Classic Biking and Walking from Bohemian Castles to the Meandering Danube River Valley

Experience Bohemia's charms from the Czech Republic's castle dotted valleys to the abbeys and vineyard covered slopes of Austria's Danube River valley. Discover the region's common culture, rich in history and traditions. Join the locals in the Baroque cities of Ceske Budejovice and Cesky Krumlov where narrow cobble stoned walkways lead to sidewalk cafes and locally brewed beer is always on tap. Bike 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 walking and riding pace make this easy going trip one to remember.

Day 1 - Hluboká - Rendezvous 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 Plastovice, one of south Bohemia's most beautiful rural villages for the start of your Czech odyssey.Walk through a pastoral setting to the quiet Bohemian village of Hluboka.Tour the 13th-century Hluboka royal castle and its richly decorated halls with chandeliers and tapestries.

Days 2 - Cesky Budejovice - Walk quiet lanes and riverside pathways to Ceske Budejovice.Meander through the old town with one of the largest Medieval town squares in Europe.Tour the "Budvar" Budweiser brewery and indulge in a cool tasting. Travel to Cesky Krumlov, Bohemia's best preserved town rich in Baroque architecture.Discover this World Heritage Site's cobble stone passageways and riverside walks.Celebrate the Bohemian lifestyle at a outdoor restaurant where local fare and cool refreshments are met with the sounds of gypsy musicians.

Day 3 - Cesky Krumlov - Join a guided walk of the town's Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces.Tour Cesky Krumlov's majestic early Gothic castle with its Baroque theater.Walk into the surrounding hills for panoramic views of the Vltata River Valley and its rural landscapes.Dinner on your own this evening to discover your own romantic corner of this south Bohemian town.

Day 4 - Durnstein - From the market town of Zwettl, ride gentle rolling emerald hills into the Danube Valley and the expansive Wachau wineyards.Tour the inspiring abbey at Gottwieg, a World Heritage Site.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 4 - The Danube River - Ride paved pathways and quiet laneways along the banks of the Danube River.Visit the Melk Stift, a spectacular Baroque abbey perched on a ridge overlooking the Danube.Stop for a wine tasting of Wachau's prized vintages at the riverside town of Weissenkirchen.Celebrate your Czech Austrian bike walk adventure at a final dinner of regional specialties.

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 !