Danube River Cruise Bike Tour
The Blue Danube—Prague to Budapest
From $5,498 - $12,498 pp dbl. occ. | 8 days / 7 nights
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Plus $182 to $189 pp port fees.
On this river cruise voyage, let the Danube River be your guide from Prague to Passau, Vienna to Bratislava and on to Budapest. Pedal through the Bavarian Forest. Stroll among baroque architecture. Sample local beer and wine. And discover tucked-away hamlets. Then luxuriate on board the ship as it carries you to your next adventure.
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Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia & Hungary
Start Prague, Czech Republic / End Budapest, Hungary

Highlights
- Interact with locals amid a medley of landscapes as you pedal on the scenic Donauradweg (Danube bike path)
- Spin through the vineyards, orchards and villages of the Wachau Valley, beloved for its grüner veltliners and rieslings
- Delight in the ever-changing views from your luxurious stateroom, knowing that you only have to unpack once
- Linger in Prague and Budapest, our captivating gateway cities that teem with dazzling sights, culture and cuisine
Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia & Hungary
Start Prague, Czech Republic / End Budapest, Hungary

Itinerary
Days 1-2 Take an easygoing ride through the Bavarian Forest to the Danube River | Nothing like a bit of oompah music to get things started—enjoy an Oktoberfest-style celebration before we set sail | Fall in love with Bavaria's quiet biking routes and stunning views into Austria | Stroll amid Italian baroque architecture in Passau, the City of Three Rivers.
Day 3 Ride in the Austrian countryside along the famed Donauradweg (Danube bike path) or take a guided walk in Linz | Choose an excursion to Salzburg, Český Krumlov or the Austrian Lakes District—all spectacular World Heritage sites.
Days 4-5 Bike or cruise the most stunning stretch of the Danube through Wachau Valley vineyards and sleepy hamlets | Visit majestic Melk Abbey, inspiration for Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose | Stop for a taste of the local grüner veltliner as you pedal past traditional Austrian vineyards.
Day 6 Follow bike paths in serene Donau-Auen National Park, keeping an eye out for kingfishers and herons | Ride between two capital cities—Vienna and Bratislava | Dine at Schloss Hof, a castle and working farm | Join a walking tour of Bratislava's charming medieval center.
Days 7-8 Get an insider's perspective on a guided tour of breathtaking Budapest | Soak in thermal springs or browse the vibrant shopping district | An evening cruise through the illuminated cityscape is the perfect finale to our trip.
Please note: Due to the multiple stateroom options available on this trip, reservations can only be made by contacting one of our Trip Consultants at 800-462-2848 or via email.
PORTS OF CALL Vilshofen | Passau | Linz | Melk | Weissenkirchen | Vienna | Bratislava | Budapest
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