Velotur «Dunayskiy Valys» korably «Normandiya» + velosiped

Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary are four countries and three capitals, United by the Danube. More than 500 kilometers of roads parts of Passau and Budapest, and perhaps even the most prepared cyclists can't master this way for a week, not to mention the fact, to thoroughly explore the city and get acquainted with their most outstanding attractions.

However, anything is possible if you part of the way you pass on.... ship! Not by train and not by car, since it always requires a lot of effort for transporting bikes and Luggage, namely, our double-decked ship.

The route of our bike tour "Danube waltz", type "boat + bike"is designed so that you have the unique opportunity to enjoy the beauty and charm of four countries and three capitals! During the very informative tour you will visit Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest, and between cultural holiday you will have the leisure sports - the ability to go for long bike routes or recreation "solar" deck of our ship. And most importantly - you will always enjoy the Danube valley, its cultural and historical heritage, great cuisine, cider, fruit and wine. You'll pass historic castles and ruins, beautiful churches and inspiring monasteries. In the evening you can relax on Board your floating hotel that will be moored in one of the ancient cities or will go along the blue waters of the Danube, the longest river of Europe. Bike cruise starts in Passau, and then leads you in Budapest, and ends again in Passau. Bike paths have a soft descents and ascents, which makes the trip easy enough. The route offers a multitude of cultural life in the four countries.

Important! The cost of Cycling of the tour include - full Board!

This year's Cycling tour route changed and lightweight! More experienced Bicycle tourists, can increase daily bike runs... But beginners need to pass only 165 km for the entire tour. The tour "Danube Waltz" we recommend poorly prepared for cyclists and Cycling with kids. You can always cut your way, and continue on Board! And for the more "seasoned", we suggest to pass all distance completely and if you deviate from the main route to increase the distance - the bike route and attractions will give you the opportunity!

Day 1: Saturday – Passau
Cruise ship: Passau – Engelhartszell
Landing the ship is open for guests from 16:30. If you arrive in Passau earlier then do not waste time – a walk through the city centre, pre leaving your Luggage at the railway station. The ship is quite not far from it. Passau is an old German city, located on the confluence of three major rivers: the Danube, Inn and Ilz. These three rivers converge together in one place called "the Corner of three rivers". (it. Dreiflüsse-Eck).
Already at 19:00 PM our boat will raise anchor and go to the city of Engelhartszell. On Board you will meet our team and Welcome – cocktail, dinner and live music.
Overnight stay in the port Engelhartszell.

Day 2: Sunday
Bikeroute: Engelhartszell – Brandstatt / about 40 km
Cruise ship: Engelhartszell – Brandstatt – Bratislava
After Breakfast, at 10:00 a.m. you will receive your bike, Packed lunch and depart for the first stage of his journey along the river Danube. Leaving Engelhartszell (Engelhartszell), we advise you to visit Trappist monastery. Then you take the direction to Donauschlinge or "Great Loop" – the place where the Danube river makes a very sharp turn 180°. It is unique in its beauty place in Europe.
In the charming village Brandstatt (Brandstatt) you come back on the ship. During dinner you will enjoy a cruise on the Danube.
Night cruise to Bratislava.

Day 3: Monday
Bikeroute: Bratislava / about 50 km
In the afternoon, when your ship will arrive in Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. Have led tourists planned a circular route led by a guide who start at the medieval ramparts of Hainburg (Hainburg). You proest wonderful terraced gardens, and via Devin back to the port. And our guests who decided to stay on Board, will be able to really detail to see the sights of the old capital of Slovakia.
You can get acquainted with the city that will win you over its amazing castles and incredible beauty of the Old Town.
At midnight our boat to go further along the river to the city of Budapest.

Day 4: Tuesday
Budapest – rest day
Bikeroute: Budapest – Szentendre / 40 km
All this day is dedicated to another capital of Europe – Budapest. It is rightly called the "Pearl of the Danube" and you will be able to accept this opinion. For those wishing to undertake the bike ride, we have prepared Cycling tour to the town of artists Szentendre (Szentendre), and there back to Budapest is only 40 km away. the City was founded by the Romans and they called it "Ulcisia Castra", meaning "Wolf Castle" – wolf castle of the wolf.
Explore Budapest, you can also Bicycle (the tour takes place under the guidance of our experienced guide and lasts just over 3 hours, distance – about 25 km), or take a sightseeing tour by bus, it is planned for the evening.
Night cruise to vyšehrad.

Day 5: Wednesday
Bikeroute: Visegrad – Esztergom / Colo 25 or 60 miles
By night the ship will sail to the picturesque town of visegrád (Visegrad) is a former the residence of Hungarian kings. The city boasts a rich architectural heritage: the once fortified castle of the 11th century, which stands on a high hill, the Royal Palace and citadel of the 13th century. In Vysehrad we will arrive in the morning at 07:30.
After Breakfast, the cyclists go downstream along the right Bank of the Danube, the iconic of Esztergom (Esztergom). It is located in the Danube bend, which called the Hungarian Wachau. This is one of the richest areas in Hungary with the point of view of cultural and historical heritage.
Overnight cruise to Vienna.

Day 6: Thursday
Vienna – a day of rest.
History of the Austrian capital numbers more than three thousand years. You will have the opportunity to visit the magnificent monuments of architecture, covering all major styles from Gothic and Renaissance to postmodernism, museums, galleries with unique art treasures palaces and cathedrals, representing almost every period of Western culture Europe.
* You will have several alternatives to see the sights of the city: led the tour with support an experienced guide or a sightseeing tour by bus (duration fun for about 3 hours). You can walk around the city, and in the evening to go to listen to the operetta and the waltz in concert the Palace Wiener Hofburg (advance booking of tickets under your request!).
At midnight the ship leaves Vienna, and take the direction to the Wachau valley.

Day 7: Friday
Bikeroute: Wachau / Rossatz – Melk – Pöchlarn / about 40 – 50 km
Before in the morning our ship will arrive in the region of the Wachau (Wachau),in the town of Rossatz (Rossatz), near the city of Krems. Your last day the bike is a twist! Your path will pass through laboralistas areas beautiful valleys Wachau, from the little "dreamy" towns, among apricot gardens and vineyards among the castles and monasteries. You will see several ancient castles and fortresses. In the town of wine and white churches with rich in history Weisskirchen (Weissenkirchen) you will have the opportunity stop for a tasting of local wines.
Then you pass the amazing Melk (Melk), which was the spiritual and cultural center of the country more than 1,000 years. Castle Schallaburg Renaissance Rathaus, Wiener Straße is only a small list of attractions city. Visit the Monastery Stift Melk / Benedictine Abbey is a symbol The Wachau, which is listed by UNESCO as World heritage. The ship will wait for you at the pier in the town Pochlarn (Pöchlarn). In the evening the ship will start moving the river in Passau, and you will find the final evening and gala dinner with live music and entertainment.
An overnight cruise to Passau.

Day 8: Saturday – Passau
After Breakfast, you can enjoy the first rays of the sun and the morning the silence of the Danube valley on the upper deck. Your ship will be beautiful "Large loop" Schlögener Schlinge, and by noon, will arrive in the city of Passau. Until 14:00 we recommend that you leave the ship to command can be made to meet new happy cyclists. If the first day you do not have time to visit and see the sights Passau – do it today!