A fascinating ride between two of Europe’s great cities

	Prague & Vienna : two of Europe’s finest cultural capitals
	Beautiful countryside with forests and lakes along the old ‘Iron Curtain’
	Historic small towns of south Bohemia and Moravia, including two designated by Unesco 3 star hotels
	Self-guided or guided group tour options
	Extend your stay in Prague or Vienna

Prague and Vienna are central Europe’s foremost exponents of style and elegance, and this rewarding tour allows you to link them and see some fine countryside and wonderful old towns, preserved with great care. The Czech-Austrian border area of south Bohemia and Moravia is a land of rolling countryside, beautiful small lakes and pristine forest. Castles abound as testament to former struggles amongst nobles and royal families. In more recent times this was ‘frontline’ territory, and some areas were forbidden even to native Czechs, before the Iron Curtain was swept aside in 1989. The forested border area is known as ‘Czech Canada’ – an indication of its scenic grandeur.

The first part of the itinerary includes two towns on Unesco’s World Heritage List – Cesky Krumlov and Telc. Your camera will be kept busy in these beautifully preserved towns and in the lake area of Trebon and the wooded Austrian border region in between.

You continue through the wine-growing area of south Moravia to the cultural towns of Znojmo, with its warren of small streets and impressive castle, and Mikulov with its delightful Renaissance and Baroque houses. Crossing into Austria you have a short journey to either Poysdorf or Mistelbach where the tour minibus driver can pick you up and take you to Vienna, again avoiding busier roads.

This is a rewarding tour, allowing you to see the impressive landscapes of one of Europe’s less well known countries, and also giving you the opportunity to enjoy the more familiar glories of two beautiful capital cities. If you would like to extend your stay in Prague or Vienna just let us know and we can suggest a few options.

You can enjoy this itinerary as part of a group on certain dates. A tour guide will cycle with you and help you get the most from this rewarding route. Please see Prices and Departure Dates for further details.

Terrain & Distances
Minor roads or cycling tracks.  Some hilly sections on days 3,4, and 5 but many sections on easier terrain. Some short offroad sections. Due to distances and gradients, this tour is not suitable for children under 14 or for cyclists who are not reasonably fit.

Cycling distances: 17-35 miles ; 26-56 km

Climate
Summer temperatures are normally above 20°C (68°F) between May and September with a peak of 26°C (79°F) in July. Rainfall is light in these months.

The Czech Republic is not yet part of the Eurozone. Czech crowns (korun) are available at many exchange outlets at Prague airport or in the city. Euros are also accepted at many restaurants and shops.  Austria is part of the Eurozone.