Austria
Cycling along the Danube
Vienna and the Wine Country - 8 days
From £699 per Person

Immortalised by Strauss and the famous waltz, the River Danube wends its majestic way... past apricot orchards white with blossom, steeply terraced vineyards and the foothills of the Bohemian Forests. See mediaeval towns with narrow streets and centuries-old houses, romantic castles, churches and abbeys.

An unforgettable journey that ends in Vienna, giving you time to explore the historic sights, and experience the music and atmosphere of one of Europe's greatest cultural capitals.

This is undoubtably the most beautiful stretch of the River Danube with miles of cycle paths and quiet country lanes... relax as you pedal gently along a route that is almost completely flat, classic cycling at its best!

What's Included

  • 7 nights' accommodation in twin-bedded, ensuite rooms
  • Dinner and breakfast throughout your stay
  • Services of a Silver Fern guide
  • Transportation to your hotel on arrival
  • Well maintained touring bicycle
  • Support vehicle and luggage transfer

 

Itinerary Highlights

Linz (1 night)

  • Meet your host and receive your bicycle along with detailed itineraries and maps
  • Discover Linz's Baroque buildings and vibrant cafe culture

Enns (1 night)

  • Join the Danube cycle path, pedalling along quiet country roads past apple orchards and farms
  • Explore Enns, Austria's oldest town, featuring beautiful pastel buildings, flower filled courtyards and a mediaeval clock tower

Grein (1 night)

  • Freewheel downhill to rejoin the Danube and cross the river on 'bicycle boat'
  • Experience the fabulous views from Klam Castle and an exhilarating descent into Grein
  • See Grein's tiny Rococo theatre - the oldest in Austria

Melk (1 night)

  • Cycle along tree lined paths through some of Austria's prettiest villages
  • Visit the magnificent Melk Abbey with its Baroque dome, gold-embellished interior, wonderful frescoes and library

Spitz (1 night)

  • Pedal past apricot orchards, vineyards and views of Artstetten Castle
  • Celebrate your arrival in the heart of the wine region with a fine vintage from the cellars of your hotel

Krems (1 night)

  • Pause in the picture-book village of Weissenkirchen
  • Enjoy lunch in Durnstein, a charming town dominated by the ruins of the hilltop castle where Richard the Lionheart was incarcerated

Vienna (1 night)

  • Travel by train to Vienna
  • Explore the sights - splendid Baroque architecture, art galleries, coffee shops...
  • Visit Hofburg, official residence to the Habsburg Emperors for more than 600 years, or the elegant Schonbrunn Palace
  • See the famous Lipizzaner Horses at the Spanish Riding School
  • Enjoy a world class concert or opera

The Danube Valley is the driest part of Austria and experiences more sunshine than North West Europe. There is always a chance of a thundery shower but it is usually short-lived.

Hotel Information

We have chosen a mix of modern hotels with excellent facilities and traditional family-owned establishments with individual charm. There are five 4-star and two 3-star hotels on this journey. In Linz and Krems you'll enjoy well-appointed modern hotels with comfortable bars and restaurants. At Enns, Grein, Melk and Spitz we use hotels with a warm, friendly welcome and interesting, varied histories. In Vienna you'll stay at the Hotel Stefanie - one of the city's finest and most elegant hotels.

 




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Vienna and the Wine Country Cycling

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