Prague to Vienna Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
Prague to Vienna Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Casual & Premiere Hotels
2025: Jun-Sep2026: May-Sep
From Medieval Villages of the Czech Republic to the Vineyards of Austria's Danube River
Prague, the captivating City of a Hundred Spires, is just the beginning. Bike Bohemia's gentle contours, discovering enchanting Tábor and riverside Český Krumlov. Explore Austria's Wachau Valley wine region. Even find Richard the Lionheart's castle. Romantic Vienna: the icing on the Sacher torte. The Czech Republic and Austria are a region of a hundred surprises.
Highlights
- Local friends and storytellers immerse you in the fascinating recent history of these neighboring countries at the crossroads of East and West
- Soak in the surroundings of an iconic Czech postcard: Český Krumlov's 13th-century lanes and red-tile roofs tucked into a bend of the glittering Vltava River
- Bike along the fabled Danube River Bike Path and past the vineyards of the World Heritage Wachau Valley
- Discover Austria’s living folklore as you pass working apricot orchards and hear bells ringing in onion-shaped church steeples
- Prague and Vienna make for intriguing bookends that beckon you to stay a while and explore before and after your trip

StartPrague
EndVienna
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary

Day 1
Explore Tábor, a 15th-century enclave sitting atop a hill overlooking the surrounding countryside • Stroll the cobbled streets of its lovely old town, lined with colorful homes, open-air cafés and artisan vendors • A clever maze of tunnels lies below the streets, which in times of danger were used to shelter its citizens.

Night 1
Set on medieval Tábor’s main square, this hotel features guest rooms decorated with original artwork, antique furniture and ancient fossils. (spa)

Days 2-3
Cycle across the hills of Bohemia, through tranquil farmland and the village of Holašovice, an impeccably preserved World Heritage site • Fall in love with Český Krumlov, a charming medieval town with twisting lanes and red-tile roofs where most of the buildings are designated cultural monuments • Behold views of ornate 13th-century Krumlov Castle, the second-largest in the Czech Republic • Dive into the country's fascinating history with our local guide and longtime friend • Gather at a local pub for a pint-sized taste of Czech culture.

Nights 2-3
A former Jesuit monastery from the 16th century, with a perfect location in the town’s center. (pool, spa)

Days 4-6
Welcome to Austria's beautiful Waldviertel (Forest Quarter), draped in woodlands and rolling fields of barley and wheat—a great place to bike • Ride along the fabled Danube River and through Wachau Valley vineyards and private estates • Visit Melk, whose magnificent baroque abbey is perched high on a rocky promontory • A local winemaker invites us over for a private tasting of his family's famous Rieslings and Grüner Veltliners • Bike through Austria’s picture-perfect villages with onion-shaped church steeples • Soak up the views from Dürnstein's castle ruins, where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned • Head to vibrant Vienna, an enchanting place to extend your vacation.





Nights 4-5
A “stately castle-hotel on a fortified promontory at a scenic bend of the Danube River,” raves Andrew Harper about this gem. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
What's Included
See moreStraight Talk
We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
On this trip we spend two nights at the historic Hotel Ruže, a former Jesuit monastery from the 16th century, and two nights at Schloss Durnstein, a 17th-century castle. Guest rooms in these hotels are clean and comfortable, but smaller and simpler than the typical Backroads standard. We’ve chosen these properties because of their ideal locations and unique historic character.
To bring you to our favorite parts of the Czech Republic and Austria, we make liberal use of shuttles on this trip. So although you’ll see the inside of the Backroads van for an hour or so on most days, consider it an opportunity to view some spectacular scenery while resting your legs in preparation for your next ride.
Hotels
Adventure-Ready Hotels
Ideally located with ready access to trip activities, our Casual hotels are also known for their character and charm.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Night 1
Casual Hotel
Set on medieval Tábor’s main square, this hotel features guest rooms decorated with original artwork, antique furniture and ancient fossils. (spa)
Nights 2-3
*Deluxe Hotel
A former Jesuit monastery from the 16th century, with a perfect location in the town’s center. (pool, spa)
Nights 4-5
*Premiere Hotel
A “stately castle-hotel on a fortified promontory at a scenic bend of the Danube River,” raves Andrew Harper about this gem. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.

Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only

Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only

Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+

- $400 rental fee
- Hand-built frame features Co-Motion's custom-designed Cro-Moly steel tubeset, powerful Avid disc brakes, Shimano Ultegra drive train
- Custom upgraded wheelset
- Best for riders with some tandem experience.
Review Snapshot
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Reviewed by 27 customers
Best trip ever! REALLY!
The leaders were great! Instant friends and supporters! So knowledgeable about the locations, routes and equipment. Accommodations were beautiful and food was great. They always involved local businesses-guides, hotels, restaurants, entertainment.


An exciting part of world
Backroads is the BEST way to see countries in this part of world. Getting out of the major cities is amazing. All logistics are handled and you just ride and have fun.

I'm not a cyclist and this was not only doable but amazing
I am astounded at how well this operation is managed and navigated -despite some wrenches in our spokes like all adventures are bound to have -still seamless, quick fixes AND I really appreciated how each day seemed to top the next and each hotel too. One tiny issue with my bags at one hotel but it was quickly resolved and literally everything was amazing. The food, the hotels, the bike routes, the orchestration. Most notably the staff. I don't know what I was expecting but I wasn't expecting personal connective immersive friendly experiences with them or for them to be not only incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, watchful, caring, and supportive but so warm and inviting and truly, I can't say enough. Plus, I'm not a cyclist. I've rarely ridden a bike. I've never ridden an E-bike. I'm athletic but still was apprehensive to how so many components of this would go and after the first ride I felt completely at ease comfortable and confident I would be able to complete AND enjoy my entire experience (beyond how sore my sits bones would be;) And I did. Thank you. I hope I can make it back sooner than later. I hope all your guides are like these guys. If not, I'd like to request them all again ;)
2 new Countries & BR trip was a Fabulous Introduction!
This was a Dolce Tempo trip - first time on an e-Bike and I admit I was a bit nervous. But our wonderful and experienced guides - Josef, Alberto and Diego got me going and very comfortable biking, using the wonderful Wahoo, and of course supplying the necessary snacks & beers post ride! I had done BR Hiking/Walking trips in the past and they were great - but I'm, looking for my next Dolce Tempo trip! It's enough bike riding to get your exercise and see beautiful country - farms, forests, rivers, castles, and quaint towns and then enjoy other activities as well and spend time in the route trip towns. I'm hooked!


Trip exceeded our expectations!!
We had an incredible bike trip. We were fortunate to have a small group of 5 and we all got along wonderfully. The team leaders did everything imaginable to make the experience smooth and fun. The routes were beautiful, the accommodations were great & the food was delicious. We loved exploring the town of cesky krumlov on our one free afternoon.
Amazing experience in all way!
The Czech Republic and Austria Bike Tour that my husband and I went on was amazing. Backroads pre-trip organization was thorough, thoughtful and seamless. Our two leaders, Josef and Cole, were perfect leader-partners trading off sag-wag and riding with us. They're both super strong riders and great organizers and motivators. Everyone was in love with them both. The routes we were on were stunning and memorable through forests and river valleys and farmland and small towns, up hills (big and small) and down. This was one of the best travel experiences of my life.
I love riding a bicycle on vacation.
I ride every day at home and sometimes get tired of the drudgery of preparing my bicycle for the ride. Backroads took the drudgery away. I felt like I was on a professional bicycle racing team. The tour leaders took care of everything. All I had to do was ride the bike and not get lost.
Exceeded my expectations in every way
Thank you Jakob, Marcin, and Alex for making my first of many bike trips with my husband the very best experience. If you are a casual or experienced cyclist you will enjoy this trip.

wow
great scenic routes with little traffic, Czech beer and Austrian wine, outstanding food and most importantly wonderful backroads leaders. It is truly a can't go wrong trip
Best way to travel!
Just the right amount of structure and freedom, amazing trip leaders thinking of everything to make the trip unforgettable, and such a well thought out and supported visit to the best parts of the Czech Republic and Austria. So happy to have experienced it all on two wheels.
Dates & Prices
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