Itinerary
- Day 1
Linz
You'll arrive in Linz, Upper Austria's capital, and have the day to explore at your own pace. The historic centre is worth wandering through on foot, or you could head to Linz Zoo if you're traveling with kids. The Ars Electronica Center and Museum for the Future has interactive exhibits that let you experiment with different technologies and installations. If you've arranged rental bikes ahead of time, they'll be waiting at your hotel ready to go for tomorrow's ride.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll through historic centre of Linz
- Visit Linz Zoo
- Visit Ars Electronica Center
- Visit Museum for the Future
Landmarks Linz Zoo Ars Electronica Center Museum for the Future 
- Day 2
Linz to Enns
Start your morning on Mount Pöstlingberg checking out Grottenbahn, where you'll find dragons, gnomes and witches tucked into the cave setting. After that, you'll cycle leisurely along the Danube, passing through the local recreation area at Lake Pleschinger See with playgrounds and swimming spots. Later on you can take a break at Lake Ausee to try out the Aqua Park with its slides and climbing towers. Continue slightly off the Danube route to reach Enns by evening, about 40km of easy riding.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle along Danube river from Linz to Enns
Optional Activities
- Visit Grottenbahn on Mount Pöstlingberg
- Stop at Lake Pleschinger See recreation area
- Visit Aqua Park at Lake Ausee
Landmarks Grottenbahn Mount Pöstlingberg Lake Pleschinger See Lake Ausee Aqua Park - Day 3
Enns to Grein
You're in Enns now, Austria's oldest town, so you could visit the Roman Circular Path or check out the waterpark with its 65-meter slide and then walk the castle grounds. From there, cycle along the flat Danube path through the Machland region's nice countryside. Before reaching Grein, make a stop at the Celtic Village outdoor museum in Mitterkirchen to see exhibits about Austria's prehistory. It's a straightforward 30-35km day with lots of local history to discover.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle along Danube-cycle path through Machland
Optional Activities
- Visit Roman Circular Path in Enns
- Visit waterpark in Enns
- Stroll through castle grounds in Enns
- Visit Celtic Village outdoor museum in Mitterkirchen
Landmarks Roman Circular Path Celtic Village Enns Castle - Day 4
Grein to Marbach
Grein is known as the Pearl of the Strudengau region, a historic town that was the last safe place for ships to dock before dealing with the dangerous Strudengau eddies. You'll have options here like trying the climbing gym or taking a swim at the public outdoor pool. Then cycle through the Strudengau region with its interesting spots and landscapes as you head toward Marbach, roughly 20-25km of varied riding through the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle through Strudengau region to Marbach
Optional Activities
- Visit climbing gym in Grein
- Use public outdoor swimming pool in Grein
Landmarks Strudengau - Day 5
Marbach to Melk
After breakfast, spend time relaxing at the Nibelungenbad pool in Marbach if you want to slow down. From Maria Taferl you get nice views of the Danube valley. It's just a few kilometers more to reach the Wachau region, famous for its apricots and apples. The Wachau's got good regional food at reasonable prices, so this is a nice spot to grab lunch or dinner without breaking the budget.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle to Wachau region
Optional Activities
- Lounge in Nibelungenbad pool in Marbach
- Visit Maria Taferl for Danube views
Landmarks Nibelungenbad Maria Taferl Wachau 
- Day 6
Melk to Krems
Visit the Benedictine monastery at Melk, which sits at the gateway to the Wachau. For getting to Krems you've got choices. Take a boat trip and stop at Spitz or Dürnstein before finishing by bike, go the whole way by boat, or cycle the entire distance. Any option gives you varied scenery with vineyards and open plains. The route is about 40km if cycling the full way, or shorter if combining with the boat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Benedictine monastery in Melk
Optional Activities
- Take boat trip from Melk to Krems
- Disembark boat at Spitz or Dürnstein and cycle final kilometres
- Cycle entire route from Melk to Krems
Landmarks Benedictine monastery Melk Spitz Dürnstein - Day 7
Krems to Vienna
Take the train from Krems to Tulln, then cycle your final stage into Vienna by crossing the Danube Island. Once you're in Austria's capital, you could check out the Prater with its famous Ferris wheel, haunted house and wax museum. If you prefer something different, walk along Mariahilfer Straße for shopping and grab a café break, or visit Schönbrunn Zoo instead. About 30km of easy riding caps off your Danube journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey from Krems to Tulln with bike
Optional Activities
- Cycle final stage from Tulln to Vienna
- Cycle across Danube Island to Vienna
- Visit Prater in Vienna
- Visit Ferris wheel in Vienna
- Visit haunted house in Prater
- Visit wax museum in Prater
- Stroll along Mariahilfer Straße
- Visit Schönbrunn Zoo
Landmarks Prater Vienna Ferris Wheel Danube Island Mariahilfer Straße Schönbrunn Zoo - Day 8
Vienna
This is your departure day from Vienna. Take time to pack up and say goodbye to Austria's capital before heading to the airport or train station for your onward journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
