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Cyclists wearing helmets push their bikes along a paved path in Schlogen during a biking trip along the Danube River.
Germany/Austria

Bike & Barge the Upper Danube: Castles, Vineyards & Vienna

Program No. 25711RJ
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Program
At a Glance
Duration
12 days
Program Begins
Munich
Program Concludes
Munich
Meals
23 ( 9B, 4L, 10D )
Activity Level
From
5,999
Explore the heart of Germany and Austria by bike and barge on this immersive adventure along the Upper Danube river. Pedal along “treppelweg,” or towpaths — once used by horses to pull river barges — and follow car-free routes through picturesque towns and vineyard-lined valleys. After each day’s ride, board your barge and relax on board or step ashore in ports like Vienna, Passau, Linz, Dürnstein, Melk and Mauthausen. On land and on water, deepen your understanding of the region through expert-led lectures on architecture, customs and World War II history. Of course, all this cycling will have you working up an appetite! Along the way, savor local flavors with wine and cider tastings, picnic lunches and regional specialties like Wienerschnitzel.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Cycle and sail for eight days along the Danube, exploring landscapes like the Wachau wine region and the 900-year-old Benedictine Melk Abbey.
  • Attend a classical concert in the Mozarthaus Concert Hall in Vienna, the city’s oldest concert hall where Mozart himself once played.
  • Take a break from cycling with a picnic lunch at an apple cider farm, where you’ll have the chance to sample the local, freshly pressed “most.”
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
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For intermediate cyclists. Cycling up to 24 miles per day on primarily flat terrain, on paved river paths and through small villages with light traffic and frequent stops. Standing up to 2 hours per day. Program will require approximately 101 miles of biking and 10 miles of walking over 10 days. Due to pacing and planned activities, this program is not suitable for wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, or canes. Must be physically capable of biking for the duration of the program and participating in all planned program activities. Weather conditions such as wind and rain may affect biking difficulty.
Activity Level
Outdoor: Spirited
For intermediate cyclists. Cycling up to 24 miles per day on primarily flat terrain, on paved river paths and through small villages with light traffic and frequent stops. Standing up to 2 hours per day. Program will require approximately 101 miles of biking and 10 miles of walking over 10 days. Due to pacing and planned activities, this program is not suitable for wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, or canes. Must be physically capable of biking for the duration of the program and participating in all planned program activities. Weather conditions such as wind and rain may affect biking difficulty.
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