Prague to Vienna

Day 1: Arrival in Prague - transfer to Český Krumlov

Pick up at 9am either from Prague airport or hotel and transferred to Český Krumlov. Then either free time for a stroll around this quaint town with it’s warren of narrow, crooked streets or you can enjoy a visit to the castle.

Day 2: Český Krumlov to Třebon, 38 miles (61km)

Optional visit of the castle and garden in the morning. The first cycling day leads through the beautiful hilly landscape surrounding Cesky Krumlov. However, the closer you get to Trebon area, the flatter the landscape becomes. A scenic ride through a picturesque landscape ends in Trebon, also well-known as a major spa resort. In Trebon, you will check in to your hotel and you can visit the Schwarzenberg Tomb. In case you would like to relax in a spa, we can arrange a massage, whirlpool or other services at Trebon's wellness centre. We also recommend an evening walk around the Renaissance town.

Day 3: Třebon to Telc, 48 miles (78km)

(The route can be shortened for Guided group tours)

Optional tour of Trebon chateau in the morning. The trail winds along many ponds and man-made lakes, so typical of this region, to Perslak, the most northern point of Austria. You will follow the border with Austria on the Greenways trail passing through Nova Bystrice, where you will have lunch. From Nova Bystrice the trail will take you through the forests of the National Park called Czech Canada. The day ends in Telc, a Renaissance town registered on the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List. Houses on the main square in Telc, with facades decorated with typically renaissance sgraffiti, form the best-preserved Renaissance square in the Czech Republic. It is extremely interesting to compare the differences between the towns of Trebon, Cesky Krumlov and Telc.

Day 4:Telc to Vranov, 35 miles (54km)

Optional tour of Telc chateau in the morning. You will ride through several charming villages typical for this area of the country. You will cycle gently through the region of South Moravia and stay overnight in Vranov which is situated near a dam.

Day 5: Vranov to Znojmo, 23 miles (38km)

You will cycle on the Greenways trail following the river Dyje and the southern Czech border with Austria. This very beautiful trail leads through the national park of Dyje. Znojmo is the gateway to the region of South Moravia, a region of wine production. Check-in to Znojmo hotel, followed by a walk round the historical centre of Znojmo in the evening.

Day 6: Znojmo to Mikulov, 43 miles (70km)

This flatland region is a traditional vine-growing area and there are many wine cellars. Lunch is usually arranged in a restaurant with an open terrace and includes a wine tasting. We continue and arrive in Mikulov, a town with a rich history, a beautiful castle and an historical square. Check-in to Mikulov hotel in late afternoon, leisure time in the evening.

Day 7: Mikulov to Vienna, 16 or 30 miles (25 or 48km)

You cross the border at the Mikulov border checkpoint and spend the rest of the day in Austria riding through a landscape of vineyards, fields and small villages along the trail. Experienced bikers can reach the Vienna hotel by bike (60 miles). We recommend finishing the cycling part of the trail in Poysdorf (25 km) or in Mistelbach (48 km) and travelling by car or minibus to Vienna. For Self Guided Tours you should agree in advance with our local operator if you want to cycle all the way to Vienna or where you want to meet the driver who will take you to Vienna. This is where the Self Guided tour ends.

For Guided group tours the support vehicle with bikes and the tour leader leave Vienna on Day 7 to return to Prague in the early afternoon. All participants with flight tickets from Prague can have a free transfer with the support vehicle. You will spend your last night in Prague.

Day 8: Depart from Vienna or Prague

The tour ends with a breakfast either in Vienna or Prague.