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TRIP DETAILS

Trip Length
6 Days / 5 Nights

2010
Dates & Prices

Trip Hotels
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Premium Inns
or Classic Inns

Trip Meals
All breakfasts,
2 lunches and
all dinners but one

What's Included

Start - Finish
Prague - Vienna
(Praha - Wien)
Czech Republic - Austria

Trip Activity Level
Moderately easy to
Moderate

Rated Ideal for Everyone !

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Biking from Bohemian Castles to Austria's Meandering Danube River Valley

Discover Bohemian charms from the Czech Republic's castle dotted lowlands to the abbeys and vineyard covered slopes of Austria's Danube River valley. Experience the region's common culture, rich in history and traditions. Join the locals in the Baroque cities of Cesky Krumlov and and Cesky Budejovice where narrow cobble stoned laneways lead to sidewalk cafes and locally brewed beer is always on tap. Journey into the verdant Danube River valley past vineyards, orchards and flowing fields to visit Medieval abbeys and quiet villages. Enjoy this region's friendly greetings and outstanding accommodations overflowing with old world hospitality. Dine on the simple flavors of the earth transformed into fabulous dining feasts. Join Club Toscana in the Czech Republic & Austria where the riding pace and its pleasant surroundings make this trip a pleasure indeed.

Day 1 - Cesky Budejovice - Meet at your hotel in "Golden" Prague, the Czech Republic's capital and home to one of Eastern Europe's richest collections of Gothic, baroque, and Renaissance architecture.Private transfer to the countryside of southern Bohemia.Follow countryside laneways through a pastoral setting to Ceske Budejovice with one the largest Medieval town squares in Europe.Tour the "Budvar" Budweiser brewery and indulge in a cool tasting.In Cesky Krumlov, a World Heritage site, celebrate the Bohemian lifestyle on our hotel's open terrace overlooking the meandering Vltava River.

Day 2 - Cesky Krumlov - Ride quiet little traveled side roads through quiet Bohemian villages to Holasovice, a perfectly preserved rural Baroque village and another World Heritage site.Back in Cesky Krumlov, discover Bohemia's best preserved town rich in Baroque architecture on a walking tour with your guide including a visit inside Krumlov's early Gothic castle.Dinner tonight at an outdoor tavern where local specialties are prepared on an open grill.

Day 3 - Zwettl - Cycle past small farm communities and old world castles to the Czech - Austrian frontier.Ride into the lush Waldviertel highlands with its flowing meadows, vibrant farms and picturesque villages to Weitra, Austria's oldest beer brewing town also known for its beautiful town square.Wander the grounds of our castle hotel before dining on Valdviertel delights on the hotel's garden terrace.

Day 4 - Durnstein - Ride gentle rolling emerald hills into the Danube Valley and the expansive Wachau wineyards.Arrive in Durnstein, a small romantic village located within the ruins of an ancient fortified feudal town known for its imprisonment of Richard the Lionheart.

Day 5 - Melk Stift - Ride Austria's Donauradweg, one of Europes most popular bike paths along the banks of the Danube River.Tour the Melk Stift, a spectacular Baroque abbey perched on a ridge overlooking the Danube River.Stop at a local distillery to discover how locally grown fruit is used in the production of schnaps and liqueurs.Visit the Freie Weingartner Wachau for a tour and winetasting of local vintages.Celebrate your Czech Austrian biking adventure at a final dinner overlooking the Danube River.

Day 6 - Vienna - Homeward bound.Bid a final farewell to the peaceful banks of the Danube River and take a private transfer to Vienna for convenient connections to the rest of Europe, or extend your stay in the City of music, cafes, waltzes, parks, pastries, and wine.As always, we would be more than pleased to help you with any of your post-trip travel planning.
auf Wiedersehen !


"Thank you for the great organization on our 3rd trip with Club Toscana
..Looking forward to our next"
- Dick and Toini Landis, Big Sky MT


Our European Travel
Specialists are Ready
to Help you with
All Your Travel Needs

  • Convenient pick up at your Prague hotel and drop off at your Vienna hotel

  • Touring and tasting at the "Budvar" Budweiser brewery

  • Touring Cesky Krumlov's Medieval town

  • Crossing the Czech - Austrian frontier into the lush Waldviertel highlands

  • Exclusive visit and tasting at a Wachau wine estate

  • Exploring the spectacular Baroque abbey Melk Stift

  • Discovering Austrian wines and food specialties

TRIP DATES & PRICES
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Dates
2010
Premium Inns Guided
US $ Price p.p. dbl. occ.
Single Room
Charge
Classic Inns Guided
US $ Price p.p. dbl. occ.
Single Room
Charge
Self-Guided
Trips
May 17 - 22
May 24 - 29
May 31 - June 5
June 7 - 12
June 14 - 19
June 21 - 26
June 28 - July 3
July 5 - 10
July 12 - 17
July 19 - 24
July 26 - 31
Aug 30 - Sept 4
Sept 6 - 11
Sept 13 - 18
Sept 20 - 25
Sept 27 - Oct 2
All Dates

$ 3,698.

All Dates

$ 1,250.

All Dates

$ 3,198.

All Dates

$ 825.

Premium Inns Trips
Save $ 400. p.p.

Classic Inns Trips
Save $ 300. p.p.

TRIP PRICE REDUCTIONS (above itinerary only)
When booking 4 people together, reduce your trip price by $ 200. per person
When booking 5 - 8+ people together, reduce your trip price by $ 400. per person

Price Guarantee - Please note that if your booked trip (name, version and departure date) receives a price reduction from your original booked price, we will automatically give you the new reduced trip price. Additionally, as always with Club Toscana, once you have booked a trip (name, version and departure date), we guarantee that you will not have to pay any potential trip price increases above your original trip combo price before your departure.

Reduce your Trip Price - We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express for all your trip payments. Club Toscana offers a reduction of 2% off your trip payments when you pay by check, money order or bank transfer.

Trip Prices - Price variations (if above) are a reflection of seasonal hotel rates. All trip prices are per person based on a room with double occupancy. Single room charges are additional for guests traveling solo wishing a double room all to themselves. Self-Guided prices are listed as a savings per person off the Guided Trip Prices. Self-Guided trips require a minimum of 4 participants to reserve space on any of the above trips except dates highlighted above.

Featured Trips when highlighted above, have additional space available and include guaranteed departures hosted by one of Club Toscana's Senior Trip Leaders.

Other Trip Dates - to find other trips with space available on your preferred travel dates, click on our 2010 Calendar.


PREMIUM INNS HOTEL SELECTION

Hotel Ruze - Cesky Krumlov (2 nights) - built in the 16th century, this luxurious Renaissance gem located within the Medieval streets of Cesky Krumlov combines traditional Czech hospitality with an indoor pool and sauna.

Schloss Hotel Rosenau - Zwettl (1 night) - set in one of Austria's most romantic settings, Schloss "Castle" Hotel Rosenau has become the preferred choice for a romantic retreat. Relax among its beautiful terraces before dining on regional specialties in the vaults of this splendid castle.

Hotel Richard Lowenherz (pictured) - Dürnstein (2 nights) - Richard the Lionhearted stayed here 800 years ago. Today, this former convent offers traditional luxury with spectacular riverside views of the Danube, a garden pool and a full wine cellar.

Please note: The above selected inns are subject to accommodations availability upon trip request. As there are many beautiful Premium Inns located along our route, if we need to choose an alternative lodging, it will meet or exceed the above selection in ratings, settings, amenities and views.

UPGRADE YOUR TRIP HOTEL SELECTION
Upgrade the accomodations on your Club Toscana trip with any of the area's luxury hotels:

Have a favorite hotel or seen a recommendation in a travel magazine or internet site, or have you received a glowing recommendation from a friend. We can include any hotel located along our trip route to make your vacation experience customized to your specifications. Give us a call to see how we can include your favorite hotels into your trip. Some additional charges might apply to cover changes in hotel rates.


CLASSIC INNS HOTEL SELECTION

Cesky Krumlov - (2 nights) - located in the Medieval central square of Cesky Krumlov, this Baroque town house is filled with wood paneling, stone accents, antique furnishings and old world charm.

Zwettl (pictured) - (1 night) - set in one of Austria's most romantic settings, this romantic castle retreat with beautiful terraces has a vaulted dining room for feasting on Austria's regional specialties.

Weissenkirchen - (2 nights) - a beautiful family operated guest house located in a lively village along the Danube with river side views and traditional Austrian hospitality.

Please note: The above selected inns are subject to accommodations availability upon trip request. As there are many charming Classic Inns located along our route, if we need to choose an alternative lodging, it will meet or exceed the above selection in ratings, settings, amenities and views.


TRIP START AND FINISH INFORMATION

Trip Start - Prague (Praha), Czech Republic
As a convenience to our guests, we will meet you at your hotel in Prague at 9:00 am. or by special arrangement, the main train station or airport.

Prague is served by rail service from all major European cities plus inter-European flights to Prague - Ruzyne Airport. We would recommend spending your pre-trip evening in Prague. Our reservations office can make all your pre- & post-trip hotel, flight and train travel arrangements.

For Czech Republic train information, please go to Czech Republic Rail.

For pre-trip accommodations, we suggest a visit to Tripadvisor.com for a list of the most recommended hotels based on visitor reviews.

Trip Finish - Vienna (Wien), Austria
On the final trip day, we would be pleased to drop you off at the Vienna train station for Austrian Rail train service to all European destinations. Also available are transfers to your post-trip Vienna hotel or the Vienna International Airport for connector flights to major airports.

Usual arrival into Vienna is around 10:30 am with earlier arrivals by request.

For Austrian train information and online tickets, please go to the Austrian Rail web site.

For post-trip accommodations, we suggest a visit to Tripadvisor.com for a list of the most recommended hotels in your destination city based on visitor reviews.


TRIP ACTIVITY LEVEL

THIS TRIP IS DESIGNED FOR ALL ABILITIES - Though rated moderately easy to moderate, we have designed this trip to be suitable for everyone, from the casual or occasional biker with other travel and site seeing interests to the experienced biking enthusiast looking for that extra challenge. Since your preferred biking pace and your biking interests might vary from day to day, we have a daily list of optional routes, distances and route terrain to give you exactly the kind of cycling you would like to experience. To learn more about how we rate the activity levels on our trips, please go to our Activity & Terrain Levels web page.

TRIP DAILY DISTANCES & BIKING TERRAIN
DAY 1 (36 kms. - 22 miles) - Easy riding along quiet side roads through a landscape of farm pastures, small lakes and Bohemian villages.
DAY 2 (57 kms. - 35 miles) - Easy to moderate on a flat to rolling landscape of open grazing land, forest and orchards.
DAY 3 (52 kms. - 32 miles) - Easy to moderately easy on a flat to rolling landscape of open grazing land, forest and Austria dairy farms.
DAY 4 (53 kms. - 33 miles) - Easy to moderate on a rolling landscape with a 1 moderately challenging uphill and 1 long downhill to the Danube River.
DAY 5 (49 kms. - 30 miles) - Easy biking along riverside bicycle trails with 1 moderate climb up to the Melk Abbey.

Each of the above daily distances are typical on quieter, smooth surface paved roads and can be increased or decreased to suit your individual biking style, endurance and interests. Your Club Toscana trip guide and vehicle are always available to offer assistance including lifts up hills or to bypass any difficult sections.


Please note that the above itinerary and it's routes are typical for this trip and can be adjusted to accommodate different hotel choices, your choice of optional routes, optional shorter or longer daily distances, your personal daily biking pace and interests, and special local events that you might wish to join. Weather conditions and unannounced road repairs, etc. can also alter the routes, distances and daily schedules.

In an effort to enhance this itinerary and to help you get the most out this destination and your traveling experiences with Club Toscana, we are continually in the process of researching additional local routes, accommodations, dining establishments and interesting places to visit. Some of these "new finds" could be included in your specific trip.


WHAT'S INCLUDED ON YOUR CLUB TOSCANA BIKING TRIP

Convenient pick-up directly from your pre-trip hotel's front door.

Over 20 years of European adventure travel experience.

Cheerful, professional and trusted bilingual trip leadership with intimate knowledge of this trip's travel area, its culinary secrets, art history and cultural distinctiveness.

All transportation from trip start to finish.

Exclusive lodging with private amenities in wine & olive oil estates, charming country inns and historic town houses.

All buffet breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners featuring regional favorites and local specialties.

Private support vehicle for shuttles (throughout the trip), for welcome lifts (to bypass that extra effort or for a quick short cut to your hotel), bicycle repairs and on-board refreshments.

Special events, private tours, local experts and entrance fees to historical sites and museums, and other events or tours listed on the itinerary.

Use of a professionally maintained, fully equipped 24-27 speed aluminum TREK road bike or TREK hybrid bike with gel seat & suspension, an insulated rear rack bag, a Pro bike helmet and a new personal water bottle.

Detailed trip maps, route directions with options and a complimentary Club Toscana T-shirt.

All baggage transportation from rendezvous to final drop off.

Convenient drop-off directly to your post-trip hotel or the nearby major rail station, airport or rental car agency.

Unsurpassed customer service to compliment one of Europe's great biking vacations.


TOP REASONS WHY NEW GUESTS CHOSE CLUB TOSCANA & WHY OUR PAST GUESTS HAVE CHOSEN TO TRAVEL WITH US AGAIN

Since our beginnings, Club Toscana has prided itself in producing active vacations that are the closest thing to a private trip, complete with the sort of comforts and camaraderie that comes from visiting old friends.

We have spent over two decades designing itineraries that take in the most interesting countryside destinations, the most stimulating mix of history and culture, the best selection of terrain from flat to invigorating, and the region's most characteristic accommodations -- always with an eye on exceeding your expectations.

The Personal Touch - Many Club Toscana guests have traveled in large groups with some of our industry's major outfitters and have found traveling in those larger groups a little less convenient and relaxed compared with Club Toscana. These outfitters' somewhat inflexible rendezvous and trip drop-off locations, scheduled group meeting times and fixed dining locations & times are good for some, but perhaps a little too rigid for our guests.

Flexibility - We adapt every one of our trips to the interests and abilities of the guests that are booked on that particular trip. We design our daily routes and itineraries for maximum flexibility so you can have as much or as little activity as you would like each day -- with us you never need to follow the schedule. We are ready to go when you are ready to go, we are waiting at the start of every hill just in case you need a lift and we adjust each trip to your specific interests and time schedule.

Service - We take care of everything -- from making sure your luggage is safely transported to the next hotel, to always having a refreshment or a welcome lift when needed, to pointing out that special wine or antique shop, and always allowing you as much free time as you would like to get the most out of your European active vacation.

Knowledge - Traveling with Club Toscana is about discovering beautiful locations, its people, history and culture, all in a private-group-like setting -- the ideal vacation experience. After over 20 years traveling in this trip's location, we know the trip area intimately.

Trip Leadership - Our pleasant natured, well organized and informative North American trip guides individually have at least 20 years of experience guiding active travelers throughout every region visited by Club Toscana. We maintain a guest ratio of 8 guests to 1 guide plus a dedicated trip vehicle to ensure your comfort and security.


NEED MORE TRIP INFORMATION?

E-mail our office at travel@clubtoscana.com or call our professional travel advisers at
Club Toscana Reservations at 1-866-563-4248 toll free 8:30 am to 5:30 pm (EST) Mon. to Fri., 8:30 am to 1:00 pm Sat.
They are ready to answer your trip questions and arrange all your pre and post-trip travel needs for a truly all-inclusive European Active Vacation.



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