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Danube Cycling Holiday

Your cycling Danube holiday journeys along the Danube between Passau and Vienna and is actually one of Europe’s most famous cycle routes. With a hugely diverse range of both andscapes and cultural and historical sites, this route covers, without doubt, the most interesting stretch of this great river.

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From Passau to Linz -
From Passau, the 'City of Three Rivers', our first ride takes us along the north bank of the Danube and into Austria. In this region the Danube flows through a narrow valley of densely-wooded slopes until reaching Schlögen. Here we encounter the famous 'Schlögener Schlinge' (Great Loop) as the river does a U-turn and initially flows back west, blocked by a granite mountain. Passing Aschach and the 11th century Cistercian monastery at Wilhering, we cycle on to Linz and tour its historic centre.

Benedictine Abbey at Melk
Travelling on downstream, the next part of our journey takes us through green and fertile countryside to Grein. There's an option to make a detour to visit 'Burg Clam' - one of the best preserved castles in the country. Next we cross the melancholy 'Strudengau', a much-feared narrows where the Danube turns and races, to arrive at the old trading town of Ybbs. Arriving in Melk we enjoy a two-night stay and a rest day, allowing time to visit the world-famous Benedictine abbey with its impressive ceiling frescos and huge library.

Through the Romantic 'Wachau'
Leaving Melk, we cycle on through the Wachau, one of the best-known wine-growing regions in Austria and an area which offers some of the most beautiful landscapes along the entire length of the Danube: steep south-facing slopes are intricately terraced with vineyards, quiet country lanes lead to romantic villages, and medieval towns provide an interesting place to rest. We overnight in Krems and Stockerau before finally arriving in Vienna, Austria's charming capital city.

The Trip

Grade A, easy - 340km/7 days (average of 48km/cycling day). A great easy-paced introduction to cycle touring as the route mostly runs alongside the Danube (in the valley) and is almost completely flat. 95% asphalt cycle path, 5% well-maintained gravel path.

You will have :9nts hotel - all hotels graded standard

Meals included- 9 breakfasts

Transport

Your transport will include: 21-gear 'Unibike' touring bikes with a rear pannier bag for carrying day things and water bottle holder.

Tour Leader/guide cycles with the group on each day. Luggage is transferred from point to point by hotel vehicles. On this trip vehicle back-up is not provided whilst cycling as we follow cycle paths.

Your Itinerary

Day 1 -Fly London/Barcelona; orientation tour.

Day 2 - Bus to Ripoll, cycle to Olot.

Day 3 - In Olot - cycle circuit through the “Volcan” Parque Natural.

Day 4 -Cycle to Girona, evening orientation tour along ramparts.

Day 5 - Cycle to Sant Feliu.

Day 6 - In Sant Feliu, optional cycle along coast.

Day 7 - Drive to Barcelona via Park Güell, free afternoon.

Day 8 - Fly London.

PASSAU One of Germany's most
beautiful cities.
DONAULEITEN NATURE RESERVE Cycling
through a wooded wildlife haven.
SCHLÖGENER SCHLINGE Dramatic bend
on the Danube.
LINZ Capital of Upper Austria.
GREIN Pretty town with picturesque castle.
MELK Benedictine Abbey.
WACHAU Lovely wine growing region.
KREMS Medieval city with varied
architectural styles.
VIENNA Austria's wonderful capital.