Tour Ms Swiss Crown - Iron Gate Danube Experience With Bike + Shi

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Captain’s reception with welcome cocktail Program according to itinerary from/to Passau daily bike tour briefing detailed travel documents, bike tour app incl. voice navigation + GPS data per cabin on-board tour guide (does not cycle with the group) All passenger and port fees on-board musician

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Meals

14x breakfast, 13x lunch box, 14x dinner Full board: breakfast buffet, lunch or packed lunch for bike tours, afternoon coffee and cake, dinner (2-3 menus of choice), midnight snack Gala dinner with farewell cocktail

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14 nights in outside cabins with shower/WC/air conditioning in booked cat.

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Day 1 Day 1: Passau/Surroundings
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Passau/Surroundings

A stroll through the Bavarian Three Rivers City is a very special experience. Stroll through the narrow streets of the old town, visit the cathedral with the largest church organ in the world or enjoy hearty home cooking in one of the brewery inns. Embarkation at 16:00; at 18:00 it’s time to cast off! Relax as you glide towards the setting sun and enjoy the breathtaking view of the idyllic river landscape of the upper Danube valley from your seat on deck.

Boarding
Dinner
Day 2 Day 2: Danube Loop | Engelhartszell - Aschach, Approx. 42 Km
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Danube Loop | Engelhartszell - Aschach, Approx. 42 Km

The day is a real cycling pleasure! You cycle from Engelhartszell (Austria’s only Trappist monastery) through the wildly romantic Donauschlinge, one of the most beautiful stretches of river with dreamy farming villages. Along the way, cozy cider taverns tempt you with all kinds of delicacies. In the idyllic little boat town of Aschach you will board the boat again and "sail" into the night.

Board
Breakfast, Lunch_box, Dinner
Day 3 Day 3: Devin - Bratislava, Approx. 15 - 45 Km
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Devin - Bratislava, Approx. 15 - 45 Km

In the morning, a short bike trip along the former Iron Curtain from the Devin fortress to the imposing Hof Palace with one of the most magnificent Baroque gardens in Europe. A well-maintained cycle path will then take you to the vibrant metropolis of Bratislava, or you can enjoy a relaxed cruise from the sun deck to the Slovak capital. Our slow train city tour (optional) begins with a magnificent view of the coronation city from the castle towering over the city and ends with a tour of the beautifully restored old town.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch_box, Dinner
Day 4 Day 4: Budapest | Szentendre Excursion, Approx. 27-42 Km (Or Rest Day)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Budapest | Szentendre Excursion, Approx. 27-42 Km (Or Rest Day)

Breathtakingly beautiful is the entrance to Budapest with a view of the city’s most famous buildings. During a city tour (optional) you will discover the Danube metropolis or take a detour to the charming artists’ town of Szentendre (the route can be shortened by train).

Boarding
Breakfast, Lunch_box, Dinner
Day 5 Day 5: Baja - Mohacs, About 36 Km
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Baja - Mohacs, About 36 Km

From the baroque capital of fish soup, a tranquil place surrounded by the Gemenc floodplain forests, you cycle along the Danube embankment through sleepy river landscapes and along sunflower fields. At the end of today’s stage you will take the ferry to the town of Mohacs, Hungary’s southernmost Danube gate, famous for 2 memorable Turkish battles.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch_box, Dinner
Day 6 Day 6: Belgrade (Rest Day)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Belgrade (Rest Day)

By bike or by bus you will explore the lively Serbian metropolis at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, take a journey through time from the past to the present and learn a lot about the rise and fall of Yugoslavia (optional). In the evening Belgrade is bathed in a sea of lights. Visit the famous artists’ quarter "Skadarlija", where countless taverns serve typical Belgrade specialties accompanied by spirited folk music.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch_box, Dinner
Day 7 Day 7: Cataract Route / Iron Gate National Park (Rest Day)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Cataract Route / Iron Gate National Park (Rest Day)

Stunning fjord landscape in the middle of the Danube: the river cuts through the Romanian Carpathians and the mighty foothills of the Balkan Mountains. Experience a grandiose natural spectacle up close from the deck. Steep gorges, dark forests and on the banks architectural monuments and defiant castles and monasteries reflected in the blue ribbon of the river: this natural wonder really gives you goose bumps!

Catering
Breakfast, Lunch_box, Dinner
Day 8 Day 8: Novi Sad - Ilok, Approx. 47 Km
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Novi Sad - Ilok, Approx. 47 Km

The impressive Petrovaradin Fortress towers high above the provincial capital of Vojvodina. Along the flat banks of the Danube you cycle upstream and reach by ferry the hilly landscape at the foothills of Fruska Gora, characterized by orchards, vineyards and dreamy farming villages. Ilok, the easternmost town in Croatia, is famous for its wines, which are even drunk by the English royal family. A strolling train will take you to the old wine cellar (1450), where you will taste through the most famous wines of the region. In some cases a tamburizza group will accompany us through the evening (optional).

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch_box, Dinner
Day 9 Day 9: Batina - Mohacs, Approx. 48 Km
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Batina - Mohacs, Approx. 48 Km

You are in the border triangle and cycling through the endless expanse of the Batschka (the territory of the Danube Swabians). Small, dreamy farming villages, bright yellow rape fields and endless agricultural fields line your way from Croatia via Serbia to Hungary. Farmers cheerfully wave from their fields, every now and then a horse-drawn cart crosses. The alternative route leads through the untouched nature of the Dunav-Drava-Nemzeti Nations Park. Numerous white storks nest on the roofs of the farmhouses, for which even a separate museum has been established. On your way to Mohacs, Hungary, you will pass the National Memorial commemorating the great battle of 1526.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch_box, Dinner
Day 10 Day 10: Kalocsa - Solt, About 52 Km
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Kalocsa - Solt, About 52 Km

Kalocsa is the capital of paprika. Colorful houses with colorful floral patterns and the cathedral rising like a rock into the sky characterize the cityscape. In the Paprika Museum you will learn everything about Hungary’s favorite spice. You cycle on the well-built dam cycle path along the endless expanses of the Puszta and cornfields and orchards reaching to the horizon. On your way to Solt, the birthplace of the famous conductor Sir George Solti, white sandbanks along the Danube bank invite you again and again to jump into the cool water. A visit to a horse farm with a riding demonstration by the famous Csikos, a farm museum and traditional handicraft workshops is the crowning finale of an eventful day (optional).

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch_box, Dinner
Day 11 Day 11: Danube Bend - Esztergom, Approx. 42 Km
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Danube Bend - Esztergom, Approx. 42 Km

Steep mountain slopes frame the picturesque, gently rolling landscape of the "Hungarian Wachau". In the middle of the Danube River, the idyllic island of Szentendre exudes genuine Puszta romance. During your bike tour on idyllic cycle paths, through picturesque farming villages, you will experience Hungarian joie de vivre at first hand. The dome of the imposing Basilica of Esztergom, which towers high above the Danube, can be seen from afar. Hungary’s largest church is particularly worth seeing with its high altar in Tuscan style and the red marble walls.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch_box, Dinner
Day 12 Day 12: Vienna (Bike Trip Klosterneuburg, Danube Island...)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Vienna (Bike Trip Klosterneuburg, Danube Island...)

After eventful cycling days you deserve some relaxation. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the Danube Floodplains National Park from the sun deck and the impressive skyline as you sail into Vienna. Cycle to the Danube Island - Vienna’s favorite recreation area, take a bike trip to the nearby Klosterneuburg Abbey or hike through the idyllic vineyards to the Kahlenberg (wonderful view of the Danube metropolis). The evening ends with a classical waltz and operetta concert in the splendid setting of a historic Viennese palace (optional).

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch_box, Dinner
Day 13 Day 13: Vienna (Rest Day)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Vienna (Rest Day)

Discover Vienna: during a city tour from the bike saddle or individually with the HOP ON HOP OFF bus (optional). At a relaxed pace you cycle through the historic city center, the sights within reach. The magnificent Ringstrasse is a reminder of times long past, venerable coffee houses tempt you with Viennese pastries. There is plenty of time to stroll through the dreamy little streets or the Naschmarkt, a spectacle for the eyes, ears and nose. Why not round off your stay in Vienna in the evening in the traditional way with a visit to one of the rustic Heurigen.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch_box, Dinner
Day 14 Day 14: Wachau | Krems - Melk, Approx. 37 Km
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Wachau | Krems - Melk, Approx. 37 Km

Your last bike tour is the royal stage! The rolling hills of the Wachau enchant with dreamy villages, historic castles and palaces surrounded by apricot trees and wine terraces. In Spitz, cozy wine taverns lure you right next to the bike path - you should really treat yourself to a break here (wine tasting optional)!

Catering
Breakfast, Lunch_box, Dinner
Day 15 Day 15: Passau/Surroundings
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Passau/Surroundings

Once again you enjoy the first rays of sunshine on deck and the peaceful morning silence of the Danube valley. A last view of the Schlögener Schlinge before you - rich in impressions and experiences - reach Passau/surroundings. Disembarkation: approx. 11:00 am. Individual journey home. We recommend to book connections for the journey home at 12:00 o’clock at the earliest.

Meals
Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Ms Swiss Crown - Iron Gate Danube Experience With Bike + Shi

Day 1: Passau/Surroundings

Day 2: Danube Loop | Engelhartszell - Aschach, Approx. 42 Km

Day 3: Devin - Bratislava, Approx. 15 - 45 Km

Day 4: Budapest | Szentendre Excursion, Approx. 27-42 Km (Or Rest Day)

Day 5: Baja - Mohacs, About 36 Km

Day 6: Belgrade (Rest Day)

Day 7: Cataract Route / Iron Gate National Park (Rest Day)

Day 8: Novi Sad - Ilok, Approx. 47 Km

Day 9: Batina - Mohacs, Approx. 48 Km

Day 10: Kalocsa - Solt, About 52 Km

Day 11: Danube Bend - Esztergom, Approx. 42 Km

Day 12: Vienna (Bike Trip Klosterneuburg, Danube Island...)

Day 13: Vienna (Rest Day)

Day 14: Wachau | Krems - Melk, Approx. 37 Km

Day 15: Passau/Surroundings

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