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Cascade-Affiliated International Tours
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Czech Republic - Biking in Bohemia
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| Dates: |
Sept 8 - 17, 2013
3/8/13 Update: 14 spaces sold |
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Suitable for all fit riders. Approximately 320 total miles, an average of 50 miles per day. |
| Group size: |
8 minimum, 20 maximum |
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EUR 1,772 - 2,105 (Approx. US $2,259 - $2,683; depending on sign-up numbers and current exchange rate)
See pricing details. |
| Itinerary: |
Prague to Salzburg (Austria)
9 Days / 8 nights
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This biking adventure gives us a fascinating taste of the medieval towns and cities of the Czech Republic and its impressive castles as we cycle on quiet country lanes through gently rolling hills. Crossing into Austria the excellent cycle ways continue as we bike first by the Danube and then head for the lakes and the mountains – a dramatic change in scenery.
You will have every excuse to sample the local Czech beers and of course, the strudel and ice cream in Austria. It's a fabulous trip.
Cycling distances given are entirely optional; cycle as little or as much as you wish each day, the shuttle van will always be available.
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Czech Republic Tour
Detailed Itinerary
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MEETING DAY / DAY ONE
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Meals: D
Lodging: Hotel Golden Star
Nerudova 48, 118 00, Praha
Phone.: +420- 257-532-867, e-mail: gs@avehotels.cz
Facilities: Laundry, free Internet access in lobby, breakfast restaurant.
Features: Located in a magnificent baroque building adjacent Prague Castle.
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You will be met at Prague Airport (Please notify us of your arrival details and look for the driver with the Pedaltours sign). Today is designed to allow you settle in and relax after your journey.
We will also fit you to your rental bike or assist you to unpack your own bike.
There is much to be said for arriving a day early to recover from the journey and to explore historic Prague by foot.
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DAY TWO
Prague to Tabor
CYCLING
93 km / 58 mi
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| Meals: B, D
Lodging: Best Western Hotel Tábor
9. května 617/35, 390 02 Tábor
phone: 420 381 215 216
Email: info@bwhoteltabor.cz Web: www.bwhoteltabor.cz
Facilities: In-house restaurant, wifi internet connection.
Features: This historical hotel, dating to 1892, has been newly renovated. Located in the city center of Tábor and a short stroll from the historic Old Town Square of this beautiful medieval town.
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From Prague city centre we will drive 32 km to Kalstejn Castle; it dates from 1348 and is one of the most impressive castles in Europe. From here we bike, heading south east, crossing the Berounka and Vltava rivers, making our way on very minor roads, through rolling hills and valleys to Sedlcany. Joining Greenway 11 (one of the Czech Republic’s many cycle routes) takes us to Tabor where we stay the night in the centre of the old town. Perched on a steep hillside the town, founded in 1420, has one of Bohemia’s most attractive town squares. |
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DAY THREE
Tabor to Hluboka
CYCLING:
63 km / 39 mi
(a longer ride available if wanted)
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| Meals: B, D
Lodging: Pension a restaurace KA•PR (guest-house and restaurant)
Tyršova 966 CZ - 373 41 Hluboká nad Vltavou
Phone: +420 387 965 848
Email: kasparek@restaurace-kapr.cz
Web: http://www.restaurace-kapr.cz/pension/en/
Facilities: Restaurant, internet.
Features: close to the chateau of Hluboká
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The Tabor region is wonderful biking with its forests and meadows, streams and lakes and gently rolling terrain. Hluboka nad Vltavou, our destination for the night, is a small town with a stunning chateau set on a hill. Our guest house is in the center of town, a short walk from the castle. |
DAY FOUR
Hluboka to Cesky Krumlov
CYCLING:
41 km / 25 mi
(a longer ride available if wanted)
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| Meals: B, D
Lodging: Hotel Garni Myší Díra and Pension Villa Margarita (Two pensions 50m from each other)
Rooseveltova 28, 381 01 Český Krumlov
Phone 420 380 712 853
http://en.accomodation.ceskykrumlov-info.cz/ubytovani-cesky-krumlov/hotel-mysi-dira-15/ and
http://en.accomodation.ceskykrumlov-info.cz/ubytovani-cesky-krumlov/margarita-obecneinformace-17/
Facilities: Breakfast restaurant, Free wifi internet.
Features: Located in a quiet part of the historical center of Cesky Krumlov, just a 2 minute walk from the main square
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Our route takes us to the attractive village of Holasovice and then over a small range of hills before dropping down to the valley and Cesky Krumlov, a truly spectacular fairy tale town. The town is car free; set in a tight bend of the Vltava River – rafting available - it is crowned by a stunning castle and has a maze of attractive little lanes and an impressive town square. |
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DAY FIVE
Cesky Krumlov
REST DAY
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| Meals: B
Lodging: Hotel Garni Myší Díra and Pension Villa Margarita (Two pensions 50m from each other)
Rooseveltova 28, 381 01 Český Krumlov
Phone 420 380 712 853
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There is much to see and do in Cesky Krumlov – explore the old town, laze the day away at a café in the town square or by the river, check out the castle and its grounds, go rafting or kayaking or even go for a bike ride in the countryside. |
DAY SIX
Český Krumlov to Steyr
CYCLING:
125 km / 77 mi
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| Meals: B, D
Lodging: Hotel Minichmayr 4*
Haratzmüllerstraße 1 4400 Steyr, Austria
Phone 07252 53410
Email: office@hotel-minichmayr.at
Web: www.hotel-minichmayr.at
Facilities: Restaurant, spa pool and sauna.
Features: Situated in the heart of the historic old town of Steyr, at the confluence of the rivers Enns and Steyr
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Leaving town we climb gently, following the Vlatava River, through woods as we head for the now deserted border post with Austria. On reaching the first town (6 km) – time for a coffee break – we join the off road cycle way which takes us to the Danube. We follow the river for a short way to Enns and then make our way up stream to Steyr at the confluence of the Enns and Steyr Rivers. The town is one of Austria’s most attractive with all sites within an easy walk of our hotel. As with many European towns, the locals cycle everywhere .
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DAY SEVEN
Steyr to Gmunden
CYCLING:
94 km / 58 mi
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| Meals: B, D
Lodging: Keramikhotel Goldener Brunnen
Traungasse 10, 4810 Gmunden, Austria
+43 7612644310
Email: office@goldenerbrunnen.at
Web: http://goldenerbrunnen.at
Facilities: Restaurant.
Features: Located in the city centre, near Lake Traun
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We take bike route R8 out of town, following the Steyr River to the spa village of Bad Hall. From here the mountains of Salzkammergut can be seen in the distance, getting closer as we approach Gmunden on the shores of Lake Traunsee. The view from the lake front is spectacular – all achieved with very little climbing. |
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DAY EIGHT
Gmunden to Salzburg
CYCLING:
102 km / 63 mi
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| Meals: B
Lodging: Goldenes Theater Hotel
Schallmooser Hauptstraße 13, 5020 Salzburg
Phone 43 - 662 - 88 16 81
Email: info@gthotelsalzburg.com
Web: www.gt-hotel-salzburg.com
Facilities: Free wireless internet, bar and restaurant.
Features: A comfortable hotel located near Salzburg’s famous Old Town.
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Our last day of biking takes us over the one major hill on our tour as we cross from Lake Traunsee to Lake Kammersee – but what a downhill! Following the lake front – more cycleways – to Lake Mondsee we then take minor roads and cycle ways into Salzburg, a spectacular but small (pop.147,000) city, "Mozart's town", on the river Salzach. |
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Lodging: Goldenes Theater Hotel
Schallmooser Hauptstraße 13, 5020 Salzburg
Phone 43 - 662 - 88 16 81
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In the morning we will take a walking tour of Salzburg. The afternoon is free to spend at your leisure. Reward yourself with some strudel and some ever popular ice cream.
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The tour finishes after breakfast this morning. We are happy to arrange a train to Vienna (around 50 euros) and accommodation in Vienna. |
THE FINE PRINT
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Pricing
The Euro price for this tour is fixed. The US dollar price is dependant on the exchange rate and is included to give you an indication of the price at the current rate. The final cost of the tour will also depend upon how many people sign up, as follows - so encourage your friends and family to join you!
- 8-9 cyclists: EUR 2,105 (approx US $2,683)
- 10-11 cyclists: EUR 2,015 (approx US $2,568)
- 12-15 cyclists: EUR 1,952 (approx US $2,488)
- 16-20 cyclists: EUR 1,1772 (approx US $2,259)
Single room supplement: EUR 285 per person, (approx US $363)
Bike hire: EUR 175 per person (approx US $223)
Note: Price guaranteed in Euro, but the price in US dollars may fluctuate according to exchange rate.
Trip Inclusions
- Accommodation as specified
- Breakfast and dinner each day except dinner on rest day in Cesky Krumlov and on second day in Salzburg
- Transport in comfortable minibuses
- Local cycle mechanic and guide with good command of English
- Czech and Austria maps, plus daily maps, one per cyclist
- Airport pick-up
- Souvenir Cascade / Czech tour tee shirt
Trip Exclusions
- Alcoholic beverages
- Lunches
- Airport taxes
- Laundry
- Sightseeing other than specified
- Pedaltours clothing – will be available to purchase.
- Train to Vienna – EUR 50pp
- Airport drop off after tour
Cancellations
If for any reason it is necessary to cancel a reservation, the following will apply: Cancellations more than 120 days before trip departure, loss of 50% of deposit. Cancellations between 42 and 120 days before trip departure, loss of full deposit. Cancellations within six weeks of departure will result in forfeiture of full payment.
There will be no refunds once a tour has commenced. We strongly recommend you take out travel, accident, medical, baggage and cancellation insurance. We advise against discounted airfares that carry restrictions.
Sign Up
To sign up, please go to our secure Pedaltours Bookings Page and choose "Czech Republic" from the "select a tour" drop-down menu. Alternatively, please phone us on 1 888 222-9187. We welcome enquiries on the Toll-free number.
Flight Plan
Cascade Bicycle Club recommends Elizabeth Holmes Travel for booking airfare. Contact Sarah Ferris Scott at 206-647-8361 or visit www.elizabethholmes.com. If you plan to redeem frequent flier mileage make sure to book your flight early, as seats are limited. It is also a good idea to try and arrive one day early, in case of missed flights and to help to any Jet Lag.
Travel Insurance
Any policy you purchase should, at the very least, cover trip cancellation, loss of baggage, accident/life coverage, travel delays, and non-refundable airline tickets. Carriers for travel insurance include Travel Guard and Travelex. You may also consider insurance that covers emergency medical evacuation. Search the web to find the best deal that suits your needs- read the fine print.
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Worried you might not be in good enough shape to tackle the hills? Join Cascade Ride Leaders this spring in the Cascade Training series. We'll be leading rides every weekend geared to getting YOU ready for this summer's big CBC rides. Visit the Activities Calendar for more information and ride listings.
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