Wine Trail between Prague and Vienna

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 Clement

Day 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 Stork

Day 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 Tanzberg

Day 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 Tanzberg

Day 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 Solnice

Day 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 Solnice

Day 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!

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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.

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

Pells Stratus Deluxe

24-gear standard bicycle

Specialized Diverge Sport

Upgraded road bike

Author Dynasty

Touring bicycle

Tandem Bicycle

Upon request only

Recumbent/Trike Bicycle

Upon request only

Author Energy

Child's bicycle

Trail Gator Parent-Child-Tandem-Coupling

Upon request only