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Day 1: Arrival in Passau.
Individual arrival to the city of Passau in the state of Bavaria, situated on the Austrian border at the confluence of the Danube, the Inn, and the Ilz rivers. Built on a narrow rocky tongue of land between the Danube and the Inn, Passau faces the wooded cliffs and the fortress of Oberhaus on the left bank of the Danube.
Day 2: Passau to Schlögener Loop/Surroundings, 28 miles (44 km).
You leave Passau and ride through Engelhartszell to Schlögen. The famous “Schlögener Schlinge” (Great Loop) offers a wonderful view on the surrounding countryside.
Day 3: Schlögener Loop/Surroundings to Linz, 33 miles (53 km).
The route to Linz passes Aschach and Wilhering. A tour in the city of Linz through the recently renovated historic centre gives you an idea of the sights that the capital of Upper Austria has to offer.
Day 4: Linz to Grein, 38 miles (60 km).
In the afternoon you arrive at “Burg Clam”, one of the best preserved castles in the country. Your destination, Grein, is dominated by the picturesque castle of “Greinburg”.
Day 5: Grein to Melk/Surroundings, 32 miles (51 km).
Passing through the “Strudengau” you arrive at Ybbs, former trading centre on the Danube. The route continues, passing Maria Taferl, to Melk with its imposing Benedictine monastery.
 Day 6: Melk/Surroundings to Krems, 35 miles (55 km).
Today you travel through the famous “Wachau” with its vineyards, fruit plantations and romantic villages. The medieval city centre of Krems is your destination today and is a pleasant city in which to stroll. Krems is one of the oldest centres of inhabitation on the Danube, occupied since the early stone age.
Day 7: Krems to Vienna, 25 miles (39 km).
With the train (included) you leave the unique cultural landscape of this UNESCO world heritage region. In Tulln you start your last leg of cycling. Don’t forget to visit the Monastery in Klosterneuburg before you reach Vienna
Day 8: Departure from Vienna.
Transfer by train from Vienna to Passau or/and extension of stay.
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Freedom Holiday 
Along the Blue Danube, you will find Europe’s most popular cycle path. This tour is ideal for the beginner cyclist and families as the route is very flat and there are few places where you meet any traffic. Follow the Danube as it wends its way across Austria through a magical landscape of vineyards, densely wooded hills, fertile fields and fruit orchards. A land full of culture with countless sights of 2000 years of history. “Schlögener Schlinge”, “Strudengau”, “Nibelungengau” or “Wachau” – any region along the majestic river shows a special atmosphere. Enjoy cycling along the banks of the Danube through a fantastic landscape with woods, meadows and fields. Cosy inns and the typical “Heurigen” (wine taverns) will invite you for a rest and present the famous Austrian cuisine and hospitality.