Bike & Boat: Passau - Vienna - Budapest - Passau with the MS SE-Manon

By bike and boat along the Danube - a very special experience, because your "floating hotel" is always with you! The impressive natural spectacle of the Schlögener Danube Loop, the fascinating landscape of the Wachau with its vineyard terraces, the untouched floodplain forests of the Donauauen National Park and the picturesque Hungarian Danube Bend alternate with pulsating metropolises such as Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest. The wide river runs like a silver thread through Budapest and divides the city into the mountainous Buda and the flat Pest. In Esztergom, the imposing dome of the basilica greets you from afar. Bratislava, the Slovakian capital at the foot of the Little Carpathians, invites you to take a long stroll with its enchanting old town. Fancy a little flirtation with Vienna, the city of the waltz? A firework display of sights, small, dreamy coffee houses and cozy wine taverns await you.

fuel surcharge

A fuel surcharge of up to 8% of the package tour price may be levied on this bike and boat tour. The final amount will be determined and communicated 20–30 days before departure. Payment is due directly upon boarding the ship. This policy is in accordance with §651f of the German Civil Code (BGB) and serves to adjust for current fuel costs from our service partners.

Individual arrival in Passau. Embarkation from about 16:00 p.m. to 17:00 p.m. Departure to
Engelhartszell, arrival approx. 21.00 pm.

The bike tour through the romantic river landscape of the Danube Loop begins in Engelhartszell (Austria's only Trappist monastery), one of the most beautiful sections of the Danube with dreamy villages at the foot of lush green forested slopes. In Brandstatt you board the boat again and continue the journey by boat.

Arrival by ship in Bratislava. Bike tour from Bratislava via Hainburg to the imposing Hof Palace with its magnificent terraced gardens, and then back to Bratislava via Devin. Tip: Take a ride on the vintage train through the enchanting Old Town. Enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of Slovakia's capital from Bratislava Castle. Overnight cruise to Budapest.

Early risers can enjoy a fantastic view of the majestic landscape of the Danube Bend and the breathtakingly beautiful panorama of Budapest from the sun deck. Explore the countless sights of Budapest or take a bike trip to the small artists' town of Szentendre with its lovingly restored old town, numerous churches and artists' galleries. Boat trip to Vàc at night.

The bike tour through the Danube Bend is also a trip into the history of Hungary. From the baroque town of Vác with Hungary's only triumphal arch, you cycle through the picturesque, gently rolling landscape of the Hungarian Wachau to Esztergom, where the magnificent basilica towers high above the castle district. In the afternoon, you take a boat trip to Vienna.

Today is time to discover the beauties of Vienna: perhaps the Hofburg, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the magnificent Ringstrasse boulevard with the State Opera, Burgtheater or the City Hall? At night, take a boat trip to Dürnstein or Rossatz in the beautiful Wachau.

The gently rolling hills, characterised by dreamy villages, vineyard terraces, castles, monasteries and ruins, have enchanted everyone. The blue tower of the abbey church, a landmark of the Wachau, towers over the baroque town of Dürnstein. In the afternoon, the imposing Melk Abbey awaits you, one of the most important baroque buildings in Austria. You board the ship again in Pöchlarn. In the evening, there is a celebratory farewell dinner. At night, you will sail to Passau.

Relaxed and rested, you will arrive in Passau at around 09:00 am. Afterwards, you will disembark and travel home individually.

7 nights in outside cabins in the booked cabin category
Program according to itinerary from/to Passau
All passenger and port fees
Captain's reception with welcome drink
Daily cabin cleaning, linen and towel change as needed
Full board: 7x breakfast, 6x packed lunch for bike tours or small lunch, 6x coffee and cake in the afternoon, 6x 3-course dinner and 1x farewell dinner with farewell drink
Daily bike tour briefing
Digital travel documents in the GUIBO app including GPS data for the bike tours
onboard tour guide

Money-saving tip: 5% early booking discount for tours in 2027, valid until 31.10.2026

The discount is automatically deducted during the booking process.

Further information

Basic price in € per person

Get a price quote now: Go to the price calculator

2 bed cabin	main deck	middle deck	upper deck
25.06.2027 - 24.09.2027	1.399,00 €	1.599,00 €	1.749,00 €
01.10.2027 - 08.10.2027	1.249,00 €	1.499,00 €	1.649,00 €

2-bed cabin for single use	main deck	middle deck	upper deck
25.06.2027 - 24.09.2027	1.958,60 €	2.238,60 €	2.448,60 €
01.10.2027 - 08.10.2027	1.748,60 €	2.098,60 €	2.308,60 €

Rental bikes

7-speed unisex rental bike with pannier bag (rental bike insurance included)
01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026	99,00 €
01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027	99,00 €

8-speed electric rental bike with pannier bag (rental bike insurance included)
01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026	219,00 €
01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027	219,00 €

Additional Services

Bring your own bike / electric bike (limited, possible on request)
01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026	49,00 €
01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027	59,00 €

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Bike & Boat: Passau - Vienna - Budapest - Passau with the MS SE-Manon

Duration: 8 days
Overnight stays: 7 nights
Overnight stays: about 185 - 244 km

Fridays in 2026: Dates see calendar; Fridays in 2027: June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, August 6, August 13, August 20, September 10, September 17, September 24, October 1, October 8, 2027

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Basic price in € per person * 2027	main deck	middle deck	upper deck
2 bed cabin	From €1249	From €1499	From €1649
2-bed cabin for single use	From €1808.6	From €2138.6	From €2348.6

5% early booking discount for tours in 2027, valid until 31.10.2026

Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Still have questions?

Doreen Geissler

Phone: 03831 30676-0 Mon–Fri 8am–17pm
E-mail: info@mecklenburger-radtour.de

Train:

to/from Passau main station

Parking:

Parking - fenced outdoor area - including shuttle service to the ship and back 87,00 Euro
Parking garage - including shuttle service to and from the ship: €109,00
You will receive further information about parking reservations with your booking confirmation.

General tip for traveling by car

A comprehensive overview of parking lots can be conveniently viewed on the external website www.parkopedia.de.

MS SE-MANON

Facts about the ship: Year built 1999 / Flag: Netherlands / Length 110 m / Beam 11,40 m / Draft 1,50 m / Crew approx. 30 / Passengers max. 148

A relaxed and comfortable atmosphere awaits you on board the premium ship MS SE-MANON. After your bike tour, it is up to you whether you want to use the small, inviting wellness area with sauna, whirlpool and fitness equipment, retreat to the library or relax in the panoramic lounge. The restaurant with panoramic views will take care of your physical well-being. You can enjoy the view on the spacious sun deck, where the bikes are also stored. A special highlight is the outdoor pool (8,70 mx 4,50 m, approx. May to August, weather dependent) at the stern of the ship.

All 74 cabins are outside cabins for 2 people, approximately 14 m² in size and comfortably furnished with hotel beds. They all have a shower/toilet* (*cabins no. 306, 307, 308, 309 with bathtub), hairdryer, TV, safe, house telephone and individually adjustable air conditioning. An elevator connects the middle deck with the lobby and the restaurant. The upper and sun decks can be reached by stair lift. The main deck can only be reached by stairs.

Upper deck: Cabins with French balconies (floor-to-ceiling windows that can be opened). Middle deck: The large panoramic windows can be opened. Main deck: The small windows (approx. 40 cm high) cannot be opened.

Minimum number of participants: 90 people up to 21 days before arrival

Bringing your own bicycle: Due to limited space on the sun deck, bringing your own bicycle is only possible upon request and subject to availability. E-bikes are only permitted with removable batteries. We exclude all liability for loss, theft, or damage – this also applies to damage incurred during transport from the ship to shore and back.

In Slovakia, helmets are mandatory for all cyclists outside of built-up areas.

Schedule and program changes are always possible. If, for example, a section of the route cannot be navigated due to low or high water levels or bad weather, the captain reserves the right to change the route for your safety (this is not grounds for a free cancellation). The same applies to lock and/or bridge repairs ordered by authorities and not announced in advance.

Other information: Please remember that your river boat is not only your "holiday hotel" but also a working tool that moves using motor power and needs to be operated constantly, even at night (sometimes when passing through locks and bridges). We recommend that guests who are particularly sensitive to noise bring earplugs. Disturbances must always be expected when passing through locks.

Route profile: flat, suitable for leisure cyclists, beginners and children

Available on board (limited quantity): Bicycle helmet (UVEX I-VO) €45 each, mobile phone holder €10 each, power bank (10.000 mAh) €20 each

General information

Not included in the price: Cultural development tax, bed tax, arrival and departure, transfers, excursions, entrance and sightseeing fees, city maps, ferry fees, insurance, tips and personal expenses.
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Maps presented are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect geographical reality.