Bohemian UNESCO World Heritage – 9 Days
Type of tour: Guided
Level: 3 Duration:8 Nights
Distance: 30 Miles/day average
Dates: May 16, Jul 25, 2015 (minimum 6 participants)
Tour Price: €1063
Start city: Prague, Czech Republic
End city: Prague, Czech Republic
Tour Description
This tour leads through three of the most scenic towns of the Czech Republic. Due to their exceptional cultural and historical value, these towns have been recorded in the UNESCO Cultural World Heritage List.
In Renaissance Telc, where the 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 theater, royal garden and open-air theater with a revolving auditorium.
The historical center 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 Ceské Budejovice, 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/8 miles to Hluboká Chateau. The bike trail ends at Hluboká chateau, from where you will travel in the AVE minibus back to Prague.
You have the opportunity to stay in Cesky Krumlov for two nights, in order to give you sufficient opportunity to relax and to get to know this jewel in tourist crown more intimately.
Highlights: Guided Daily Program: Guided Day 1: Prague Day 2: Prague Day 3: Telc-Jindrichuv Hradec (24 miles/40 km) Day 4: Jindrichuv Hradec – Trebon (27 miles/45 km) Day 5: Trebon – Cesky Krumlov (37 miles/60km) Day 6: Free day in Cesky Krumlov Day 7: Cesky Krumlov – Hluboka nad Vltavou (25 miles/42km) Day 8: Hluboka nad Vltavou – Holasovice (33 miles/52km) Day 9: Departure Included Services: Guided All transportation of participants and their luggage and bicycles during the tour Bike Rentals: Guided Bikes come equipped with: Pedals: Seats: Helmets:
Arrive in Prague, check into your hotel.
Overnight in Prague.
Welcome briefing, transfer from Prague to Telc (160 km = 100 miles by van), check-in at the hotel in Telc, fit and test ride bikes.
Overnight in Telc.
After an optional visit to Telc Renaissance Chateau and world-renowned square, you will set out for Strmilov where you will stop for lunch. Then enjoy sighhtseeing in the town of Jindrichuv Hradec with an optional visit to the castle in Jindrichuv Hradec. Check-in at the hotel.
Overnight in Jindrichuv Hradec.
An easy route through the deep forests of the Czech border area and through the Trebon region of fishponds and man-made lakes. Lunch at the border hotel at Peršlák or at U Emy Destinové restaurant. Walking tour of the medieval town of Trebon, an optional visit to the chateau, the chateau gardens and the Schwarzenberg Tomb. Check-in at the hotel.
Overnight in Trebon.
This is a strenuous ride through partially hilly countryside mostly on tarmac road. Cesky Krumlov is probably the most splendid medieval town in the Czech Republic with the second largest chateau in the country. Lunch in one of many villages and small towns on the way. Check-in at the hotel.
Overnight in Cesky Krumlov.
Free day in Cesky Krumlov to discover and enjoy this pearl among Czech towns. Optional program: sightseeing, visit of Cesky Krumlov castle and gardens, cycling trip in the surrounding area of Cesky Krumlov or rafting on the Vltava River.
Overnight in Cesky Krumlov.
Easy ride following the Vltava River passing through Ceské Budejovice, the hometown of Budweiser beer. Lunch at Ceske Budejovice square. After the tour of the city we will ride the remaining miles to Hluboka where you will spend the night.
Overnight in Hluboka nad Vitavou.
Optional chateau excursion in Hluboka at the end of the tour. Departure from Hluboka to Prague by AVE minibus in the late afternoon. Arrival in Prague, check-in to the hotel, free time in Prague.
Overnight in Prague.
Breakfast, transfer to Prague airport to catch your plane, unless you are extending your holiday in the Czech Republic.
Bikes available for rent on this tour (reserved in advance at the time of booking):
The bikes are equipped with flat pedals. You may bring your own pedals if desired.
Tour saddles are included, but you may bring your own seat. Please let us know if you intend to bring your own seat, so we can ensure the post will fit the bike.
Helmets are provided as part of the bike rental package, but we recommend that you bring your own helmet for safety and hygiene purposes.
