TOURS IN AUSTRIA

Austria is an enchanting country of mountains, rivers and picturesque old cities. Our tours focus on the famous River Danube as it flows between the hills from the German border past the capital Vienna to Slovakia. The easy cycling on special bike paths alongside the busy river is definitely the best way to see and absorb the scenic delights of this attractive region.

 

BLUE DANUBE TOURMap8 Nights/9 Days
Follow the cycle path along the banks of the River Danube and enjoy the easy flat terrain which makes this 350km trip enjoyable for all ages and abilities. As the river winds its way through the valley you will enjoy the beautiful scenery, visit cathedrals and monasteries and pause to relax with the coffee and cake for which Austria is famous. There is always something interesting happening on this busy river, tugboats with barges, pleasure craft and a varied selection of river cruisers. Itinerary


RIVER DANUBE BIKE AND CRUISE MS Dunaj
7 Nights/8 Days
A dream journey which combines the advantages of a floating hotel with a bike tour along the River Danube. Cruise along the river past the magical landscapes of steep wooded hills, vineyards, fruit plantations and mysterious marshland. This land full of legends and  vibrant culture will fascinate you with its countless sights and monuments out of a lively past. The tour takes you through three countries Germany, Austria and Slovakia and two capital cities, Vienna and Bratislava. Your floating hotel, an original Ukraine river cruise ship, escorts you 800 km down the river. During the day you bike along the Danube cycle path and in the afternoon you board the ship and on most days continue to the next harbour. Enjoy evenings on board with live music or explore the harbour towns. If you don't feel like biking one day  just stay on board, relax and let the countryside pass by!
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RIVER DANUBE WALTZ AND CRUISE 7 nights/8 Days

Enjoy one of the most beautiful river landscapes in Europe. The fascinating cities of Passau, Vienna and Budapest and the unspoilt landscape, unique in Europe, make this cruise on the Blue Danube unforgettable. The delightful scenery of the "Wachau", the imposing Danube "Knee" between Esztergom and Budapest, the wide plains of the Pannonian lowlands - a soft and ever changing panorama passes before your eyes. Follow the mighty Danube from the three river city of Passau to the Danube metropolis of Budapest on a 1200km river journey. Cycle on perfect bike paths during the day and meet the ship in the afternoon to sail to the next harbour. In the evening listen to live music on board or go ashore to explore the harbours and villages. Itinerary

 

MapHUNGARIAN RHAPSODY 7 Nights/8 Days

This is a diverse tour exploring mystic swamplands along the majestic Danube, the Hungarian lowlands, dreamy country villages, and the historic cities of Vienna and Budapest. Enjoy a rare natural and cultural experience away from the major tourist centres, cycling through unspoilt countryside and visiting little known art treasures and cultural monuments. It would be difficult to find another mixture of natural beauty, historic sights and native traditions anywhere else in Europe. The cultural highlights of this tour are of course, Vienna, the Basilica in Esztergom, the new European Union Capital Bratislava and the Hungarian capital Budapest. Itinerary

 


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