Centre pedestrian area
Landmarks Silberzeile Passau New Centre 
- Day 2
Schärding to Schlögener Schlinge
Start cycling from Schärding along the Inn River toward Passau, then pick up the Danube cycle path through the upper valley. You'll pass the Engelszell monastery near Engelhartszell and pedal through Niederranna to reach the Schlögener Schlinge, which is a dramatic 180-degree bend in the river. A ferry gets you across to your hotel on the other side.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling from Schärding along the Inn River to Passau
- Cycling on the Danube cycle path through upper Danube valley
- Viewing the Schlögener Schlinge (river bend) during ferry ride
- Ferry ride to hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Engelszell Abbey Church and monastery
Landmarks Schlögener Schlinge Engelszell Abbey Engelhartszell 
- Day 3
Schlögener Schlinge to Linz
The route takes you through the green Eferdinger basin and the market towns of Aschach, Ottensheim, and Wilhering before you reach Linz, the capital of Upper Austria. Spend time in the historic old town with its pubs and restaurants, or head up to Pöstlingberg mountain for views of the area, or take a walk through Donaulände park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling through Eferdinger basin
- Cycling through market towns of Aschach, Ottensheim, and Wilhering
Optional Activities
- Explore Linz's historical old town
- Visit Pöstlingberg mountain for views
- Stroll through Donaul ände park
Landmarks Linz Old Town Pöstlingberg Donaul ände Park - Day 4
Linz to Grein
You'll detour from the Danube to check out St. Florian and its Augustinian monastery, then continue to Enns, Austria's oldest town. In Enns, see the 60-metre town tower on the square or visit the archaeological museum Lauriacum. From there, get back to the river and cycle on to Grein, a beautiful baroque town where you can see Austria's oldest still-performing municipal theatre, the maritime museum, or Greinburg castle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling with detour to St. Florian and Augustinian monastery
- Visit to Enns
Optional Activities
- Explore Enns town square and 60-metre tower
- Visit archaeological collection in municipal museum Lauriacum
- Visit oldest municipal theatre in Austria in Grein
- Visit maritime museum in Grein
- Visit Greinburg castle
Landmarks St. Florian Augustinian Monastery Enns Town Tower Municipal Museum Lauriacum Grein Municipal Theatre Maritime Museum Grein Greinburg Castle - Day 5
Grein to Maria Taferl
Cycle along the Danube to Grein, a beautiful baroque town. You can check out Austria's oldest still-performing city theatre, or visit the maritime museum or Greinburg castle. After that, continue your ride to Maria Taferl where you'll have wonderful views of the blue Danube from where you're staying.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling along the Danube to Grein
- Cycling from Grein to Maria Taferl
Optional Activities
- Visit Grein's oldest municipal theatre still in use
- Visit Grein's maritime museum
- Visit Greinburg castle
Landmarks Grein Municipal Theatre Maritime Museum Grein Greinburg Castle Maria Taferl - Day 6
Maria Taferl to Wachau Region
Stop in Melk to see the abbey that sits above the Danube, then cycle into the Wachau region with its fruit orchards and vineyards. There's a wine tasting organized for you here, which is really worth doing since this is such a famous wine area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling through Wachau region with typical fruit orchards and vineyards
- Wine tasting event in Wachau region
Optional Activities
- Visit Melk Abbey
Landmarks Melk Abbey Wachau Region 
- Day 7
Wachau Region
Take a walk or gentle cycle through the wine villages of Spitz, Weißenkirchen, and Dürnstein. These villages have the beauty and hospitality the Wachau region is known for, and you'll get to take it all in at a relaxed pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walking or cycling through wine villages of Spitz, Weißenkirchen, and/or Dürnstein
Landmarks Spitz Weißenkirchen Dürnstein - Day 8
Wachau Region to Tulln
Walk or gently cycle through the wine villages of Spitz, Weißenkirchen, and Dürnstein to experience what makes the Wachau region special. After that, cycle to Tulln, which sits along the Danube.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling to Tulln
Optional Activities
- Walking or cycling through wine villages of Spitz, Weißenkirchen, and/or Dürnstein
Landmarks Spitz Weißenkirchen Dürnstein - Day 9
Tulln to Vienna
You have a relaxed final ride into Vienna. Get settled into your accommodation, then explore the city on your own schedule. St. Stephen's Cathedral is worth seeing, Mariahilferstraße is the shopping street to check out, and grabbing a Viennese Americano and Sachertorte at a traditional coffee house is a must. If you want something different, take a ride in one of Vienna's famous Fiaker cabs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling to Vienna
Optional Activities
- Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Stroll along Mariahilferstraße shopping street
- Enjoy Viennese coffee and Sachertorte cake in a typical coffee house
- Ride in a famous Fiaker cab
- Explore Vienna's main sights
Landmarks St. Stephen's Cathedral Mariahilferstraße 
- Day 10
Vienna
This is your departure day, or you can arrange an extension to your tour if you'd like more time.
