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Czech Republic; Breclav to Cesky Krumlov Cycling


The Czech Republic as a bicycle tour destination is one of the great central Europe escapes. The Greenways is a designated corridor of 100-year-old hiking trails stretching for 250 miles from Vienna to Prague along the Dyje River in Southern Moravia and the Vltava River Valley in Southern and Central Bohemia. It connects beautiful countryside with cultural monuments, historic towns and villages with restored castles and churches. Since much of the Czech Greenways stretches along the former Iron Curtain, where there was limited access and no development for 45 years, the countryside remained untouched and the environment clean.

This trip starts via Vienna and includes a transfer by bus to Prague, but the trip is truly between Breclav and Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic. This is along the 'Greenways' route and has been one of our more popular tours over the years. Castles, wines, historical sites, and charming town and a unique culture make this a unique trip! Yes, you can bookend the trip with the classic cities of Vienna and Prague, but you ride in between. To do the complete ride from Vienna to Prague, see this trip.

5 Reasons to Cycle the Czech Republic

 


Tour Details



General Tour Information

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

Dates: April through October; this is a self-guided and supported tour. You can go any date subject to hotel availability. See a list of events at the right to help you choose some dates. We can also organize guided trips for any group size and accommodate custom requests; please inquire

Enjoy this undeveloped former communist controled area to discover castles, artisans, and charming people.

Self guided, supported: available on request from April through October.
What is self-guided cycling?

Level 2 - Moderate; terrain is flat to rolling; itineraries can be adapted for longer ride options.

Options: Bike Ride options
Vienna and Prague addons
Guided trips for 4 or more persons

Events
Vienna: June - Long Night of Music
Vienna Festival: May - June
Mikulov: Wine Harvest September; International Guitar Festival July
Jindrichuv Hradec - Rose Festival July
Cesky Krumlov: Chamber Music Festival June
International Music Festival: July
Prague: Prague Spring Festival: May

Customer Comments

"I have just returned home from our wonderful trip to Eastern Europe and wanted to tell you how pleased we were with all your arrangements. The service on the ground was really amazing. Tom was always easy to reach with the cell phone that was part of our gear, and more than accommodating. The hotels that we stayed at surpassed our expectations in every case. And the breadth of exposure to Czech history and culture was lovely. And best of all, the GPS kept us on the straight and narrow most of the time. "
- Paula S./Canada

"Fantastic Trip! You folks really have this bike trip thing down. Every aspect of the trip was great..."
- Tom M./USA

Itinerary

Click on a day to see that days itinerary.

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 DAY 8

Day 1 | Arrival Day - Czech Republic from Vienna

The best way to start this tour is by coming to Vienna. We suggest an extra night to explore the city a little, then from here, you take a short connector train to Breclav just across the Czech border to meet our contact person. You will then be driven to your hotel in Valtice where you have an orientation and receive all materials for cycling including your road book and bike. Sightseeing on your own, and dinner on your own. In town is a beautiful cathedral and former chateau of the Lichtenstein family which now has a wine cellar and is a great place to taste some wines.

Hotel Penzion Valtice - Prinz

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VALTICE

Welcome to Valtice, the original residence of the Liechtenstein family, which is now a part of the ...

Day 2 | Ride Valtice to Mikulov (30 km)

You will start your biking trip in the Lednice-Valtice area (UNESCO World Heritage Site), where you will ride on forest and field trails. The area is graced by two magnificent chateaux and numerous "follies" - romantic structures set in a harmonious way into the surrounding landscape including an Arc de Triomphe! A third class road with little traffic then leads you to Mikulov with its imposing castle, historic square, the tomb of the Dietrichstein family, as well as the synagogue and Jewish Cemetery, where the oldest tombstones date back to 1605. Overnight in Mikulov, dinner on your own. Level: Moderate to easy. (B)

Hotel Templ

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Mikulov

Hotel Templ Mikulov offers the possibility of accommodation in 17 rooms, each of which has its own s...

Day 3 | Ride to Vranov nad Dyji (42km)

Morning transfer by van from Mikulov to Znojmo, a royal town with a lovely historical center, where the most naturally scenic part of the trip begins, with the National Park Podyji, the river canyon, and viewpoints that will reward you for enduring the challenging, hilly terrain. The last remnants of the Iron Curtain in the village of Cizov are one of the highlights. The other highlight is the most fairy-tale-like castle of Vranov perched on a cliff high above the riverbed. Overnight in Vranov nad Dyji. Dinner on your own. Level: Moderate. (B)

Pension Inspira

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Vranov nad Dyji

Small country inn located alongside the Dyji River and with a view on the castle. Little English spo...

Day 4 | Ride to Slavonice then to Telc (46km)

From Vranov we skim the Austrian border past the village of Safov with a quaint old Jewish cemetery, then past Uhercice, with a Renaissance chateau where a massive conservation effort is underway and can be toured, and a lovely pottery workshop on the pond in the village green. After arrival to Slavonice, we travel by local train to the town of Telc, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its perfectly preserved Renaissance town center. Overnight in Telc, dinner on your own. Level: Moderate. (B)

Hotel Celerin

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Telc

Hotel Celerin is located on the main square of Telc, "namesti Zachariase z Hradce", in a quiet place...

Day 5 | Ride to Jindrichuv Hradec (42 km)

Today you will cycle through the Czech/Moravian Highlands, through fields and forests. A unique stop on the way is the memorial of Jewish painter called Frantisek Moritz Nagl in Kostelni Myslova. He died in Auschwitz extermination camp in Poland, but loved to paint in the surrounding landscape here. The border areas have a complicated, modern history. The
destination of today is the old town of Jindrichuv Hradec, containing the third biggest castle complex in the Czech Republic. Overnight in Jindrichuv Hradec, dinner on your own. Level: Moderate. (B)

Hotel Concertino

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377 01 Jindrichuv Hradec

The Hotel Concertino - Zlata Husa is one of the largest hotel situated directly in the main square, ...

Day 6 | Ride to Trebon (30 km)

First, take in the historic town and castle of Jindrichuv Hradec, then start cycling through the mosaic of ponds, woods and meadows of the Bohemia Lake District to the town of Trebon, a medieval city whose walls are still largely intact. The only way to enter the historical core is through a gate in the old fortifications, across a moat which is a part of a unique water regulation system dating back to the 16th century. Overnight in Trebon, overlooking the main square; dinner on your own. Level: Moderate. (B)

Hotel Zlata Hvezda (Golden Star)

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118 00 Praha 1

The Golden Star offers accommodation in standard single and double rooms and commodious suites (...

Day 7 | Ride to Cesky Krumlov (53km)

The last day of cycling leads through hilly terrain to the jewel of South Bohemia, the town of Cesky Krumlov (a UNESCO Heritage Site), situated on the banks of the meandering upper course of the Vltava River. The old town preserved, intact and still vital offers an unparalled ensemble of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque structures. Among the attractions are the second largest castle complex in the Czech Republic and the oldest working Baroque theatre in Europe. Overnight in Cesky Krumlov, dinner on your own - we suggest a medieval theme 'cave' with open fire roasting pit and a cold Pilser Urquel or an "original" Budvar or Budweiser! Level: Moderate. (B)

Hotel Arcadie

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Cesky Krumlov

The hotel offers accommodation in 11 luxury equipped double rooms, triple rooms and four-bed rooms. ...

Day 8 | Transfer to Prague/Departure Day

The recommended program gives you ample time to enjoy all that Cesky Krumlov has to offer within one day, with an optional side trip to see the Baroque folk architecture in Holasovice. Late afternoon transfer by bus (ticket not included) from Cesky Krumlov to Prague. Trains, car rentals can be arranged as well additional stays in lovely Prague. (B)


What's Included

All lodging in superior quality inns and small hotels with higher end rooms included, breakfast daily - which is usually a hot/cold buffet, luggage transfers from hotel to hotel, local emergency support throughout the trip, cell phone rental (for local calls only - to our support), transportation as in program, orientation on day 1 which inlcudes a meeting at the train station and transfer to the first hotel, riding routes with maps and cue sheets, suggestions for visitation and dining, bike delivery, pickup, fitting, and fully equipped rental for the duration with GPS (1/group or couple).

A guided tour can be arranged along this same itinerary with a minimum of 4 persons. The price is slightly higher per person, see Price Tab, and includes all the same items plus guide, support van, and some guided visites at selected sites. In addition, other activities can include canoeing, horseback riding, and multisport itineraries. Private groups of 4 or more can also book custom guided dates.

Accommodation: 7 nights in charming 2/3/4 star guest houses and small charming hotels. A number of dining options exist in or within short walk of each property. All accommodations include private bathroom and a variety of other amenities. Websites and links available, please contact us.

 

Tour Rates

Price Per person based on double occupancy: 1290 Euros per person

Single supplement (for a single occupancy room) when 2 or more persons traveling: 350 Euros

Solo supplement (traveling alone): added 15% of tour rate, in Euros.

Triples available in some locations, please inquire.

Guided Trip Rates: 1940 euros/person double occupancy; when 4-7 participants, and 1740 euros/person with 8 or more. Ask us for date info if you are interested in a guided version which is available for private groups and sometimes open to join other groups.

Hybrid Bike Rentals are included in the above prices; see the Bike tab for bike details.

Private transfers to the tour start or at the finish are possible, please inquire..

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Bike Info

Czech trek 7300 bicycle

Bike rentals are available for every tour. We offer top quality hybrid bikes and tandems.

Note: pedals are flat or with clips; if you bring your own clipless pedals and shoes we can install them.

Bike details: [Click for image and more details ]
All bikes are equipped with - mudguards, rear luggage carrier, bar ends, bell, rear light, clips
and water bottle holder. We also provide - helmet, pannier bags, handlebar bag,
cyclocomputer, repair tools, puncture repair kit, inner tube, pump, water bottle and lock.

Feel free to bring your own helmet, saddle or pedals. We will fit them to your bike.
We have a pedal wrench so you do not need to bring your own.

Bikes are included in the tour price. Moderate terrain with some rolling hills and easy to moderate distances. Tandem and child trailers also available - please inquire. Helmet included.

 


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