Family friendly Prague to Vienna
Czech Republic, Austria Bike Tours
Multi-adventure in the Czech Republic & Austria
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length8 days
- Prices from€1070 Rates
Overview
For those of you looking for a tour in the Czech Republic, including Prague, that is seasoned with multi-adventure, this tour is for you, your family, and your friends. Bring the gang!
Your active vacation begins in Prague, the City of a Hundred Spires, considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. You then enjoy various activities while exploring South Bohemia and the Highland regions. Your tour will end in the city of music, Vienna, which is the perfect place to extend your tour here or elsewhere in Austria.
To make it interesting and adventuresome, your itinerary includes biking, hiking, water activities - including a boat trip on a picturesque Lake Vranov - and high rope course. There is plenty of history, art, and architecture, including the Iron Curtain Trail, old castles, and the golden spires. The adults in the gang will love the winemaking region located in Podyjí National Park. This is truly a tour that offers something for the entire family.
Highlights
- Prague
- River rafting or canoeing on the romantic Sázava River
- High adrenaline activities such as Bungee jumping or rope walking course
- Boat trip on picturesque Lake Vranov
- Podyjí National Park
- Šobes Hill, oldest and most renowned vineyard tracks in the Czech Republic
- Nové Mlýny Lake
- Iron curtain trail
Your very last day will include a transfer to Vienna. For those in your group who are up for a rewarding challenge, you can bike the Leichenstein Heritage Trail all the way to Vienna.
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Itinerary
This tour begins as shown below with a morning transfer out of Prague but does not include an overnight here. You will need to book an extra day or so in Prague so that you can explore for yourself this beautiful city. Please ask us as we can recommend a large variety of hotels ranging from two to five stars and for a Bike Tour of Prague option.
Day 1: Prague - Tábor
Day 2: Tabor - Jindrichuv Hradec, 32 mi. (52 km)
Day 3: Jindrichuv Hradec - Telc, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 4: Telc - Vranov nad Dyji, 29 mi. (46 km)
Day 5: Vranov nad Dyji - Znojmo, 29 mi. (46 km)
Day 6: Znojmo - Mikulov, bike, 42 mi. (68 km) or hike 8 mi. (13 km)
Day 7: Mikulov - Lednice, 11 mi. (18 km)
Day 8: Lednice - Mistelbach - Vienna, 38 mi. (55 km)All cycling distances are approximate.
Day 1: Prague - Tábor
Today starts with a morning transfer (approx 1 hour) to the Sázava River where you have the option for a raft or canoe adventure. It is your choice. Depending on the time of the year and water level, two different parts of the river will be explored. Both offer easy and enjoyable paddling with places to stop for a swim. After, you will enjoy a romantic train ride and then transfer to Tábor. This mighty medieval town used to be the cradle and stronghold of the Hussites and a walk along its never conquered walls is a fantastic end of the day!Activities: Guided canoeing
Difficulty level/route information: EasyDay 2: Tabor - Jindrichuv Hradec, 32 mi. (52 km)
In the morning we recommend a short walk on the ramparts of Tábor. The careful incorporation of the landscape and countryside in the construction of the ramparts resulted in several successful repulsions of sieges during the Religious Wars. If history is not your thing, you can visit the local chocolate museum and start your day sweetly. Then by bike, you enter the South Bohemian region. Nestled in rural greenery and tranquility, you will come across the romantic castle of Červená Lhota. Červená means red in Czech and the castle's unique hue contrasted with the blue of the lake water in which it is situated and the green of its surroundings is striking. Continuing on, you enter the town of Jindrichuv Hradec with its well-preserved castle and city center. Today, it is hard to believe that this calm town used to be one of the largest medieval centers in Bohemia! Based on a legend, it is possible to meet Perchta of Rozmberk – the famous “White Lady” ghost!Activities: Biking
Difficulty level/route information: Ride takes place 50% on bike paths and 50% on rural very low-traffic roads. Safe for children. Easy for anyone who is accustomed to the distance.Day 3: Jindrichuv Hradec - Telc, 28 mi. (45 km)
You leave South Bohemia and enter the Bohemian-Moravian highlands area. Today’s highlight will be a visit to the Renaissance town of Telc, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Telc is considered to be the most beautiful Renaissance town in Europe! But, first, you must traverse a rather hilly 45 km, passing by a plethora of ponds and lakes. In Strmilov, you will have a chance to visit a weaving factory and learn more about the process of making wool and linen fabrics, a part of this region for centuries. A nice option for the first part of the day could be a ride on a local narrow-gauge railway gently winding through the countryside!Activities: Biking
Difficulty level/route information: Route leads 90% on very rural roads, some closed to trafficDay 4: Telc - Vranov nad Dyji, 2.5 mi. (4 km)
Today you start with a car transfer. A 1-hour drive will take you to the popular Vranov Lake on the Dyje River. Here you will enjoy a nice boat ride around the whole lake admiring the natural beauties of the place and both magnificent castles, Bítov and Cornstejn. In Bítov the boat stops for you to have the chance to visit and see how the knights and princes lived here in the middle ages! Afterward, you bike (2-3 km) to your hotel in Vranov located by another mighty castle. In the afternoon, there is a high rope activity, swimming, and water-based activities (great for the entire family) or bungee jumping (for adults and with a supplement).Activity: Boat trip, water activities, & rope walk. Bungee jumping for a supplement
Day 5: Vranov nad Dyji - Znojmo, 29 mi. (46 km) or shorter option 15 mi. (24 km)
This day explores Podyji National Park, enchanting everyone with its untouched beauty. From the ruins of Novy Hradek, as well as from the viewpoint over the majestic medieval castle of Hardegg, you will be able to see where the Dyje River weaves its way through the countryside creating unforgettable meanders. A memorial of the Iron Curtain, located in this area, is a quiet eyewitness of somber, relatively recent, times. The bike trail will lead along the borders of the national park, where no auto traffic is allowed. While descending to the Dyje River through Šobes vineyard, you can pause for a glass of white wine. This place was marked as one of the 10 best vineyards in the world! Your next stop will be the town of Šatov and can visit a uniquely-preserved Cold War fortification, a curiously painted wine cave, cozy wine cellar streets, and an educational path leading through vineyards of old wine varieties. You will conclude the day in the Moravian Premyslid Dynasty – in the town of Znojmo, a walled town right in the middle of the winemaking regionActivity: Biking
Difficulty level: Easy to moderate depending on the distance chosen. The short option entails 50% bike paths and 50% very quiet rural roads. The long option is 15% on quiet roads, and the remaining distance is all within the national park.Day 6: Znojmo - Mikulov
Hiking: 8 mi. (13 km)
A morning transfer (1 hr.) will take you to the popular Palava area. The hike will cover Palava Hill. Being the only major hill in a large area it was always strategically important so today you can admire four castle ruins during the trek. You can always stop in a small local village for something to eat or drink. If it is too hot, you can simply stay below the hill by the Nové Mlýny Lake for a refreshing swim! In the end, you arrive at the fairytale town of Mikulov, full of history and fun! For those who would prefer to bike, please read below!Activity: Hike (recommended with groups that include children) & swimming
Difficulty level: EasyOR
Biking, 42 mi. (68 km)
In the morning you will leave the town along the river and then continue through fields and vineyards to the Austrian border. The border will then take you east with a nice stop in the town of Jaroslavice with a lovely Renaissance chateau. Here you first cross the border to Austria and visit the picturesque wine-growing area of Galgenberg. Then along a new bike trail, you meander through the peaceful countryside to Mikulov. This hidden gem will capture your attention with its Baroque Castle, wine museum, historic synagogue, and local curiosity – a gigantic wine cask big enough for a chamber orchestra.Activity: Biking
Difficulty level: Moderate for adults due to distance. Not recommended for children as you will share the road (though they are rural routes).Day 7: Mikulov - Lednice, 11 mi. (18 km)
Today is reserved for exploring the UNESCO-protected Lednice-Valtice area. Since you bike by the two major chateaux, Lednice and Valtice, you can always stop for a renowned falconry show in Lednice! Lednice which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List is also the largest and most beautiful place to show birds of prey in Europe and possibly in the world. Some predators fly freely from morning to night. The Zayferus Falconry Court in Lednice Park is an extraordinary experience providing close contact with birds of prey, including demonstrations of their flying abilities.The Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape – a landscape that at one time belong to the family of Lichtenstein. Under the care of this single family, the swampy area was transformed into a well-thought-out combination of castles and parks, sometimes called “The Garden of Europe” or “The Garden Paradise”. You will have the opportunity to explore the area which combines both indigenous and exotic natural elements to create an outstanding work of human creativity. Since the complex is very large, biking is the recommended mode of transportation allowing you to fully experience this exceptional cultural site at a leisurely pace
Activity: Biking & falconry
Difficulty level: Easy. Route use bike trails exclusivelyDay 8: Lednice - Mistelbach - Vienna, 38 mi. (55 km)
The last half-day of the tour in the Czech Republic will follow the Iron Curtain trail framed with storyboards of those who tried to escape from the communist Eastern Block. After crossing the border, you will bike through the Herrnbaumgarten Village, famous for its poetic museum of nonsense to the wine museum in Poysdorf. Here you will have a chance to complete your Central European wine "training"! Your route leads as well through Wilfersdorf with its chateau which had been the main residence of the Prince of Lichtenstein between the 17th and 18th century. Your day will end in Mistelbach.Activity: Biking
Difficulty level: Moderate due to distance. 70% bike trails, 30% small quiet roadsThe day ends in Mistelbach with a transfer by train/car to Vienna. If you would like to finish your tour by biking all the way to Vienna, you can do so. You will follow the Eurovelo 9 bike trail for approx. 70 km. Because of the distance, not recommended for children.
Please note that overnight in Vienna is not included. We can offer a large variety of hotels from 2 to 5 stars.
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Accommodation
The accommodations features on this tour have been chosen because of the availability of triple and quad rooms to accommodate families, and, at times, even apartments, based on availability. We can provide a sample hotel list on request to give you an idea of the level of establishments offered.
Inclusions
What’s Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- Breakfast
- Day to day route descriptions with altitude profiles and tourist information (per room)
- Route maps (per room)
- Town maps (per room)
- Transfers as indicated per itinerary
- Canoe excursion with a guide
- Boat ride on the lake
- High rope center at Camp pláž
- Train tickets as indicated by the itinerary
- Luggage transfer
- Bike rental:
- † Adult: 24-speed hybrid bike with mudguards, helmet, water bottle, pannier, and handlebar bag with bike lock, repair kit, with a spare tube
- † Children: information on request
What’s Not Included
- Airport transfers
- Meals other than breakfast
- Entrance fees to museums, castles, and Chateaux
- Local tourist tax
- Bike Protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Daily departures between May 25 and September 30, 2024
* Water activities are dependent on water levels and may not be possible at certain times
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
Adult: $ 1783 £ 934 $ 1,601 € 1070 kr 164043 ₪ 4359 ¥ 179446 Mex$ 19821 NZ$ 1965 NOK 12871 zł 4729 S$ 1586 kr 12721 $ 1,170
Child: $ 1300 £ 681 $ 1,167 € 780 kr 119583 ₪ 3178 ¥ 130811 Mex$ 14449 NZ$ 1432 NOK 9382 zł 3448 S$ 1156 kr 9273 $ 853
Single supplement (not possible for children): $ 288 £ 151 $ 259 € 173 kr 26523 ₪ 705 ¥ 29013 Mex$ 3205 NZ$ 318 NOK 2081 zł 765 S$ 256 kr 2057 $ 189
Extra Options
Specialized Diverge Gravel Road Bike Surcharge:
Adult: $ 60 £ 31 $ 54 € 36 kr 5519 ₪ 147 ¥ 6037 Mex$ 667 NZ$ 66 NOK 433 zł 159 S$ 53 kr 428 $ 39 Child: $ 118 £ 62 $ 106 € 71 kr 10885 ₪ 289 ¥ 11907 Mex$ 1315 NZ$ 130 NOK 854 zł 314 S$ 105 kr 844 $ 78
Electric bike rental surcharge:
Adult: $ 153 £ 80 $ 138 € 92 kr 14105 ₪ 375 ¥ 15429 Mex$ 1704 NZ$ 169 NOK 1107 zł 407 S$ 136 kr 1094 $ 101 Child: $ 213 £ 112 $ 192 € 128 kr 19624 ₪ 522 ¥ 21466 Mex$ 2371 NZ$ 235 NOK 1540 zł 566 S$ 190 kr 1522 $ 140Extra nights in Prague:
Adult High Season* Low Season Standard double/twin room $ 105 £ 55 $ 94 € 63 kr 9659 ₪ 257 ¥ 10565 Mex$ 1167 NZ$ 116 NOK 758 zł 278 S$ 93 kr 749 $ 69 $ 97 £ 51 $ 87 € 58 kr 8892 ₪ 236 ¥ 9727 Mex$ 1074 NZ$ 106 NOK 698 zł 256 S$ 86 kr 690 $ 63 Standard single room $ 173 £ 91 $ 156 € 104 kr 15944 ₪ 424 ¥ 17441 Mex$ 1927 NZ$ 191 NOK 1251 zł 460 S$ 154 kr 1236 $ 114 $ 158 £ 83 $ 142 € 95 kr 14565 ₪ 387 ¥ 15932 Mex$ 1760 NZ$ 174 NOK 1143 zł 420 S$ 141 kr 1129 $ 104 Premium double/twin room $ 150 £ 79 $ 135 € 90 kr 13798 ₪ 367 ¥ 15094 Mex$ 1667 NZ$ 165 NOK 1083 zł 398 S$ 133 kr 1070 $ 98 $ 140 £ 73 $ 126 € 84 kr 12878 ₪ 342 ¥ 14087 Mex$ 1556 NZ$ 154 NOK 1010 zł 371 S$ 124 kr 999 $ 92 Premium single room $ 237 £ 124 $ 212 € 142 kr 21770 ₪ 579 ¥ 23814 Mex$ 2630 NZ$ 261 NOK 1708 zł 628 S$ 210 kr 1688 $ 155 $ 220 £ 115 $ 198 € 132 kr 20237 ₪ 538 ¥ 22137 Mex$ 2445 NZ$ 242 NOK 1588 zł 583 S$ 196 kr 1569 $ 144
Child
High Season*
Low Season
Standard
$ 62 £ 32 $ 55 € 37 kr 5673 ₪ 151 ¥ 6205 Mex$ 685 NZ$ 68 NOK 445 zł 164 S$ 55 kr 440 $ 40
$ 53 £ 28 $ 48 € 32 kr 4906 ₪ 130 ¥ 5367 Mex$ 593 NZ$ 59 NOK 385 zł 141 S$ 47 kr 380 $ 35
Premium
on request
on request
Extra nights in Vienna:
Adult High Season* Low Season Standard double/twin room € 74 € 68 Standard single room € 116 € 104 Premium double/twin room € 90 € 79 Premium single room € 158 € 147 Child
High Season*
Low Season
Standard
$ 78 £ 41 $ 70 € 47 kr 7206 ₪ 191 ¥ 7882 Mex$ 871 NZ$ 86 NOK 565 zł 208 S$ 70 kr 559 $ 51
$ 70 £ 37 $ 63 € 42 kr 6439 ₪ 171 ¥ 7044 Mex$ 778 NZ$ 77 NOK 505 zł 186 S$ 62 kr 499 $ 46
Premium
on request
on request
*High season: April, May, & June & September & October
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
This tour is rated easy to moderate with activities designed for individuals, groups, & families over the age of 10 who are in good physical condition
Airport Info
The closest international airport to your tour start in Prague is Václav Havel Prague Airport (PRG) located in Ruzyně, close to Kezeves village, 12 km (7 miles) west from downtown Prague and 12 km (7 miles) southeast of Kladno. At the end of your tour in Vienna, you can fly out of Vienna International Airport (VIE).
Local Travel
There is no direct metro or train connection to/from the Prague to the airport. However, public buses and the Airport Express bus line, provide very economical means to arrive to the city center. To get to Vienna Airport, located about 20 km from the city center, by train, the express CAT (City Airport Train) or the slower S7 Schnellbahn (city train) are two good options. There is also bus service via the Vienna Airport Lines and Air Liner Buses. We will provide detailed information before your tour in your final travel information.
Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. Prague and the surroundings are classified as moderately continental. June through August temperatures are very mild or pleasantly warm. Daytime temperatures hover around 22 °C (71.5 °F) in June and 24 °C (75 °F) in July and August. In July and August, it can get hot at times, but all in all, the days when the temperature exceeds 30 °C (86 °F) are rare.
Recommended
Would you like to really experience Prague? The best way to do so is by bike. Impossible you say? A few years ago you would have been right, but today Prague has developed a system of well-marked cycle trails that allow you to visit most of the historical and cultural highlights while largely avoiding traffic. Led by locals who love their city, this Prague bicycle tour is a unique experience combining activity and sightseeing, allowing you to discover in just half a day as many places as the typical tourist would discover in three!
Important to know
Documents
Before you travel, please check the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. For our other international clients, please be sure that you research your own country's travel requirements. It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure proper documentation.
*Important note: Beginning July 1, 2021, additional documentation from the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa
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