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Dobrý den! Welcome to your Prague to Vienna bike tour! After a private two-hour shuttle, you will arrive to the small, charming village of Holašovice, which is a UNESCO world heritage site known for its authentic Folk Baroque architecture. Then you enjoy a delicious and hearty lunch at a typical Czech hospoda, you’ll change into your cycling gear and your Trek Travel guides will spend some time familiarising you with your Trek bicycle, making a... Dobrý den! Welcome to your Prague to Vienna bike tour! After a private two-hour shuttle, you will arrive to the small, charming village of Holašovice, which is a UNESCO world heritage site known for its authentic Folk Baroque architecture. Then you enjoy a delicious and hearty lunch at a typical Czech hospoda, you’ll change into your cycling gear and your Trek Travel guides will spend some time familiarising you with your Trek bicycle, making any final adjustments to ensure a perfect fit. You'll then have a chance to spin your legs on a beautiful warm-up ride in the Bohemian countryside before spending the evening getting to know your new friends at one of the best restaurants in Český Krumlov, your home for the next two nights. Read More

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Today’s ride follows the Vltava River south to the quiet and historic town of Rožemberk. Continuing along the riverbank, you’ll ride beneath the expansive 13th-century Cistercian monastery in Vyšší Brod before arriving on the shores of the stunning Lake Lipno. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant of your choice and soak in the sun on a waterfront patio or beach. The ride back takes us over rolling forest and farmland back to Český Krumlov. This evening, our long-ti... Today’s ride follows the Vltava River south to the quiet and historic town of Rožemberk. Continuing along the riverbank, you’ll ride beneath the expansive 13th-century Cistercian monastery in Vyšší Brod before arriving on the shores of the stunning Lake Lipno. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant of your choice and soak in the sun on a waterfront patio or beach. The ride back takes us over rolling forest and farmland back to Český Krumlov. This evening, our long-time friend and local guide will meet the group for a lively, historic walking tour of Český Krumlov, another UNESCO world heritage site and an outstanding example of a small central European town and castle, highlighting Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architectural elements. Afterward, explore Český Krumlov and have dinner on your own in this lovely and colourful medieval town. Read More

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Today you’ll head south into the picturesque Waldviertel region of northern Austria. Before leaving, you’ll enjoy one last spin through the patchwork patterns and vivid colors of the southern Czech countryside. Just a few miles before the border we will enjoy our last lunch of rich Czech specialties. Led by your Trek Travel guides, you and your traveling companions will cross the border into Austria on your bike. The nearby town of Weitra and its historic Altsta... Today you’ll head south into the picturesque Waldviertel region of northern Austria. Before leaving, you’ll enjoy one last spin through the patchwork patterns and vivid colors of the southern Czech countryside. Just a few miles before the border we will enjoy our last lunch of rich Czech specialties. Led by your Trek Travel guides, you and your traveling companions will cross the border into Austria on your bike. The nearby town of Weitra and its historic Altstadt (old town) beckon and are the perfect introduction to the country. The afternoon is yours to explore any way you wish. Choose to spend the rest of the day following quiet, winding roads through medieval villages, lush farmland, and dense forest, or opt for a shuttle directly to tonight’s hotel, Schlosshotel Rosenau. Enjoy beautiful wellness area or relax by natural little lake before you’ll transition to Austrian cuisine when we’ll enjoy regional specialties for dinner at our hotel. Read More

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Enjoy the quiet beauty of your morning ride in the Waldviertel. Pedal through the town of Zwettl, whose Stift (abbey) includes one of the most beautiful churches in northern Austria. Rolling forested hills eventually give way to deep valleys, leading down to the Danube river. You’ll stop midday and refuel with a hearty lunch at a cozy, family-run restaurant. Long gradual downhills bring you to Austria’s famed Wachau region, where vineyards blanket the hillsides ... Enjoy the quiet beauty of your morning ride in the Waldviertel. Pedal through the town of Zwettl, whose Stift (abbey) includes one of the most beautiful churches in northern Austria. Rolling forested hills eventually give way to deep valleys, leading down to the Danube river. You’ll stop midday and refuel with a hearty lunch at a cozy, family-run restaurant. Long gradual downhills bring you to Austria’s famed Wachau region, where vineyards blanket the hillsides and fall steeply into the winding Danube river. Once on the valley floor, you’ll ride through Krems, a bustling university town, toward today’s destination of the quaint riverside village of Dürnstein. If there’s time, visit the ruins overlooking the town or stroll along the cobblestone streets. This evening, your Trek Travel guides invite you to join them at a local restaurant for a traditional meal touched with local Wachau flair. Read More

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Today’s ride boasts some of the most scenic views of the week! This morning, you and your cycling companions will join the locals and pedal along the bicycle paths that line the shores of the Danube River, part of the famed Passau to Vienna bike tour. You’ll explore many delightful villages along the way, each one known for its Wachau wine, medieval history, and baroque architectural gems. Once you have arrived in the charming town of Melk, you are free to enjoy... Today’s ride boasts some of the most scenic views of the week! This morning, you and your cycling companions will join the locals and pedal along the bicycle paths that line the shores of the Danube River, part of the famed Passau to Vienna bike tour. You’ll explore many delightful villages along the way, each one known for its Wachau wine, medieval history, and baroque architectural gems. Once you have arrived in the charming town of Melk, you are free to enjoy lunch at one of the many cafes or restaurants. After your last piece of Mozart chocolate, opt to shuttle to Dürnstein or cycle back to the hotel, stopping to sample some of the region’s most distinctive wines along the way. This evening we will enjoy wine-paired dinner in the Roman-era cellar of the oldest winery in Austria. We’ll toast our week together as we dine on fresh local family-style meal paired with the region’s best wines. Read More

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This morning you’ll ride to the base of Gottweig Abbey Hill, where you’ll enjoy fantastic views of this spectacular abbey in its venerable post. If you’d rather, enjoy a morning hike to the ruins of Dürnstein or a leisurely stroll through town. You’ll say farewell to your guides at 11:00 AM at the Hotel Richard Löwenherz. A private shuttle (approximately one hour) will take you to one of Vienna’s biggest train stations, Wien Westbahnhof. Please do not sc... This morning you’ll ride to the base of Gottweig Abbey Hill, where you’ll enjoy fantastic views of this spectacular abbey in its venerable post. If you’d rather, enjoy a morning hike to the ruins of Dürnstein or a leisurely stroll through town. You’ll say farewell to your guides at 11:00 AM at the Hotel Richard Löwenherz. A private shuttle (approximately one hour) will take you to one of Vienna’s biggest train stations, Wien Westbahnhof. Please do not schedule departing trains or flights prior to 3:00 PM. Read More