Itinerary
- Day 1
Schärding / Passau
You'll arrive in either the baroque town of Schärding or Passau to start your trip. In Schärding, the famous Silberzeile lane is worth a walk through with its colorful facades and local shops. If you're heading to Passau instead, the redesigned pedestrian-only New Centre sits right where three rivers meet, which makes for a nice spot to get oriented and grab lunch before settling in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Schärding's baroque old town
- Walk along Silberzeile lane in Schärding
- Explore Passau's New Centre pedestrian area
Landmarks Silberzeile Passau New Centre 
- Day 2
Schärding / Passau to Schlögen
Today you're cycling from Schärding along the River Inn until it connects with the Danube at Passau. The route then follows the Danube cycle path through the upper valley, and you'll pass by Engelhartszell monastery as you go. Later, you'll head via Niederranna to Schlögen where a ferry ride takes you across a dramatic 180-degree river bend, which is something you won't forget.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry ride across the Danube at Schlögen
- Cycling from Schärding/Passau to Schlögen via River Inn and Danube cycle path
Optional Activities
- Visit Engelhartszell monastery and abbey church
Landmarks Engelhartszell Monastery Schlögener Schlinge 
- Day 3
Schlögen to Linz
You'll cycle through the green Eferdinger Becken basin, passing through Aschach, Ottensheim, and Wilhering before reaching Linz. Once there, you can wander the historic old town and check out the restaurants, or head up to Pöstlingberg for views over the city. A stroll along the Danube is another option if you want to wind down after cycling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling through Eferdinger Becken to Linz
Optional Activities
- City tour of Linz's historic old town
- Visit Pöstlingberg for city views
- Stroll along the Danube in Linz
Landmarks Pöstlingberg - Day 4
Linz to Enns
Today takes a different route away from the Danube edge to St. Florian, where there's an Augustinian Canons monastery to visit. From there, you'll cycle to Enns to explore the town square and climb the 60-meter city tower, which is the landmark of Austria's oldest city. After that, you'll reach your final destination for the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling from Linz via St. Florian to Enns
Optional Activities
- Visit St. Florian Augustinian Canons monastery
- Climb Enns city tower
Landmarks St. Florian Monastery Enns City Tower - Day 5
Enns to Maria Taferl
You'll cycle along the Danube to reach Grein, a beautiful baroque town where Austria's oldest still-performing city theatre is located. There's also a maritime museum and Greinburg castle to check out. By evening, you'll head to Maria Taferl where you can sit back and take in the views of the blue Danube.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling along the Danube from Enns to Maria Taferl via Grein
Optional Activities
- Visit Grein's oldest performing city theatre in Austria
- Visit Grein maritime museum
- Tour Greinburg castle
Landmarks Greinburg Castle Grein City Theatre - Day 6
Maria Taferl to Wachau
Cycling toward Melk, you'll stop to see Melk Abbey towering above the Danube, then continue into the Wachau region with its fruit orchards and vineyards spread across the landscape. Later in the day, you'll join a wine tasting event in this wine region that's definitely worth visiting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wine tasting event in the Wachau region
- Cycling through Wachau vineyards and orchards
Optional Activities
- Visit Melk Abbey
Landmarks Melk Abbey 
- Day 7
Wachau Wine Villages
You'll take walks through the wine villages of Spitz, Weißenkirchen, and/or Dürnstein at your own pace. The Wachau region has its own rhythm and hospitality, so this day is really about taking time to soak it all in. You can grab food and wine at local spots and just enjoy the moment.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk through Spitz wine village
- Walk through Weißenkirchen wine village
- Walk through Dürnstein wine village
Landmarks Spitz Weißenkirchen Dürnstein - Day 8
Wachau to Vienna
You're cycling past the 1,000-year-old city of Krems and heading toward Tulln, a Roman town with a quieter, more cultural vibe. If you're interested in art, the Egon Schiele museum is worth a stop. After that, you'll continue on to Vienna, the Danube's largest city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling from Wachau via Krems to Tulln and Vienna
Optional Activities
- Visit Egon Schiele museum in Tulln
Landmarks Krems Egon Schiele Museum - Day 9
Tulln to Vienna
You'll arrive in Vienna and check in at a cosy wine tavern in the outskirts where authentic Viennese atmosphere takes over. The natural wine tavern gardens are perfect for spending an evening, and you'll get to try original Viennese dishes paired with fine wines from their own vineyards.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Evening at traditional Viennese wine tavern with dinner and wine
- Day 10
Vienna
Vienna has a well-developed network of bike paths, so you'll cycle via Danube Island, the city's relaxation spot where beach bars dot the sandy areas. You can grab cocktails and relax, then head back to your accommodation in north Vienna for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling exploration of Vienna via bike paths
- Visit to Danube Island
Optional Activities
- Stop at Copa Cagrana beach bar
- Stop at other beach bars on Danube Island
Landmarks Danube Island 
- Day 11
Vienna Wine Region North
Today you're exploring a wine region north of Vienna by bike, stopping at 13 different stations where local legends are shared, including the story of the Pied Piper of Korneuburg. After cycling through the day, you'll finish at a wine tavern where you can experience real Viennese charm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling tour of northern Vienna wine region with 13 legend stations
Optional Activities
- Stop at wine tavern
Landmarks Korneuburg - Day 12
Departure or Extension
This is your departure day, though you have the option to extend your tour if you'd like to spend more time in the Danube region or explore other parts of Austria.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Return transfer with van from Vienna (EUR 85 per person, EUR 39 extra for own bike, reservation necessary, to be paid in advance)
