By Bike and Boat on the Danube Cycle Path, MS SE-Manon

Your journey by bike and boat along the Danube Cycle Path begins in the Three Rivers City of Passau. Your floating hotel, the MS SE-Manon, awaits you on board between 16:00 and 17:00. Plan your arrival so that you still have time to visit Passau. The baroque old town of the former bishop's residence with the impressive St. Stephen's Cathedral is definitely worth a visit. In the evening, it's time to set sail towards Engelhartszell.

In Engelhartszell, the Engelszell Abbey - Austria's only Trappist monastery - is well worth a visit. The collegiate church is one of the most beautiful churches of the late Baroque period. Get on your bike! The route takes you along the Danube Cycle Path through the romantic river landscape of the Danube Loop. Here the river almost seems to flow backwards. You cycle through small picturesque villages, past wooded slopes to Brandstatt. In the afternoon, you take the boat to Bratislava overnight.

Welcome to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia! On a circular tour, you first cycle to Hainburg. The small town is characterized by gates and towers that have probably had a lot to tell since they were built in the Middle Ages. The same goes for the ruins of the castle above the town. It looks back on more than 1,000 years of history. We return to Bratislava via Devin, which is also famous for its castle ruins. Enjoy the flair of this lively and colorful city before returning to the ship. It will take you to Budapest at night.

A new day, a new capital! During the night, the MS SE-Manon has covered the route to Budapest on its journey by bike and boat along the Danube Cycle Path. Early risers can enjoy a great view of the Hungarian metropolis from the sun deck. Take your time to explore the city and its many sights. An alternative to sightseeing is a bike excursion to the enchanting artists' town of Szentendre. Your ship leaves Budapest at night and sets off for Vác.

After you have seen the cathedral and the triumphal arch - the only one in Hungary - in Vác, you cycle through the hilly landscape of the Danube Bend. Here the Danube squeezes between steep mountain slopes. You reach Visegrád, which welcomes you with its castle visible from afar. Esztergom is not only your stage destination but also the former capital of Hungary. The sublime cathedral, whose construction history began over 1,000 years ago, is particularly outstanding. In the afternoon, you will travel overnight by boat to Vienna.

The rest day in Vienna offers you the opportunity to explore the vibrant cosmopolitan city with its countless sights at length. Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna's old town with St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Hofburg Palace and the Museum Quarter beckon. Relax with a visit to one of Vienna's famous coffee houses. Fancy some musical entertainment? How about an atmospheric evening at the Wiener Konzerthaus? The MS SE-Manon leaves the Austrian capital behind at night and sails upstream to Dürnstein or Rossatz.

The last stage of your journey by bike and boat on the Danube Cycle Path takes you through the gently rolling hills of the Wachau region with its characteristic wine terraces. You cycle past impressive historic monasteries and castles as well as picturesque villages. A highlight on the route is the Melk Abbey, one of the most beautiful baroque buildings in Austria. In Pöchlarn you will board the ship again. In the evening, a festive farewell dinner is held with the crew as the ship makes its way back to Passau.

Your eventful journey by bike and boat on the Danube Cycle Path ends today. The MS SE-Manon reaches Passau at around 10.00 am. This is followed by disembarkation and the individual journey home.