From € 871
From Linz’s media art to Vienna’s imperial grandeur, you will ride the Danube at an easy rhythm. Monasteries, vineyards and old towns line the way, while luggage transfer and included entries keep days light. Culture and cycling flow together—gentle stages, riverside paths, evenings in lively cities.
8 days / 7 nights
Austria
Danube Cycle Path (Linz–Vienna); Strudengau; Wachau; Tulln; Vienna
Linz
Vienna
• Linz museums: Ars Electronica, Lentos, Castle Museum • St. Florian Abbey with Bruckner’s grave • Enns historic center and Lauriacum Museum • Wachau UNESCO landscapes, Dürnstein and Weißenkirchen • Melk Abbey admission and guided tour • GARTEN TULLN visit in Tulln • Vienna hop‑on hop‑off 24 hours • Return train Vienna–Linz included • Luggage transfer between hotels • Route book, app and GPX data
What’s included? 7 nights in selected 4‑ and 3‑star hotels with breakfast, luggage transfer to Vienna (1 piece, max. 23 kg), Linz Card (48 h) with museum entries and public transport, Melk Abbey admission and guided tour, train Krems–Tulln (bikes included), GARTEN TULLN admission, 24‑hour Vienna hop‑on hop‑off tour, return train Vienna–Linz, route book, digital app and GPX, handlebar bag, and service phone. How difficult is the route? Daily 40–60 km on mostly flat terrain along the Danube Cycle Path. The itinerary suits recreational cyclists who enjoy cultural stops. E‑bikes and 21‑speed touring bikes are available for rent. When can I start? Daily arrivals are possible from 28.03. to 10.10.2026. Travelling times and seasonal price periods apply as indicated by the organizer. Are bikes included? Bike rental is optional: 21‑speed touring bikes and e‑bikes are available for a fee. A rental bike disclaimer can be booked to limit liability (exceptions apply to lost keys, batteries/chargers, and damage from intent or gross negligence). Is luggage transfer provided? Yes. One piece per person (max. 23 kg) is transferred from hotel to hotel until Vienna. E‑bike charging is available in all hotels. Is the tour accessible? The tour is generally not suitable for travelers with reduced mobility. Individual requests (e.g., accessible rooms) may be possible on request. A valid passport or ID is required for hotel check‑in; non‑Schengen citizens must check visa needs.
Day 1: Arrival in Linz You will arrive in the Upper Austrian capital, check in and receive your travel documents. A first walk through the old town or dinner by the river sets the tone. Day 2: Linz – city loop You will explore Ars Electronica Center and Lentos, then ride to Mural Harbour. Linz Castle, the Old Cathedral or the Pöstlingberg complete a relaxed cultural circuit—finished with Linzer Torte. Day 3: Linz – Grein (approx. 60 km) You will follow the Danube past St. Florian Abbey and on to Enns with its tower and Lauriacum Museum. Optional stop at the Mauthausen Memorial before reaching Grein with Greinburg Castle and the historic theatre. Day 4: Grein – Melk (approx. 50 km) Through the quiet Strudengau of floodplains and forested slopes, you will roll into Melk and visit the famous abbey with library and collegiate church. Day 5: Melk – Krems (approx. 40 km) You will ride the Wachau’s vineyards and villages—Weißenkirchen, Dürnstein—perhaps tasting wine or climbing to the castle ruins of Richard the Lionheart, then arrive in Krems for cafés and galleries. Day 6: Krems – Vienna (approx. 40 km; train Krems–Tulln) A short train takes you to Tulln. After The GARTEN TULLN, you will continue via Klosterneuburg to Vienna. Schönbrunn’s park and staterooms invite an evening visit—or a slice of Sacher Torte. Day 7: Vienna – your highlights With a 24‑hour hop‑on hop‑off ticket, you will choose your stops: St. Stephen’s, Hofburg, Belvedere, Museum Quarter, Kunsthistorisches, Naschmarkt. Evening along the Ringstrasse or a concert. Day 8: Vienna – departure or extra nights Return to Linz by train, or extend your stay for more coffee‑house culture and music history.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️ ECONOMY: hotels 2-3*, guesthouses, Bed and Breakfasts
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ SUPERIOR: 4-5* and 3* superior hotels
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