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Family cycling along Danube
Danube Cycle Adventure for Families
8 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLE
An exciting family cycling adventure along a
flat, traffic free section of the Danube River
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Linz 2 | Cycle to Mitterkirchen (43km/26.5mi) 3 | Cycle past castles and ruins en route to Strudengau or surrounds (43km/26.5mi) 4 | Cycle through the Wachau Valley to Spitz (49km/30.5mi) 5 | Free day 6 | By bike and boat (or train) to Tulln (40km/25mi) 7 | Cycle along the Danube to Vienna (35km/21.5mi) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 6 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in 3‐4 star hotels and inns on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities, child‐friendly hotel equipment (playroom, playground or garden) BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes and maps per room, luggage transfer, emergency hotline TRANSPORT: ferry ride Spitz‐Arnsdorf incl. bikes & boat ride Spitz to Krems including bike (in low and mid season by train Krems to Tulln) EQUIPMENT: bicycle with 21 gears and pannier (7 speed bikes, electric bike, childrens bikes, trail‐a‐bike and children trailers ‐ max 2 children, 60kgs ‐ on request, supplement applies for electric bikes) PLUS: one ride on the Ferris Wheel at Prater Park Vienna
Swiss Chocolate Cycle
7 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLE
HOTEL / INNS
GRADE 1
Cyclist in front of the Leaning Tower of Pisa | Kate Baker
Tuscany Cycle for Families
8 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLE HOTEL / AGRITURISMO /FARMHOUSE B&B
Combine cycling through classic landscapes with one of
Switzerland’s most famous products, chocolate
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Regensdorf, a short train ride from central Zurich 2 | Cycle through the Limmattal Valley via Baden to Aarau (50km/31mi) 3 | Visit Frey Chocolate factory, cycle to Sursee on Sempach Lake (30km/18.6mi) 4 | Cycle to Lucerne, boat cruise (30km/18.6mi) 5 | Continue along the Reuss to Zug, visiting the Chocolatier Aeschbach en route (30km/18.6mi) 6 | Cycle through Sihlwald natural park to Zurich surrounds (45km/28mi) 7 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 6 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 6 nights in 3 star hotels and pensions on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes and maps per room booked (GPS tracks on request), luggage transfer & emergency hotline TRANSPORT: ticket for panorama yacht on Lake Lucerne EQUIPMENT: bicycle, 24 speed with pannier and gel seat (child bikes and bike trailers available on request. Electric bike available ‐ supplement applies) PLUS: Frey Chocolatier visit (including chocolate bar creation) and Aeschbach Chocolatier tour
NOTES: High season is from 16 May to 28 Aug. Mid season is from 11 Apr to 15 May and 29 Aug to 9 Oct ‐ supplement applies for high and mid season departures.
Lucerne Switzerland
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Vienna Austria
Linz Spitz
NOTES: High season is from 30 May to 28 Aug. Mid season is from 2to29Mayand29Augto2Oct. A supplement applies for mid and high season departures.
NOTES: High season is from 29 May to 30 Sep, Mid season is from 29Marto28Mayand1to31Oct‐ supplement applies for high and mid season departures.
DATES
Daily from 1Marto30Nov
DATES
Daily from 2Mayto17Oct
Daily except Saturday from5Aprto18Oct
Discover Tuscany on a self guided cycle from
Pisa to Vinci specifically crafted for families
GRADE 2
Florence Italy
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive San Giuliano Terme (3.5km from Pisa centre) 2 | Visit Pisa and loop cycle to visit a monastery (25+12km/15.5+7.5 mi) 3 | Follow the Serchio River to Lucca (24km/15mi) 4 | Pass by impressive villas and gardens along the Serchio River (33 or 39.5km/20.5 or 24.5mi) 5 | Transfer to Altopascio, cycle through the Fucecchio Marsh to Vinci (29 or 54km/18 or 33.5mi) 6 | Visit Vinci with its interactive museums dedicated to Leonardo’s inventions (8 or 15km/5 or 9.3mi) 7 | Day trip by train to Florence (or alternative cycle route) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in 3 star hotels or agriturismo on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities EQUIPMENT: 21 speed rental bike with pannier, repair kit and bike computer (one per room booked) ‐ child bikes available on request (e‐bikes available ‐ supplement applies) BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes & maps per room booked, GPS Tracks on request, luggage transfer, emergency hotline, private transfer Lucca to Altopascio on day 5 & private transfer on day 8 Vinci to Empoli train station
HOTEL / PENSION
GRADE 2
Germany
Baden Zurich
Sursee
DATES
Lucca Pisa
Delectable treats from the Frey Chocolate factory