Danube River Cruise Bike Tour

Set out on a tranquil spin through Franconia  For a refreshing taste of local culture, stop in at a monastery to sample the popular regional beer  Pedal past infamous World War II sites in Nuremberg, once the center of the Holy Roman Empire. (Overnight in Nuremberg)

Explore historic Nuremberg and the modern Main-Danube Canal, an engineering marvel Enjoy a laid-back ride through the countryside and picture-perfect medieval towns surrounding Nuremburg. (Cruise afternoon/overnight Nuremberg to Regensburg)

The towers and bridges of Regensburg, a World Heritage site, will take your breath away Bike to the Danube Gorge, a narrow passage carved through rock by the mighty river  Witness the Porta Praetoria, Germany’s oldest stone structure, dating back to AD 179. (Cruise overnight Regensburg to Passau)

The choice is yours—ride in the bucolic border region of Germany and Austria among pastures, hills and river valleys  Or partake in a guided walk amid Italian Baroque splendor in Passau—where three rivers meet—or enjoy a full day in Salzburg. (Cruise Passau to Linz; cruise overnight Linz to Melk)

Bike or sail through the vineyard-laced Wachau Valley, a region beloved for its beauty as well as its superb Rieslings  Visit majestic Melk Abbey, quaint towns and traditional heurigen (wine taverns)  Ride to enchanting Dürnstein, with its hallmark blue baroque church tower. (Cruise Melk to Vienna; overnight in Vienna)

Vienna’s architecturally rich historic center —from soaring St. Stephen’s Cathedral to the Opera House—is a joy to explore Spin through this bike-friendly city on two wheels before an optional evening Mozart and Strauss concert. (Overnight in Vienna)

Be charmed by Budapest during a guided bike tour Treat yourself to a soak in thermal springs, visit a museum or have a look around the lively shopping district Budapest’s illuminated cityscape sets the stage for an evening cruise—the perfect finale to an unforgettable trip. (Overnight in Budapest)