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Prague to Vienna Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Families with Kids & Teens

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 7+

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual & Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

Special Youth Savings: Kids 4 to 17 save up to 20%. See details.

Prague to Vienna Family Multi-Adventure Tour

Families with Kids & Teens

Small Group Adventures for:

Couples, Friends & Solos Adults 18+

Women's Adventures Women 18+

Families with Young Adults 20s & Beyond Best for ages 20+ (min. age 18)

Families with Teens & 20s Best for ages 16-23 (min. age 14)

Families with Kids & Teens Best for ages 7-17 (min. age 4)

Best for ages 9+ (Ages 4+ ok) | Min. age to ride own bike: 7+

6 days

5 nights

Activity Levels 1-3

We categorize our trips based on a range of activity levels from leisurely (1) to avid (5) with plenty of options in between.

Casual & Premiere Hotels

Premiere Hotels - Experience the world’s best, from lavish luxury to chic retreats with prestigious alliances.

Deluxe Hotels - Find modern comforts in extraordinary settings, with great ambience and ample amenities.

Casual Hotels - Known for their character, charm and proximity to outdoor adventures and Backroads activities.

Small Luxury Ships - Unpack once and cover more distance on an intimate ship with spacious staterooms and superb amenities.

2025: Jun-Aug

From Fairy-Tale Villages of the Czech Republic to Austria's Legendary Danube River Valley

Hike wooded mountainsides, cycle family-friendly bike paths, float lazy rivers and savor the taste of locally made cheese or a perfect ripe apricot. Two countries. Endless ways to experience them. 

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Biking
Walk/Hike
Raft

Highlights

  • Hike forest tracks to castle ruins where counts and Crusaders have left their mark  
  • Explore colorful medieval Český Krumlov, one of four World Heritage sites along our route  
  • Ride with locals on the Danube Bike Path and check out vertical Wachau Valley vineyards  
  • Rest your head in privileged perches, from an Austrian mansion in a meadow to a restored palace in a bend of the Danube
  • Make a splash on the sun-drenched rivers of the original Bohemian paradise 
Czech Republic & Austria Family Multi-Adventure Tour map

Czech Republic & Austria

StartPrague

EndVienna

Airports & Travel details*

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

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Itinerary

Days 1-2

Description

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.

Accommodations
Hotel OLDINN

(2 nights)

Nights 1-2

Hotel OLDINN
Český Krumlov
*Deluxe Hotel

Comprised of three historic buildings, this lovely inn is ideally located on the town's main square.

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Day 3

Description

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 ridge of the Sonntagberg • Taste the local bounty when a trailside eatery serves up Austrian homestyle recipes • Kids hone their skills at the bowling alley before families are treated to a delightful schuhplattler (traditional dance performance).

Accommodations

Night 3

Hotel Kothmühle
Neuhofen an der Ybbs
Casual Hotel

A charming family-owned country inn, set amid rolling green hills in the cradle of Austria. (pool, spa) 

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

Days 4-6

Description

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 waters ports • 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.

Accommodations

Nights 4-5

Hotel Schloss Dürnstein
Dürnstein
*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)

Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.

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From $4,299 /person

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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.

Nights 1-2

Hotel OLDINN
Český Krumlov

*Deluxe Hotel

Comprised of three historic buildings, this lovely inn is ideally located on the town's main square.

Night 3

Hotel Kothmühle
Neuhofen an der Ybbs

Casual Hotel

A charming family-owned country inn, set amid rolling green hills in the cradle of Austria. (pool, spa) 

Nights 4-5

Hotel Schloss Dürnstein
Dürnstein

*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)

From $4,299 /person

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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.

Backroads Performance Road Bike
Performance Road Bike

Included in your trip price

  • Ideal for avid cyclists
  • Responsive, efficient and comfortable
  • Drop handlebars only
Backroads Touring Bike
Backroads Touring Bike

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
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike
Backroads Electric-Assist Bike

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+

Child's Bike
Kids' Bikes

Included in your trip price

  • Backroads is the only travel company to manufacture it's own line of kid's bikes.
  • Features smaller wheels -- the perfect choice for kids.
  • On our Family Trips, you'll find 20"" and 24"" bikes.
Burley Kazoo Trailer Bike
Backroads Trailer Bike

Included in your trip price

  • For children up to 85 pounds
  • Attaches to an adult bike with your child providing some of the pedal power for a real team effort!
  • Ideal for kids who aren't yet ready for bike touring.
  • Cannot be pulled by an e-bike.

From $4,299 /person

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Dates & Prices

Click on dates for pricing, itinerary variations (if any) and to book your trip. Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.

Unplugged dates are perfect for guests who want to ride an acoustic bike.
E-bikes are available to travel companions by request only.

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