BIKING
DOLCE TEMPO
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 maze of tunnels lies below the streets, used to shelter its citizens in times of danger. » Hotel Nautilus - Casual DAYS 2–3 Cycle across the hills of Bohemia, through 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 • 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. » Hotel Ruže - Deluxe 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. » Hotel Schloss Dürnstein - Premiere Two countries and cultures. Bike along the fabled Danube and in Wachau Valley vineyards. Amid Bohemia’s gentle contours, discover enchanting Tábor and Český Krumlov. Medieval Czech Villages to Austria’s Danube River PRAGUE TO VIENNA g
BERLIN
Prague
CZECH REPUBLIC
GENEVA
Tabor
Holasovice
Cesky Krumlov
Waldviertel
GERMANY
Durnstein
SLOVAKIA
Danube River
Melk
Vienna
AUSTRIA
6 Days Activity Levels 1-4 Casual & Premiere $4,499 to $4,899 / person double occ. See web for date-specific pricing. Choose a Trip for • Couples, Friends & Solos shown here • Families with Kids & Teens • Your Private Group o \ Search CZAB on backroads.com
70 | Explore more at backroads.com
Made with FlippingBook flipbook maker