Bike and boat 2019

Travelling by bike & boat is particularly popular amongst cyclists. On this holiday, enjoy the wonderful nature along the River Danube by bike whilst being accompanied by your "floating hotel" - the MS Normandie. On this bike & boat holiday, you travel from Passau, the 3 river city, via Upper and Lower Austria all the way to Vienna and back. Enjoy the impressive Danube landscape whilst treating yourself to the many regional specialities as well as the quality Wachau wine. Try the hearty dumplings or the light and sweet 'Most' (apple wine). After a leisurely cycle tour along the Danube, you will arrive in Vienna, a cosmopolitan city. In 2016 Vienna was selected for the sixth time in a row as the best city to live in worldwide.  Cosmopolitan City and a Centre of Music: In three-four time through Vienna There are numerous attractions for you to explore on a city tour by bike. Dive into the long forgotten Habsburg Empire and visit some of the 177 palaces. Historical stately buildings like the gothic style St. Stephen's cathedral, the Imperial Palace, the art nouveau of the Secession building, the famous baroque Schönbrunn palace, town hall and the natural history and art museum are all sites where you can sense the former empire's flair.  In the global capital of music, you can expect a diverse cultural offer ranging from Waltz, light opera and opera to musicals or symphony concerts. You are sure to find somewhere to relax in one of the cosy coffee houses or at the "Wiener Prater", perhaps on its famous and huge giant wheel. Viennese food offers true culinary delights. You sure can round off your bike tour with lots of specialities.  Having packed everything up including all your memories, you get back on board the lovely middle-class boat MS Normandie. You head back into the nature where you can enjoy the enchanting landscape such as the Donau Schlinge and the Wachau. Have a cup of Viennesse coffee in the ship's cosy panorama salon or enjoy some tasty food in the restaurant on the main deck.             

By bike and boat from “Bavarian Venice“ directly into the heart of the famous and glamorous former Imperial and Royal Austro-Hungarian monarchy. You can look forward to three of Europes most charming capitals: Vienna, the metropolis of Waltz, Bratislava, the capital of coronation and Budapest, the "Paris of the East“. By bike you will head to the romantic "Great Loop“ (Schlögener Donauschlinge), the picturesque Danube Bend with Hungary's greatest cathedral and the legendary Wachau valley, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage with the small villages and beautiful palaces and castles.

This bike tour along the German / Austrian Danube is extremely enjoyable and is something very special because your “floating hotel” is always with you! You will cycle gently downhill along lush green river banks and through small, dreamy villages in the impressive Danube landscapes. You will discover the breathtaking natural wonder of the “Great Loop” (a swift 180º turn!) and immerse yourself in legendary Wachau with its vineyard terraces and enchanted castles and monasteries. Then Vienna – an abundance of sights! A city, hardly to describe – you have to see and feel it! Sights like St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the city hall are easy to reach during a wonderful sightseeing tour by bike. A stroll through the Naschmarkt (famous food market) is a wonderful cultural and culinary adventure. You can also relax at any of the cosy coffee houses or at a typical traditional Viennese wine tavern in the suburbs.

By bike and boat along the river Danube – a really special experience, because your “floating hotel” is accompanying you at all times! The impressive Danube loop, the fascinating landscape of the Wachau region with its wine terraces, fortresses and palaces, the untouched forests of national park Donauauen and the picturesque Hungarian Danube bend contrast well with the pulsating cities like Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest. The broad river runs like a silver thread through Budapest and divides the city into hilly Buda and flat Pest. In Esztergom the imposing dome of the basilica greets you from afar. Bratislava, formerly known as Pressburg, the Slovakian capital city at the feet of the Carpathians is inviting for a large stroll through the bewitching old city. Do you want to flirt with Vienna, the city of Waltz? A large variety of places of interest, small, dreamy coffee shops and comfortable wine taverns are awaiting you.

The MS Primadonna is the second largest cruise ship on the Danube. Experience the elegance of the MS Primadonna. It has spacious decks, spa facilities, a restaurant, bar, atrium and much more. On this cycling holiday, you don't even have to change hotel every day! The Primadonna will await you at your destination every day. Feel free to spend some of the days aboard instead of cycling where you can enjoy the Jacuzzi on the outdoor deck or in the spa area, which is equipped with a Jacuzzi, sauna, Kneip basin and more. All meals on this Austrian cruise line are freshly cooked and have a particular emphasis on regional and organic products.

Accompanied by a comfortable cruise ship you cycle along Europe's second largest river, the Danube, from the charming Bavarian “three river city” of Passau straight into the heart of the glorious former Imperial and Royal Monarchy. Enjoy three of the most enchanting European capitals: lively Vienna, the Slovak coronation city of Bratislava at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains and Budapest, the "Hungarian Danube Queen"! By bicycle you discover the stunning natural spectacle of the Schlögener Donauschlinge ("Great Loop"), the legendary Wachau with romantic towns and mighty castles amidst lovely vineyards, the untouched alluvial forests of the Danube National Park, as well as the picturesque Hungarian Danube bend where the important cupola of the basilica in Esztergom greets you from the distance.

Come with us on an adventure-packed bike and boat tour through 6 countries where you will find widely differing cultures. This tour reveals the beauty of the majestic Danube river, in all its glory. Discover the breath-taking natural scenery of the Iron Gates, one of the most spectacular gorges in Europe, the vast expanse of the Pannonian plains, cycle through the Danube Bend in Hungary and the graneries of Croatia and Serbia, through idyllic wine-growing regions and past commanding fortresses high above the river. Visit Belgrade, the “white city”, fall in love with Budapest, the “Paris of the East”, marvel at the baroque palaces in Bratislava's picturesque old town and let yourself be carried away by Vienna's elegant charm, the city of the Waltz. Scenic and cultural highlights, excellent food and a crew that caters to your every desire, guarantee that your cycling holiday will be a unique and unforgettable experience.

Cycle through the breath-taking beauty of one of the last nature paradises to the exact spot where the Danube and the Black Sea merge. Floating reed islands and inland lakes alternate with lagoons, canals and marshland. There are vast areas of rolling hills, marsh and steppe - it is a wonderful landscape, which wins everyone over with its diversity and its unspoiled state.   Life in small fishing villages is tranquil. The solitude and the peace is often only disturbed by the screeching of pelicans, commorants or egrets. You cycle accompanied by expert guides through the flora and fauna of an eventful past. Along the way make sure that you enjoy the Romanian hospitality and delicacies both on the hotel boat and in comfortable guest houses.

Discover Holland in a unique way on an 8-day tour by bike and boat. Good bike paths and a ramified network of waterways guarantee an unforgettable holiday. During the day you cycle individually through the beautiful scenery in the country of Rembrandt and Van Gogh and in the late afternoon your boat MS SIR WINSTON is awaiting you as your “floating” hotel. Would you prefer to not cycle every day? No problem, stay on board and enjoy the passing landscape. Province southern Holland Travel by bike and boat through Holland's green heart. Nearly no province is more diversified than southern Holland. Big cities and untouched nature are located next to each other. The numerous waterways offer countless possibilities to discover the beautiful landscapes and the cultural highlights of province “Zuid-Holland”. Get to know the diversified cities as Den Haag and Scheveningen and of course Rotterdam, also named “Manhatten by the Maas river”, precious inland lakes as the Westensteiner Plassen Brassemeer, not to forget the “Porcelain stronghold” Delft with its “Delft blue”.   Prices + dates for 2019 already online (slight changes in the itinerary possible)

Cycle in northern Holland tracing folklore and tradition in this flat area along the northern sea and in romantic harbours. You cycle through former lakes and marsh which was dried up in the 17th century with wind mills. The peninsula between the North Sea and IJsselmeer, where Texel island is located is characterised by water, banks and dunes, nature reserves, bloomy meadows, grassland and numerous picturesque cities. And if you do not want to cycle you can stay on board and enjoy the passing landscape.   Province Northern Holland Surrounded by water – the Dutch province northern Holland is located on an island in-between the North Sea, the Wadden Sea and IJsselmeer. North Holland's rich history can still be seen nowadays in many places. Picturesque cities are telling stories from a time where IJsselmeer was named Zuiderzee and had an open access to the North Sea. A visit to the Zuiderzee museum in Enkhuizen brings the olden days back to life again. Northern Holland also has a unique flora and fauna. You cycle through former lakes and marsh, which was dried up in the 17th century with wind mills. A diversified, typical Dutch landscape is awaiting you, dunes and North Sea beaches, the North Sea, Texel island and many picturesque harbour cities at Ijsselmeer.   Prices + dates for 2019 already online (slight changes in the intinerary possible)

During this tour some of the most beautiful cities of Holland and Flanders are highlighted: Amsterdam, Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges, where you can still feel the charm of the days long gone. After embarking in Amsterdam, you will cross through a beautiful part of the Netherlands. Of course, you will see the 19 Dutch windmills in Kinderdijk. Via Dordrecht and the fortified town of Willemstad, the ship cruises through the “Delta” Province of Zeeland to Belgium. You will spend the night in Antwerp, the city of Rubens, whose paintings can be admired in the cathedral. You will cycle from Antwerp to Ghent along the beautiful tidal river Lower Schelde. This tour's final destination is Bruges - the “Pearl of Flanders” Note: Trip is also possible in the other direction - route has some slight changes. Please have a look at the dates!

Von Brügge, dem Venedig des Nordens führt Sie diese Reise in die Weltstadt Amsterdam. Belgien zeigt seine prachtvollen Städte wie Gent oder Antwerpen mit Giebeln und Patrizierhäusern, schmalen Gassen und allerorts reicher kultureller Vergangenheit, die sich noch heute in Architektur und Malerei ausdrückt. Auf ebenen Radwegen erreichen Sie Holland, wo eindrucksvolle Landhäuser, Käsebauernhöfe und Windmühlen den Weg säumen. Und sollten Sie einmal keine Lust haben Rad zu fahren, dann bleiben Sie einfach an Bord und genießen die Landschaft vom Schiff aus. Erleben Sie diese Flussreise in gemütlicher, familiärer Atmosphäre im kleinen Kreis. Während Sie sich mit dem Fahrrad die herrliche Landschaft erradeln, folgt Ihnen das Schiff auf Flüssen und Kanälen, um Ihnen dann am Tagesziel Ihrer Radtour wieder als Ihr Hotelschiff zur Verfügung zu stehen. Und wer einmal nicht Fahrrad fahren möchte, genießt die Landschaft vom Schiff aus.

It is not only the large Flemmish towns like Bruges, Brussels, Ghent and Antwerpen that demonstrate Flander's artistic treasures. Whilst cycling along the towpath of the old canals and via tree-lined alleys you will go through ancient villages where village beer is still brewed as it was in Granddad's days. For those of you who will try the village beer in one of the traditional pubs or under the trees, you are sure to get a glass raised to you, especially if you arrived by bike.  Combine interesting bike tours and lots of great excursions with a pleasant stay on board your 'floating hotel'. Whilst you cycle through the lovely landscape, the boat will follow you along the rivers and canals in order to be your hotel boat again in the evening. If you don't fancy cycling sometimes, that's fine - you can stay on the boat and enjoy the scenery as it passes by.    Note: The trip is also possible in the other direction. Please have a look at the dates!

It is not only the large Flemmish towns like Bruges, Brussels, Ghent and Antwerpen that demonstrate Flander's artistic treasures. Whilst cycling along the towpath of the old canals and via tree-lined alleys you will go through ancient villages where village beer is still brewed as it was back in Grandad's days. For those of you who try the village beer either in one of the traditional pubs or under the trees, you are sure to get a glass raised to you - especially if you arrived by bike.  Combine interesting bike tours and lots of great excursions with a pleasant stay on board your 'floating hotel'. Whilst you cycle through the lovely landscape, the boat will follow you along the rivers and canals in order to become your hotel boat again in the evening. If you don't always fancy cycling, that's fine - you can stay on the boat and enjoy the scenery as it passes by.     

Germany’s beautiful river landscapes along the Moselle and Saar are calling you! Combine varied bike tours with a comfortable stay on board the MS PATRIA. Explore during this 8-day tour, amongst other places, Saarburg, which gets nicknamed “Little Venice”. However, this city is not the only highlight on this holiday great for romantics and sensualists. Beautiful half-timbered houses, vineyards, the Porta Nigra in Trier, the old Saar loop: they will all be highlights too. During the day you are out and about, whilst the boat follows you along the river and will be ready to welcome you in the evening as your "floating hotel". And if you do not want to cycle, you can enjoy the tour on board. Moselle and Saar are presented at their best on this tour. 

Germany’s beautiful river landscapes along the Moselle and Saar are inviting you for a bike & boat trip! Combine diverse bike tours with a comfortable stay on board the MS PATRIA. Whilst on this 8 day tour, you can explore Saarburg, which gets called “Little Venice”, as well as other towns.  However for romantics and sensualists, this city is not the only highlight on this tour. Other small highlights will include beautiful half-timbered houses, vineyards, the Porta Nigra in Trier and the old Saar loop. Whilst you cycle along the route during the day, the MS Patria or your "floating hotel" is also travelling along the river. You can get back on it when you reach the day's destination. And if you do not want to cycle, you can enjoy the tour on board. The Moselle and Saar Rivers are presented in the best light on this tour.

Explore the Rhine and Neckar rivers in a unique way whilst on an 8 day bike & boat tour. Good bike paths and many interesting excursions guarantee this tour to be an unforgettable holiday. During the day you cycle through the beautiful scenery of two charming European river valleys and in the afternoon your floating hotel, the MS PATRIA, will be awaiting you. Might you not want to cycle every day? No problem, stay on board and enjoy the boat ride and the passing scenery.

Explore the Rhine and Neckar rivers in a unique way whilst on an 8 day bike & boat tour. Good bike paths and many interesting excursions guarantee this tour to be an unforgettable holiday. During the day you cycle through the beautiful scenery of two charming European river valleys and in the afternoon your floating hotel, the MS PATRIA, will be awaiting you. Might you not want to cycle every day? No problem, stay on board and enjoy the boat ride and the passing scenery.

You start this tour in Stralsund, which is an old Hanseatic city. You will go past Rügen with its famous chalk cliffs, Stettin in Poland where there is a lovely palace and in doing so you can enjoy the beauty of the Oder landscape by bike & boat. Your final destination on this tour is Berlin where in the Northern parts there are large forest areas. You will get there by going along the Oder-Havel canal via Schwedt, Eberswalde and Oranienburg. What could be more beautiful than enjoying the passing landscape while being on board the MS Princess and exploring a lot of interesting places and meeting some locals whilst getting to know the culture and nature? Discover the diversified flora and fauna of this unique river landscape, baroque palaces, redbrick Gothic and North German architecture.

This bike and boat tour goes starts in the metropolis of Berlin where there are extended forests in the North. You then travel along the Oder-Havel canal via Oranienburg and Eberswalde to Schwedt. The silent and unique beauty of the Oder landscape accompanies you on the way to the Polish town of Stettin where there is a magnificent palace. The route leads you along the unique coastline via Usedom to Germany's biggest island, Rügen. This island has famous chalk cliffs. Your goal and final destination on this tour is Stralsund, an old Hanseatic city. What could be more beautiful than enjoying the passing landscape whilst aboard the MS Princess and exploring a lot of interesting things like the country, its inhabitants, its culture and nature? Discover this unique river landscape's diversified flora and fauna, baroque palaces, redbrick Gothic and North German architecture.