Tours

Prague to Dresden

Along the Elbe River

ALL DEPARTURES in 2021 ARE GUARANTEED

6 days / 5 nights - 5 biking days

Guided group tour or Self-guided individual tour

Length 240 km / 145 miles

Grade of difficulty: Easy
The easiest route suitable also for children. Distances are shorter than on other routes and there is only one short uphill on the first day. The rest of the route leads along Vltava and Elbe rivers. Thanks to huge investments within the last few years Prague Dresden tour had become best-developed bike trail of Czech republic with more than half of a distance on special bike trails or on minor roads with marked bike lines! Not only for that this trail is highly recommended to families with kids!

Come with us down the Vltava and Elbe Rivers to visit two important cultural centers in Europe. Prague, since ancient times melting-pot of Czech, German and Jewish ethnic groups and Dresden, the seat of the Saxon dukes and Florence of the North. Both towns have a very long history and visiting them will fill you up with very strong cultural memories for a long time. The same way as the rivers flow, we will ride along with them through a beautiful countryside full of picturesque towns such as Melnik, Litomerice or Bad Schandau. The tour will take us through natural beauties of bizarre Czech-Saxon Switzerland NP, as well as through romantic region of former volcanoes of the Czech Middle Mountains. The last kilometers will take us through cultural regions of the Dresden Valley of the Elbe River. Connecting two European centers, as well as the beauties of the Vltava and Elbe River basins, yields a very attractive, but not physically demanding tour manageable even by less fit bikers. As a bonus you can enjoy a boat trip or half-day hiking in the Czech Saxon Switzerland.

Prague to Vienna greenways

via Cesky Krumlov

ALL DEPARTURES ARE GUARANTEED

8-days / 7 nights - 7 biking days

Guided group tour or Self-guided individual tour

Length 325-360 km / 195-215 miles, depends on route

Grade of difficulty: Moderate
We offer more options. To the main recommended route are added easier (in green) and longer/harder alternatives (in red). These routes combine roads without traffic, paved path as well some short off-road sections. The profile includes all from long flat section to some rolling hills. This route does not have a long steep up hills.

Greenways is the name of the most beautiful bike trail, connecting Prague to Vienna. For the first part of the trail from Prague to Cesky Krumlov, you will travel by minibus or car. We leave Prague early in the morning in order to have sufficient time to explore the best-preserved medieval town in Europe, Cesky Krumlov.
During the following days, we will travel through the lands of the Trebon ponds, and through the woods on the border with Austria called Czech Canada. You will visit the Renaissance towns of Trebon and Telc and many others. The trail will take you through the vineyards of South Moravia, where you will lodge in the cultural centres of the region, Znojmo and Mikulov. The whole trip ends in Vienna. The programme for the tour consists of a ride from Prague to Vienna and ends with a night in Vienna. As the tour does not include accommodation in Prague before the tour, We recommend that you purchase two or three extra nights in Prague before the beginning of the tour. That way you will have enough time to overcome jetlag and explore Prague. We can offer a special price for hotels listed on www.avehotels.cz. Ask for details. Some extra nights in Vienna will give you enough time to relax after six demanding days of biking.

Guided Group Tours use a support vehicle for parts of the route that may be too long for some riders. It always depends on the weather, your physical condition, preferences and on the overall fitness of the group or any other circumstances, whether you decide to take advantage of the support vehicle for the remainder of a given daily ride.

We wish you a pleasant trip!

Cesky Krumlov to Prague

Along the Vltava River

8-days / 7 nights – 6 biking days

Guided group tour or Self-guided individual tour

Length 270-310 km / 165-185 miles, the length depends on the route

Grade of difficulty: Moderate
Nature lovers will enjoy long paved and unpaved sections without traffic through forests as well special paved cycling paths along rivers. Terrain is slightly rolling broken by a flat section on river banks.

This tour begins in the vicinity of Sumava National Park, located in the south of Bohemia and follows the Vltava River through beautiful, scenic landscapes to Prague, the historic capital of the Czech Republic.

Taking a trip following the most important Bohemian river is an excellent choice because it naturally takes you to the places that used to be the centers of cultural life in the country during the Middle Ages.

The trip starts in Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO heritage site. Not only is it a fascinating medieval center, but the cultural life and history of this beautiful well-preserved town is truly unique. Another world-famous stop on your trip will be Ceske Budejovice, which gave its name to Budweiser beer or visit of Hluboka chateau. Other attractions to be visited are Pisek, a town with a remarkable historical center and the oldest stone bridge in the Czech Republic. The royal castle of Zvíkov stands high above the confluence of the rivers Vltava and Otava. Close to Pribram, a town with a long history of silver mining and more recently of uranium mining during the twentieth century stands Saint Mountain with its pilgrimage Church of the Virgin Mary dating from the 16th century. The last but one night you will spend in Karlstejn village with its spectacularly-located fourteenth-century Gothic castle. Cycling tour ends by arriving at your hotel in Prague.

The route follows small country roads with virtually no traffic and off-road biking trails with firm surfaces.

We wish you a pleasant trip!

Bohemian UNESCO

Pearls of Bohemia

8 days / 7 nights – 6 biking days

Guided group tour or Self-guided individual tour

Length 240 km / 145 miles

Grade of difficulty: Moderate
This route combines road without traffic, paved path as well some short off-road sections. Also profile includes all from long flat section to some rolling hills. On Self Guided option you should be able to cycle up to 60 km in a day with some up hills. Although there are not any long steep ones.

The route of this tour leads through three of the most attractive towns of the Czech Republic. Due to their exceptional cultural and historical value, these towns have been recorded in the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List. In Renaissance Telc, where our bike tour begins, you will have the chance to admire the renowned square and castle with its royal garden. Cesky Krumlov is recorded on the UNESCO list as the best preserved medieval town in the whole of central Europe. It is the home of the second largest chateau in the Czech Republic with a uniquely preserved Baroque theatre, royal garden and open-air theatre with a revolving auditorium. The historical centre of Prague has become the most visited town in Europe following the fall of Communism. In addition to these three UNESCO towns, you will spend nights in Jindrichuv Hradec, the seat of the region’s administration, and in the Renaissance town of Trebon, a famous spa resort. Both towns have a millennium-long history, Renaissance chateaus and many other Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. The route will take you through České Budějovice, the town that gave its name to Budweiser beer. You will certainly not want to miss the opportunity of tasting the beer in its hometown, where it has been brewed for over 600 years. After a tour of the city we will ride the remaining 12 km to Hluboká Chateau. The bike trail ends at Hluboká chateau from where you will travel in the AVE minibus back to Prague. We have planned for you to stay for two nights in Cesky Krumlov, in order to give you sufficient opportunity to relax and to get to know this jewel in tourist crown more intimately.

The tour will take you through many diverse landscapes. Sometimes you will have to conquer hills, which will be replaced by flatlands around rivers and ponds. The itinerary is designed to be a gentle ride with a balance of cycling and sightseeing. Take it easy, take your time, it is your holiday, after all!

Along the Elbe river

Elbe Spring to Prague

8 days / 7 nights - 6 biking days

Guided group tour or Self-guided individual tour

Length 275 km / 165 miles

Grade of difficulty: Easy
One of the easiest routes with very flat terrain following Elbe river´s bank. Although each year are added special paved cycling path section whole route leads mostly on roads without or low traffic.

Take a ride down from the top of the highest mountains in Czech republic - the Giant Mountains - to our capital city of Prague. This route along the Elbe River will take you through the natural reservation and a picturesque dam, Les Kralovstvi, where fairytale feelings will surround you. After a night in Dvur Kralove you will cycle through the rich cultural site of Kuks. As well as Braun´s sculptures of Virtues and Vices, it is well worth visiting a unique Baroque monument comprising a spa, a chateau and a hospital with a drama theatre. For another night we stay in one of the oldest settlements in Hradec Kralove. It is then a short distance to another important city of eastern Bohemia, Pardubice, giving you plenty of time to visit Kuneticka Hora, a castle on an 80m high hill surrounded by flat farmlands, and the nearby Museum of Fairy Stories and Ginger Bread. We will stay the night in the city of Pardubice. This city is well known for the annual Velka Pardubicka Steeplechase.

Over the centuries, picturesque towns and villages have grown along the Elbe River like shiny and lustrous pearls threaded on a string. After a lazy day you cycle from Pardubice to Kutna Hora, the city with a long history and on UNESCO Heritage list. Through Podebrady - a famous spa town with healthy carbonic mineral water you cycle to Nymburk. Do not forget to take a look at its preserved ancient brick fortifications here. Those interested in history and architecture should make a stop at the open-air museum in Prerov nad Labem on the last cycling day. From here the recommended cycling route will then lead you directly to your hotel in the center of Prague.

Bohemian Rhapsody

Through Cesky kras nature reserve

GUARANTEED DEPARTURE

5-days / 4 nights - 4 biking days

Guided group tour or Self-guided individual tour

Length 140 km / 84 miles

Grade of difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Easy tour suitable also for children. First and last days are flat following river's bank. Loops on second and third day have both longer up-hills as well longer down-hills and flat section to take rest. Distances are short and offer many stops. Surface combines paved roads with short off-road sections.

The Vltava River is the most significant Bohemian river - rising in the south of the country, running through Prague, and eventually flowing into the Elbe (Labe) River to the north. It is immortalized in Smetana's tone poem, Ma Vlast. The Berounka River is a tributary of the Vltava. The meeting of the two rivers is just 12 km south from the centre of Prague. The river valleys are picturesque countryside, with many forested areas, gently undulating hills and small villages. You will visit the world-renowned Karlstejn Castle, an impressive 600m-deep complex of limestone caves, a romantic and canyonesque former quarry, many medieval and Renaissance towns and villages, characteristic pubs and restaurants and many other sights.

You will cycle directly from Prague to the pretty village of Karlstejn, 30km from Prague. You will stay here for three of the biking days and each day you will cycle to an interesting historical or natural site. You will enjoy your lunches in charming village pubs and restaurants on the way and you will take your time enjoying the landscape and learning a lot about this beautiful region, which has not yet been discovered by mass tourism. You will visit many fascinating locations that you would not get to see on a regular bus tour!

The trails are mostly paved, but you will also cycle on forest trails and some more difficult surfaces.

The tour is mostly easy except for two moderate trips from your Karlstejn hotel. The itinerary is designed as a leisure - sporting ride with a balance of cycling and sightseeing.

This tour is the shortest and easiest bicycle tour offered by AVE Travel. This is reflected in the price, so this is also the cheapest AVE guided and self-led bicycle tour.

The trip finishes in Prague, one of the most famous and beautiful central European cities. You can explore this fascinating and lively city, full of culture and history.

Bohemian Adventure

Cycle, sail and hike

6 days / 5 nights
- 1 canoeing day
- 2 or 3 biking days
- 1 hiking day*

Guided group tour or Self-guided individual tour

Length of:
- canoeing: 2-35 km (1-21 miles)
- cycling 100-130 km (60 - 78 miles
- hiking: 0-30 km (0 - 18 miles)

* It is possible to modify the distances for the canoeing, cycling and hiking activities.

Grade of difficulty: Moderate

This route offers huge variability on short distance - rolling hills, paved flat special path on river´s banks, paved roads without cars as well off-road section in forest. On last day you can hike and settle down meeting point for pick up and transfer to Prague.

What makes this tour different is the combination of canoeing, cycling and hiking. You can build your own tour as you wish. It is you who decide how far you would like to travel each day by canoe and by bike.

For the first part of the tour from Prague to Cesky Krumlov you will travel by minibus or car. On Guided Group tours we leave Prague in the morning. On Self Guided tours you can choose your departure time. Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO heritage site, is not only a fascinating medieval center, but the cultural life and history of this beautifully well-preserved town is truly unique.
For the next day you can decide how far you would like to travel downriver by canoe or life-raft. Distances can vary from 2 to 35 km (1-21 miles). We will convey you to the starting point. The river trip ends at the boat rental agency in Cesky Krumlov, which is within walking distance from your hotel.

The next day you cycle from Cesky Krumlov to another world-famous town - Ceske Budejovice, which gave its name to Budweiser beer, and then on to Hluboka nad Vltavou. You will certainly not want to miss the opportunity of tasting Budweiser beer in its hometown, where it has been brewed for over 600 years. After a tour of the city, we will ride the remaining 12 km to Hluboka nad Vltavou where we stay for the night. This little town is famous for its chateau. The neo-gothic Chateau Hluboka is perhaps the most romantic chateau in the Czech Republic. The second cycling day will take you through rolling forest and farmlands to Pisek, a town with a remarkable historical center and the oldest stone bridge in central Europe.

If you have had enough of cycling, you can choose to hike 30 km to Zvikov. The royal castle of Zvíkov stands high above the confluence of the rivers Vltava and Otava. From here you can take a boat to Orlik Castle. The voyage takes around 45 minutes. Or you can cycle from Pisek to Orlik (33 km / 20 miles). Our shuttle will take you from Orlik back to Prague (85 km /50 miles). The hiking or cycling distance on this day can be modified according to your wishes.

Along Morava River

From hills to vineyards

8-days / 7 nights - 6 biking days

Guided group or Self-guided individual tour

Length: 320 km / 190 miles

The grade of difficulty: Easy to moderate

Route - this route combines special cycling paths with roads without traffic. The profile is mostly slightly downhill or flat. There are virtually no up-hill climbs so this route is particularly suitable for less experienced cyclists as well as for whole families.

We would like to invite you to join our NEW tour across the district of Moravia. This tour is a unique chance to explore an area that is not so touristy but a more authentic area with plenty of cultural monuments and nice natural resorts by not so experienced cyclists.

This route along the Morava river will take you from the northern mountain region of Jeseniky, not so far from the border with Poland, to the southern region of wine production at Valtice - Lednice, on the border with Austria in the south.

We will take you from Prague to Horni Morava - a mountain region. Next day we will start a slight 40 km descent to Šumperk. You will have a similarly easy profile each day. On the way to the wine region of the Lednice - Valtice complex we will visit Olomouc - the ecclesiastical metropolis and historical capital city of Moravia, Kroměříž - with the well-known Baroque Kroměříž Bishop's Palace, the microregion of Slovácko with the town of Strážnice which holds a popular international folklore festival every June. During the tour you will have the opportunity to visit several museums, castle and châteaus, some of them among the most interesting and historical in the country.

The standard programme ends in Prague again.

We wish you a pleasant trip!

SPA TriangleTour

Karlovy Vary, Marianske Lazne, Frantiskovy lazne

7-days / 6 nights -5 biking days

Guided group tour or Self-guided individual tour

Length 243 km / 145 miles, depends on route

Grade of difficulty: Moderate

Land of health

Come with us to a land of healing springs, a land of a long and rich history, a land of breath-taking nature and openhearted people. Join this bike tour and enjoy the incomparable atmosphere of the Czech spa towns. Explore the forests and tales of the Ohre river and Slavkov natural preserve.

Historically Unique

Discover the dramatic story of the St. Maura reliquiary in Becov nad Teplou and enjoy the historical town of Cheb with its unique merchant houses surrounding the square and the imperial castle chapel. Of course, we will have time and space to try the healing springs in all the fairytale spa towns.

Beer with beer

For those interested, we offer a very Czech experience – the beer spa. Relax inside and out, letting the tonic hops freshen your exterior, while letting your mind wander with a glass of world-renowned brew.

From Prague to Krakow

6 UNESCO world heritage sites ahead

Length: Two options: 9 Days / 8 Nights or 12 Days/11 Nights

Distance: 478 Km (300 mil) /643 Km (400 mil)

Difficulty: Moderate

Come ride with us to explore Prague and Krakow - the ancient capitals of the Czech Lands and Poland - and the unique cultures between them. This important route is framed with 6 UNESCO world heritage sites, numerous castles and plenty of little towns and hidden villages!

The tour starts with a pedal from Prague to the Elbe river to follow it upstream. On the way we do not miss the famous Kutná Hora, once the largest silver mine in Europe, nowadays charming medieval town! Departing the Elbe, the route offers us colorful towns like Litomyšl or Moravská Třebová and mighty castles crowned by the fairytale-like Bouzov. Crossing the wooded and peaceful highlands, we descend to the old Moravian capital Olomouc. Integral to Central European history, this beautiful city is sometimes called " The Small Prague". Next we meander to the foot of the Beskydy mountains, enjoying their fantastic panorama before the route introduces us to picturesque towns like Hranice or Štramberk. Entering Poland through the Těšínsko region, we bike this lake-filled land to admire the old town of Pszyna with it's chateau and open-air museum. Recent history obliges us to visit Oswieczim (Auschwitz) with its dreadful WWII history and nearby Nazi concentration camp. From here we continue through gentle landscapes along the Amber trail to the historical capital Krakow to admire its old town and the regal Wawel castle.

Dresden to Berlin

Extension of Prague to Dresden

8-days / 7 nights - 6 biking days

Guided group or Self-guided individual tour

Length: 315 km / 190 miles

The grade of difficulty: Easy

Along the Elbe and on the flat and well-asphalted Elbe Cycle Path, the tour takes you initially from Dresden to the world famous town of Porcelain – Meißen, the residence city Torgau up until Lutherstadt Wittenberg. There, you can follow the tracks of Reformation. In order to reach Berlin, you then leave the Elbe Cycle Path and take the Europe Biking Path R1 (also called Euro-Route R1) northwards.

It leads you through countryside and forests and you eventually pass the natural reserve Hoher Fläming. With a bit of luck, you can catch sight of the last remaining Great Bustards in Germany. Very soon, you reach the lowlands of Bad Belzig and it begins to become flattered again. You continue passing the city of Beelitz, which is known for its asparagus all over Germany. Maybe you have the chance to try some of the delicious and freshly-stung vegetables?!

Dresden to Magdeburg

Following Elbe river in Germany

8-days / 7 nights - 6 biking days

Self-guided individual tour

Length 290 km / 175 miles

You arrive in the Florence of the Elbe, Dresden, which is beautifully located along the Elbe valley. Experience in Magdeburg the famous Cathedral and the Monastery. You arrive in the Florence of the Elbe, Dresden, which is beautifully located along the Elbe valley. Magdeburg offers lots of rambling parkways where you can relax. Experience also the famous Cathedral and the Monastery.

Danube cycle path

3-Country-Tour| Vienna – Bratislava – Budapest

On this classic cycle tour you will experience the combination of nature along the scenic riverbanks of the Danube as well as the unique opportunity to visit the most important metropolies that lay alongside the Danube. Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest have an overwhelming history with genuine notions of the yesteryear. Nostalgia is combined with a deeply intriguing history along the ever-changing riverbanks of the Danube. Just to scratch the surface of this tour; it takes you to The Castle of Eckartsau, which happens to be the place where Austrian Emperor Karl the 1st and his wife Zita met their fate. In Bratislava, where the coronation of Hungarian Kings took place and the famous empress Maria Theresia acquired much of her fame, prestige and honour. In Esztergom, the first Hungarian king, King Stephan was born and accepted his coronation. Empress Sissi of Austria was crowned Queen of Hungary in Budapest.

Passau to Vienna Danube Cycle Path

Along Danube River

8-days / 7 nights - 6 biking days
Self-guided individual tour
Length 290 km / 180 miles
Grade of difficulty: Easy

The cycling path is completely paved from one end to the other, flat, almost always directly along the riverbank, very suitable for beginners and children.

Route
Alongside of the "blue" Danube lies the renowned and most famous cycling path in Europe. Passau to Vienna is an absolute cycling classic. Discover the enchanting river landscape,
picturesque villages, lush vineyards and countless cultural sites from the time of the Romans and Nibelungengau. As you cycle comfortably along the banks of the mighty river, enjoy the wooded forests and the magical meadows of the Schlögener Loop, Strudengau, Nibelungengau and Wachau, as each region offers its own impressive and unique attractions. Art and cultural features convey myths and stories of the past while quaint accommodations and taverns invite you to relax in the culinary world of Austria. The welcoming Austrian hospitality and the scrumptious Austrian cuisine add to this absolutely remarkable experience.

Highlights

• Passau
• Great Danube Loop
• Linz – Capital of Upper Austria
• Grein - City Theatre
• Wachau
• Abbey of Melk
• Krems
• Waltz metropole Vienna

The Islands of Southern Dalmatia

Island Hopping (from/to Trogir)

8 Days/7 Nights, approx.175 km

This boat & bike tour through Southern Dalmatia will take us past unique little towns and through the beautiful island world. Experience the islands of Brač, Korčula und Šolta as well as the beautiful lavender island of Hvar. Stroll around Hvar town with its mighty fortress and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere in the artist’s town of Stari Grad. The UNESCO world heritage cities of Trogir and Split will add to the highlights on this tour and inspire with their incredible history. Try a variation of local specialties on your journey, especially the local wines also referred to locally as ‘gods drop’.

This tour is occasionally offered parallel to the mountain bike cruise in Southern Dalmatia on the same boat. In this case one tour guide will cycle with the mountain bikers while the other will accompany the hybrid cyclists.

Parallel to some of our Southern Dalmatia tour dates we are also offering our Southern Dalmatia PLUS tour with one of our first-class ships Princeza Diana or Melody. On this tour E-bike- and hybrid bike rides are conducted parallel – the itinerary is similar. Therefore the PLUS tours would be the perfect alternative if the desired tour date on the regular tour is already fully booked or if you are looking for a tour on an even more luxury boat. Ask us for details.

Highlights:
Culture: The Palace of Diocletian in Split is an excellently preserved relict from ancient Roman times.
[B]Nature:[B] The wide lavender fields of Hvar are the special experience, in particular in the months of May and June.
Activtity: A rafting tour on the Cetina River guarantees fun for young and old
Culinary: A special pleasure for our sweet friends are the paper-thin Palačinken, mostly served with marmelade or chocolate.
Souvenir: The honey from our beekeeper on Šolta is very tasty and the perfect gift!

Cycling Cruise Kvarner Bay

Experience the Charm of the Adriatic Coast

8 Days/7 Nights, approx. 195 km

Guarded by the towering Velebit mountain range in the east and hugged by the Istria Peninsula in the northwest lie the Kvarner bay islands. Quiet coves of crystal clear water surround the dramatic landscapes of the Kvaner bay islands; green hills and rocky moon landscapes give way to small harbour towns rich in history and culture. Discover the charm of the Adriatic Sea for yourself by bike and boat on board one of our romantic motor yachts.

The day begins with a well-rounded breakfast leaving you fit to explore the diversity of the Kvarner bay islands on a guided bike tour. Be it the medieval city of Rab, the car-free road in the sky on Dugi Otok or the contemplative life of the dwellers on the flower island of Molat, each day brings with it new discoveries. Evenings are mostly spent in picturesque harbour towns with winding alleyways where a great range of bars and cafes stand host for a relaxing evening.
Often a mountain bike tour will run parallel to this tour on board the same ship in which case one tour guide will be allocated per group.

Loire Valley

Classic tour Orléans-Saumur

8-days / 7 nights - 6 biking days

Self-guided individual tour

Length 275 km / 155 miles

Terrain: 91% tarmac, 9% unpaved

Grade of difficulty: Easy

Train connection among the overnight stays: every day
Possibility to shorten the itinerary by taking the train: day 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

The Loire Valley, also known as “garden of France”, is a charming land of vineyards, flowers and rolling green hills, which will enchant you with its more than two hundred castles and luxuriant natural landscapes. It will be like riding in a fairy tale, in a picturesque countryside dotted with romantic châteaux, providing regular interludes to the cycling. While you marvel at this medieval splendour, don’t forget to try the region’s sumptuous cuisine and famous wines, for a true royal holiday experience!

Provence and Camargue

Roman sites and Van Gogh landscapes

8-days / 7 nights - 6 biking days

Self-guided individual tour

Length 305 km / 185 miles

Terrain: 91% tarmac, 9% unpaved

Grade of difficulty: Easy

Train connection among the overnight stays: day 3 and 7
Possibility to shorten the itinerary by taking the train: day 3
Route mostly on low traffic roads in rural and city areas. Short stretches are on unpaved roads. A couple of days present some short uphill sections with the only relevant ascent to Les-Baux-de-Provence (4 km of gentle ascent)

In this tour you have the possibility to explore by bike the southern part of France. Historically, Provence was important to the Celts, Greeks and Romans, which added to the layers of rovencal life, while in more modern times the Provence landscape inspired artists like Van Gogh and Cézanne. You’ll cycle along quiet roads with breathtaking scenery and discover many elightful hilltop villages, among vineyards and orchards. Then you’ll enter the Camargue region, a dramatic river delta, home to flamingos, wild horses and countless bird species. You’ll find it difficult not to fall in love with these landscapes!

From Venice to Mantua

Along the Po river

8-days / 7 nights - 5 biking days

Guided group tour or Self-guided individual tour

Length 190 km / 115 miles

Grade of difficulty: Easy

Total vertical up: 20 m, terrain: 95% tarmac, 5% unpaved

Route: this cycling tour is largely along the flats of the Po plains, and the daily
stages vary from 25 to 55 km – mostly on tarmac cycle paths along rivers and
canals, or quiet country roads. The barge is moored at night and typically sets sail
after breakfast, meeting up with the bikes in the afternoon. Some parts of the
itinerary are undertaken by barge, to allow easier access onto cycling paths or
simply to enjoy the cruise.

This tour offers you a unique opportunity to experience by bike the North of Italy along the Po valley, following the course of the Po, the longest Italian river. You start with a full free day in Venice, before setting sail to explore the Venice lagoon and the bustling fish market of Chioggia. Cycling along waterways and through hamlets, you ride in the Po Delta, a unique wetland park which is the prime reserve in Europe for herons and home to several colonies of flamingos. Further on you’ll discover Adria, which gave the name to the Adriatic Sea, and Ferrara, the town of cyclists. Finally, you have the chance to discover the enchanting Renaissance town of Mantua, considered Italy’s “sleeping beauty”.

Cyclades & Saronic Islands

Bicycle Cruise Cyclades and Saronic Islands

8 Days/7 Nights, approx. 160 km

The Cyclades, which comprise more than 30 islands, were the cradle of the first European civilised society 5,000 years ago. It is also here that Greece shows its most unadulterated side in all its variety: Gleaming white cubic houses with blue shutters and labyrinth lanes give the typical architectonic flavour to the island towns. The mostly ragged coastlines show impressive geological formations, turquoise-blue sea and fantastic sand beaches.

On the Saronic Islands between the Greek mainland and the Peleponnese Greece can be experienced from ist most ubandant side. Learn about the Greek Liberation Struggle between 1821 – 1830, without which Greece would not be as we know it today.

Experience the fascinating mixture between antiquity and modern times on your motorized sailing ship or the bicycle and imbibe the authentic beauty of the Greek Aegean.

Highlights
Culture: Visit one of the best preserved greek temples: Sanctuary of Aphaia on the island of Ägina
Nature: Discover by bike the island of Poros which is covered by scented pinewoods
Activity: A walk through Little-Venice to the famous windmill of Mykonos-Town
Culinary: Sheep's cheese in flaky pastry with honey & sesame
Souvenirs: Colourful pottery from Sifnos

Ionian Islands

Odysseus’ Homeland from/to Corfu

8 Days/7 Nights, approx. 210 km

On our bicycle cruise on the Ionian Islands off the west coast of Greece, Hellas shows her greenest side: Pure nature, the crystal clear blue shimmering Ionian Sea and centuries of Venetian influences dominate the archipelago of the Ionian Islands.

From Corfu, which was the dream island of the unforgettable Austrian Empress Sissi, this journey leads us to regions which are not very well known abroad. Discover the famous island of Ithaca which is said to have been the home of Odysseus, the unforgettable green bird sanctuary island of Lefkas, the fantastic mountain world of Cephalonia and the beautiful olive woods of the small island of Paxos.

Enjoy your boat and bike trip through the Ionian Islands and let yourself be pampered by the excellent Greek cuisine and the coziness of the ship!

Highlights
• Culture: Ithaca - the home of Odysseus
• Nature: Porto Katsiki on Lefkas, one of the most spectacular beaches of Greece
• Activity: Cycling tour through the mountains of Cephalonia
• Culinary: Kleftiko - lamb and rice noodles in the clay pot
• Souvenirs: Olive oil and soap from Paxos

From Matera to Lecce

Among trulli, wine and olive trees

8 days / 7 nights, distance 282 km

Discover the hidden beauties of Southern Italy by bike.
It starts from Matera, a unique city whose buildings are carved into the rocks themselves, and which has been designated as ‘European Capital of Culture’ for 2019. Among rolling hills and olive growing countryside you arrive in the Valle d'Itria: land of the ‘trulli’, unique stone buildings with conical roofs, reminiscent of goblins’ homes. As you continue further south, towards Salento, the land flattens out and becomes increasingly more arid, and you will ride through vineyards bordered by dry stone walls. You will be able to visit the most beautiful beaches in the region, in the province of Taranto. Along the way you will stop off several times to taste the best cheeses, wines and bakery products of this area. Finally, you’ll arrive in Lecce, the ‘Florence of the South’, that will enchant you with its baroque architecture and the hospitality of its inhabitants.

Along the Coast in Portugal

Cycling and Beaches

8-days / 7 nights - 6 biking days

Guided group tour or Self-guided individual tour

Length 230 km / 140 miles

Grade of difficulty: Easy

Highlights
Bike tour along the protected Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina NP, Portugal.
Cycling and Beaches as many as you want, high cliffs and hidden coves to explore.
A gastronomical paradise for the palate. The wine, food, pastry and unforgettable picnics at the beach. Fun and relaxing days at your own pace.

This 6 days Bike tour in Portugal will take you through some of the wildest and beautiful Portuguese landscapes, taking some easy dirt roads occasionally.

Cycling tour in Portugal on the SW Atlantic coast through pristine natural parks and reserves like the Estuário do Sado, Lagoas de Santo André and Sudoeste Alentejano, finishing in Costa Vicentina, swimming in the cool blue waters of the Atlantic every day.

Taste the fresh fish with awarded Alentejo wines and enjoy our famous picnics, the true definition of a gourmet luxury light meal in the white sands of secluded beaches… there is nothing quite like it!

Learn about olive oil, cork extraction and its many uses, rice fields, pine forests, the dictatorship, and many other intriguing facts.

Easy level safe routes with a challenge here and there will make for a relaxing and fun ride while you live the present, learn about the past and discover the future of the oldest and sunniest country in Europe.

Innsbruck to Riva Del Garda

The best of The Via Claudia Augusta

8 Days | 7 Nights, approx. 330 km
Self-guided individual tour
Suitable for children from the age of 12 (high amount of cycling enthusiasm required)

Grade of difficulty: Moderate
Mostly paved cycling paths and rural roads as well as less travelled back roads and village roads; enjoyable daily stages between 40 to 65 kilometres; short incline from Nauders to Lake Reschen; some longer descents from Lake Reschen to Merano
Shuttle transfer to conveniently manage Reschen Pass starting from Landeck

About 2000 years ago the adopted son of imperator Augustus, General Drusus realized over his military career the significance of well-maintained and quickly passable transport routes from the northern Roman provinces to the Mediterranean.

For that reason it was more than necessary to build a pass road to link the northern and southern parts of the empire divided by the Alps. The Via Claudia Augusta, completed within 60 years, is an exemplary sample of Roman construction and a masterpiece of antique engineering. With this road, the Romans had built the first proper mountain road across the Fern Pass and the Reschen Pass.

Nowadays the Via Claudia Augusta enables cyclists to experience a unique and stunning crossing of the Alps and to get to know the most beautiful sides of the former Roman domain. Thanks to organized transfer across the Reschen Pass you can do so without too much effort. Of course, it's still your choice whether to use the transfers or to use your own muscle strength.

The variety of different landscapes along the Via Claudia Augusta and also the many options offered make this bicycle tour a unique adventure which you have to experience for yourself!

Malerweg trail - a whole loop

The Painter Path in the heart of Saxon Sandstone Mountains

10 days / 9 nights

Route: approx.:112 kilometres

Duration: approx. 46 hours

The Elbe Sandstone Mountains Malerweg trail in Saxon Switzerland is one of the most picturesque hiking trails in Germany.

The region is also called "Saxon Switzerland" and the name dates back to the 18th century when the Swiss painters Anton Graff and Adrian Zingg felt reminded of their landscape back home. Later, Romantics such as Caspar David Friedrich and Ludwig Richter were inspired by the fascinating views in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and created unique works of art.

So you will hike along the tracks of famous painters as the name Malerweg Trail suggests (literal translation: Painter’s Path or Trail). Set out to experience the fairytale-like landscape of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains yourself!

Admire on your own eyes beautiful sceneries where once painters sought inspiration for their timeless works.

Malerweg trail - the first part

Malerweg Trail - on the right bank of the Elbe

6 days / 5 nights

Route: approx.:55 kilometres

Duration: approx. 29 hours

Famous Elbe Sandstone Mountains are located in the far East of Germany. There, just a glimpse away from Saxony’s capital Dresden, you can immerse into a magic world of impressive rock formations, deep valleys, historical fortresses and the river landscape of the Elbe River. The unique rock formations of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains have been fascinating people from all over the world at all times. There, poets and painters once found inspiration and a counterpart to turbulent city life.

The Elbe Sandstone Mountains Malerweg trail, marked with a significant "M", is 112 km long and follows the tracks of romantic artists. It allows you to discover diverse hiking tracks along with bizarre rock formations of Saxon Switzerland.

Taking part in this short hiking tour, you explore the first part of the Malerweg trail between Pirna and Bad Schandau, which is located on the right side of the Elbe. After the last hike you leave Bad Schandau and return back to your starting point Pirna where you spend one more night.

Lake Constance & Rhine Falls

Three countries around Lake Constance

8 Days / 7 nights
Distance: approx. 290 - 305 Km
Daily route length between 40 and 60 km, Ø 50 km
Self-guided individual tour
Grade of difficulty: Easy

On this tour, you circle the entire lake and also go on an extra trip to the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen. Based in Constance for three nights, you have the opportunity to fully explore this town - the biggest on the lake.
On the 2nd day you encounter a short incline; on the 7th day the route is slightly hilly but otherwise the route is flat, mostly on separate, paved cycle paths, close to the side of the lake. The path sometimes follows brief sections that are unpaved and around Friedrichshafen the cycle path is alongside the main road. The banks of the lake are widely accessible to the public. Suitable for families.

Best Of Slovenia

From The Julian Alps To The Adriatic Coast

10 days / 9 nights - 8 biking days

Guided group tour or Self-guided individual tour

Length 320 km / 195 miles

Grade of difficulty: Moderate - mostly on tarmac roads (approx. 10 % is on gravel road) with some climbs

Highlights
-The beautiful city of Ljubljana (European Green Capital 2016)
-Triglav National Park with Lake Bled, one of world’s most beautiful lakes
-Queen of Caves - Postojna Cave Park (entrance fee included in the program)
-Predjama Castle (entrance fee included in the program)
-Škocjan Caves, UNESCO Heritage (entrance fee included in the program)
-Romantic Slovenian Adriatic Coastline

Cycling in Slovenia truly is paradise. And this cycling program offers the very best of its dynamic landscapes; you’ll start in the gorgeous Julian Alps, pass through one of the world’s most beautiful lakes (Lake Bled), spend the night in elegant and leafy city of Ljubljana, cycle to the world-class attractions – the mighty caves of Postojna and Škocjan, before arriving at the charming Slovenian Adriatic coast.
We are inviting you on a fantastic 10 days biking holiday, where you will see the most important and most beautiful places Slovenia has to offer.