From CAD 3,200
Guarantee
Small Group
Average
Rating
(10 reviews)
Experience Overview
Get your wheels moving on a cycling adventure through the Central European countryside, all the way from picturesque Prague to classic Vienna. This eight-day cycling trip meanders its way past medieval villages perched on the hillside and hugs the mighty Danube River. With delicious regional food, great wine, and a knowledgeable leader to guide you along the way, you’ll be seeing the best of the region with the wind blowing through your hair.
Highlights
- Take an active adventure through Central Europe, cycling leafy paths from the bohemian centre of Prague to the classical vibe of Vienna.
- Ride alongside the mighty Danube River downstream, passing by romantic riverside castles, picturesque villages and lowland forests surrounding the banks.
- Marvel at the spires and dome of Melk Abbey, perched on a rocky outcrop high above the waters of the Danube.
- The perfect mix of cosmopolitan cities, picture postcard towns and traffic-free cycling paths await, with local knowledge to get the best out of each European destination.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, World Bicycle Relief. Donations provide school kids, health workers, and farmers in far-out areas with bicycles that provide access to education, healthcare, and income.
Trip Details
Product Code: 3277
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Bicycle,Support vehicle,Train/Local Bus (e-bike option available,subject to availability)
Guide Language: English
Supplier Code: ZMXP
Starts: Prague, Austria
Finishes: Vienna, Austria
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Average
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (7),Accommodation: Hotel (7 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 3200 (CAD 400 /day)
Itinerary
Dobry den! Welcome to Prague. There is an important welcome meeting scheduled for 6 pm this evening, where you will meet your group leader and fellow travellers. With not much time spent in Prague, we recommend you spend at least a day or two to get to know this wonderful Bohemian city. With its Baroque buildings, cobblestoned streets and beer – oh so much beer – there’s something for every explorer. If you want to spend more time in Prague, we’ll be happy to organise additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). After your important meeting, how about get a group of you together and head to one of the beer halls to get acquainted?
Accommodation:
- (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning the cycling part of your adventure begins! Have a bike fitting then explore the fascinating street and lanes of Prague on a leader-led orientation ride. You’ll learn about the history of the city, plus have time to take in the Old Town square, looking up at the surrounding spires – there are a lot of spires – as well as the historic building besides the Vltava River. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this eclectic city at your leisure. Perhaps visit one of the many museums that dot the city, or wander the cobbled Charles Bridge in the evening when most of the tourist are long gone.
Included Activities:
- 7 days bike hire
- Prague guided cycling
Optional Activities:
- Prague - Castle Visit (350 CZK)
- Prague - John Lennon Wall - Free
- Prague - Town Hall Clock Tower (250 CZK)
- Prague - Kafka Museum (260 CZK)
- Charles Bridge - Free
- Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour (6 EUR)
Accommodation:
- (Number of Nights: 1)
Today is an early morning start, as you head to Ceske Budejovice by local transport (either vehicle or train depending on group size), taking around 2.5 hours. Once arrived take a short ride (approximately 10 kilometres) around Budejovice and surrounds. This afternoon drive through the South Bohemian countryside from Ceske to Cesky – that is, Cesky Krumlov! Once arrived, you’ve got the rest of the afternoon at your leisure in this small medieval town. Take your bike or head on a hike up to see Krizova Hora, visit the State Castle, or just simply explore the weaving laneways of the town, all perched on the side of the Vltava River. If you want to check out the river more, why not book in on a canoe trip? Seeing the Czech countryside from the water gives you stunning views of the surrounding valleys.
Included Activities:
- Ceske Budejovice Guided Cycling
Optional Activities:
- Cesky Krumlov - Brewery Tour (200 CZK)
- Cesky Krumlov - Canoe Trip (700 CZK)
- Cesky Krumlov - Egon Schiele Art Centrum (200 CZK)
- Cesky Krumlov - Guided Castle Tour (300 CZK)
Accommodation:
- (Number of Nights: 1)
Rise and shine, as it’s off for another day of cycling, leaving nice and early. Ride along the Vltava River from Cesky Krumlov through the countryside then over the plateau and down to the wooded shores of the beautiful Lipno Lake near the Czech-Austrian border. You’ll arrive at the small town of Lipno and Vltavou on the southern banks of the lake.
After some time to look around, drive approximately 140 kilometres to Kollmitzberg. After two days in the saddle you deserve a relax at this secluded town. Why not get your group together and organise somewhere for dinner in nearby Ardagger – your group leader will know of a place to go.
Included Activities:
- Cesky Krumlov to Lipno Lake Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
Accommodation:
- (Number of Nights: 1)
Get back on your bike and cycle alongside the mighty Danube River on a mostly flat course from Kollmitzberg to Melk (approximately 53 kilometres). You know you're getting close when you can see the towers and dome of the famed Melk Abbey high above the town. Once arrived, you could head on an optional tour of Melk Abbey, where you’ll discover the colourful Baroque structure perched on top of a rock overlooking the Danube, plus its parks and bastions.
Included Activities:
- Kollmitzberg to Melk Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
Optional Activities:
- Melk Abbey (12 EUR)
Accommodation:
- (Number of Nights: 1)
From Melk, cycle along the northern banks of the Danube – mostly on dedicated cycle paths – past small riverside towns and villages (and the occasional sand beach), and to the UNESCO-listed terraces of the Wachau vineyards, where wine has been produced since the Middle Ages. Riding up the steep hillsides is definitely a challenge, but there’s some stunning scenery to see along the way. Your final destination for today is Herzogenburg – a thriving town on a small tributary of the Danube. If you have time why not check out the imposing Herzogenburg Monastery before a hearty Austrian dinner.
Included Activities:
- Melk to Herzogenburg Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
Accommodation:
- (Number of Nights: 1)
Hop on your bike to ride back along the Danube cycle path all the way into Vienna, skirting the river’s southern banks. Today is the longest ride of the tour at around 70 kilometres/43 miles and is mostly slightly downhill. When you arrive in Vienna, be sure to relax and perhaps tuck into a well-earned coffee and sacher torte. Vienna is a classical hub of arts, culture and food, and a perfect place to hop off the bike and explore on foot. If you haven’t discussed it already, why not organise dinner in Vienna with your group tonight – it’s definitely cause for celebration.
Included Activities:
- Orientation walk - Vienna
- Tulln to Vienna Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
Optional Activities:
- Vienna - Belvedere Gallery (Upper & Lower Gallery Combined Ticket) (26 EUR)
- Vienna - Hofburg Palace & Sisi Museum (16 EUR)
- Vienna - Prater Ferris Wheel (14 EUR)
- Vienna - Food, Coffee & Market Tour Urban Adventure (115 EUR)
- Vienna - Schoenbrunn Palace (22 EUR)
Accommodation:
- (Number of Nights: 1)
With no activities planned for today, you are free to leave at any time. That doesn’t mean your adventure has to end! Vienna is a large place and full of interesting sights, so it is highly recommended that you spend another day or two in the city. If you wish to spend more time in Vienna, we’ll be happy to organise additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
Reviews
Rosemary - Traveled, July 2023
Cycle Prague to Vienna is an excellent trip. I thoroughly recommend it. Sasa and Andro make a wonderful, friendly, responsive and efficient team. Sasa modified the route to improve the cycle a few times to give more variety, which was great. Intrepid recommends some preparation exercise for this trip. Do it; you will get more out of the trip if you do. At times there is an opportunity for some fast riding - much appreciated by this 70 year old woman on a manual bike. If you don’t like steep hills, there is the option of going in the van. Ideally all bikes would have gravel tyres instead of a mixture of gravel and knobbly mountain bike tyre (which are harder work on tarmac). My only complaint was that the trip notes were not updated about the joining hotel; a back office issue. Also it would be better to have female frame bikes for older shorter women. Thanks Sasa and Andro - I would love to go on another cycling trip with you two.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/13/2023
Tom - Traveled, June 2023
This was a really enjoyable trip, with daily rides that were very achievable. Sasa and Andro were fantastic, both were very approachable and knowledgeable. Get on your bike and do this trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/11/2023
Kymberly - Traveled, May 2023
To quote Dickens's "Tale of Two Cities," this tour " was the best of times; it was the worst of times." Our leaders, Tomi and Andro were phenomenol -10/10. The cycling routes, the accommodations, the overall experience were all amazing. On the other hand, the experience with admin leading up to the tour was abysmal. Responses to my questions took days and weeks to arrive; info from both Tour Radar and Intrepid Travel -- when I got answers-- was often wrong or conflicting; several of us were sent to the wrong meet-up hotel, for instance. I was given different pricing for an add on, for another example. It took 3 messages to get one answer. Before the trip started I was frustrated and angry given the poor or absent prep help. Fortunately the tour itself was excellent. Tomi and Andro took every opportunity to ensure our safety and, happiness. I was very impressed with their level of service and attention to detail. They coordinated riding and van support very well, stayed positive and encouraging throughout, remembered each person's requests and accommodated individual needs perfectly. Truly, they were top notch in every way. I ended up loving the tour even more than I anticipated due to Tomi and Andro. I would love to do other trips with Tomi, but I would not deal with the companies again until they clean up their poor service.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/29/2023
Ashley - Traveled, May 2023
This was an excellent trip with a good mix of challenge and different scenery and terrains. From cobble stoned towns to the Danube, there was something g for everyone. The accommodations were excellent as well the included breakfasts. Andro and Tomi were a great team that made the trip interesting and fun!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/29/2023
Beth - Traveled, September 2022
Great experience. The trip was great and leaders of my trip (Dani and Astrid) were great. They had Excellant knowledge of where we were traveling and made the trip fun. A great way to see the world!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/23/2022
Fiona - Traveled, September 2022
This was our first Intrepid experience and our leader Astrid and driver Dani were amazing! They were professional, knowledgeable and lots of fun! We had a brilliant group of riders who made the experience fun with plenty of laughs and beautiful memories and friendships.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/21/2022
Molly - Traveled, September 2021
This was a great way to see smaller destinations in Central Europe! Perfect balance of cycling and culture. The leaders are always so great and knowledgeable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/28/2021
Nicki - Traveled, June 2024
What an experience! Our cycle from Prague to Vienna was the trip of a lifetime. The intrepid team of Tomi and Mario and our fellow travellers made the experience even richer. 10/10 recommend!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/04/2024
Steve - Traveled, August 2023
The cycle trip from Prague to Vienna was excellent. The route was beautiful, the group was great, the accommodation was excellent and our leader Astrid was knowledgeable, friendly and approachable. I had a fantastic time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/28/2023
Elizabeth - Traveled, July 2023
We went on our first trip with Intrepid, biking from Prague to Vienna. We had an awesome time. We especially liked our leader and driver who managed to solve any problems we ran into with patience and creativity. In addition to giving us a great tour of Prague, we cycled to many towns and beautiful countryside in southern Bohemia and managed to fit in swimming in a lake and hiking to a castle ruin. Loved learning the history of this part of the world and enjoying the companionship of a great group of people- we got along great. Accommodations were clean and comfortable and our leader always had a plethora of suggestions of restaurants or things to do and explore when we had free time. Truly a wonderful trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/08/2023
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