Itinerary
- Day 1
Passau
You'll arrive in Passau and spend time walking through the baroque old town, taking in the narrow alleys and the famous cathedral. Before boarding MS Swiss Crown at 4-5 PM, grab a bite to eat somewhere local. Once you're on the ship, settle in for your first evening as the boat heads out along the Danube.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Embark on MS Swiss Crown river cruise ship
- Romantic sunset cruise along the Danube
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Passau's baroque old town
- Visit Passau Cathedral with the world's largest church organ
Landmarks Passau Cathedral MS Swiss Crown 
- Day 2
Upper Danube Valley
Today you're cycling about 45 km through the Upper Danube Valley following the old Treppelweg route. The path takes you past quiet villages and you'll get some nice views of the Danube Loop from Schlöneger Blick. It's a pretty mellow ride through rural landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling excursion through Upper Danube Valley (approximately 45 km)
- Scenic views from Schlögener Blick viewpoint
Optional Activities
- Stop at small pubs along the cycle path
Landmarks Schlögener Blick Danube Loop - Day 3
Linz
You'll reach Linz around midday. Take some time to check out Austria's capital and see the impressive cathedral. There's an optional sightseeing train tour if you want, or you could head to the ARS Electronica Museum to see what they've got for modern technology exhibits.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling excursion to Linz (approximately 24 km)
Optional Activities
- Bright yellow sightseeing train tour through Linz
- Visit Linz Cathedral (largest church in Austria)
- Tour of the steepest adhesion railroad in the world (Pöstlingbergbahn)
- ARS Electronica Museum visit
Landmarks Linz Cathedral Pöstlingbergbahn ARS Electronica Museum - Day 4
Klosterneuburg
Cycling about 31 km today brings you into the Vienna area. Stop by Klosterneuburg Abbey to see the Verdun Altar, which is well-known for its detail work. If you're feeling it, try a traditional Viennese wine tavern or ride up Kahlenberg mountain for views. An optional classical waltz and operetta concert is available later if that appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling excursion in Vienna area (approximately 31 km)
Optional Activities
- Visit Klosterneuburg Abbey and the Verdun Altar
- Traditional Viennese wine tavern experience
- Kahlenberg viewing terrace visit
- Classical waltz and operetta concert at Sisi's summer residence (Schönbrunn Palace)
Landmarks Klosterneuburg Abbey Verdun Altar Kahlenberg Schönbrunn Palace - Day 5
Vienna
You'll explore Vienna's Ringstrasse by bike, or take an optional hop-on hop-off bus tour if you'd rather not cycle. Spend time at traditional coffee houses trying out Viennese pastries, and then head to the Naschmarkt where you can see local vendors, taste different foods, and just take in the atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Self-guided cycling tour of Vienna
Optional Activities
- Hop-on hop-off bus city tour
- Visit Ringstrasse
- Traditional Viennese coffee house experience
- Naschmarkt exploration
Landmarks Ringstrasse Naschmarkt - Day 6
Wachau Region
Today's a 37 km cycling day through the Wachau wine region with wine terraces and apricot trees all around. You'll ride into Dürnstein, then check out wine taverns in Spitz. The Benedictine Abbey of Melk is worth seeing as one of Europe's finest baroque buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling excursion through Wachau wine region (approximately 37 km)
- Visit Dürnstein
- Benedictine Abbey of Melk viewing
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Wachau winegrower
- Cozy wine tavern visits in Spitz
Landmarks Dürnstein Benedictine Abbey of Melk Spitz - Day 7
Strudengau - Mitterkirchen
Starting from the medieval town of Grein, you'll cycle about 36 km through the Strudengau hinterland. There are baroque buildings and a castle to look at along the way, plus you can visit the oldest municipal theater in Austria. Optional guided castle tours and Celtic village exploration are available, and you can also visit the Mauthausen Memorial if interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Packed lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Cycling excursion from Grein through Strudengau (approximately 36 km)
- Visit medieval town of Grein
Optional Activities
- Oldest municipal theater in Austria guided tour
- Clam Castle guided tour with castle lord
- Celtic village of Mitterkirchen visit
- Mauthausen Memorial concentration camp memorial visit
Landmarks Grein Oldest Municipal Theater in Austria Clam Castle Celtic Village of Mitterkirchen Mauthausen Memorial 
- Day 8
Passau
Enjoy the quiet morning on deck watching the sunrise before arriving back in Passau around 11 AM. After disembarking, you'll head home with plenty of memories from your time cycling and cruising along the Danube.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning cruise to Passau
Landmarks Passau
