Czech Republic & Austria Multi-Adventure Tour - For Families with Teens & Kids
From Prague to Vienna Discovering the Heart of Europe
Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 7+ | Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Family — Teens & Kids
6 days 5 nights
Activity Level: 1-3
Casual Hotels
From: $4,099 pp dbl occ
($850 for sgl occ)
Picture Bohemia’s wild Vltava River. A rushing stream speckled with lazy rafts. Or the blue Danube. Bordered by steep vine-covered slopes. Rivers are life in Central Europe, but you won’t stop there. You’ll cycle along peaceful family-friendly bike paths. Hike wooded mountainsides. Savor the taste of a locally made cheese or a perfect ripe apricot. Two countries. Endless ways to experience them. Why settle for just one?
Czech Republic & Austria
Start Prague / End Vienna
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Highlights
- Connect two fascinating countries and four World Heritage sites on one spectacular family trip
- Hike forest tracks to mysterious castle ruins and bike through lush vineyards and orchards
- Learn why dry Czech humor complements a pale lager, how animals live on an organic farm and just how many snacks come from apricots
- Make a splash on the sun-drenched rivers of Europe’s secret summer paradise
Itinerary
6 Days Casual Hotels*
Say ahoj to Bohemia from the saddle of your bicycle | Savor hearty Czech cuisine such as goulash, roast and dumplings under the painted gables of the World Heritage village of Holašovice | Castles abound on our bike route, from ornate Hluboká Castle to the pastel-painted tower of Krumlov Hrad | Hop in a sturdy raft and follow the winding Vltava River through pastoral countryside, with a few thrills along the way | Wander the World Heritage site of Český Krumlov, one of Europe’s most gorgeously preserved medieval cities | Adults are invited to an informal Q&A on Czech history while youngsters take on kids-only adventures like disc golf, a mirror maze and more.
Comprised of three historic buildings, this lovely inn is ideally located on the town's main square.
Travel to the Mostviertel, Austria’s so-called Cider Quarter and off-the-tourist-track border district, where orchards and woods alternate with a patchwork of fields | Take in views that seem to go on forever as you hike the steep slopes of the Sonntagberg | Meet the animals and taste the local bounty at a kid-friendly organic farm | Kids hone their skills at the bowling alley before families are treated to a delightful Schuhplattler (traditional dance performance).
A charming family-owned country inn, set amid rolling green hills in the cradle of Austria. (pool, spa)
Welcome to the Wachau, a majestic valley lined by vineyards and centered on the wide Danube | Check out the mountaintop views from thousand-year-old Melk Abbey, which inspired Umberto Eco’s The Name of the Rose | Follow the river on the car-free Danube Bike Path, a cyclist's paradise | Hike to the intriguing ruins of the castle where King Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned | Take to the Danube’s waters for some summer watersports | Adults taste local wines and Wieser (apricot spirits) while kids get to test their own palates with a juicy apricot tasting | Say farewell to your traveling companions in Vienna, Austria’s dynamic capital, a great place to extend your vacation.
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)
Dates & Prices
The earlier you book, the more choice you'll have and the lower your price. And you can always change your mind — you won't be charged to transfer to a different trip before your final payment is due. View cancellation policy.
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Activity Level:
1-3
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Route notes
On this Family Trip, our routes follow rolling terrain. Liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary and mileage is moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.
Daily Route Options
Every Backroads trip is designed to appeal to a wide variety of interests and fitness levels. Several routes and a range of levels are offered each day so you can choose how much or how little activity you want to do. Learn more about how we determine activity levels.
Route notes
On this Family Trip, our routes follow rolling terrain. Liberal van shuttling is incorporated into the itinerary and mileage is moderate to enable you to spend more time exploring on your own.
What's Included
Available Bike Options
The key to a stellar day's ride is a bike that's perfectly in tune with your cycling style… Backroads has you covered with the best bike fleet in the world! Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
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Included in your trip price
This custom-designed titanium bike is lightweight and responsive, featuring Shimano Ultegra Di2 electronic shifting, 11-speed compact gearing, a premium Mavic Ksyrium Pro wheelset and a full carbon fork.
Included in your trip price
A proven classic, this custom-designed titanium bike is suited for a wide range of cyclists. It features a comfortable ergonomic seat and a long wheel base that add to the bike’s control and stability.
Included in your trip price
Keep pace or zip ahead, pedaling with an electric boost. This bike provides plenty of power to flatten the hills and more than enough battery range to cover the distance.
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Included in your trip price
Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture its own line of kid's bikes. While the wheels might be small, the performance is big—it's the perfect choice for kids. On our Family Trips, you'll find 20" and 24" bikes.
Also Included
- All breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners
- Expertise and services of our experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Additional guides and experts from the region on many trips
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner
- On biking and multi-adventure trips, use of fully equipped Backroads titanium bike plus helmet and accessories
- Trailercycles, carriers, and kid-sized helmets for Family Trips
- Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing and canoeing as described
- Park and other entry fees
- Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner
- Select coach transfers
- Baggage transfers and porterage
