Abundant history and culture

Danube River


Abundant history and culture

Danube River bike tours

It’s one of Europe’s most popular cycling routes, and for good reason.

On its way from the Black Forest to the Black Sea, the Danube River flows through Bavaria to Passau, Germany, crosses the Austrian border and continues onward to Vienna, one of the world’s cultural capitals. It then continues through Slovakia and Hungary to Budapest. Along the way, there are stunning river landscapes, picturesque villages, and medieval towns, as well as castles, monasteries, vast gardens and sprawling vineyards.

The German and Austrian sections offer hundreds of miles of dedicated, well-marked, paved bike paths that are ideal for first-time bicycle tourists and families. This region is best enjoyed from May to September.


Austria — Europe’s storybook

Danube Bike Path 5-nights (Active)

COUNTRY: Austria, Germany

5 nights
4.8/5 (6)
Rider Level: Active Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths
Rider Level: Active Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths

4.8/5 (6)
5 nights

Self guided from EUR € 749

Self-guided:
Daily: Mar 30 - Oct 12, 2024

Description:
This fabulous 5-night tour along the romantic Danube River is a super 'sporty' experience for travelers interested in covering longer cycling distances each day. The 'Active' option described here treats you to an average of 50 miles per day. If you're…

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Danube Bike Path 7 Nights (Classic)

COUNTRY: Austria, Germany

7 nights
4.6/5 (67)
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours

4.6/5 (67)
7 nights

Self guided from EUR € 1019

Self-guided:
Daily: Mar 30- Oct 12, 2024

Description:
This is the 'Classic' version of the Danube Bike Path tour. For 4 and 5-star hotels in different towns along the way, please also see the Upscale Lodging version of this tour. For a sportier break featuring longer cycling distances on a more compact…

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Danube Bike Path 8 Nights (Upscale Lodging)

COUNTRY: Austria, Germany

8 nights
4.8/5 (66)
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours Client favorites
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours Client favorites

4.8/5 (66)
8 nights

Self guided from EUR € 1479

Self-guided:
Daily: Mar 30 - Oct 12, 2024 (minimum 2 participants)

Description:
While most clients are more than pleased with our Classic tour, many have asked for a more upscale option. We're pleased to introduce Danube Bike 8 Nights Path: Upscale Lodging, which stays in the top hotels in each overnight stop along the way…

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Danube Cycle Path Passau – Budapest

COUNTRY: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia

13 nights
4.6/5 (14)
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths

4.6/5 (14)
13 nights

Self guided from EUR € 1449

Self-guided:
Sundays: Mar 31 - Apr 12, 2024; Sep 29 - Oct 6 ,2024. Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays: Apr 13 - May 24, 2024; Sep 7 - Sep 28, 2024. Daily: May 25 - Sep 6, 2024.

Description:
Explore the picturesque paths along the winding Danube River, like the Romans, the legendary Nibelungs, and even Europe's powerful kings and emperors. You'll get to know the beauty and historical significance of this ancient military and trading route…

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Danube Delights: Biking through Four Countries

COUNTRY: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia

7 nights
4.8/5 (17)
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Client favorites Bike and boat tours
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Client favorites Bike and boat tours

4.8/5 (17)
7 nights

Self guided from EUR € 999

Guided:
May 5, 26; Jun 16; Jul 14; Aug 4; Sep 1, 22, 2024.

Self-guided:
Sundays: Apr 28 – October 06, 2024. Saturdays: May 18, Jun 01, Aug 31, and Sep 14, 2024.

Description:
By bike and boat from 'Bavarian Venice', you'll arrive in the glamorous royal regions of Austria and Hungary via Germany and Slovakia. Discover three of Europe's most spellbinding capitals: Vienna, the 'City of the Waltz'; Bratislava, 'The White City' of…

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Danube Discovery: Bike and Boat through Enchanting Capitals

COUNTRY: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia

7 nights
4.4/5 (8)
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Bike and boat tours
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Bike and boat tours

4.4/5 (8)
7 nights

Self guided from EUR € 799

Self-guided:
Aug 11, 18, 25; Sep 1, 8, 15, 2023. Apr 13, 27; May 11, 25, Jun 1, 8, 15, 21, 28*; Jul 5, 13, 20, 26; Aug 2, 9, 17, 24, 30; Sep 6, 13, 20, 28; Oct 5, 2024. (*indicates fully booked)

Description:
Travel by bike and boat along the romantic Danube River – a truly memorable experience. Accompanied by a comfortable cruise ship, cycle along Europe's second largest river and one of its best-loved bicycle paths from charming Passau - the 'City of Three…

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Danube Discovery: Pedaling from Germany to Austria

COUNTRY: Austria, Germany

7 nights
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Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Bike and boat tours
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Bike and boat tours

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7 nights

Self guided from EUR € 699

Self-guided:
Apr 20; May 4, 18; Jun 22, 29; Jul 6, 27; Aug 3, 10, 31; Sep 7, 14, 21*, 2024.

Description:
Embark on an extraordinary bike and boat tour along the scenic Danube River! Enjoy leisurely rides through lush green riverbanks and charming villages, witness the awe-inspiring "Great Loop," and immerse yourself in the enchanting Wachau region with its…

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Danube Experience Bike and Boat Passau-Vienna-Budapest-Belgrade-Iron Gates-Passau

COUNTRY: Austria, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia

14 nights
4.8/5 (6)
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Bike and boat tours
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Bike and boat tours

4.8/5 (6)
14 nights

Self guided from EUR € 2349

Guided:
May 06; Aug 05; Sep 30, 2023. May 04; Aug 03; Sep 28, 2024.

Self-guided:
May 06; Aug 05; Sep 30, 2023. May 04; Aug 03; Sep 28, 2024.

Description:
Embark on an adventure-packed bike and boat tour through six countries, where widely differing cultures reveal the beauty of the majestic Danube River in all its glory. Discover the breathtaking natural scenery of the Iron Gates, one of the most…

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Danube Family Tour 7 Nights

COUNTRY: Austria, Germany

7 nights
4.8/5 (24)
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours

4.8/5 (24)
7 nights

Self guided from EUR € 1119

Self-guided:
Daily: Mar 30 - Oct 12, 2024 (minimum 2 participants)

Description:
This Danube tour was designed especially for families. It offers shorter daily distances than the usual tour program, with accommodation in hotels, ranging from family farms where children can assist with feeding the animals to an exclusive hotel with a…

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Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Bike and boat tours

4.9/5 (23)
7 nights

Self guided from EUR € 899

Guided:
Jun 8, Jul 6, Sep 21, 2024.

Self-guided:
Apr 27; May 25; Jun 08, 15, 22; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27; Aug 17, 24; Sep 7, 21, 2024.

Description:
It was in Passau - the 'City of Three Rivers' - that Sisi began her journey along the Danube as a young bride to Vienna, where she was eagerly awaited by the Emperor Franz. Follow in the footsteps of this Austrian empress by bicycle and on a nostalgia…

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Premium Danube Cruise and Cycle

COUNTRY: Austria, Germany

7 nights
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Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Bike and boat tours
Rider Level: Leisure Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Bike and boat tours

(0)
7 nights

Guided from EUR € 2545

Guided:
Aug 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2024

Description:
Step aboard the exquisite Merlijn for an unforgettable bike and boat tour along the Danube, embarking from either Passau, known as the "City of Three Rivers," or Vienna, celebrated for its cultural richness and splendid architecture. Regardless of where…

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Salzburg to Vienna, Lakes Option

COUNTRY: Austria

7 nights
4.4/5 (16)
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours Client favorites
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours Client favorites

4.4/5 (16)
7 nights

Self guided from EUR € 799

Self-guided:
Daily: Apr 27-Oct 19, 2024

Description:
Everybody knows them: the melodies of the "Serenade No. 13" and "The Blue Danube Waltz!" On this tour, you will start in Salzburg where Mozart was born, cycling straight through the beautiful hilly lake district of the Salzkammergut. Once you reach Linz…

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Vienna to Budapest 5-nights (Active)

COUNTRY: Austria, Hungary, Slovakia

5 nights
4/5 (4)
Rider Level: Active Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths
Rider Level: Active Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths

4/5 (4)
5 nights

Self guided from EUR € 699

Self-guided:
Saturdays: March 30-Apr 11, Oct 01-Oct 12, 2024; Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays: Apr 12-May 31, Sep 01-Sep 30, 2024; Daily: Jun 01- Aug 31, 2024

Description:
This 5-night tour from Vienna to Budapest is a "sporty" experience for travelers interested in covering longer cycling distances each day. The active option described here treats you an average of 54 miles each day. If you're looking for a more leisurely…

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Vienna to Budapest (Classic)

COUNTRY: Austria, Hungary

7 nights
4.1/5 (54)
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths

4.1/5 (54)
7 nights

Self guided from EUR € 899

Self-guided:
Saturdays: Mar 30-Apr 11, Oct 01-Oct 12, 2024; Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays: Apr 12-May 31, Sep 01-Sep 30, 2024; Daily: Jun 01-Aug 31, 2024

Description:
On this bike path you will explore lowland forests, original villages, and magical cities. Of course the 3 metropolises Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest are the best-known. In Carnuntum and in the Roman castle Kelemantia, you find Roman relics from the…

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Bulgaria — Country of contrasts

Danube River and Black Sea

COUNTRY: Bulgaria, Romania

8 nights
4.9/5 (8)
Rider Level: Recreational
Rider Level: Recreational

4.9/5 (8)
8 nights

Guided from EUR € 1100
Self guided from EUR € 930

Guided:
May 15; Jun 30; Jul 24; Aug 28, 2024.

Self-guided:
May 7; Jun 6; Jul 10; Aug 16; Sep 10; Oct 4, 2024.

Description:
On this tour, you'll discover the rich heritage of Bulgaria and the epic wilderness of the Black Sea coastline, uncovering 7,000 years of history in the far eastern reaches of the European Union. This itinerary includes the iconic Thracian Royal Tomb in…

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Germany — Bike paths and fairytale castles

Cycling the Altmühl Valley - Round trip from Regensburg

COUNTRY: Germany

7 nights
4.1/5 (10)
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours
Rider Level: Recreational Electric bike tours Primarily bike paths Family-friendly bike tours

4.1/5 (10)
7 nights

Self guided from EUR € 799

Self-guided:
Daily: Mar 31 - October 19, 2024.

Description:
Embark on tour taking in the most breathtaking section of the Altmuehl Valley, the serenely winding Danube River, and the lesser-known Wellheimer Tal, created by the original Danube. Two beautiful boat trips on this tour enable you to enjoy the sublime…

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