Wine Trail between Prague and Vienna
Austria, Czech Republic Bike Tours
Bike, wine, and history on the Iron Curtain Trail
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Overview
If you love wine, history, and beautiful landscapes, then this bike tour in Austria and the Czech Republic is the perfect choice! You will visit ancient wine regions, steeped in 2,000 years of wine-making tradition. Get a glimpse into the lives of local wine producers in picturesque villages, which always have two centers: the residential and the winemaking. You will be able to taste and compare exceptional wine and local specialties.
While biking on border roads between the Czech Republic and Austria, it is hard to believe that, at one time, this beautiful region was called "no man's land", dividing the free world from communism by the monstrous iron curtain. Though the Cold War is now part of history, you will find traces today!
Highlights
- Prague
- Vienna
- Local culture, wine, cuisine
- History and Iron Curtain Trail and Museum
- Castle complex of Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape
- Chateau wine cellar in Valtice
- And so much more!
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Prague
Day 2: Transport to Moravia - Lednice - Valtice Cultural Landscape, 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 3: Břeclavsko + Iron curtain trails, 30 mi. (48 km)
Day 4: Pálava Hill + Mikulov, 30 mi. (48 km)
Day 5: Mikulov - Znojmo, 41 mi. (66 km)
Day 6: Podyjí NP, 32 mi. (52 km)
Day 7: Vienna (Austria)*All distances are approximate. One of the biggest advantages of this tour is its flexibility, allowing you to decide how you'd like to spend your days according to the current weather conditions or the amount of cycling you wish to do. Want time off your bike and still be active? On days 2, 4 and 6, it is possible to hike.
Day 1: Arrival in Prague
Arrive in Prague and check in to your hotel. You can decide how to spend the remainder of this day. Relax, explore Prague on your own, or book a unique Prague by bike tour (not included in your tour price. See pricing). This tour is guided by Prague natives who truly love the city and are knowledgeable about much more than just tourist highlights. Finish the day with a mug of good beer and an authentic dinner. Extra nights in Prague are always recommended giving you the opportunity to fully explore the hidden corners of this beautiful city!Sample accommodation:
Hotel ClementDay 2: Transfer to Moravia - Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape, 19 mi. (30 km)
In the morning, you will be transferred to Southern Moravia by car (3.5 hours). Spend all day exploring the Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape – a castle complex that used to belong to the family of Lichtenstein. Under the care of this single family, the swampy area was transformed into a well-planned combination of castles and parks, sometimes also called “The Garden of Europe” or “The Garden Paradise”. You will have a chance to explore the castle and grounds, which is an outstanding work of human creativity. Since the complex is very large, a bike is the perfect mode of transportation because it allows you to experience this exceptional cultural site and get a good workout in the process. Enjoy the botanical garden, taste a few of the best wines of the Czech Republic in the Chateau wine cellar in Valtice, or visit one of many architectural wonders that make this day one of the highlights of the whole trip!Sample accommodation:
Relax Hotel StorkDay 3: Břeclavsko and Iron Curtain Trails, 30 mi. (48 km)
The first part of today's biking stage leads through beautiful deep woods along the Dyje River exploring the remaining parts of the Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape. Visit the town of Breclav with a restored synagogue and castle ruin. Only a few kilometers downstream you'll find the beautiful Pohansko Chateau, hidden just near the Austrian border. The second part of the day you follow Iron Curtain roads on the border between Austria and the Czech Republic. Those interested in Cold War history can visit the Iron Curtain Museum. The day ends in the town of Mikulov featuring its Baroque castle, historical town square, unique old synagogue, and a local curiosity, a giant wine cask. The route today is mostly along bike paths.Sample accommodation:
Boutique Hotel TanzbergDay 4: Palava Hill Loop, 30 mi. (48 km)
Today you explore Pálava Hill and its surroundings. Due to a unique combination of vineyards, castle ruins, and limestone formations, it is named on the UNESCO biospheric reserve list and earned the nickname, Mediterranea of the Czech Republic. Cycle uphill for amazing views of the surrounding area. If the sky is clear you can see the Czech - Austrian - Slovakian border. The small town of Pavlov will be your first stop. The town is “guarded” by the Devin castle ruin. Take a break and walk through the traditional village or climb up to the castle ruins for an amazing view of Nové Mlýny water dam. After that continue through the village of Dolni Vestonice, which is known for its rare archeological find, the Venus of Vestonice. To get back to the town of Mikulov, you will continue through the vineyard region and around the Palava Hills venturing as far as the border crossing near Nový Přerov. The last part will easily meander towards Mikulov giving you some of the best views of it with the castle nesting majestically above the town. If you wish to hike instead of cycle, this day offers the opportunity! You can hike across Pálava Hill visiting three castle ruins, a cave complex, and traditional villages.Sample accommodation:
Boutique Hotel TanzbergDay 5: Mikulov - Znojmo, 41 mi. (66 km)
Today you start cycling to the west crossing the border to Austria. The first stop is an Austrian iconic wine cellar “village”, Wildendürbach. This picturesque place has numerous wine cellars covering a small hill that creates the look and feel of a village but it has no permanent inhabitants. From here, you bike through the countryside to the spa town of Laa, where you can stop for an early lunch. After this, cross the border back to the Czech Republic and bike along the Greenways bike trail, Prague to Vienna. The next stop is the small town of Jaroslavice with a Renaissance chateau, and the historical Slup watermill, a historical landmark. The day ends in Znojmo. This old royal town welcomes you with panoramic views of Podyjí NP, a lively and well-preserved old historical town center, and a castle.Sample accommodation:
Pension SolniceDay 6: Podyjí NP loop + Znojmo, 32 mi. (52 km)
Today you can choose between biking or hiking. The bike option takes you through the small villages to the west all the way to Čížov. This little village treasures one of the last preserved barbed wire lines and border guard towers of the original Iron Curtain. Further south is a breathtaking view over the border to the smallest town in Austria, Hardegg. To finish the loop, turn back to the East and continue again along the national Park to Znojmo. If you'd like to bike a little more, you can turn to the scenic Šobes vineyard, once awarded as one of the best vineyards in the world and Šatov historical village! The hiking option can start either from the town directly towards the national park or by a short bus transfer. A hiking option this day can start either from the town directly towards the national park, or by a short bus transfer.Sample accommodation:
Pension SolniceDay 7: Vienna (Austria)
In the morning, you'll be transported by car or train to the city of waltz, opera, and famous coffee! The capital city of Austria is your final destination. Of course, you can always extend your stay in Vienna to explore the UNESCO-protected city center, the Schönbrunn Castle, and many other sights that are too beautiful and unique to be missed. Extra nights, guided city tours, and transfers back to Prague can be arranged!Don't forget to check out all our bike tours or view all our featured bike trips, news, and specials.
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Hotels & Bikes
Accommodations in 3-star hotels (standard version) or 4-star hotels (premium version). A sample hotel list is listed in the day-to-day itinerary, keeping in mind all accommodations are based on availability
Bicycles
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations for 6 nights
- Breakfasts
- Pre-tour meeting on Day 1
- Luggage transportation (weight limit 15 kg per person - max. two pieces)
- 24-speed bicycle (Pells Stratus Deluxe or similar) with helmet, handlebar bag, water bottle, pannier, mudguards, and bike bell
- Detailed maps and route descriptions
- GPS tracks available
- Telephone support
- Ticket from Znojmo to Vienna
- Dinners
- Tour guide
- Support vehicle
Guided Tour only
What’s Not Included
- Individual arrival and departure to Prague
- Lunches and dinners (dinners included in guided tour only)
- Beverages
- Extension in Prague
- Premium bike upgrade (Specialized Diverge Sport or similar)
- Electric bicycle (Agogs city liner or similar)
- Tourist taxes
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Guided
June 23, 2024
Self-guided*
Daily departures from March 31 to November 1, 2024
*A minimum of 2 people is required to confirm a request. If traveling alone, the tour could be confirmed with an additional supplement.
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
June 23, 2024
Standard accommodations $ 1956 £ 1015 $ 1,726 € 1154 kr 177278 ₪ 4720 ¥ 194064 Mex$ 21462 NZ$ 2132 NOK 13828 zł 5076 S$ 1709 kr 13697 $ 1,255 Single supplement $ 293 £ 152 $ 259 € 173 kr 26576 ₪ 708 ¥ 29093 Mex$ 3217 NZ$ 320 NOK 2073 zł 761 S$ 256 kr 2053 $ 188 Dinners included $ 370 £ 192 $ 326 € 218 kr 33489 ₪ 892 ¥ 36660 Mex$ 4054 NZ$ 403 NOK 2612 zł 959 S$ 323 kr 2588 $ 237
Premium accommodations $ 2221 £ 1152 $ 1,960 € 1310 kr 201242 ₪ 5359 ¥ 220298 Mex$ 24363 NZ$ 2420 NOK 15697 zł 5763 S$ 1939 kr 15549 $ 1,425 Single supplement $ 310 £ 161 $ 274 € 183 kr 28112 ₪ 749 ¥ 30774 Mex$ 3403 NZ$ 338 NOK 2193 zł 805 S$ 271 kr 2172 $ 199 Dinners included $ 298 £ 155 $ 263 € 176 kr 27037 ₪ 720 ¥ 29597 Mex$ 3273 NZ$ 325 NOK 2109 zł 774 S$ 261 kr 2089 $ 191
Solo traveler surcharge $ 298 £ 155 $ 263 € 176 kr 27037 ₪ 720 ¥ 29597 Mex$ 3273 NZ$ 325 NOK 2109 zł 774 S$ 261 kr 2089 $ 191Daily departures from March 31 to November 1, 2024
Standard accommodations $ 1726 £ 895 $ 1,523 € 1018 kr 156385 ₪ 4164 ¥ 171193 Mex$ 18933 NZ$ 1880 NOK 12198 zł 4478 S$ 1507 kr 12083 $ 1,107 Single supplement $ 293 £ 152 $ 259 € 173 kr 26576 ₪ 708 ¥ 29093 Mex$ 3217 NZ$ 320 NOK 2073 zł 761 S$ 256 kr 2053 $ 188 Dinners included $ 370 £ 192 $ 326 € 218 kr 33489 ₪ 892 ¥ 36660 Mex$ 4054 NZ$ 403 NOK 2612 zł 959 S$ 323 kr 2588 $ 237
Premium accommodations $ 1899 £ 985 $ 1,675 € 1120 kr 172054 ₪ 4581 ¥ 188346 Mex$ 20830 NZ$ 2069 NOK 13421 zł 4927 S$ 1658 kr 13294 $ 1,218 Single supplement $ 310 £ 161 $ 274 € 183 kr 28112 ₪ 749 ¥ 30774 Mex$ 3403 NZ$ 338 NOK 2193 zł 805 S$ 271 kr 2172 $ 199 Dinners included $ 427 £ 222 $ 377 € 252 kr 38712 ₪ 1031 ¥ 42378 Mex$ 4687 NZ$ 465 NOK 3020 zł 1109 S$ 373 kr 2991 $ 274
Solo traveler surcharge $ 298 £ 155 $ 263 € 176 kr 27037 ₪ 720 ¥ 29597 Mex$ 3273 NZ$ 325 NOK 2109 zł 774 S$ 261 kr 2089 $ 191Extra Options
Electric Bike $ 137 £ 71 $ 121 € 81 kr 12443 ₪ 331 ¥ 13621 Mex$ 1506 NZ$ 150 NOK 971 zł 356 S$ 120 kr 961 $ 88
Specialized Diverge Bike Upgrade $ 54 £ 28 $ 48 € 32 kr 4916 ₪ 131 ¥ 5381 Mex$ 595 NZ$ 59 NOK 383 zł 141 S$ 47 kr 380 $ 35
Extra nights
Prague High Season* Low Season Standard double/twin room $ 107 £ 55 $ 94 € 63 kr 9678 ₪ 258 ¥ 10594 Mex$ 1172 NZ$ 116 NOK 755 zł 277 S$ 93 kr 748 $ 69 $ 98 £ 51 $ 87 € 58 kr 8910 ₪ 237 ¥ 9754 Mex$ 1079 NZ$ 107 NOK 695 zł 255 S$ 86 kr 688 $ 63 Standard single room $ 176 £ 91 $ 156 € 104 kr 15976 ₪ 425 ¥ 17489 Mex$ 1934 NZ$ 192 NOK 1246 zł 457 S$ 154 kr 1234 $ 113 $ 161 £ 84 $ 142 € 95 kr 14594 ₪ 389 ¥ 15976 Mex$ 1767 NZ$ 175 NOK 1138 zł 418 S$ 141 kr 1128 $ 103 Premium double/twin room $ 153 £ 79 $ 135 € 90 kr 13826 ₪ 368 ¥ 15135 Mex$ 1674 NZ$ 166 NOK 1078 zł 396 S$ 133 kr 1068 $ 98 $ 142 £ 74 $ 126 € 84 kr 12904 ₪ 344 ¥ 14126 Mex$ 1562 NZ$ 155 NOK 1007 zł 370 S$ 124 kr 997 $ 91 Premium single room $ 241 £ 125 $ 212 € 142 kr 21814 ₪ 581 ¥ 23880 Mex$ 2641 NZ$ 262 NOK 1702 zł 625 S$ 210 kr 1685 $ 154 $ 224 £ 116 $ 197 € 132 kr 20278 ₪ 540 ¥ 22198 Mex$ 2455 NZ$ 244 NOK 1582 zł 581 S$ 195 kr 1567 $ 144 Vienna High Season* Low Season Standard double/twin room $ 125 £ 65 $ 111 € 74 kr 11368 ₪ 303 ¥ 12444 Mex$ 1376 NZ$ 137 NOK 887 zł 326 S$ 110 kr 878 $ 80 $ 117 £ 61 $ 103 € 69 kr 10600 ₪ 282 ¥ 11603 Mex$ 1283 NZ$ 127 NOK 827 zł 304 S$ 102 kr 819 $ 75 Standard single room $ 197 £ 102 $ 174 € 116 kr 17820 ₪ 474 ¥ 19507 Mex$ 2157 NZ$ 214 NOK 1390 zł 510 S$ 172 kr 1377 $ 126 $ 176 £ 91 $ 156 € 104 kr 15976 ₪ 425 ¥ 17489 Mex$ 1934 NZ$ 192 NOK 1246 zł 457 S$ 154 kr 1234 $ 113 Premium double/twin room $ 153 £ 79 $ 135 € 90 kr 13826 ₪ 368 ¥ 15135 Mex$ 1674 NZ$ 166 NOK 1078 zł 396 S$ 133 kr 1068 $ 98 $ 134 £ 69 $ 118 € 79 kr 12136 ₪ 323 ¥ 13285 Mex$ 1469 NZ$ 146 NOK 947 zł 348 S$ 117 kr 938 $ 86 Premium single room $ 268 £ 139 $ 236 € 158 kr 24272 ₪ 646 ¥ 26570 Mex$ 2938 NZ$ 292 NOK 1893 zł 695 S$ 234 kr 1875 $ 172 $ 249 £ 129 $ 220 € 147 kr 22582 ₪ 601 ¥ 24720 Mex$ 2734 NZ$ 272 NOK 1761 zł 647 S$ 218 kr 1745 $ 160 *High season: April, May, & June & September & October
Transfers
Prague Airport to hotel (1-3 pax): $ 93 £ 48 $ 82 € 55 kr 8449 ₪ 225 ¥ 9249 Mex$ 1023 NZ$ 102 NOK 659 zł 242 S$ 81 kr 653 $ 60 Prague Airport to hotel (4-8 pax): $ 119 £ 62 $ 105 € 70 kr 10753 ₪ 286 ¥ 11772 Mex$ 1302 NZ$ 129 NOK 839 zł 308 S$ 104 kr 831 $ 76
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Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
This is an easy to moderate guided or self-guided bike tour with average daily distances between 19 and 38 miles (30 and 62 km). Three days of this tour make a loop so you can choose your daily biking distance. On those days, you can opt to do a hiking tour instead of biking. The cycling routes run through a scenic, slightly hilly countryside, lined with vineyards and showcasing the beauty of the landscape and nature.
Airport Info
The closest international airport to your tour start in Prague is Václav Havel Airport (PRA), located 20 km from the city center.
Local Travel
The journey from the airport to the city center takes around 25 - 30 minutes by taxi or up to one hour by public transportation.
Public Transportation
The most convenient mode of public transportation from the airport to the city center is the Airport Express Bus. The bus station is at the parking lot right in front of Terminal 1. Tickets cost 60 CZK for adults and you can buy them at the terminal or directly from the bus driver. The bus terminates at Prague Main Station (Praha Hlavni Nadrazi).
Taxi
Fix Taxi (metered white taxis) are recommended and available at the airport. The company provides taxi service at guaranteed tariff prices which are equal to the maximum prices allowed for taxi services in Prague. Fees start at 40 CZK plus 28 CZK per kilometer, plus 6 CZK per minute waiting in traffic based on the number of km traveled. The estimated price from the airport to the city center is around 650 CAK to 700 CZK.Climate
The climate in the region is considered continental, with varying temperatures that are cooler and temperate. Please check local conditions before your arrival and don’t forget your raingear.
Recommended
We highly recommend a guided city bike tour of Prague. See pricing. We also suggest an extra day in Czech Saxony Swiss National Park, a sandstone paradise, perfect for walking and biking.
Important to know
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.Tour Operator
This tour is run by EBT.
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