Vienna to Prague

Experience not only these two capitals of Austria and the Czech Republic, but also many historical, well-preserved towns and the beautiful nature and countryside between them. After exploring Vienna, we get on our bikes and follow the Danube River for a couple of days, all the way to the beautiful wine region of the Wachau Valley, having a taste of the renowned regional wine and visiting the great Melk Abbey with its breathtaking views of the Danube River.

We then head north towards the Czech Republic where we explore the beautiful town and region of Trebon – full of lakes, forests, meadows, and golden farmland. We continue to Cesky Krumlov, a fairy-like town, the jewel of southern Bohemia and a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site.

You will not find another town like this anywhere else. After spending two nights there we proceed to Ceske Budejovice, the provincial capital of Southern Bohemia. It has not only a beautiful historical center with a stunning Baroque square but is also the home of the original Budvar (Budweiser) beer. We will tour the brewery and you will have the option to judge for yourself how good this beer is.

Finally, we transfer to Prague where we have an introductory walking tour of the city center and our farewell dinner.

Most of the riding on this bicycle tour is on a flat terrain with the exception of the last day of riding where there are a few small hills. To be able to comfortably complete this tour, you should know how to safely ride a bike and be able to ride between 30-40 km (20-25 miles) a day on flat terrain. However, you always have an option to get a ride in our van if you don’t feel like riding on a given day. For those who’d like to ride a little bit more, there will be optional extra mileage they can ride on certain days.

We try to design our route along small, quiet, and picturesque roads with little car traffic and/or bike paths that enhance our sightseeing of the local areas. Any bike is feasible for this tour, road bike, touring (hybrid) bike or even mountain bike if that’s what you are used to.