Passau – Iron Gate – Passau Danube experience Iron Gate MS Lisabelle**** 2026
This cycle and boat tour takes you from Germany via Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia and Serbia to Romania. Experience the full beauty of the majestic river on a cycling vacation on the Danube. Discover the breathtaking natural spectacle of the “Iron Gate”, one of the most spectacular gorges in Europe, while cycling along the Danube Cycle Path. Follow the endless expanses of the Pannonian Plain on your cycle tour through the Hungarian Danube Bend to the granaries of Croatia and Serbia. And along the way, the bike and boat trip on the MS Lisabelle takes you to major European capitals: Belgrade, Budapest, Bratislava and Vienna.
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Danube experience Iron Gate MS Lisabelle**** 2026
After your inquiry you will immediately receive an e-mail message. If not, we kindly ask you to call us (0043 (0)732 / 72 77 - 212).
Detailed information about this offer
- 14 nights in outside cabins with shower/toilet/air conditioning in the booked category
- All passenger and port charges
- Program according to itinerary from/to Passau
- Captain's reception with welcome cocktail
- Full board: breakfast buffet, lunch or packed lunch for bike tours, afternoon coffee and cake, dinner (2-3 menus of choice), midnight snack
- Gala dinner with farewell cocktail
- On-board tour guide (does not cycle with the group)
- on-board musician
- Daily bike tour briefing
- Detailed travel documents, cycle tour app including voice navigation + GPS data per cabin
Additional charges:
In the event of an increase in transportation costs for passenger transport (fuel price), additional costs may be incurred on arrival. We will inform you reliably up to 20 days before arrival. Detailed information can be found in the travel conditions.
Day 1 - Individual Arrival in Passau
Make the most of the time until embarkation at 4 pm on board the MS Lisabelle with a stroll through the enchanting old town of Passau. The world's largest church organ in Passau Cathedral welcomes you to your bike and boat trip along the Danube cycle path. A glass of wheat beer in one of the typical Bavarian beer gardens marks the start of your cycle tour along the Danube Cycle Path. Between 4 pm and 5 pm, the MS Lisabelle sets sail for the upper Danube valley.Day 2 - From the Danube loop/from Engelhartszell to Brandstatt, approx. 45 km
You start your cycling vacation in Austria in Engelhartszell. Here we recommend a visit to Austria's only Trappist monastery, which offers delicious liqueurs from its own production. The cycle tour along the Danube Cycle Path takes you through the wild and romantic Danube Loop, one of the most beautiful sections of the river. Along the way, cozy cider taverns with all kinds of delicacies tempt you to stop for a bite to eat during your cycle tour in Austria.Day 3 - From Devin to Bratislava, approx. 15–45 km
A narrow cycle path winds its way from the Devin fortress to the imposing Hof Castle with one of the most magnificent baroque gardens in Europe. Just a short cycle tour in Slovakia and you have already arrived in the vibrant metropolis of Bratislava. A vintage train city tour followed by a walk through the old town is offered as an optional program on the MS Lisabelle.Day 4 - Budapest, excursion to Szentendre approx. 50 km (or rest day)
Budapest enchants during the cycle tour in Hungary with the city's famous buildings. On board the MS Lisabelle are tickets for a city tour in Budapest and an excursion to the enchanting artists' town of Szentendre offered as a bookable additional program. Let yourself be inspired by the fiery temperament of the Hungarian folklore show in Szentendre during your cycling vacation on the Danube cycle path: traditional music and dances accompanied by Tokaj and hearty paprika dishes (bookable).Day 5 - From Baja to Mohacs, approx. 40 km
When cycling in Hungary, you leave Baja, the capital of fish soup, and cycle through alluvial forests along the dam on the Danube cycle path through idyllic river landscapes. At the end of the cycle tour, you take the ferry to the small town of Mohacs, which marks Hungary's southernmost Danube gate. The MS Lisabelle awaits you on your bike and boat vacation on the Danube cycle path.Day 6 - Belgrade (rest day)
Explore the lively Serbian metropolis at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers by bike or bus. The coach tour (at an extra charge) is a journey through time from the past to the present of the former Yugoslavia. In the evening, a visit to a colurful folklore show with traditional dances from all parts of the country is also offered for an extra charge. The additional program concludes with spirited folk music and typical local specialities in the famous artists' quarter “Skadarlija”.Day 7 - Cataract route/Iron Gate National Park (rest day)
The MS Lisabelle will take you on a leisurely cruise through the stunning fjord landscape of the “Iron Gate” in the middle of the Danube: the river cuts through the Carpathian Mountains in Romania and the mighty foothills of the Balkan Mountains. From the deck, you can enjoy this magnificent natural spectacle up close: steep gorges, dark forests and defiant castles reflected in the Danube.Day 8 - From Novi Sad to Ilok, approx. 50 km
A last view of the impressive Petrovaradin fortress, which towers high above the provincial capital of Vojvodina, bids you farewell from Novi Sad. On the Danube cycle path in Serbia, you cycle upstream to the medieval town of Ilok and reach the hilly landscape at the foothills of Fruska Gora by ferry, characterized by orchards, vineyards and dreamy farming villages.Day 9 - From Batina to Mohacs, approx. 50 km
Idyllic riverside paths and country roads through the endless expanse of the Batschka (the territory of the Danube Swabians) characterize your cycle tour along the Danube Cycle Path in Serbia. You cycle along the embankment cycle path through the untouched nature of the Duna-Dráva (Danube-Drava) National Park. The ferry then takes you back to Mohacs. In the evening, the MS Lisabelle welcomes you to your bike and boat vacation in Europe.Day 10 - From Kalocsa to Solt, approx. 50 km
From now on you travel back home on your cycling vacation in Hungary. The MS Lisabelle makes a stop in Kalocsa, the home of paprika. Learn all about Hungary's favourite spice at the Paprika Museum. You cycle on the well-developed embankment cycle path along the endless expanses of the Puszta to Solt, the birthplace of the famous conductor Sir George Solti. Make a stop at Vecsey Castle while cycling along the Danube Cycle Path. The library with around 34,000 books never ceases to amaze visitors.Day 11 - From the Danube Bend to Esztergom, approx. 50 km
Steep mountain slopes line the picturesque, gently undulating landscape of the “Hungarian Wachau”. In the middle of the Danube, the small island of Szentendrei-sziget exudes genuine Puszta romance. The cycle tour takes you along idyllic cycle paths, through picturesque farming villages, where you can experience Hungarian joy of life at first hand. The dome of the impressive Basilica of Esztergom, which towers high above the Danube, can be seen from afar. The largest church in Hungary impresses with its Tuscan-style high altar and red marble walls during your cycling vacation on the Danube Cycle Path.Day 12 - Vienna, cycle excursion to Klosterneuburg, Danube Island
Today you can relax on board the MS Lisabelle on your bike & boat vacation in Austria. From the sun deck, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Donauauen National Park. As you enter Vienna, the city skyline never fails to impress. Your cycle tour along the Danube Cycle Path takes you across the Danube Island to the nearby Klosterneuburg Abbey. Or you can take a hike through the idyllic vineyards up the Kahlenberg, which offers a wonderful view of the Danube metropolis. How about a classical waltz and operetta concert on your bike and boat vacation in Austria? Tickets for this feast for the ears in a time-honored Viennese palace can be purchased on board the MS Lisabelle.Day 13 - Vienna (rest day)
What would Vienna be without an extensive city tour? With the HOP ON HOP OFF bus (tickets are available on the bus) you get to see all the sights of the Austrian capital. The magnificent Ringstraße is reminiscent of glorious times, time-honored coffee houses tempt you with Melange and sweet Viennese pastries. On this cycle tour along the Danube, there is plenty of time to stroll through the dreamy Viennese alleyways or the Naschmarkt. An evening tip for your cycle tour in Austria: visit a wine tavern and enjoy Austrian specialties accompanied by a glass of Grüner Veltliner.Day 14 - From Wachau/Krems to Melk, approx. 40 km
On the last day of the cycle tour in Austria, the saying comes true: the best comes last! The gentle hilly landscape of the Wachau enchants with dreamy villages, historic castles and palaces. The Danube cycle path in Lower Austria is lined with apricot trees and wine terraces. In Weißenkirchen, cozy wine taverns right next to the cycle path beckon.Day 15 - Individual departure from Passau
At a steady pace, the MS Lisabelle approaches the city of Passau and thus the end of the bike & boat trip on the Danube Cycle Path. On your way to the three-river city of Passau, you will pass the Schlögener Schlinge, the impressive river meander in Upper Austria, one last time. Disembarkation from approx. 11 a.m. followed by an individual journey home. We recommend reserving connections for the journey home from your bike and boat vacation from 12 noon at the earliest.
MS Lisabelle ****
Enjoy an unforgettable journey on board the MS Lisabelle the sister ship of the MS Swiss Crown. The MS Lisabelle an elegant premium ship combines comfort, pleasure and relaxation in perfect harmony. Let yourself be enchanted by the relaxed atmosphere, whether on the spacious sun deck or in the stylish panorama lounge. The MS Lisabelle promises luxurious relaxation along the picturesque Danube, one of Europe's most beautiful waterways. The friendly crew will ensure that you feel completely at ease with first-class service.
W-LAN available on board (connection may vary).
3 passenger decks:
Upper deck, middle deck and main deck
Cabins:
The 76 outside cabins are spacious 11-14 m² in size and impress with their elegant, comfortable interior. The standard and comfort cabins have two single beds, the superior cabins have a double bed (can be separated into two single beds), shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe, coffee machine, minibar and individually adjustable air conditioning.
Standard: main deck, two single beds, windows cannot be opened
Comfort: middle deck, two single beds, panoramic window cannot be opened
Superior: Upper deck and middle deck, separable double bed, French balcony
ECO: Cabins are located at the front/rear of the ship (may be affected by operating noise)
We reserve the right to make changes to the timetable and programme. If, for example, a route cannot be travelled due to low water, high water or bad weather, the captain reserves the right to change the route for your safety (this is not a reason for cancellation free of charge). The same applies to officially ordered lock and/or bridge repairs that have not been announced in advance.
Parking facilities
You can park your car in a public parking garage/parking garage in Passau. The costs are approx. € 126,00 in the outdoor parking lot and approx. € 148,00 in the garage incl. shuttle service on the day of arrival and departure. You will receive the registration form in your travel documents or online, payment will be made on site.
Note for people with limited mobility
The cycle tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility. However, in specific cases it is possible to accommodate individual customer requests (e.g. barrier-free room).
Passport and visa requirements
To check in to your hotel you will need a valid passport or ID card.
For citizens of countries outside the Schengen area other regulations may apply. You are responsible for obtaining any visa you may require in good time.
Terms and Conditions of Payment:
The deposit of 10% of the tour price is due at the latest 14 days after receipt of the booking confirmation. The balance must be paid 14 days before arrival.
Additional travel conditions for the bike and boat tour: We reserve the right to adjust the prices that were published and confirmed with the booking in the event of an increase in transportation costs or fees for specific services, such as port and docking fees, or a change in the exchange rates applicable to the trip as follows:
• If transportation costs increase after the conclusion of the travel contract, particularly fuel costs, we may raise the travel price according to the following calculation: a. In the case of an increase related to the cabin price, we may charge the traveler the additional amount. b. In other cases, the additional transportation costs required by the carrier per transport vehicle will be divided by the number of cabin spaces of the agreed transportation vehicle. The resulting additional amount for the cabin space can be charged to the traveler.
• If the fees at the time of the travel contract, such as port and docking fees, are increased, we may raise the travel price by the corresponding proportional amount.
• If exchange rates change after the conclusion of the travel contract, the travel price can be increased to the extent that the trip has become more expensive due to this change.
A price increase is only permissible if more than 4 months lie between the contract conclusion and the agreed travel date, and the circumstances leading to the increase were unforeseeable before the conclusion of the contract. If the travel price is adjusted, we will inform you immediately. Price increases within 20 days before the start of the trip are invalid. If the price increases by more than 5%, you are entitled to cancel the contract without any fees or request participation in a trip of at least equal value, provided we can offer such a trip from our travel offer without any additional cost to you. Please assert the aforementioned rights promptly after we inform you of the price increase.
In the event of extreme high or low water levels, the shipping company reserves the right to replace certain sections with bus transport or to cancel the trip at short notice, without this leading to any legal claims (water levels are considered force majeure). The same applies in the case of unannounced lock and/or bridge repairs ordered by authorities, or in the case of unintentional engine or propulsion failure of the ship.
Cancellation Policy:
According to our general terms and conditions, the customer can cancel the contract in writing at any time. In the event of cancellation or non-participation in the trip, the following cancellation fees apply:
20% of the tour price up to 84 days before arrival date
30% of the tour price from 83rd to 42nd day before arrival date
60% of the tour price from 41st to 28th day before arrival date
80% of the tour price from 27th to 4th day before arrival date
900% of the tour price from 3rd day before arrival or no-show
Our detailed Terms and Conditions of Business can be viewed on our website at https://www.radurlaub.com/en/home.html; upon request, will also send them to you by e-mail.
In case of a booking your announced data will be only used from OÖ Touristik GmbH for the process of bookings and related transactions and will be passed on only in the context of the contractual relationship to third parties. (for example, tourist service providers, sights, passenger transport, processors). The detailled Privacy Notice you will find on www.radurlaub.com/en/privacynotice.html
Standard information
The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
This ensures that you will benefit from all EU rights applicable to packages. Company OÖ Touristik GmbH will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as a whole.
Additionally, as required by law, the company OÖ Touristik GmbH has protection in place to refund your payments and, where transport is included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that it becomes insolvent.
More information on key rights under Directive (EU) 2015/2302 https://www.radurlaub.com/en/reisebedingungen.html.
Financial cover for customers
The tour operator OÖ Touristik GmbH, Freistädter Str. 119, 4041 Linz has completed a bankruptcy insurance with Raiffeisen Landesbank Oberösterreich AG, Europaplatz 1a, 4020 Linz. The liquidator is the Europäische Reiseversicherung AG, Kratochwjlestraße 4, 1220 Wien, Email: info@europaeische.at, 24-hour emergency number: +43 1 3172500.
Travelers have to contact the liquidator within 8 weeks if they are denied claims due to the insolvency of OÖ Touristik GmbH. Details on the business license of OÖ Touristik GmbH can be found on the website https://www.gisa.gv.at/abfrage under the GISA number 14930096.
Rates and additional services to book
Arrival: 02.05.2026 - 26.09.2026
Saturday 02.05., 27.06, 01.08., 26.09.2026
Arrival: 02.05.2026 - 26.09.2026
A: 02.05.2026 - 02.05.2026 / 27.06.2026 - 27.06.2026 / 01.08.2026 - 01.08.2026 / 26.09.2026 - 26.09.2026
€ 2.329,00
2-bed cabin standard ECO/main deck (per person and stay)
€ 2.449,00
2-bed cabin standard/main deck (per person and stay)
€ 2.729,00
2-bed cabin comfort ECO/middle deck (per person and stay)
€ 2.849,00
2-bed cabin comfort/middle deck (per person and stay)
€ 3.299,00
2-bed cabin superior/middle deck (per person and stay)
€ 3.299,00
2-bed cabin superior/upper deck (per person and stay)
€ 3.795,95
2-bed cabin for single use standard/main deck (per person and stay)
Saving tips
-8%
early booking discount
Reduction for children on request
02.05.2026 - 02.05.2026 / 27.06.2026 - 27.06.2026 / 01.08.2026 - 01.08.2026 / 26.09.2026 - 26.09.2026
€
550,00
Guided Tour 'Iron Gate' MS Lisabelle (per person/stay)
01.04.2026 - 31.10.2026
€
50,00
disclaimer for rental touring bike (per person/stay)
01.04.2026 - 31.10.2026
€
120,00
disclaimer for rental e-bike (per person/stay)
01.04.2026 - 31.10.2026
€
40,00
rental bike helmets (per person/stay)
24-speed touring bike/freewheel unisex
- Model: KTM Cityline
- Frame: Aluminium ladies frame
- Gears: 21-speed derailleur gears, Shimano Nexus
- Brakes: freewheel, 2x rim brakes Shimano V-Brake
- Wheels/tyres: 28 inch hollow chamber rim/robust tyres, Schwalbe Marathon Plus or Continental
- Saddle: high-quality gel saddle, Selle Royal
- Frame height: from 1.88 m body height
€ 218,00 per person/stay
Electric bike
- Model: KTM Amparo XL/KTM Macina/Flyer
- Frame: Aluminium unisex
- Gears: 8-speed hub gears Shimano Nexus
- Brakes: freewheel, 2 rim brakes, Magura hydr. rim brake
- Wheels/tyres: 28 inch hollow chamber rim/robust tyres, Schwalbe Marathon Plus or Continental E-Contact
- E-bikes are available from 153-195 cm
- Saddle: high-quality gel saddle, Selle Royal
€ 458,00 per person/stay
Take your own bike with you
- Touring bike: € 58.00 per bike
- Electric bike: € 98.00 per bike
Weight when loading and unloading max. 23 kg without battery (will be (dis)assembled on land). Batteries cannot be charged directly on the bike.
