Prague-Vienna

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Prague-Vienna

Greenways Cycle Path

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Greenways to Vienna

Greenways is the name of the most beautiful bike trail, connecting Prague to Vienna. During the following days, we will travel through the lands of the Trebon ponds, and through the woods on the border with Austria called Czech Canada. You will visit the Renaissance towns of Trebon and Telc and many others. The trail will take you through the vineyards of South Moravia, where you will lodge in the cultural centers of the region, Znojmo and Mikulov. The whole trip ends in Vienna. The program for the tour consists of a ride from Prague to Vienna and ends with a night in the Waltz metropolis Vienna.

Dates 2024:

Arrival: daily
Duration: 8 days
Dates:
Individual tour :
April 01. – Oct 31.
Guided tour: May 19., June 23., July 21., Aug 18., Sept 15.

1st Day: Prague – Český Krumlov (170 km by shuttle bus)

Individual arrival. Transfer from Prague to Český Krumlov, free time, sightseeing in Český Krumlov. Welcome briefing and dinner at restaurant (Guided Group Tours only).

2nd Day: Český Krumlov – Třeboň, approx. 53 km

The first cycling day leads through the beautiful hilly landscape surrounding Český Krumlov. However, the closer you get to Třeboň area, the flatter the landscape becomes. A scenic ride through a picturesque land-scape ends in Renaissance town of Třeboň, well-known as a major spa resort. In park near Třeboň you can visit the Schwarzenberg Tomb.

3rd Day: Třeboň – Telč or Třeboň – Slavonice, approx. 78 km or 55 km

Optional tour of Třeboň chateau in the morning. The trail winds along many ponds and man-made lakes, so typical for this region, to Perslak, the most northern point of Austria. You will follow the border with Austria on the Greenways trail passing through Nová Bystřice. From Nová Bystřice the trail will take you through the forests of the National Park called Czech Canada. The day ends in Telč, a Renaissance town registered on the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List. Houses on the main square in Telč with facades decorated with typically renaissance graffiti form the best-preserved Renaissance square in the Czech Republic.

4th Day: Telč / Slavonice – Vranov area – Bítov, approx. 54 km

Optional tour of Telč chateau in the morning. You will ride through several charming villages typical for this area of the country. We will cycle gently through the region of South Moravia and stay over the night in Vranov/Bitov area which is situated near a dam.

5th Day: Vranov area – Bítov – Znojmo, approx. 38 km

You will cycle on the Greenways trail following the river Dyje and the southern Czech border with Austria. You can choose between faster paved route and a longer and more demanding but very beautiful trail through the national park of Dyje.
Znojmo is the gateway to South Moravia – the region of wine production.

6th Day: Znojmo – Mikulov, approx. 70 km

This flatland region is a traditional grape-growing area and there are many wine cellars. We continue and arrive to Mikulov, a town with a rich history, a beautiful castle and a historical square. You can choose be-tween the shorter and longer option. Exploring Mikulov on your own in the evening.

7th Day: Mikulov – Vienna, approx. 50 km

You cross the border at the Mikulov border checkpoint, we spend the rest of the day in Austria. The ride in Austria is, to begin, very similar to the Czech section. There are vineyards, fields and small villages along the trail. The cycling part of the tour ends in Mistelbach (45 km) where you meet the driver who takes you directly to your hotel in Vienna. You can also meet the driver in Poysdorf (25 km). This has to be agreed in advance. The official tour programme ends with a check-in to your Vienna hotel. Important notice: For guided group tours the support vehicle with bikes and the tour leader leaves Vienna on Day 7 in the early afternoon. You can return by supporting vehicle to Prague for free and spend the last night in Prague.

8th Day: Vienna

Individual departure after breakfast or extension.

YOUR ACCOMMODATION:

For this trip you can choose for the individual tour, between two different hotel categories:

Category Premium: we will provide you with accommodation in 4 * hotels. In those cities where there is no 4 * hotel, we will provide accommodation in the best 3 * hotel.
Category Standard: we will arrange accommodation for you in 3 * hotels or guesthouses.

The guided tour will be booked in category Standard.

Please note that accommodation requests are always updated daily at the time of booking. The selection is based on availability. Of course, we are happy to accept non-binding customer requests. Tell us your wishes when booking.

You will receive the accommodation we have actually booked with the hotellist and the travel documents (after the booking confirmation at the earliest).

YOUR BICYCLES:

24-speed unisex
E-Bikes

  • a handlebar bag (only standard bike)
  • a lock
  • a repair kit (on Self Guided option)
  • a rear pannier (on request)
  • a helmet (on request)
ARRIVAL INFORMATION:

Parking

  • There are parking possibilities in Prague from € 19,-/night, upon request
  • public parking spaces available

Train station

  • Station: Prague Hlavni nadrazi

Airport

  • Next airport: Prague (PRG)
  • 7x nights in chosen category incl. breakfast
  • GPX data and off-line maps for smartphones
  • Maps of towns of accommodation on the tour (per room)
  • Detailed cycling maps (per room)
  • Program and Route Book (per room)
  • bike and travel documents delivery to all hotels for all starts in Prague
  • Luggage transfers between hotels
  • bike transfer back (for rental bikes)
  • 24/7 hotline

Additionally with guided tour:

  • Pick-up from any hotel in Prague on the first day of the tour
  • 3x Dinners (excl. drinks)
  • Specialized bicycle tour leader
  • Support minibus
  • welcome briefing on the first day
  • Water for bike-flasks
  • Transfer to starting point
  • Transfer from ending point to the last hotel
Cat. Standard/ Individual
Double room 1.170,-
Single room1.370,-
Cat. Premium/ Individual
Double room 1.504,-
Single room1.780,-
Cat. Standard/ Guided
Double room 1.458,-
Single room1.678,-
prices in EUR/person

Local fees payable on site, approx. 1-2 €/person/night.

Discount children /extra bed – upon request

Additional bookable

Rental bikes
24-speed 88,-
E-Bike195,-
GPX-device (after pre-order)15,-
Transfer
Airport Prague – hotel Prague (1-3 persons)38,-
Airport Prague – hotel Prague (4-8 persons)58,-
Tour in Prague (3 hrs, 1-5 persons)98,-
Bike-Excursion to Castle Karlstejn (min. 2 pers.)68,-
Additional nights incl. breakfastupon request
prices in EUR/person

Operator: AVE-Travel

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