Think bike, even on a river cruise

Throughout their cycling adventure, they'll be treated to an incredible backdrop of rich culture and stunning scenery with medieval strongholds, towering castle ruins and gorgeous vineyards.

Throughout their cycling adventure, they'll be treated to an incredible backdrop of rich culture and stunning scenery with medieval strongholds, towering castle ruins and gorgeous vineyards.

Published May 11, 2016

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Cape Town - Cruising down the serene rivers of Europe is a wonderful, if somewhat sedentary, way to explore some of the most incredible historical sights, cultural highs and culinary treats.

But it often leads to going home with more than just souvenirs, gorgeous images and wonderful memories. You could also be in danger of leaving with more than a few extra kilos - and we're not talking about luggage.

But not when you cruise with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. They have an onboard wellness coach who offers yoga and fitness classes in between moreish massages and fabulous facials. The culinary staff are also on hand to providing a 'Travelling Lite' menu to help you watch your weight and of course the Go Active shore excursions are on offer to help travellers keep their fitness levels up while discovering all the Europe has to offer.

Uniworld's Go Active offering has now been bolstered by the addition of the world's premier active tour operator - Butterfield & Robinson. Uniworld has partnered with Butterfield & Robinson to bring their shared philosophy of providing exceptional travel experiences to their guests.

Debuting in 2016 on select Enchanting Danube departures, travellers wishing to enjoy the best of river cruising paired with a more active exploration of the region can join an exclusive biking excursion lead by the experts from Butterfield & Robinson. Guests will cycle along the Danube River bike path, Europe's longest dedicated bike path, from Germany to Bratislava. Throughout their cycling adventure, they'll be treated to an incredible backdrop of rich culture and stunning scenery with medieval strongholds, towering castle ruins and gorgeous vineyards.

In addition to discovering extraordinary Unesco World Heritage sites in Budapest and Vienna, and countless gems in between in Salzburg, Linz, Melk, Durnstein and Passau, they'll delve deeply into the flavours of the region with exclusive events ranging from an organic wine tasting of the Wachau Valley's famous Rieslings to a saffron workshop to beer and bratwurst in Bavaria.

“Partnering with Butterfield & Robinson aligns with our core values, emphasising attention to detail, excellence in service, unparalleled gastronomy and most importantly, providing our guests with unforgettable and unique experiences,” says Lieria Boshoff, Brand Manager for Uniworld. “We're thrilled to be offering this active-focused option on one of our most popular itineraries.”

Travellers can book these now at http://www.butterfield.com/trip/danube-river-cruise-biking/

Adapted from a press release for IOL

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