08 May 2027
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Escorted tour
Cycle Prague to Vienna: Bohemia & the Danube – 8 Days
Prague, Český Krumlov, Melk and the Wachau by bike to Vienna, with a support vehicle and a small group of up to 15.
8 days
From £2,050
Tour overview
This 8-day small-group cycling trip links two of Central Europe's most beautiful capitals, riding through the forests and lakes of southern Bohemia and along the famous Danube cycle path. Groups have up to 15 travellers aged 14 and over, with a leader throughout. Bike hire is included for the cycling days, and a support vehicle carries your luggage and backs up the group on the longer rides. You stay seven nights in hotels: two in Prague and one each in Český Krumlov, Ardagger, Melk, Krems and Vienna. Breakfast is included daily.
After a welcome meeting in Prague, you are fitted to your bike and set off on a leader-led ride through the city's streets and lanes, with time for a beer at a local brewery. Next morning you travel by train or vehicle to České Budějovice, home of the original Budweiser, for a guided ride to Český Krumlov, a UNESCO-listed town of cobbled lanes and a great castle above a loop of the Vltava River.
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From Český Krumlov you ride along the Vltava through the countryside to Lipno Lake and over the plateau into Austria, transferring to Ardagger on the Danube. From there the riding is mostly flat, on dedicated cycle paths beside the mighty river. You cycle from Kollmitzberg to Melk, around 60km, and visit Melk's magnificent baroque abbey, then follow the northern bank through the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO landscape of vineyards, apricot orchards and riverside villages, to the old town of Krems.
The final day is the longest ride, around 70km along the Danube cycle path all the way into Vienna, where an orientation walk introduces the city's palaces, coffee houses and grand boulevards before a farewell evening.
The physical rating is medium, with daily rides of up to 70km, mostly on flat paths with some hills in Bohemia. This trip suits regular cyclists who want to see Central Europe at an active, sociable pace, with the reassurance of vehicle support. Evenings are free to enjoy local beer and wine in the riverside towns, and the variety of scenery, from Bohemian forests to the Danube's vineyard terraces, keeps every day different. Departures run from late spring to early autumn.
Trip highlights
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A guided ride and brewery visit in Prague (Day 2)
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Fairy-tale Český Krumlov (Day 3)
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Riding the Vltava to Lipno Lake (Day 4)
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Melk Abbey on the Danube (Day 5)
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The Wachau Valley to Krems (Day 6)
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Riding into Vienna (Day 7)
Your route
8 stops from Prague to Vienna
- Prague Days 1–2
- Ceske Budejovice Day 3
- Cesky Krumlov Day 3
- Lipno nad Vltavou Day 4
- Ardagger Day 4
- Melk Day 5
- Krems an der Donau Day 6
- Vienna Days 7–8
Why choose this tour
Two capitals linked by bike, with vehicle support on the longer days. Bohemia's castles and the Danube's best stretch in one week.
Best suited to
- Regular cyclists
- Active couples and friends
- Solo travellers looking for an active group
- Families with teenagers aged 14 and over
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from Prague, Czech Republic to Vienna, Austria
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Day 1 · Prague Arrive in Prague
A welcome meeting at 6pm.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Prague Prague by bike
A bike fitting, a guided ride and a brewery visit.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · České Budějovice, Český Krumlov Český Krumlov
Travel to České Budějovice and ride to Český Krumlov.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Lipno Lake, Ardagger Lipno Lake to the Danube
Ride along the Vltava, then transfer to the Danube.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Kollmitzberg, Melk Abbey To Melk
Cycle around 60km to Melk and visit the abbey.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Wachau Valley, Krems an der Donau The Wachau
Ride through the vineyards of the Wachau to Krems.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Danube cycle path, Vienna Into Vienna
The longest ride, around 70km, into Vienna.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Vienna Trip ends in Vienna
The trip ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Prague (2 nights) Hotel
- Český Krumlov (1 night) Hotel
- Ardagger (1 night) Hotel
- Melk (1 night) Hotel
- Krems an der Donau (1 night) Hotel
- Vienna (1 night) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 7 nights in hotels
- Meals 7 breakfasts
- Bike hire for the cycling days
- Guided and vehicle-supported rides
- Prague ride and brewery visit
- Melk Abbey visit and Vienna orientation walk
- Leader throughout
Not included
- Flights to Prague and from Vienna
- Meals not listed
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You have never cycled — rides reach 70km
- You want luxury — hotels are simple and comfortable
- You want many meals included — only breakfasts are
- You want flights included — they are not
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Departures & prices
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
How hard is the cycling?
Daily rides of up to about 70km, mostly flat along the Danube, with some hills in Bohemia.
Is there a support vehicle?
Yes, on the main riding days, carrying luggage and offering a break when needed.
Are bikes provided?
Yes, bike hire is included for the cycling days.
Which countries do we visit?
The Czech Republic and Austria.
What is the minimum age?
The minimum age is 14, with under-18s accompanied by an adult.
How many people travel together?
Up to 15 travellers, with a leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
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Tailor-made option
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If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
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