Prague to Krakow
Czech Republic, Poland Bike Tours
Bike from one ancient capital to another
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Tour Type
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Skill Level
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Length10–13 days
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Prices from€1313 Rates
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Overview
This bike tour through the Czech Republic and Poland begins in one ancient capital, Prague, and ends in another, Krakow, and offers a unique perspective on cycling in Europe. As you pedal through former Iron Curtain countries of the most eastern portion of central Europe, you will delight in what most Europeans have long known. This is an area coming into its own in regards to many things, cycling included.
Entering Poland through the Těšínsko region, you bike this lake-filled land to admire the old town of Pszyna with its chateau and open-air museum. A visit to Oswieczim (Auschwitz) with its dreadful WWII history and nearby Nazi concentration camp is possible. From here, you continue through gentle landscapes along the Amber trail to the historical capital Krakow to admire its old town and the regal Wawel castle.
Two options are offered in regards to tour length, a 13-day tour or a 10-day tour. The 10-day tour also has guided dates. This important route is framed with six UNESCO World Heritage Sites and dotted with numerous castles and hidden villages!
Highlights
- Olomouc (Unesco town), Štramberk, Pardubice
- Old silver mining capital, Kutná Hora
- Sedlec Ossuary
- UNESCO-protected town of Litomyšl
- WW II history: Auschwitz memorial site including Auschwitz, Birkenau, and Gate of Death
We have other bike tours in the Czech Republic and wonderful bike tours in Poland. Please take a look!
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Prague
Day 2: Prague - Nymburk, 39 mi. (63 km)
Day 3: Nymburk - Kutna Hora, 26 mi. (42 km)
Day 4: Kutna Hora - Pardubice, 35 mi. (56 km)
Day 5: Pardubice - Litomysl, 39 mi. (62 km)
Day 6: Litomysl - Moravska Trebova, 27.5 mi. (44 km)
Day 7: Moravska Trebova - Olomouc, 42.5 mi. (68 km)
Day 8: Olomouc - Hranice/Teplice nad Bečvou, 36 mi. (58 km)
Day 9: Hranice/Teplice nad Bečvou - Stramberk, 26 mi. (42 km)
Day 10: Stramberk - Cesky Tesin , 40 mi. (64 km)
Day 11: Cesky Tesin - Osvetim, 49 mi. (79 km)
Day 12: Osvetim - Krakow, 52 mi. (84 km)
Day 13: KrakowDay 1: Arrival in Prague
Once you settle into your hotel, the day is yours to explore Prague, the "Paris of Central Europe". If you have time and have recovered from your flight, you might consider a unique Prague-by-bike tour. We can provide you with all the details. Perhaps you would consider staying in Prague for an extra night or two to explore its beauty and hidden corners.Sample accommodation:
Standard: Hotel Grand
Premium: Hotel NautilusDay 2: Prague - Nymburk, 39 mi. (63 km)
Departing from Prague, you cycle north east towards the fertile Polabí region, stopping on the way in the old towns of Čelákovice and then Přerov nad Labem, home of the oldest village culture museum in Europe. If is a hot day, you can take a refreshing swim in a local lake before continuing on to the old royal town of Nymburk, with its surrounding ancient walls, bordering the Elbe. Be sure to sample the local Postřižiny beer to commemorate the Czech writer Bohumil Hrabal who grew up in the local brewery!Sample accommodation:
Standard: U Anny Šmejdířky
Premimum: Hotel OstrovDay 3: Nymburk - Kutna Hora, 26 mi. (42 km)
The easy bike trail leads along the river to the spa town of Poděbrady and continues to the royal town of Kolín with its ornate Renaissance synagogue. Here, you leave the banks of the Elbe River and bike to one of the six UNESCO Heritage sites on this tour, the old silver mining capital, Kutná Hora. Through the Middle Ages, it was one of the most important towns in Europe, extremely rich due to its mines, coin mint, and location on trade routes. You will enjoy the fascinating Medieval and Baroque structures and the stunning St. Barbara's church, a real jewel of Gothic architecture.Sample accommodation:
Standard: U Varhanare
Premium: Hotel PalaceDay 4: Kutna Hora - Pardubice, 35 mi. (56 km)
Suggested for your morning itinerary, is an extraordinary venue, the Sedlec Ossuary, whose decorations were created using the bones of more than 30,000 people, making it a curious and macabre exhibition. The route then bends back upon the Elbe, and you can visit the lovely Classical-style chateau, Kačina. Rejoining the river you pedal to the Kladruby national stud farm, which has produced exceptional horses for the Habsburgs since the 16th century. In the afternoon, along the Buňkov lake, you can relax on the beach or even swim. Today's last stop is the medieval town of Pardubice, a charming, quiet old town with a nice chateau and old lanes. For those looking for something sweet - you've found it! - Pardubice is the Czech capital of traditional gingerbread.Sample accommodation:
Standard: Zlata Stika Hotel
Premium: Hotel 100Day 5: Pardubice - Litomysl, 39 mi. (62 km)
Leaving the Elbe River, you will encounter the first gentle hills and the mighty castle, Kunětická Hora, worth the extra effort to pedal up the hill to enjoy the views. Upon reaching the Loučná River, you can follow it to the village of Vraclav and its memorial to the Vršovec noble family. Vysoké Mýto displays its beautiful town square and nicely preserved city gates as its historical legacy. Overnight this evening is in the UNESCO-protected town of Litomyšl, home of a fantastic Renaissance chateau with stunning gardens. Litomyšl is also the birthplace of the renowned composer Bedřich Smetana, a man celebrated every year with a classical music festival - a highlight of the Czech cultural calendar.Sample accommodation:
Zlata HvezdaDay 6: Litomysl - Moravska Trebova, 27.5 mi. (44 km)
This day you say goodbye to Bohemia, crossing the historical border to Moravia as you cycle the gap between the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands in the south and the Eagle Mountains in the north. You can admire the Renaissance town of Svitavy with its beautiful square and explore the history of its most famous resident, Oskar Schindler. From here, there is a climb over the Hřebeč range, but the route soon descends easily towards your lodging in the town of Moravská Třebová. This little town has a fantastic Renaissance chateau, one of the best examples in all of Moravia.Sample accommodation:
Standard: V Podzámčí
Premium: CechovníDay 7: Moravska Trebova - Olomouc, 42.5 mi. (68 km)
Today there is an easy start, following the River Třebůvka. Still skirting the old border between Bohemia and Moravia, there are numerous castle ruins, but mostly just rubble. However, upon leaving the river, you will pass Bouzouv, a 14th-century fortress and one of the most romantic places in the Czech Republic. Leaving the highlands then, the route descends to the Morava River, your guide for the rest of the day. If you are interested in reaching the lodgings more quickly in the UNESCO city of Olomouc, you can take the train; otherwise, enjoy the bike route along the meandering river. The ancient capital of the Moravia Empire, Olomouc rewards it visitors with fascinating sculptures, dramatic churches, and a communist-era astronomical clock.Sample accommodation:
Standard: U Jakuba
Premium: TrinityDay 8: Olomouc - Hranice/Teplice nad Bečvou, 36 mi. (58 km)
The route initially follows the Bystřice River today. Upon reaching the Tršice region with its beautiful views of Svatý Kopeček (Holy Hill), you arrive in Přerov and the Bečva River, which you will follow upstream on a lovely bike path. Lipník's town center has a lovely castle and extraordinary gardens and you can up to cycle the hill to the mighty Helfštýn castle. Further upstream is the town of Hranice with its Renaissance square. On the other bank of Bečva, you can relax in the local spa Teplice nad Bečvou on the square.Sample accommodation:
Standard: Růžek
Premium: Zlatý OrelDay 9: Hranice/Teplice nad Bečvou - Stramberk, 26 mi. (42 km)
This day is one of the most demanding but also the most interesting of the entire tour. The closer you get to the Czech-Polish-Slovakian border, the more castles, castle ruins, and historical towns you will encounter. In the morning, you follow the Bečva River for the last kilometers before the route turns uphill to discover some nice views of Starý Jičín and its castle ruin. The next stop is Nový Jičín, with its picturesque old town and funny fountain on the square. From the town, the route is undulating with some early views of the Beskydy Mountains till we get to Štramberk. This lovely little town, with wooden houses and a mighty castle tower above it, is known for its gourmet Štramberk Ears!Sample accommodation:
Standard: Gong hotel
Premium: Spa Hotel StramberkDay 10: Stramberk - Cesky Tesin , 40 mi. (64 km)
Upon leaving Štramberk, you enter the small town of Kopřivnice - home of the famous Tatra trucks. Next stop in this rather hilly morning is Hukvaldy, a small town overlooked by a mighty castle and known as the birthplace of the innovative 19th-century composer Leoš Janáček, whose house borders the bike route! You then follow the small river Ondřejnice to the twin town of Frýdek-Místek just in time for lunch. In the afternoon, you bike along the Žermanice Lake, a nice spot for a swim!Sample accommodation:
Standard: Hotel Liburnia
Premium: Hotel LiburniaDay 11: Cesky Tesin - Osvetim, 49 mi. (79 km)
In the morning, we cross the border and start the Polish part of our journey. The small roads gently meander away from the mountain views behind you. The first stop is the small town of Skoczow where we join the Wisla River. From there on we bike through a land of lakes crowned by the mighty Goczalkowicke dam to the historical town of Pszyna. Here you can visit a nice chateau and the regional museum or the Zubr (European buffalo) nature park. As you bike to Osvetim, you bike by Auschwitz and Birkenau (Auschwitz II) concentration camps.It is an emotional experience to stand at the gatehouse of Birkenau, also called the Gate of Death, and to realize beginning around the middle of May 1944, freight trains that were 40 to 50 cars long rolled through this gate, day and night, bringing thousands of Hungarian Jews to be gassed at the four Birkenau gas chambers.
For those who want to visit the concentration camps, we strongly advise booking an extra night in Osvetim and taking the entire following day to visit the museums and camps.
Sample accommodation:
Standard: Willa Pierrot
Premium: Hotel ImperialeDay 12: Osvetim - Krakow, 52 mi. (84 km)
On this last day, the route continues along the River Wisla upstream to the historic town of Lipowiec. Here you can climb to a majestic castle ruin or visit the town's open-air museum. From here the route climbs a couple of hills to reward us with wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. The next stop on the way will be the monastery in Alwera or the cave complex in the protected nature area near Baczov. As you get closer to Krakow, will bike through Svitavy, birth birthplace of Oskar Schindler known from Schindler’s list. His factory was located near Krakow.TIP: For those not able to book an extra night in Osvetim, rather than cycle to Krakow today, you can skip the cycling, visit the sites, and then take a train to Krakow.
Sample accommodation:
Standard: U Pana Cogito
Premium: WawelDay 13: Krakow
It is highly recommended that you take the time to tour this magnificent city, the former capital of the Polish kingdom full of picturesque places and buildings. If you have more time, we suggest a trip to impressive historical salt mines, located only a short ride from the town!Day 1: Prague
Day 2: Prague – (Nymburk) – Kutná Hora, 26 mi. (42 km)
Day 3: Kutna Hora - Pardubice, 35 mi. (56 km)
Day 4: Pardubice - Litomysl, 39 mi. (62 km)
Day 5: Litomysl - Moravska Trebova, 27.5 mi. (44 km)
Day 6: Moravska Trebova - Olomouc, 42.5 mi. (68 km)
Day 7: Olomouc - Hranice/Teplice nad Bečvou, 36 mi. (58 km)
Day 8: Cesky Tesin - Osvetim, 49 mi. (79 km)
Day 9: Osvetim - Krakow, 45 mi. (73 km)
Day 10: KrakowDay 1: Prague
Once you settle into your hotel, the day is yours to explore Prague, the "Paris of Central Europe". If you have time and have recovered from your flight, you might consider a unique Prague-by-bike tour. We can provide you with all the details. If you have time, consider staying in Prague an extra night or two to explore its beauty and hidden corners.Sample accommodation:
Standard: Hotel Grand
Premium: Hotel NautilusDay 2: Prague – (Nymburk) – Kutná Hora, 26 mi. (42 km)
A morning transfer by car from Prague will transport you to Nymburk (app 1 hour). This ancient town situated on the Elbe River is surrounded by one of the best-preserved medieval city walls in the Czech Republic. From here, the cycling continues on a pleasant and easy bike trail, following the river to the spa town of Poděbrady and then to the royal town of Kolín with its ornate Renaissance synagogue. From Kolin, the route leads away from the river to one of the six UNESCO Heritage sites, the old silver mining capital, Kutná Hora. Through the Middle Ages, it was one of the most important towns in Europe, extremely rich due to its mines, coin mint, and location on trade routes. Relax in the old town comprised of fascinating Medieval and Baroque structures. Crowning it all is the stunning St. Barbara's church – a real jewel of Gothic architecture!Sample accommodation:
Standard: U Kata
Premium: Hotel OpatDay 3: Kutna Hora - Pardubice, 35 mi. (56 km)
Suggested for your morning itinerary, is an extraordinary venue, the Sedlec Ossuary, whose decorations were created using the bones of more than 30,000 people, making it a curious and macabre exhibition. The route then bends back upon the Elbe, and you can visit the lovely Classical-style chateau, Kačina. Rejoining the river you pedal to the Kladruby national stud farm, which has produced exceptional horses for the Habsburgs since the 16th century. In the afternoon, along the Buňkov lake, you can relax on the beach or even swim. Today's last stop is the medieval town of Pardubice, a charming, quiet old town with a nice chateau and old lanes. For those looking for something sweet - you've found it! - Pardubice is the Czech capital of traditional gingerbread.Sample accommodation:
Standard: Zlata Stika Hotel
Premium: Hotel 100Day 4: Pardubice - Litomysl, 39 mi. (62 km)
Leaving the Elbe River, you will encounter the first gentle hills and the mighty castle, Kunětická Hora, worth the extra effort to pedal up the hill to enjoy the views. Upon reaching the Loučná River, you can follow it to the village of Vraclav and its memorial to the Vršovec noble family. Vysoké Mýto displays its beautiful town square and nicely preserved city gates as its historical legacy. Overnight this evening is in the UNESCO-protected town of Litomyšl, home of a fantastic Renaissance chateau with stunning gardens. Litomyšl is also the birthplace of the renowned composer Bedřich Smetana, a man celebrated every year with a classical music festival - a highlight of the Czech cultural calendar.Sample accommodation:
Standard: Pod Klášterem
Premium: Hotel AplausDay 5: Litomysl - Moravska Trebova, 27.5 mi. (44 km)
This day you say goodbye to Bohemia, crossing the historical border to Moravia as you cycle the gap between the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands in the south and the Eagle Mountains in the north. You can admire the Renaissance town of Svitavy with its beautiful square and explore the history of its most famous resident, Oskar Schindler. From here, there is a climb over the Hřebeč range, but the route soon descends easily towards your lodging in the town of Moravská Třebová. This little town has a fantastic Renaissance chateau, one of the best examples in all of Moravia.Sample accommodation:
Standard: V Podzámčí
Premium: Cechovní
Day 6: Moravska Trebova - Olomouc, 42.5 mi. (68 km)
Today there is an easy start, following the River Třebůvka. Still skirting the old border between Bohemia and Moravia, there are numerous castle ruins, but mostly just rubble. However, upon leaving the river, you will pass Bouzouv, a 14th-century fortress and one of the most romantic places in the Czech Republic. Leaving the highlands then, the route descends to the Morava River, your guide for the rest of the day. If you are interested in reaching the lodgings more quickly in the UNESCO city of Olomouc, you can take the train; otherwise, enjoy the bike route along the meandering river. The ancient capital of the Moravia Empire, Olomouc rewards itSample accommodation:
Standard: U Jakuba
Premium: TrinityDay 7: Olomouc - Hranice/Teplice nad Bečvou, 36 mi. (58 km)
The route initially follows the Bystřice River, leading to the Tršice region with its beautiful views of Svatý Kopeček (Holy Hill). In Přerov, you join the Bečva River and follow the bike trail upstream. Lipnick has a lovely town center complete with a castle and extraordinary gardens, or you can opt for a detour up the hill to the mighty Helfštýn castle. Further upstream, you arrive to the town of Hranice with its Renaissance square. On the other bank of Bečva, you can relax at your day's destination, Teplice nad Bečvou.Sample accommodation:
Standard: Růžek
Premium: Zlatý OrelDay 8: Hranice (Cesky Tesin) - Osvetim, 49 mi. (79 km)
In the morning, you will be transferred by train from Hranice to Český Těšín. Leaving the Czech Republic, you cross the border and start the Polish part of the journey. After a couple of climbs, initially, the country roads will gently lead away from the mountain views behind you. The first stop is the small town of Skoczow where you join the Wisla river. From there on, you bike through a land of lakes crowned by the mighty Goczalkowicke dam to the historical town of Pszyna. Here you can visit a nice chateau and the regional museum or the Zubr (European buffalo) nature park. As you bike to Osvetim, you bike by Auschwitz and Birkenau (Auschwitz II) concentration camps. It is an emotional experience to stand at the gatehouse of Birkenau, also called the Gate of Death, and to realize beginning around the middle of May 1944, freight trains that were 40 to 50 cars long rolled through this gate, day and night, bringing thousands of Hungarian Jews to be gassed at the four Birkenau gas chambers.For those who want to visit the concentration camps, we strongly advise booking an extra night in Osvetim and taking the entire following day to visit the museums and camps.
Sample accommodation:
Standard: Willa Pierrot
Premium: Hotel ImperialeDay 9: Osvetim - Krakow, 52 mi. (84 km)
This day ranks among the longest ones but no need to be worried. Most of the day you will spend biking by the Wisla river on flat newly built bike trails with wonderful views of the meandering river! As an extra to avid bikers, you can take a detour to Lipoviec (Babice), where you can climb to a majestic castle ruin, visit the town's open-air museum, or just enjoy a traditional lunch! Shortly before arriving in Krakow we highly recommend visiting the Dominican monastery at Tyniec, which with more than a 1000-year history is the oldest monastery in Poland.You will conclude our day and whole tour in the historical city of Krakow, known as the seat of Polish kings and archbishops.
Note: Those wanting to visit the memorial site and museums in the concentration camp Auschwitz can shorten or skip their bike ride with a train transfer to Krakow.
Sample accommodation:
Standard: U Pana Cogito
Premium: WawelDay 10: Krakow
It is highly recommended that you take the time to tour this magnificent city, the former capital of the Polish kingdom full of picturesque places and buildings. If you have more time, we highly recommend a trip to impressive historical salt mines, located only a short ride from the town!If you’re looking for a different flavor, check out our full list of bike tours in Europe or view all our featured bicycle tours, specials, and news.
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Map
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Hotels & Bikes
Two levels of accommodation are offered on this tour.
Premium Accommodations: You will stay in old restored historical houses of local aristocrats or rich merchants or chateaus of at least 4-star quality level or, if not available, the very best accommodations in town
Standard Accommodations: 2 star and 3 star hotels or B&Bs
A sample hotel list is located in the day-to-day itinerary, keeping in mind all accommodations are based on availability.
Air conditioning cannot be guaranteed in each hotel like in some smaller towns or towns in historical areas that are prohibited from having AC.Bicycles
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Pells Stratus Deluxe
24-gear standard bicycle
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Specialized Diverge Sport
Upgraded road bike
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Author Dynasty
Touring bicycle
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Tandem Bicycle
Upon request only
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Recumbent/Trike Bicycle
Upon request only
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Author Energy
Child's bicycle
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Trail Gator Parent-Child-Tandem-Coupling
Upon request only
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Inclusions
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations
- Breakfasts
- Luggage transportation (weight limit 15 kg per person - max. two pieces)
- Pre-tour meeting
- 24-speed bicycle with helmet, handlebar bag, pannier, mudguards, water bottle, and bike bell
- Detailed maps and route descriptions
- GPX files are available upon request
- Train ticket Hranice - Têšín (10-day tour)
- Telephone support
- Four dinners (excluding drinks)
- Water and snacks during cycling
- Tour guide
- Support vehicle
Guided Tour only
What’s Not Included
- Individual arrival in Prague and departure travel at the end of the tour
- Lunches and dinners
- Tourist taxes
- Entrances to museums, castles, and chateaux
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
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Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Questions about dates or pricing? We’re here to help! Call 800-951-4384 to talk to a Tour Specialist now.
Apr 15–30 (Daily)Apr 15–30 (Daily) 10-day, Self-guided € 1313 Apr 15–30 (Daily)Apr 15–30 (Daily) 10-day, Self-guided € 1576 Apr 15–30 (Daily)Apr 15–30 (Daily) 13-day, Self-guided € 1530 Apr 15–30 (Daily)Apr 15–30 (Daily) 13-day, Self-guided € 1873 May 1–31 (Daily)May 1–31 (Daily) 10-day, Self-guided € 1313 May 1–31 (Daily)May 1–31 (Daily) 10-day, Self-guided € 1576 May 1–31 (Daily)May 1–31 (Daily) 13-day, Self-guided € 1530 May 1–31 (Daily)May 1–31 (Daily) 13-day, Self-guided € 1873 Jun 1–30 (Daily)Jun 1–30 (Daily) 10-day, Self-guided € 1313 Jun 1–30 (Daily)Jun 1–30 (Daily) 10-day, Self-guided € 1576 Jun 1–30 (Daily)Jun 1–30 (Daily) 13-day, Self-guided € 1530 Jun 1–30 (Daily)Jun 1–30 (Daily) 13-day, Self-guided € 1873 Jul 1–31 (Daily)Jul 1–31 (Daily) 10-day, Self-guided € 1313 Jul 1–31 (Daily)Jul 1–31 (Daily) 10-day, Self-guided € 1576 Jul 1–31 (Daily)Jul 1–31 (Daily) 13-day, Self-guided € 1530 Jul 1–31 (Daily)Jul 1–31 (Daily) 13-day, Self-guided € 1873 Aug 1–31 (Daily)Aug 1–31 (Daily) 10-day, Self-guided € 1313 Aug 1–31 (Daily)Aug 1–31 (Daily) 10-day, Self-guided € 1576 Aug 1–31 (Daily)Aug 1–31 (Daily) 13-day, Self-guided € 1530 Aug 1–31 (Daily)Aug 1–31 (Daily) 13-day, Self-guided € 1873 Sep 1–30 (Daily)Sep 1–30 (Daily) 10-day, Self-guided € 1313 Sep 1–30 (Daily)Sep 1–30 (Daily) 10-day, Self-guided € 1576 Sep 1–30 (Daily)Sep 1–30 (Daily) 13-day, Self-guided € 1530 Sep 1–30 (Daily)Sep 1–30 (Daily) 13-day, Self-guided € 1873 Oct 1–10 (Daily)Oct 1–10 (Daily) 10-day, Self-guided € 1313 Book Oct 1–10 (Daily)Oct 1–10 (Daily) 10-day, Self-guided € 1576 Book Oct 1–10 (Daily)Oct 1–10 (Daily) 13-day, Self-guided € 1530 Book Oct 1–10 (Daily)Oct 1–10 (Daily) 13-day, Self-guided € 1873 Book Pricing details and extra options
- 10-day, Self-guided 2025 Daily Apr 15–Oct 10 from € 13132025 departures: Daily Apr 15–Oct 10
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Standard hotels Double occupancy € 1713 Single occupancy € 1976 Premium hotels Price Double occupancy € 2018 Single occupancy € 2305 Bike rentals Price Standard touring bike Included Gravel bike € 40 Electric bike € 150 Dinner package Price Standard accommodations € 285 Premium accommodations € 348 - 13-day, Self-guided 2025 Daily Apr 15–Oct 10 from € 15302025 departures: Daily Apr 15–Oct 10
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Extra nights - Prague Standard Double occupancy € 64 Single occupancy € 127 Premium Double occupancy € 90 Single occupancy € 148 Extra nights - Krakow Price Standard Double occupancy € 69 Single occupancy € 116 Premium Double occupancy € 90 Single occupancy € 153 Transfers Price From Prague airport to start hotel for 1-3 people (per vehicle) € 58 From Prague airport to start hotel for 4-8 people (per vehicle) € 74
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
- 10-day, Self-guided 2025 Daily Apr 15–Oct 10 from € 1313
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Extra Info
Skill Level — Moderate
This is a moderate self-guided tour or guided tour
Airport Info
The closest major airport to Prague, Czech Republic is Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG). This airport is 19 km from the center of Prague, Czech Republic. The closest international airport to Krakow is John Paul II International Airport (KRK).
Local Travel
From Prague Airport, there are several options for arrival to the city center by either public transportation or by taxi. Please ask us for details.
At the end of your tour, there are regular trains that run from the city center to Kraków Airport train station, located near the passenger terminal.
Climate
Please check local conditions before you arrival. Monthly averages can be found below.
Recommended
Possible on the self-guided tour only: We advise booking an extra night in Osvetim and taking the entire day to explore the Auschwitz site which will include Auschwitz and Auschwitz II - Birkenau. Visitors should set aside a minimum of about 90 minutes for each site. It is essential to visit both parts of the camps to acquire a proper sense of the place that has become the symbol of the Holocaust. Due to an overwhelming interest in visiting the Auschwitz Memorial, a new website has been created: visit.auschqitz.org. An online reservation is the only guarantee of entering the Museum on the date and time of your choice. A new function on the user-friendly website is a possibility for individual visitors to book a group tour with an educator, as well as to make the payment online.
Remarks
Private return transfer can be arranged from Krakow to Prague on request.
Important to know
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.
We value the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
We are not a broker.
We do not inflate tour prices.
We are simply travelers helping travelers.Would you like to learn more About Us? How about What Makes Us Different than other companies?
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Photos
![Renaissance Cloth Hall (Sukiennice) in Kraków, Poland. Flickr:Jorge Lascar]()
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![Old Town Square in Prague, Czech Republic. Flickr:Miguel Virkkunen Carvalho]()
![Stramberk in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. Flickr:Janos Korom Dr.]()
![Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Square in Prague, Czech Republic. Flickr:Traveltipy]()
![Wenceslas Square in Prague, Czech Republic. Flickr:Harshil Shah]()
![Easter eggs at Easter-time in Prague, Czech Republic. Flickr:Liz Jones]()
![Pardubice's famous square along the Elbe River in the Czech Republic. Flickr:Peter Chovanec]()
![Goulash in the Czech Republic. Flickr:sago1965]()
![Hillside homes in Stramberk, Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic. Flickr:Jan Kalab]()
![Street food in Kraków, Poland. Flickr:Corinne Cavallo]()
![Wawel Castle and Cathedral in Kraków, Poland. Flickr:Corinne Cavallo]()
![Prerov in the Olomouc Region, Czech Republic. Flickr:Janos Korom Dr.]()
![Old Town Square in the Czech Republic. Flickr:Moyan Brenn]()
![Gorgeous architecture to cycle through in Kraków, Poland. Flickr:lisa-skorpion]()
![Beautiful Wawelkathedrale in Kraków, Poland. Flickr:Jorbasa Fotografie]()
![Sightseeing in Prague, Czech Republic. Flickr:Ami Rappel]()
![Pierogies in Krakow, Poland. Flickr:Victor van Werkhooven]()
![Kutna Hora, Czech Republic. Photo via Flickr:xiquinhosilva]()
![Tyskie, a Polish beer in Kraków, Poland. Flickr:ryan hurril]()
![Lunch in Czech Republic. Flickr:Sean Goggins]()
![Pardubice on the Elbe River in Czech Republic. Flickr:Peter Chovanec]()
![Nymbruk, Czech Republic. CC:Zdeněk Fiedler]()
![Main Square in Prague, Czech Republic. Flickr:Pedro Szekely]()
![Sausages & sauerkraut in Poland. Flickr:Dave Collier]()
![Cafe in Prague, Czech Republic. Flickr:Pedro Szekely]()
![Wine Festival in Poland. Flickr:arcadius]()
![Charles Bridge, the famous pedestrian bridge in Czech Republic. Flickr:Guillén Peréz]()
![Królewskie, a popular Polish beer in Warsaw, Poland. Flickr:BOM HEE LEE]()
![Přerov in the Olomouc Region, Czech Republic. Flickr:Janos Korom Dr.]()
![Cobblestone streets in Kutna Hora, Czech Republic. Flickr:Xiquinho Silva]()
![Great architecture here at the Linen Hall in Kraków, Poland. Flickr:Jorbasa Fotografie]()
![Prague from Powder Tower in Czech Republic. CC:Jiuguang Wang]()
![Fun festivals in Kraków, Poland. Flickr:Jorbasa Fotografie]()
![TripSite's Hennis cycling through Prague, Czech Republic.]()
![Bernard, the original Czech lager! Flickr:Megan Eaves]()
![Vineyard in Kutná Hora, Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic. CC:Ptrantina]()
![Stained-glass windows in the glorious churches in Kutna Hora, Czech Republic. Flickr:Xiquinho Silva]()
![Aerial view of Stramberk in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. Flickr:Janos Korom Dr.]()
![Gothic St Barbara Cathedral in Kutná Hora, Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic. CC:Jerzy Strzelecki]()
![Přerov, Olomouc region, Czech Republic. CC:Jiří Komárek]()
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Michael E.
3 months agoVerified Reviewer
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Scott N.
5 months agoVerified Reviewer
A great route with such history and two great cities! Would highly recommend not only the route, but the tour company. I was provided with Ride with GPS files in advance and a host of maps and other information upon arrival in Prague. They also use the "Trip Plans" app, which not only gives you the routes, but historical and other information about the towns you will be passing through and restaurant recommendations!
Great communication during the ride as well - even making a route change along the way due to road construction (they updated the Ride with GPS file in seemingly real time).
I have done a dozen or so self-guided solo bike trips around the world and often have had very little support - this team made it easy and they were always just a WhatsApp text or call away.
Looking at booking my next tour with them now...
Thanks!
Scott Nelson
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