| Classic - 8 Days/7 Nights |
| Day 1: Flight from USA to Vienna. |
| Day 2: Transfer via rail from Vienna to Passau. |
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Day 3: Passau - Schlogen/surroundings (approx. 44 km/28 miles by bike)
You leave Passau and ride through Engelhartszell to Schlogen. The famous "Schlogener Schlinge" ( Great Loop) offers a wonderful view on the surrounding countryside. |
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Day 4: Schlogenl/surroundings - Linz (approx. 53 km/33 miles by bike)
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 which the capital of Upper Austria has to offer. |
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Day 5: Linz - Grein/surroundings (approx. 65 km/41 miles by bike)
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". |
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Day 6: Grein/surroundings - Melk/Emmersdorf (approx. 51 km/32 miles by bike)
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. |
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Day 7: Melk/Emmersdorf - Krems/Traismauer (approx. 40/59 km/25/37 miles by bike):
Today you travel through the famous 'Wachau" with its vineyards, fruit plantations and romantic villages. The medieval city centre of your today's destination Krems invites you for a stroll. |
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Day 8: Krems/Traismauer - Tulln - Vienna (approx. 45 km/28 miles by bike)
Through the city Tulln and passing the castle of "Greifenstein" you reach the metropolis Vienna. Alternatively you can shorten the today's leg by taking the train from Tulln to Vienna (not included). |
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Day 9: Vienna
Transfer from hotel to Vienna airport (on own) or extend your stay in Vienna. |
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| Program dates: April 16-October 15, 2005 - Prices starting from $1568 |
| PROGRAM INCLUDES |
| ~ Round trip air JFK - Vienna via Delta |
| ~ One way 2nd class rail Vienna to Passau |
| ~ 7 nights accomodations, Category A hotels |
| ~ Breakfast daily and 6 dinners (no dinner in Vienna) |
| ~ Daily luggage transfer up to hotel in Vienna |
| ~ Detailed maps, route description and tour information material per room |
| ~ Service hotline also on weekends |
| ~ Bike rental |
Bicycles: 7 - speed touring bike 2 caliper brakes and one back pedal brake, panniers, repair kit; 21 - speed trekking bike with caliper brakes (without surcharge), pre-reservation with booking necessary!
Children's bikes, children trailer (1-2 children - max. 60kg) and child seat available. |
| Other tours available please call for details: |
| - Light 8 nights / 9 days |
| - Sportive 6 nights / 7 days |
| - Supersportive 5 nights / 6 days |
| - Gourmet 7 nights / 8 days |
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| Optional hotel extensions in Passau and Vienna available. |
