Lionheart stage 1 - Venice to Salzburg
Austria & Italy
16 days (Bike: 13 days)
1266 km (~97km per day)
Avid
Big climbs, On-road
Guided
Supported
Stage 1: Venice - Durnstein - Salzburg
Richard the Lionheart is remembered as an iconic hero of the English speaking world. It is little known, however, that he didn’t speak English, hated living in England and at one stage said “I would sell London if I could find a buyer!” Our Lionheart tour promises to provide us with some of the best riding and history yet.
- Start in Venice, Europe's most famous city of canals.
- Ride into Prosecco country, vine clad hills, beautiful Italian villas and an excellent foodies send off!
- Ride the best of the Dolomites - the Sella Ronda, Passo Giau, Falzerago and the unforgettable San Boldo!
- Ride the lesser known but equally epic Austrian Alps including the Grossglockner, one of Europe's most challenging and best climbs!
- Austria's Rax National Park - few ride out of it not wondering if they have ever ridden anywhere better.
- Stay in Durnstein on the Danube, where Lionheart was imprisoned in the heart of the spectacular Wachau Region.
- Take in a palace or cathedral on your rest day in the gorgeous cities of Vienna and Salzburg (shuttle into town from hotels on the Danube and in the mountains).
- Enjoy the best bike paths in Europe through Austria and Germany - truly exceptional riding including along the magnificent Danube, one of Europe’s best rivers.
- Stay in stunning accommodation - castles, spas, boutique hotels and local delights.
- One of our best rest day locations on any tour - The Vollererhof spectacular in every way!
Tour Information
From
Venice
To
Salzburg
Cost From
Guided Please Ask
Departure(s)
June 19, 2025
Single Supplement
Available
Elevation Gain
19888 m
Inclusions
- All accommodation
- All breakfasts, snacks all day and picnic lunches
- 5 dinners a week
- Shuttles at the start and end of the tour to your hotel or airport
- Van support (with coffee machine on our remote tours)
- 1 expert guide per 6 riders
- Exceptional documentation - overviews, itineraries, accommodation lists and daily maps with information on locations visited and historical context.
- Your own soigneur - At least 2 massages per week on tour to keep the legs and mind fresh!
- A history specialist to excite the mind.
- Latest technology in navigation and tracking - each rider will have a user friendly GPS device.
- All drinks at dinner (approx 1/2 bottle wine per person and/or soft drinks & sparkling water).
- Bike bag transfers.
Exclusions
- Airfares
- Personal Insurance
- Personal expenses
Options
- Bike hire - please ask
- On all days there are alternate options both longer and shorter
Additional
Ride the entire Odyssey or either stage.
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