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Czech Castles Cycle
8 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLE
Cycle along the Vltava River from Cesky Krumlov to Prague to discover the medieval marvels and cultural hotspots of Bohemia
HOTEL
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Transfer from Prague to Cesky Krumlov 2 | Visit Cesky Krumlov Castle, cycle along the Vltava River to Hluboka nad Vltavou (42‐57km/25‐35mi) 3 | To the picturesque town of Pisek on the Otava River (53km/32mi) 4 | Choice of routes via Orlik castle to Pribam (58, 68 or 72km/36, 41 or 43mi) 5 | Visit the pilgrimage church, Svata Hora, then cycle to Zebrak or Zbiroh (37km/22mi) 6 | Cycle via the impressive ruins of Tocnik Castle and through forests to Karlstejn (42 or 48km/25 or 29mi) 7 | Follow the Berounka and Vltava Rivers to Prague (40km/24mi) 8 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights in 3 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities (optional upgrade to mainly 4 star hotels ‐ supplement applies) BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes and maps (per room), GPS set with recorded routes, batteries and battery charger (per group, on request, self guided), luggage transfer & emergency hotline TRANSPORT: pick up from any Prague hotel on day 1 EQUIPMENT: 24 speed hybrid bike with panniers, handlebar bag, lock, helmet and one repair kit per room (e‐bike available on request ‐ supplement applies)
NOTES: Guided cycle trips operate on 21 Jun and 9 Aug ‐ supplement applies. Guided departures also include dinners (except last night), support vehicle with refreshments and tour leader. Groups operate with a minimum of 6 people and maximum of 22.
Germany
Prague
Group shot in Telc | Rob McFarland
Cycle Prague to Vienna ‐ Guided
8 DAY GUIDED CYCLE
Guided cycling along the beautiful Greenways
trail connecting the Czech Republic and Austria
Cycling in Salzkammergut | Helmut Wagner
Austrian Lakes Hike & Bike
9 DAY SELF GUIDED CYCLE
Experience the very best of the Austrian
Lakes district by bike and on foot
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Lake Wolfgangsee 2 | Walk to Lake Schwarzensee (4‐5hrs) 3 | Cycle via Mondsee to Lake Attersee (40‐55km/25‐34mi) 4 | Cycle to Lake Traunsee or Bad Ischl (65km/40mi or 45km/28mi with train transfer) 5 | Follow the brine pipeline and cross high pastures to Altaussee, bus to Bad Aussee (5‐6hrs) 6 | Cycle to Hallstatt or Bad Goisern (30‐42km/18.5‐26mi) 7 | Walk along alpine trails on the flanks of Mt Krippenstein (3‐8hrs) 8 | Ferry across Lake Hallstatt, cycle to Lake Wolfgangsee (35‐45km/22‐28mi) 9 | Trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 8 breakfasts ACCOMMODATION: 8 nights in 3 star hotels and guesthouses on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities BACKUP & SUPPORT: information pack including route notes and maps per room, luggage transfer, emergency hotline TRANSPORT: ferry on Lake Hallstatt incl. bike and Abersee to St Wolfgang, cable car for Mt Krippenstein and entrance to ice & mammoth cave & bike transfers on walking days EQUIPMENT: 11 speed bike rental (e‐bike available on request ‐ supplement applies)
ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Transfer from Prague to Cesky Krumlov, arrival briefing and welcome dinner 2 | Cycle to the Renaissance town of Trebon (53‐61km/32‐38mi) 3 | Follow the Greenways trail to Telc (78km/48.5mi) 4 | Cycle through South Moravia to Vranov (55km/34mi) 5 | Follow the river Dyje to Znojmo, gateway to the wine growing region (38km/23.5mi) 6 | Past cellar doors to Mikulov (72km/43.5mi) 7 | Cycle into Austria, transfer to Vienna (25, 48 or 96km/15.5, 30 or 59.5mi) ‐ return to Prague or stay in Vienna 8 | Trip concludes Vienna or Prague
INCLUSIONS: MEALS: 7 breakfasts, 6 dinners ACCOMMODATION: 6 nights in 3 star and 1 night in 4 star hotels on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities GUIDES: cycling tour leader during cycling days BACKUP & SUPPORT: support vehicle, information pack including route notes and maps (per room), luggage transfer TRANSPORT: pick up from selected Prague hotel on day 1, transfer to Cesky Krumlov & transfer on day 7 from either Poysdorf or Mistelbach to Vienna and Vienna to Prague (optional) EQUIPMENT: 24 speed hybrid
HOTEL
GRADE 3
Prague
Czech Republic
Telc
HOTEL / GUESTHOUSE
GRADE 3
Mondsee Bad Ischl Hallstatt
Austria Slovenia
10 May 07 Jun 05 Jul 02 Aug 30 Aug 27 Sep
‐ 17 May ‐ 14 Jun ‐ 12 Jul
‐ 09 Aug ‐ 06 Sep ‐ 04 Oct
Cesky Krumlov
Vienna
Germany
St Gilgen
Italy
Austria
bike with panniers, handlebar bag, lock, and helmet (e‐bike available on request ‐ supplement applies)
DATES
with pannier, handlebar bag, lock, helmet, pump and repair kit PLUS: Salzkammergut card
DATES
Daily from 1Mayto18Oct
Zebrak
DATES
Czech Republic
Cesky Krumlov
Daily from 1 Apr to 31 Oct
GRADE 3
Austria
Cesky Krumlov from the castle on the hill, Czech Republic | Di Beckett
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