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Austria-Czech Republic / Salzburg-Prague Cycling



Start your bicycle tour in Salzburg Austria with a panorama of the Alps at your back, cycling through the spectacular Salzkammergut, to medieval Cesky Krumlov. Then on to Prague, city of a thousand spires. Between them you will bike through country that epitomizes what most people think of when they hear the word "Europe": small towns watched over by ancient castles, deep green forests and rolling hills, little villages with church steeples dotting the countryside. Enjoy an original Budweiser in Ceske Budejovice, then go with the flow of the Vltava River until you reach magnificent Prague. This trail has a superb combination of landscape, chateaux, and three fabulous cities.

Salzburg is a place to spend some extra days before cycling and just explore. The same can be said for Prague at the end! In Salzburg, you can find a host of outstanding galleries and museums such as the Museum of Modern Art, the Rupertinum, Mozart's Birthplace, the Mozart Residence, Salzburg Museum, the Cathedral Museum, the Baroque Museum and the Toy Museum invite visitors to a lazy afternoon of browsing. Precious objects of art, modern works of art and the occasional bizarre exhibit are there to admire and appreciate.

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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 of the Czech Republic 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 plus; terrain is flat to rolling; itineraries can be adapted for longer ride options.

Options: Bike Ride options
Guided trips for 4 or more persons or special group departures guided for individuals to join, please inquire about dates.
Extra nights recommended in Salzburg and Prague

Events
Cesky Krumlov
The Festival of the Five-petalled Rose (22-24 June 2012) –
Festival of Chamber music (26 June-8 July 2012) –
The International Music Festival (20 July–25 August 2012) –
Festival of Early music (July 2012) –
Jazz at the Summer´s end (5-8 September 2012)
Celebrations of St.Wenceslas (28-30 September 2012)
Prague
International Prague Spring Music Festival (May–June 2012)
Khamoro (May 2012) –
Verdi festival (August-September 2012
Prague Autumn (September- October 2012) –
International Jazz Festival (October-November 2012).

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

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights

Self-guided or guided cycling trip.
What is self-guided cycling?

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 Extra Nights

Day 1 | Salzburg - St. Gilgen (49 km / 31 miles)
Start in Salzburg. This impressive town, situated on the banks of the Salzach River, is
where the composer Mozart was born and raised. We will meet you at 9am in the lobby of your Salzburg hotel to get you started by covering the route ahead, set up your bikes, and answer any remaining questions before you start out. The previous night is not included in our price, but see the Extra Nights tab for our recommendation.

On this first day cycle along the Mozart cycling path. This winds its way through beautiful Alpine countryside, the Salzkammergut,
along the Mondsee and Wolfgangsee lakes to St. Gilgen. Overnight in St. Gilgen, dinner on your own, with our recommendations included.

Hotel Gastof zur Post

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St Gilgen

At the Gasthof zur Post you can come and enjoy the extraordinary ambiance created by the combination...

Day 2 | St. Gilgen – Gmunden - Linz (59 km / 37 miles)
Today you will cycle to Bad Ischl at the foot of the 1450m high Katrin Mountain. Here you can visit the Imperial Villa, the summer residence of the Austrian Emperor. Continue along the river Traun to Lake Traunsee where you will see the major highlight of the day, chateau Orth, situated on an island in the middle of the lake. Transfer by train from Gmunden to Linz. Overnight in Linz. (B)

Hotel Wolfinger

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Linz

Day 3 | Linz - Cesky Krumlov (47 km / 30 miles)
Cycle from the Danube river valley up into the hills that form the border of the Czech
Republic and Austria. In Vyssi Brod is one of the most venerable monasteries in the Czech
Republic, built in the late 13th century. Transfer by car from Vyssi Brod to Cesky Krumlov. The town of Cesky is a wonderful visit and a great walking town; we will give you good restaurant recommendations like always for this night.
Overnight in Cesky Krumlov. (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 4 | Cesky Krumlov – Ceske Budejovice – Hluboka nad Vltavou (42 km / 26 miles)
Cesky Krumlov has an unparalleled medieval town center, and an ornate chateau and
tower overlooking the town. From here cycle to Ceske Budejovice, home of the real
Budweiser beer where it has been brewed for the past 700 years. Finish by cycling to
Hluboka nad Vltavou. The Tudor Gothic chateau in Hluboka nad Vltavou is one of the most
beautiful chateaux in Bohemia. Overnight in Hluboka nad Vltavou, dinner on your own again. (B)

Hotel Podhrad

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Hluboka nad Vltavou

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Day 5 | Hluboka nad Vltavou – Pisek (53 km / 33 miles)
Today you start out by cycling from Hluboka through Tyn nad Vltavou to the historical
town of Pisek. The oldest bridge in Bohemia, built in the 13th century (older than Charles
Bridge in Prague), crosses the river at Pisek. Overnight in Pisek, dinner on your own. (B)

Hotel Biograf

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Pisek

The Biograf Hotel is a modern image hotel right in the center of the royal town of Pisek. It is loca...

Day 6 | Pisek – Pribram (64 km / 40 miles)
The highlight of this cycling day is Zvikov Castle on a rocky hill overlooking the confluence
of the Otava and Vltava rivers. It is known as the “Queen of Bohemian castles” due to its
majestic position. Next stop is Castle Orlik, on Orlik Reservoir. At Vysoka u Pribrame there
is the memorial to the Czech composer Dvorak. Continue on to Pribram, which has a
longstanding legacy of mining. Silver, lead and other metals were mined here from the 12th
Century. Overnight in Pribram in a quaint pension, quite different from some of the slightly larger hotels of the past nights. (B)

Pension Dlouha

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Pribrham

Stylish family boarding house in the centre of the old part of Pribram; 2-3 star level; single, doub...

Day 7 | Pribram – Prague ( 50 km / 32 miles)
The cycle from Pribram to Prague first takes you to the town of Horovice and its Baroque
chateau, and then to the Gothic castle of Karlstejn atop a wooded hill. This sturdy castle,
founded by Czech King and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, once guarded the Czech crown
jewels. Overnight in Prague; dinner on your own. (B)

Hotel Constans

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Prague

Hotel Constans is located in the historical center of Prague - directly under Prague Castle. There a...

Day 8 | Prague
Prague is the “city of a thousand spires”. The Charles Bridge, the Old Town square and Prague Castle, the largest castle complex in Europe, are great places to visit. If you need an extra night, we can book them; this would be easiest at the same hotel as last night. Contact us for rates.

 

Hotel Constans

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Prague

Hotel Constans is located in the historical center of Prague - directly under Prague Castle. There a...

Extra Nights | Salzburg and Prague
As mentioned on Day 8, you may also want some extra time in Salzburg before starting this trip. Note that Day 1 departs directly from Salzburg and the first night included is in St Gilgen. We recommend this hotel in Salzburg, contact us for rates and booking.

Hotel Amadeus

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Salzburg

The Amadeus Hotel is a small, traditional and exclusiv Hotel, located directly in the historic city ...


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 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..

(convert from euros)

 

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 hilly terrain with some short steep hills and moderate to long distances. Tandem and child trailers also available - please inquire. Helmet included.

 

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