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Particulars

Trip Dates:

2013
Jun 13-19
Jun 27-Jul 3
Jul 4-10
Jul 11-17

Jul 20-26
Aug 24-30
Sep 8-14

Oct 5-11*

2014
Jun 12-18
Jun 26-Jul 2
Jul 3-9
Jul 10-16

Jul 19-25
Aug 23-29
Sep 7-13

Oct 4-10*

*Robbin McKinney, President of Great Explorations will be guiding this trip

Self-guided and custom trips also available and can start any day. Call or email for details.

Trip Size:

8-16 participants

Total Days:

7 days/ 6 nights

Arrive/Depart:

Prague/ Vienna*

The trip starts with a train transfer to Tabor and we drop off in Krems for a train transfer to Vienna

Accommodations:

Hotel Nautilus, Tabor

Hotel Konvince , Cesky-Krumlov

Hotel Schachner, Maria Taferl

Hotel Raffelsburger, Weissenkirchen

Activity Level:

Moderate
25-40+ miles daily

Terrain:

mix with some rewarding (moderate) hills in the Czech Republic. The Danube bike paths are flat, so 3 of the 6 days are easy-going.

Cost:

Land Cost (current year):
US $2450
Includes 6B/2L/5D

Single Supplement:
US $400

Bike Rental:
US $140

 

 

From the Old World charm of Prague and the Czech Republic, our journey will include the Unesco World Heritage site of Cesky-Krumlov and idyllic countryside of southern Bohemia; in Austria, we’ll follow the Danube River, where you can choose between gentle bike paths or venture into the nearby moderate hills where vineyards tempt. Our trip finishes in Vienna, one of Europe’s most important artistic centers.

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Itinerary

Getting there :
The trip begins in Prague, Czech Republic, and ends in Vienna, Austria. We suggest that you fly into Prague's Ruzyne Airport. You can return to Prague after the trip ends or fly out of Vienna. Consider our extensions in Prague and Vienna as both of these cities are worth spending additional time in.

DAY 1:

Tabor - Our trip will begin with a short train ride from Prague to Tabor where we will fit bikes and begin cycling. You will have options of 25, 37, and 58 km as you explore the countryside here. Tabor is a Hussite village with Renaissance buildings and a beautiful historic center. If time permits, visit a labyrinthe of tunnels dating from the 15th century, used by defenders of the town.We're staying at the Hotel Nautilus, a 4-star boutique hotel in the historical center.

DAYS 2+3:

Cesky-Krumlov - Avid riders can cycle all the way from Tabor to Cesky-Krumlov, or for those prefering a more moderate day, transfer first to Cesky-Budejovice, which has a fascinating center. Arrive to Cesky-Krumlov, the most exquisite town in the Czech Republic. Next day, we ride south to Lake Lipno in Sumava National Park returning along the Vltava River. Back in Cesky-Krumlov, we’ll take a walking tour with a local historian including a visit to the castle of Krumlov Hrad. We’ll enjoy dinner at a favourite local restaurant.

DAY 4:
Maria Taferl - We will transfer from Cesky-Krumlov to Enns, the oldest city in Austria and situated on the Danube. From here, cycle downstream through the fertile Machland, crossing Europe's oldest wooden bridge and the villages of Ardagger Markt, with its many museums and the pretty village of Grein. We'll cross the Danube at Ybbs and at Marbach, climb up to Maria Taferl where our hotel boasts an exquisite view over the valley. Those wishing a longer ride, can challenge themselves with a loop to the village of Artstetten nearby.

DAYS 5+6:
Weissenkirchen - Following the Danube east through the Wachau, a region of abbeys, churches and castles we’ll reach Melk Abbey, a magnificent Baroque building still used by Benedictine monks; our hotel, the Raffelsberger Hof, located in Weissenkirchen, dates from 1574 and was renovated into a boutique hotel by the Anton family.

 

 

DAY 7:

Transfer to Krems for train connections into Vienna for flights or extended stay.

Extension Prague: Prior to starting our cycling trip, consider a 2-day extension in Prague that includes 2 nights at a 4-star hotel with breakfast daily, 1/2 day guided visit of the city and Insider's Guide to Prague with recommendations on what to see, where to eat etc. US$395 pp

Extension Vienna: After our trip, consider a 2-day extension to Vienna, one of Europe's most important artistic centers. This includes 2 nights at a 4-star hotel in the historical center, 1/2 day guided visit of the city and Insider's Guide to Vienna with recommendations on what to see, where to eat etc.. US$395 pp

* Please note, the hotels we use on our Extension trips are personal favourites and we only share the names with those booking these with us.On Great Explorations Extension trips, the local expert guides we work with are the best in their fields and we hope they will make your time in these cities special.