Austria/Czech Republic - Vienna to Prague Biking Vacation
Trip Length: 9 days/8 nights
Price: $3,798 ($780 single supplement)
Dates:
Jun 12 2010 - Jun 20 2010
Jul 03 2010 - Jul 11 2010
Aug 07 2010 - Aug 15 2010
Sep 04 2010 - Sep 12 2010
Sep 25 2010 - Oct 03 2010
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Austria/Czech Republic - Vienna to Prague Biking Vacation Itinerary
(Host City: Vienna, Austria/Prague, Czech Republic)Day 1: Vienna
Day 2: Krems
Day 3: Krems
Day 4: Ceske Budejovice
Day 5: Ceske Budejovice
Day 6: Cesky Krumlov
Day 7: Cesky Krumlov
Day 8: Prague
Day 9: Prague (departure)
Quotes From the Field:
"Experiencing Austria and the Czech Republic by bike – where you can hear, see and feel the land through its marvelous scenery and villages – I felt like I got a true flavor for both."
Cindy Pomeroy - Asheville, NC
Austria/Czech Republic: Vienna to Prague
Baroque architecture, Budvar beer and Bohemian Forest
From Austria’s fabled Danube River to the lush Lake District and Bohemian Forest of the Czech Republic, this 9-day biking adventure offers an ideal recipe of scenery, history and culture.
Arrive in Vienna, a city of music and art, with time to explore. Cycle along the Danube through the vineyards and villages of the Wachau region, pausing for a glass of Gruner Veltliner wine, the local specialty. Explore a lavish Baroque abbey in Melk, pedal to the red-roofed town of Ceske Budejovice and enjoy a pint of Budvar beer at the original Budweiser brewery.
Take a spin through the foothills of the Bohemian Forest en route to Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and opt for a gentle canoe trip down the Vltava River. Wrap up your journey with a delectable farewell dinner in Prague, widely considered one of the most beautiful cities in all of Europe.
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Distinctive Accommodations:
9 days/8 nightsNight 1: K+K Palais Hotel
Located in a historical building once belonging to the imperial family, K+K Palais Hotel is contemporary and provides state-of-the-art amenities despite its elegant, old facade.
Nights 2 & 3: Hotel Richard Löwenherz
Named after Richard the Lionheart, the first true guest of note in Dürnstein, Hotel Richard Löwenherz offers guests what the illustrious English King enjoyed eight centuries ago—true royal treatment. The hotel sits on one of the most beautiful, pristine river landscapes in Europe and it radiates the unique atmosphere of a former convent of the Clares, right on the banks of the Danube.
Nights 4 & 5: Grand Hotel Zvon
A cultural and historical monument with a tradition that goes back to 1553, Grand Hotel Zvon is situated in the main square of Ceske Budejovice. The hotel features a restored fresco and a hand-carved ceiling from the 17th century.
Nights 6 & 7: Hotel Ruze
The finest hotel in Cesky Krumlov, the Hotel Ruze was built in the 16th century as a Jesuit Monastery and University and has preserved the beauty and style of the Renaissance, even after extensive interior restoration.
Night 8: Hotel Pariz
Located in the most historic area of Prague, Hotel Pariz is next to Municipal House and just a couple blocks from the Old Town Square. Each elegantly appointed guest room is uniquely styled and handsomely decorated and furnished with replicas of the original furniture.
A few more reasons why you've gotta go…
1. The music: Enjoy a classical concert in one of Prague or Vienna's many atmospheric venues, which include ancient churches, opulent concert halls, historic buildings and outdoor theatres.
2. The Frankfurters: Otherwise known in the US and Germany as Wiener (German for "Viennese"), Vienna offers a wide variety of tasty Frankfurters such as Burenwurst or Käsekrainer.
3. The Fountain of Sampson: A big and beautiful 18th-century fountain located in the center of one of the largest squares in Europe, the Fountain of Sampson once served as Ceske Budejovice's main water supply.
4. The “Pivo”: The most famous Czech drink is actually beer, or pivo. A half-litter glass is often cheaper than a soft drink or cup of coffee.
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