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Danube River Cruise: E-Bike & Boat Through 4 Countries
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Solo travelers are required to book a single-occupancy cabin.

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The price of the tour is based on staying in category A cabin (double use). Upgrades are available at an additional fee, select your cabin preferences below. For more info, return to the trip page.

Lowest deck, a cabin with non-opening windows

Lowest deck, a cabin with non-opening windows

Middle deck, cabin with a Juliet balcony

Middle deck, cabin with a Juliet balcony

Helmet rental

E-bike rentals are included in the price of the tour. Helmet rental is available at an additional fee. Price is per person and for the whole trip.

Transfers to/from Passau

The tour starts and ends in Passau, Germany. To get there, it’s best to fly into Munich Airport or Vienna Airport. Depending on where you land, we can arrange transfers.. Price is valid for a group of 1-8 people.

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We’ll need a few details for you and anyone else you’re booking for: first & last name as well as height (needed for bike rentals).

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Danube River Cruise: E-Bike & Boat Through 4 Countries
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  • The Danube river bike and boat tour is an all-inclusive 8-day journey through four of Central Europe's most fascinating countries. Gentle e-bike stages follow the Danube past imperial cities, Baroque monasteries, medieval castles, and vineyard-covered hillsides, while the BELLA river cruise ship handles all the logistics in between. With expert guides, a support vehicle always on standby, and full-board dining included, there's nothing to organize and nowhere to rush. This is relaxed, rewarding travel through some of Europe's most beautiful and historically rich river landscapes—one easy ride and smooth sail at a time.

    • We arrive in Passau—a charming Bavarian city at the confluence of three rivers—and make our way to the port in Passau-Racklau, less than 3 km from the train station. We board the BELLA no later than 3:30 pm and set sail at 4 pm, heading downstream toward Vienna. The first scenic highlight comes almost immediately: the Schlögener Schlinge, a dramatic 180-degree bend where the Danube winds through the Bohemian Massif—a spectacular introduction to the week ahead.

      Meals: Dinner
      Accommodation: BELLA river cruise ship

      passau germany

    • We arrive in Austria’s capital around noon and, after lunch on board, hop on our e-bikes to explore. We cross the iconic Reichsbrücke onto the Danube Island—a long, leafy recreation island beloved by Viennese locals—then continue into the Lobau floodplains of the Donau-Auen National Park. We round out the day cycling through the Prater, Vienna’s historic entertainment district, and return along the Danube banks. The evening is free to explore the city center at your own pace.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
      Cycling: 34 km (21 mi)
      Accommodation: BELLA river cruise ship

      vienna aerial panorama

    • Another day in Vienna, another direction. We head upriver and ascend into the Vienna Woods, climbing with the help of our e-bikes to the summit of Leopoldsberg—where Vienna’s fate was decided during the Turkish sieges of the 17th century, and where the views today are simply stunning. We descend to Klosterneuburg, home to a magnificent Baroque abbey, then follow a scenic, traffic-free route back to the ship. In the evening, we set sail toward Hungary.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
      Cycling: 36 km (22 mi)
      Accommodation: BELLA river cruise ship

      klosterneuburg abbey

    • We arrive in Hungary and step ashore at Esztergom, crowned by the country’s largest basilica—a site so significant it features in the Nibelungenlied as the castle of King Etzel. After exploring, a short transfer takes us to Visegrád Castle, perched dramatically above the Danube Bend, one of the river’s most breathtaking spots. We descend to the Danube, cross to Szentendrei-sziget Island by ferry, and cycle through peaceful rural countryside before finishing in the charming Baroque town of Szentendre.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
      Cycling: 35 km (22 mi)
      Accommodation: BELLA river cruise ship

      esztergom view

    • Today is all Budapest. The Danube divides the city into two distinct halves—Buda and Pest—connected by a series of iconic bridges, and we have the day to explore both at our own pace. In Pest, the Parliament building and Heroes’ Square are unmissable; in Buda, the castle district, Matthias Church, and the Fishermen’s Bastion reward every step. An optional guided city tour is available to book on board. In the evening, the BELLA sets sail upstream—offering one last look at Budapest lit up from the water.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
      Accommodation: BELLA river cruise ship

      budapest bridge day

    • We arrive in Bratislava—Slovakia’s compact, walkable capital, with an old town that has been beautifully restored since its days as Pressburg, the Habsburg coronation city. Our cycling stage begins at the ruins of Devín Castle, a few kilometers west of the city, and leads us to the Baroque palace of Schloss Hof in Austria. We cross the Danube at Hainburg and reach the dramatic “Hainburger Pforte”—the narrow rocky gateway where the river passes between Austria and Slovakia. A bus transfer returns us to Bratislava before the ship departs.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
      Cycling: 32–41 km (20–25 mi)
      Accommodation: BELLA river cruise ship

      bratislava square

    • We wake to breakfast as the BELLA glides through the Wachau Valley—one of Austria’s most celebrated landscapes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of terraced vineyards, apricot orchards, and medieval villages. In Krems we disembark and ride to Dürnstein, where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned in the clifftop castle. We continue through wine villages like Weißenkirchen and Spitz, passing through Willendorf—where the famous Venus of Willendorf figurine, some 30,000 years old, was found—before finishing at the grand Baroque Melk Abbey.

      Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
      Cycling: 39 km (24 mi)
      Accommodation: BELLA river cruise ship

      wachau valley

    • The ship arrives back in Passau around 8:45 am. After breakfast, we disembark around 9 am. Consider extending your stay in Passau or making the short trip to Munich for another day or two in Bavaria.

      Meals: Breakfast

      river cruise danube bella

    • Included:

        • An experienced bike guide with extensive knowledge of the area
        • 8-day Danube river cruise bike tour
        • Accommodation for 7 nights aboard the BELLA river cruise ship in selected outside cabin (price based on Category A, upgrades to Category C available)
          • Individually adjustable air conditioning, TV
          • Private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, bathrobe, & toiletries
          • Sauna towels & wool blanket
          • Complimentary use of onboard sauna and fitness area
          • Outdoor pool and sun deck with putting green
          • Special rates on onboard spa treatments
        • Full board dining & beverages, thoughtfully prepared
          • Daily breakfast buffet on board
          • Lunches served buffet-style or as a riverside picnic
          • 7 multi-course dinners, buffet-style
          • All beverages included onboard, excluding champagne and premium selection
        • 5 guided cycling tours
        • E-bike rental
        • Support and service vehicle with bike trailer, passenger transport & technical assistance
        • Guided visits and entrance fees for Klosterneuburg, Esztergom, Visegrád, and other selected sites
        • Transfers as per itinerary, including all cycling stage transfers
        • Water provided during excursions
        • CO₂ compensation for the excursion package
        • Children 15 and under travel free when accompanied by a paying adult
        • All port, passenger, and tourist tax fees included

      Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):

        • Single occupancy cabin
        • Cabin upgrade (price based on Category A, upgrades to Category C available)
        • Helmet rental
        • Airport transfers from Munich Airport/city to Passau or from Vienna to Passau (one-way)

      Not included:

        • Flights to Germany
        • Helmet
        • Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
        • Insurance—recommended, available to add at checkout
        • Guide gratuities—optional

    • This Danube e-bike tour is designed to feel comfortable and achievable for most active travelers. A basic to moderate level of fitness is all you need—you should enjoy being on a bike for a few hours, but there’s no expectation of high endurance or athletic training. With the help of e-bikes, which are included in the tour, longer distances and occasional hills feel much more manageable.

      Over the course of the journey, the total cycling distance is around 176–185 km (110–115 miles), spread across five riding days, with the longest single stage reaching 39 km (24 miles). Routes follow designated cycling paths, low-traffic secondary roads, and paved trails along the Danube—predominantly flat, with two notable exceptions: on Day 3 we climb to Leopoldsberg (approx. 300 m / 980 ft of elevation gain), and Day 6 includes an ascent of approximately 200 m (650 ft). A support vehicle is always available, giving you the freedom to ride as much—or as little—as you like.

      Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover more bike tours in Europe here!

    • Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:

        • Day pack large enough to carry everything you might need throughout the day (around a 25–40L bag)
        • Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
        • Cycling shoes
        • Comfortable cycling clothes
        • Leisure clothes for the boat
        • Spare clothes for layering
        • Waterproof rain jacket
        • Sunhat
        • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, tissues, etc.)
        • Sunglasses
        • Camera—optional (but recommended)

      Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. Layers are best—don’t wear jeans.

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    • Rental e-bikes are VELO DE VILLE AEB Classic models, selected for comfort, reliability, and ease on this Danube river cruise bike tour. E-bike rentals are included in the price of the tour.

      The step-through frame allows for easy mounting, while the Bosch motor system delivers smooth, quiet assistance throughout the ride. A 500 Wh battery provides reliable range for daily distances, and the Shimano drivetrain offers simple, dependable shifting. Hydraulic disc brakes ensure confident stopping power, and the suspension fork adds comfort on varied terrain. Puncture-protected Schwalbe tires complete a setup designed for relaxed, worry-free cycling.

    • Group sizes and pricing

        • For this Danube river cruise bike tour, there will be two tour leaders accompanying you—a professional cycling guide as well as a driver/guide for the support van.
        • It takes a minimum of 8 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 18 participants, though most departures have up to 12 people + 2 tour leaders.
        • If you’re a solo traveller, you’re welcome to join the tour, but paying for the single occupancy cabin is mandatory. It is not possible to join the tour solo and share the cabin with another guest.

      Danube river cruise bike tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

      Min. age requirements

        • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
        • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Danube river cruise bike tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

      If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

    • The price for this Danube river cruise bike tour is based on twin-share cabins, but a single occupancy cabin can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.

      Solo travelers are welcome to join, but adding the single cabin surcharge is mandatory—this will be sorted at checkout once you tell us if you’re traveling alone or with someone else.

    • The starting point of your Danube river cruise bike tour is Passau, Germany—a beautiful Baroque city at the meeting point of three rivers in southeastern Bavaria. Most people fly into Munich International Airport (MUC), about 1.5 hours from Passau by train or transfer, or into Vienna International Airport (VIE), roughly 3 hours away. Private transfers from both airports can be arranged at an additional cost, you can add it to your booking at checkout.

      You will board the ship no later than 3:30 pm on Day 1. The tour ends in Passau on Day 8.

    • We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.

      Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

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