Munich to Prague via Salzburg

Itinerary Details

1. Day 1Day One: Munich – Bernau am Chiemsee

   You will meet at a specified location on the outskirts of Munich, do all the necessary bike fitting adjustments and have a short orientation meeting over a cup of coffee or tea, after which you will leave the city traffic behind. You will head east, riding on small roads via quiet Bavarian villages. You will enjoy the views of the majestic Alps in the south all day long, eventually arriving in the town of Bernau am Chiemsee, located nearby the largest lake in Bavaria nicknamed the Bavarian Sea. You can take a swim in the lake or do more cycling around the lake before dinner. The scenery is magnificent.
   

   • 57.8 miles
   • Landgasthof Goldener Pflug
   • Dinner
2. Day 2Day Two: Bernau am Chiemsee – Salzburg

   Today you will continue riding along the foothills of the splendid peaks of the Alps, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Bavarian and Tyrol regions. You will cross the border back to Austria. The destination today is the city of Salzburg, arguably the most beautiful city in Austria. The town is situated among the lush hills that hem the Salzach River, creating a perfect picture of this fairy-tale town, one of the most famous cultural destinations in Europe. The city’s splendidly preserved “Old Town” is one of the Continent’s baroque gems. Salzburg is a host to many cultural festivals and is famous, among others, for its classical music scene. It is also the birthplace of Mozart.
   

   • 44.7 miles
   • Hotel Star Inn
   • Breakfast

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     Beautiful Salzburg

     Spend a few days exploring the delights of Salzburg

3. Day 3Day Three: Day off in Salzburg with an optional ride

   You will stay in the hotel in Salzburg one more day. You have a couple of options for today. You can take a day off and stay in the city, enjoying its many attractions, taking a tour of the downtown and visiting some of its many museums and the birthplace of Mozart. Or you can hop on the bike again and join the tour guide for a relatively short ride to the world’s most famous salt mines in Hallein and/or the village of Berchtesgaden, which played such a big role during the days of the notorious Third Reich. It was here where Adolf Hitler had his Berghof residence. These days there is a restaurant overlooking the Bavarian Alps, where you can enjoy a meal or a drink. In Hallein, the tour operator can book a tour of the mines for you. You should be back in Salzburg just in time for dinner.
   

   • Hotel Star Inn
   • Breakfast

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     Beautiful Salzburg

     Spend a few days exploring the delights of Salzburg

4. Day 4Day Four: Salzburg - Arnstorf

   You will head in a northwest direction today, away from the Alps, passing charming Austrian towns and villages. The area north of Salzburg is known for its many lakes, diverse forests and pristine nature. You will cross the border back to Germany and keep riding through traditional Bavarian towns and villages. Your destination today is Arnstorf, a town founded in 1224 on the bank of the Isar River, which adds to the beauty of the city. You can relax in the hotel after a relatively long day of riding or you can take a shuttle to Landau and explore this town a little before dinner (time permitting).
   

   • 75.8 miles
   • Schlossparkhotel Mariakirchen
   • Breakfast and Dinner
5. Day 5Day Five: Arnstorf - Passau

   Today’s riding takes you to the beautiful valleys of the Isar River, which start in the Alps. It is one of the most important rivers in the Tyrol and Bavaria regions. You will follow the Isar until it joins the Danube, the second longest European river (after the Volga in Russia). You can expect some pristine nature on the way, as well as breathtaking views of both of the rivers and their peaceful meanders. Your destination today is the city of Passau, also known as the “City of Three Rivers”, whose history can be traced back more than two thousand years. This beautiful city lies by the Austrian border and you should definitely take a walk through its historically rich old town before and/or after dinner.
   

   • 32.9 miles
   • Hotel Residenz Passau
   • Breakfast
6. Day 6Day Six: Passau - Cesky Krumlov

   Leaving Passau behind, you will head towards the hilly German-Czech border. It is a demanding ride today and you can, of course, use the van for some shuttling. However, you will be awarded for today’s difficult riding, full of spectacular nature sightseeing, by the splendor of the destination - Cesky Krumlov, the jewel of the Czech Republic and a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site. You will not find another town like this anywhere else. Cesky Krumlov laid on the main trading route between Bohemia and Italy, which explains its splendor. After dinner, you can enjoy an evening stroll in this easy to navigate and unbelievably beautiful and preserved medieval town.
   

   • 71.5 miles
   • Hotel Mysi Dira
   • Breakfast and Dinner

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     Cesky Krumlov

     On days 6 and 7 you'll arrive and explore the UNESCO heritage town of Cesky Krumlov

7. Day 7Day Seven: Day off in Cesky Krumlov with an optional ride

   After breakfast, you will join a tour of the amazing Cesky Krumlov Castle. After that you have several options to choose from. You can opt for a short transfer to the nearby Sumava Mountains Nature Preserve, and take an afternoon ride with the guides along the picturesque Lipno Dam mostly on a flat bike path. Alternatively, the tour operator can arrange a short canoe or raft trip on the Vltava River, along which this gorgeous town lies. Or you can just simply continue wandering around the town, having a drink or two and some of the great meals on offer. Either way, you will not get bored
   

   • Hotel Mysi Dira
   • Breakfast

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     Cesky Krumlov

     On days 6 and 7 you'll arrive and explore the UNESCO heritage town of Cesky Krumlov

8. Day 8Day Eight: Cesky Krumlov - Ceske Budejovice

   Today you will ride the back roads towards Ceske Budejovice, the beautiful provincial capital of southern Bohemia and home town of the original Budvar (Budweiser) beer. The ride is short but hilly in the beginning. You will have a tour of the brewery (including some beer tasting) in the afternoon after checking in to your hotel. The hotel is situated on the town's famous main square lined with Baroque and Renaissance buildings, where you can enjoy the rest of the day and evening.
   

   • 34.8 miles
   • Grandhotyel Zvon
   • Breakfast and Dinner
9. Day 9Day Nine: Ceske Budejovice - Tabor

   You will spend about half of your last riding day along or nearby the Vltava River, which flows all the way to Prague. Once again the countryside scenery is just amazing and the villages and little towns on the way are full of sightseeing points, including hundreds of old castles, churches and other monuments. You will pass by the world famous Hluboka Chateau, ride through several beautiful historical “off the tourist radar” towns and villages, such as Hluboka nad Vltavou, eventually arriving to Tabor, a historic town situated above the Lužnice River. Founded in 1440, the town got its name (which means “camp”) because it was the center of the Hussites, a radical group of Christian reformers who successfully fought against the armies of the Holy Roman Empire.
   

   • 46.6 miles
   • Hotel Dvorak, Tabor
   • Breakfast and Dinner
10. Day 10Day Ten: Tabor - Prague

    After breakfast at the hotel, you will board a bus that will take you to Prague, the final destination of the tour. You will have a walking tour of the city, often called the Heart of Europe, the Golden City or the Mother of Cities, scheduled for the afternoon. You will then regroup in the evening for your farewell dinner.
    

    • Hotel Louren, Prague
    • Breakfast and Dinner
11. Day 11Day Eleven: Prague

    After breakfast, the trip is officially over. If you can, you should definitely extend your stay here for a few extra days to explore the city in more depth.
    

    • Breakfast