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Greenway Vienna - Cesky Krumlov
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Key Information:
Tour Duration: 8 day(s)
Group Size: 1 - 20 people
Destination(s): Czech Republic  
Specialty Categories: Bicycle Touring   Archeology/History  
Season: April - October
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 880 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1290 Euro (EUR)


This favorite route leads along the Czech-Austrian border. The route offers a comfortable bicycle route through the wine-growing region of Lednice-Valtice (UNESCO), the charming valley of the Podyjí National Park, the forgotten landscape of Czech Canada, the lowlands of Trebon; with its thousand lakes, and the foothills of the Šumava National Park. Visit Medieval fortresses, castles and towns, fairy tale castles, picturesque villages, and finish your trip in Ceský Krumlov (UNESCO), the pearl of South Bohemia.

- 8-day / 7-night
- Self-guided or guided bicycle trip
- Distance: 310 km (193 miles) or 332 km (208 miles)
- Difficulty: Moderate

Itinerary:

Day 1: Mikulov.

Transfer from Prague (or Vienna or Linz ) to Mikulov, a town of wine and history. Meet your travel guide, prepare the bicycles, get acquainted with the program, receive the information material and maps. Tour of town with guide. Overnight in Mikulov.

Day 2: Mikulov – Valtice - Lednice – Mikulov (51 km / 32 miles)

The first day of biking sets out through the flat and gently rolling hills around Valtice-Lednice ( UNESCO )with breath-taking castles set into the romantic landscape. The route enters the hilly area of the Pálava Protected Landscape Area with its archaeological areas in Dolní Vestonice, past vineyards and orchards, and back to Mikulov. The day offers several opportunities to taste excellent local wines. Overnight in Mikulov. Lednice.

Day 3: Mikulov – Znojmo (60 km / 38 miles )

This day takes us along flat terrain along the Austrian border and the Dyje (Thaya) River. The route leads along the Greenways route to Znojmo, another wine-making region with a rich history. Another possibility is to cross the border in Mikulov and continue along the Austrian wine route „Weinviertlradweg“ with occasional wine-tasting stops at Laa an der Thaya and Šanov, where you continue to Znojmo by train. Overnight in Znojmo.

Day 4: Znojmo – Vranov nad Dyjí (43 km / 27 miles)

In the midst of wineyards and wine cellars, enter the Podyjí National Park. This relatively short but interesting route leads through the picturesque Dyje River valley with magnificent views into the countryside. En route you can stop off at the Nový Hrádek (New Castle) ruins and enjoy the atmosphere here. The trip finishes in Vranov nad Dyjí with its dominant castle perched above the Vranovska Lake. Overnight in Vranov nad Dyjí.

Day 5: Vranov nad Dyjí - Slavonice (43 km / 27 miles)

We leave the Dyjí River and ride through an open, slightly hilly landscape to the edge of the Czech-Moravian Highlands to Slavonice, a small town full of Renaissance homes with rich sgrafitto and finely decorated interiors. Overnight in Slavonice.

Day 6: Slavonice – Trebon (60 km / 38 miles)

Today provides us with a magnificent route leading through the wild nature of „Czech Canada“. Hilly terrain with one of the oldest stone castles in Bohemia, Landštejn, alongside the Austrian border into the flat Trebon; landscape with its thousand lakes. Trebon, a historic town with a Renaissance castle, is a hub of Czech fisheries and spas. Overnight in Trebon.

Day 7: Trebon – Ceský Krumlov (53 km / 33 miles) or (75 km / 47 miles)

We leave the flat lake country and head towards Zlatá Koruna, a picturesque village with a 13th century Cistercian monastery, in the valley of the longest native Czech river, the Vltava. After a tour of the monastery we continue through the Blanský Forest Protected Nature Landscape into Ceský Krumlov. Ceský Krumlov (UNESCO) is one of the best preserved historic villages in Bohemia with a number of historic and cultural monuments, winding streets, locally renowned restaurants, and a rich cultural life. Night tour with guide, overnight in Ceský Krumlov.

Price :
880 EUR / person / self guided tour
1290 EUR / person / guided tour

Terms of guided tours for 2010 :
7.-14.5.2010
2.-9.7.2010
30.7.-6.8.2010
10.-17.9.2010

The Guided Tour Includes:
- Transport from Prague (or Vienna or Linz )at the beginning and to Prague ( or Vienna or Linz ) at the end of your trip
- Accommodations in selected hotels and pensions on double occupancy
- Buffet-style breakfasts and dinners, snack, water and fruits during cycling
- English-speaking guide
- Support vehicle
- Baggage transport
- Hybrid bike Trek 7300 or Giant X Sport 3 including accessories for the duration of the trip
- Detailed description of the routes in English including high-scale bike maps and town maps
- Tours of the towns, fortresses, and castles as per program

The Self-Guided Tour Includes:
- Transport from Prague (or Vienna or Linz )at the beginning and to Prague ( or Vienna or Linz ) at the end of your trip- Accommodations in selected hotels and pensions on double occupancy
- Buffet-style breakfasts
- Baggage transport
- Transfers as per program
- Hybrid bike Trek 7300 or Giant X Sport 3 including accessories for the duration of the trip
- Detailed description of the routes in English including high-scale bike maps and town maps
- GPS navigation, cellphone
- Hotline support
- Tours of the towns, fortresses, and castles as per program

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Self guided tour: 880 EUR / person
Supplements: 300 EUR / single room , 10% for single travellers

Guided tour : 1290 EUR / person
Supplements: 300 EUR / single room , 70 EUR / person ( group size 1 - 3 people )

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