A Cycling Journey: Munich to Vienna along The Danube River

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Follow quiet bike paths along the sparkling Danube as you explore the history, folklore and culture of Bavaria and Upper Austria, with visits to castle ruins and a 900-year-old abbey.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • I enjoy getting my heart going on my bike or on trails
    • Nothing beats the thrill of taking on a rewarding climb or ride on varied terrain with inclines
    • Let’s keep moving — occasional stops only, please

What's this trip about?

    Follow quiet bike paths along the sparkling Danube as you explore the history, folklore and culture of Bavaria and Upper Austria, with visits to castle ruins and a 900-year-old abbey.

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Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityDeggendorf
End CityVienna

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Family Friendly
  • 50 Plus
  • Cycling & Biking
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Birding
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks
  • Golf

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Activities

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 10

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

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Itinerary

Day 1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day 2 Arrive Munich, Transfer to Deggendorf, Orientation Deggendorf

There will be no biking today which provides an opportunity to relax and rejuvenate after your international flight; Motorcoach time is 1.5 hours (70 miles / 113 kilometers).

Proceed by motorcoach to Deggendorf and check into our hotel.

Orientation: The Gr...

Day 3 Plattling, St. Jacob's Church, Deggendorf, Introductions Deggendorf

Biking distance is 16 miles (26 kilometers) on paved bicycle paths on flat terrain. Walking approximately .5 mile (.75 kilometers).

After a hearty breakfast, join your Group Leader in the hotel conference room for a presentation on safety, rules of the road, and...

Day 4 Passau, Hofkirchen, Stroll Passau Passau

Biking distance is 40 miles (65 kilometers) on paved bicycle paths on flat to rolling terrain. Walking approximately 1 mile / 1.5 kilometers.

Today’s the real thing; our destination is Passau, a city at the German-Austrian border. We’ll see immediately why the D...

Day 5 Passau Architecture Lecture, Organ Concert, Free Time Passau

There will be no biking today to allow for our visit of Passau. Walking approximately 1 mile (1.5 kilometers), standing for up to 2 hours on uneven terrain, stairs, and cobblestones.

Start the day by attending a lecture on the various architectural styles promin...

Day 6 European Union Lecture, Obernzell & Schlögen Ferries Schlogen

Biking distance is 26 miles (42 kilometers) on paved bicycle paths on flat terrain. Walking approximately 1 mile / 1.5 kilometers.

Before departure, enjoy a lecture on the European Union at the hotel. Mount your bicycle and head for Obernzell, where the castle t...

Day 7 Aschach, Ottensheim Ferry, Wilhering Church, Badesee, Linz Linz

Biking distance is 38 miles (61 kilometers) on paved bicycle paths and secondary roads on flat terrain. Walking approximately 1 mile / 1.5 kilometers.

Our destination this morning is Aschach on the Danube, a beautiful old village featuring homes painted during t...

Day 8 Austrian Economy & Society Lecture, Mauthausen, Free Time Linz

There will be no biking today to allow for a visit to Mauthausen and Linz. Motorcoach time is 1 hour (30 miles / 48 kilometers). Walking approximately 1 mile (1.5 kilometers), standing for up to 2 hours on uneven terrain, stairs, and cobblestones.

After breakfas...

Day 9 Austrian Traditions Lecture, Au an der Donau, Grein Grein

Biking distance is 39 miles (63 kilometers) on paved bicycle paths on flat terrain. Walking approximately 1 mile / 1.5 kilometers.

After breakfast, attend a lecture on the traditions and customs of Austria. We leave Linz on the north shore of the Danube and cont...

Day 10 Danube Lecture, Schifffahrtsmuseum, Persenbeug, Sankt Nikola Melk

Biking distance is 33 miles (53 kilometers) on paved bicycle paths and secondary roads on flat terrain. Walking approximately 1 mile / 1.5 kilometers.

Before leaving Grein, have a seat in the oldest town theater of Austria built in 1791. Join your fellow travele...

Day 11 Melk Abbey, The Wachau, Willendorf, Spitz, Durnstein, Krems Krems

Biking distance is 26 miles (42 kilometers) on paved bicycle paths on flat terrain. Walking approximately 1 mile / 1.5 kilometers.

First stop is the famous 900-year-old Benedictine Melk Abbey where we gain insight into the history of this magnificent building. F...

Day 12 Tulln, Transfer to Vienna, Free Time Vienna

Biking distance is 30 miles (48 kilometers) on paved bicycle paths on flat terrain. Motorcoach time is 1 hour (28 miles / 45 kilometers). Walking approximately 1 mile / 1.5 kilometers.

Our last day on the bicycle. We have a ride planned along the Blue Danube (wh...

Day 13 Vienna Walking Field Trip, Free Time Vienna

There will be no biking today to allow for our visit of Vienna. Walking approximately 1 mile (1.5 kilometers), standing for up to 2 hours on uneven terrain, stairs, and cobblestones.

After breakfast, join a local historian for a guided walk of Vienna to learn ab...

Day 14 Program Concludes, Departures In Flight

Hotel check-out time is 12:00 Noon. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers. Transfer from the hotel to the airport is approximately 30 minutes (15 miles / 24 kilometers).

Morning transfer to Vienna International Airport for departures. If you are ...

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Price From $3,849
Price per day$275
Last Updated: 2/16/2022

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  • Number of Dinner: 12
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