By boat and bike along the Danube with MS My Story

Your ship MS My Story

This is a very spacious ship of traditional shipbuilding skill with a very comfy atmosphere. On board the guest is king! Our crew is keen to satisfy every wish and makes a contribution to the unbelievable success of this voyage. On joining this popular vessel you are immediately aware of the cosy and informal ambience on board. The Sun Deck with its awnings allows you to enjoy the passing scenery in a very relaxed way and soak up the warmth. On deck there are both deck chairs and ordinary chairs and tables, which encourage conversation and communal activity in the fresh air. The Panorama Restaurant and the Panorama Lounge with its bar provide not only excellent food and drinks but also a sense of conviviality with old friends and new acquaintances.

Board equippment:

The ship offers Restaurant, Panorama-Bar, Sun deck with deck chairs and ordinary chairs and tables, Sauna.

Cabins:
The comfortable 87 cabins (approx. 9 m²) are equipped with 1-2 low beds (during the day one bed can be fold to the wall), air conditioner, private facilities, TV, hairdryer. The windows can be opened in the cabins on the upper deck. Triple cabins are equipped with 2 lower beds and one folding bed above. For families the cabins with connecting door are very adequate.

Technical details:
Year of manufacture 1971, lenght 105 m, breadth 11,6 m, draft 1,70 m, speed max. 18 km/h; 87 cabins, max. 174 passengers; Language on board: German & English

Tour Description

Day 1: Passau

Arrival in the "3 river city" - embarkation 5 PM. Passau attracts with the world's greatest church organ at the Stephansdom and with it's charming Old Town. Cruise to Engelhartszell. Enjoy your first dinner on board.

Day 2: Engelhartszell – Aschach – Wien, bike leg approx. 40 km/25 miles
At Engelhartszell the bicycle tour commences through the romantic fluvial topography of the “Great Loop” which is one of the most beautiful and original sectors of the Danube with its small villages and cosy must taverns. You are boarding at the charming village Aschach and then you “sail” into the night.






Day 3: Vienna – Bratislava, bike leg approx. 55 – 75 km/34 -47 miles
City Tour with old timer ride and city walk (optional)
In front of Vienna you can experience pure nature, wild and untamed at the National Park Donauauen, which is one of the last big unspoilt floodplains in Europe. Bratislava attracts at the destination and during a bus tour and walkabout in the evening (optional) you can discover hidden alleys, places and all the sights of this ambitious metropolis. Overnight you travel by ship to Budapest.

Day 5: Visegrad – Esztergom, bike leg approx 24 – 57 km/15 - 36 miles
The most fit ciyclists will be leaving Budapest by bike and the others if they wish, can shorten the tour by staThe Danube bend is definitely one of most delightful and attractive parts and is called the Hungarian Wachau. Today’s bike leg starts at Visegrad with its famous fortress and the ruins of the former palace. You can choose from 2 different routes: the longer one includes a side trip to the island of Szentendre and the baroque village of Vác which has been influenced by the architects of Austria’s empress Maria Theresia. The other route leads you directly to the bishop-town of Esztergom with its gorgeous basilica – Hungary’s largest Catholic Church – overlooking the village.

Day 6: Vienna (day of rest), Sightseeing tour by bike or bus – Evening Waltz concert (optional)
Discover Vienna´s most beautiful points. During a city tour by bike or by bus you will experience pretty closely the most famous examples of architecture: the imperial Hofburg, St. Stephens Cathedral, the gorgeous boulevard “Ringstraße” with the State Opera House, the Burgtheater and town hall as well as the colorful “Hunderwasserhaus” and the Ferris wheel, which is situated directly at the Prater. Relaxation can be found at one of the numberless small coffee bars. The evening ends impressively with a Waltz- and Opera Concert at the Wiener Hofborg (optional) or at a wine tavern.

Day 7: Wachau - Krems – Melk, bike leg approx 36 km/23 miles
Affected by small dreamy towns, apricot trees, vineyards, castles, monasteries and ruins this hilly landscape is enchanting everybody. This is pure biking enjoyment! In Spitz you will find comfy wine taverns directly besides the bike path. Take a break - you should owe it to yourself! You have to walk your bike through Dürnstein´s narrow alleys. King Richard Lionheart was not really voluntary a guest here during mediaeval times. At the end of this stage there is Melk with its gorgeous baroque monastery of the Benedictine monkhood. After a ceremonial gala dinner lots of fun and entertainment can be experienced on board during a show.

Day 8: Passau - End of trip.
Relaxed, being rested and definitely being in good spirits you will attain Passau in the late morning. Arrival approx 11:00 am, disembarkation half an hour after arrival. We recommend making reservations for onward travels not before 1:00 p.m. After 1:00 p.m. all connections and arrangements shall be met in a timely matter.

Some changes may be made upon arrival.

Note: We recommend early bookings as these trips are quickly sold out.

We reserve the right to augment the advertised and booking-confirmed prices in the case of increased operation expenses and taxes, including harbor and docking fees, increased fuel prices, as well as currency exchange rates. Prices will never be increased within 20 days of departure. A price increase will only occur if there is more than 4 months between the booking and the trip departure,
and the increased expenses have not yet been taken into account, and were at the time unforeseeable.