8 Days | Get active on an eight-day European cycling adventure from Prague to Vienna
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.
Trip overview
- Start
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Finish
- Vienna, Austria
- Theme
- Cycling
- Destinations
- Czech Republic, Austria
- Physical rating
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- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 14
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 15
- Trip code
- ZMXP
- 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.
- To complete this trip it is important that you are both confident and competent in riding a bicycle.
- On this trip we have a single leader that rides with the group, and another that drives the support vehicle (acting as a back marker where needed). Where the vehicle cannot travel directly with the cyclists (e.g. a cyclists-only path) your leader will assign a person from the group to act as a back marker.
- As our riding is done mostly on sealed roads and – along the Danube River – dedicated bike paths with the occasional gravel section, there are no technical cycling skills required.
- As there are potholes and cobblestones in many European cities, it's recommended that you leave any wheelie bags/cases at home and bring a backpack instead. As this is an eight-day trip, a large backpack should be enough to carry all of your belongings.
- As accommodation on this trip is twin-share, solo travellers will share a room with other travellers of the same gender. Please note that a single supplement is available on this trip. Space is at a premium in Europe and your hotel is no exception. Rooms are often small, but usually the central location makes up for that. For those travelling as a duo, hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together. In some cases, bathroom facilities will be shared rather than ensuite.
- This trip is a great way to see a lot in a short period of time and it can be part of a longer itinerary if you have more time to explore. You might like to check out Cycle Central Europe & the Danube trip.
Itinerary
View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024
Inclusions
7 breakfasts
Bicycle, Support vehicle, Train/Local Bus (e-bike option available, subject to availability)
Hotel (7 nights)
- 7 days bike hire
- Prague guided cycling
- Ceske Budejovice Guided Cycling
- Cesky Krumlov to Lipno Lake Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
- Kollmitzberg to Melk Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
- Melk to Herzogenburg Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
- Orientation walk - Vienna
- Tulln to Vienna Guided & Vehicle Supported Cycling
- Prague - Castle Visit - CZK350
- Prague - John Lennon Wall - Free
- Prague - Town Hall Clock Tower - CZK250
- Prague - Kafka Museum - CZK260
- Charles Bridge - Free
- Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour - EUR6
- Cesky Krumlov - Brewery Tour - CZK200
- Cesky Krumlov - Canoe Trip - CZK700
- Cesky Krumlov - Egon Schiele Art Centrum - CZK200
- Cesky Krumlov - Guided Castle Tour - CZK300
- Melk Abbey - EUR12
- Vienna - Belvedere Gallery (Upper & Lower Gallery Combined Ticket) - EUR26
- Vienna - Hofburg Palace & Sisi Museum - EUR16
- Vienna - Prater Ferris Wheel - EUR14
- Vienna - Food, Coffee & Market Tour Urban Adventure - EUR115
- Vienna - Schoenbrunn Palace - EUR22
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Bicycle hire is included in your trip price. Please advise your height at time of booking so as we can organize a suitable sized bike.
3. Bike helmets are compulsory on this trip. We are unable to hire bike helmets locally so please either bring your own bike helmet from home (recommended) or purchase an approved and well-fitted one at the start of the trip (our leaders can usually assist you with this).
4. On this trip we have a single leader that rides with the group, and another that drives the support vehicle (acting as a back marker where needed). Where the vehicle cannot travel directly with the cyclists (e.g. a cyclists-only path) your leader will assign a person from the group to act as a back marker.
5. An e-bike option (at additional cost) may be available on this trip. We have limited numbers of these bikes available and they are an 'on request' basis only. A request does not guarantee an e-bike, only a confirmed booking. Please ask your agent for more details at the time of booking.
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