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| Type of tour: | Guided |
| Level: | Moderate |
| Duration: | 12 Nights |
| Distance: | 48 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | Jun 16, 28; Jul 10, 22; Aug 3, 15, 2012 |
| Tour price: | €1195 |
| Start city: | Dresden, Germany |
| End city: | Vienna, Austria |
Prague, Vienna and Budapest are the most important centres of the former Habsburg Danube Monarchy. Most of the pompous buildings of those days survived the two World Wars. And this is not the only reason why these three cities are among Europe’s most attractive tourist destinations. Our tour connects these famous cities. We start the tour in Dresden, a very nice and old city indeed. The rivers Elbe, Vltava and Danube accompany us on the way to Budapest, as do the low mountain range of the Saxon and Bohemia, Kokorinško and the “Boehmerwald” (Bohemian forest).
The tour company transports the luggage in their backup bus. It can also give you a lift if you are in trouble. The guide will wait for us at several stations of our trips and he will provide us with beverages and refreshments. They will also give you useful information regarding your route and the sights you pass. Please note that there are ride-along guides only when there are more than 8 participants for the guided tour.
Prague, Vienna and Budapest are the most important centres of the former Habsburg Danube Monarchy. Most of the pompous buildings of those days survived the two World Wars. And this is not the only reason why these three cities are among Europe’s most attractive tourist destinations. Our tour connects these famous cities. We start the tour in Dresden, a very nice and old city indeed. The rivers Elbe, Vltava and Danube accompany us on the way to Budapest, as do the low mountain range of the Saxon and Bohemia, Kokorinško and the “Boehmerwald” (Bohemian forest).
The tour company transports the luggage in their backup bus. It can also give you a lift if you are in trouble. The guide will wait for us at several stations of our trips and he will provide us with beverages and refreshments. They will also give you useful information regarding your route and the sights you pass. Please note that there are ride-along guides only when there are more than 8 participants for the guided tour.
Day 1: Dresden
Individual journey to Dresden. Welcome and informal meeting with the tour guide and group. Sightseeing in Dresden is not a part of this tour, if you like to visit Dresden, we recommend to book an additional night in Dresden prior to the tour.
Day 2: Dresden – Rynartice (Level 1: 44 miles/71 km or Level 2: 47 miles/75 km)
Today we mostly ride on the bike path alongside the Elbe river. On our way, we pass the palace of Pillnitz, a representative building from the times of King August II The Strong. Behind the Czech border, we leave the Elbe river to enter into the nicest part of the “Bohemian Switzerland” and arrive in Rynartice.
Overnight in Rynartice.
Day 3: Rynartice – Prague (Level 1: 49 miles/79 km or Level 2: 59 miles/94 km)
We ride southwards on a scenic route and visit a beautiful baroque church. Afterwards we enter the Kokorinsko area with its bizarre sandstone formations. We stop at the castle Kokorin and arrive in Melnik where the rivers Elbe and Vltava join. Not far from Melnik, we take the train to Prague.
Overnight in Prague.
Day 4: City tour Prague
We do a sightseeing tour by bike, a very exciting way to get to know one of Europe’s nicest cities. We ride through the “Kleinseite” and up to the legendary Hradschin, the world’s largest castle (approx. 25 km/16 miles altogether). Parking our bikes in the center of the town we have the time to explore Prague’s Old Town by foot.
Overnight in Prague.
Day 5: Prague - Zvikov (Level 1: 53 miles/84 km or Level 2: 59 miles/94 km)
We leave Prague by train. Our bike route along the river Vltava leads across a quite hilly area. At the reservoir of Orlik we visit the Palace Orlik and the castle in Zvikov.
Overnight in Zvikov.
Day 6: Zvikov – Budweis (49 miles/78 km)
This day offers a perfect bike route close to the river Vltava. Suddenly the palace of Hluboka seems to appear right out of a fairy tale. A beautiful place worth resting for a while. Afterwards, we ride along the banks of the river Vltava to Ceske Budejowice/Budweis. This city is basically known for its beer.What is less known is Budweis' magnificent Old Town. The visit of the Budweis brewery is a must and, of course, we will taste the beer.
Overnight in Budwels.
Day 7: Budweis – Krumau – Harbach (Level 1: 46 miles/73 km or Level 2: 54 miles/87 km)
In the south of Bohemia the town of Cesky Krumlov/Krumau is a centre of attraction for tourists. As a World Heritage Site, the city still has many historical buildings. After our visit, we leave Krumlov and head towards the heights of the “Böhmerwald” (Bohemian forest). On calm but hilly paths, we cross Austria’s border and arrive in Harbach.
Overnight in Harbach.
Day 8: Lipno Lake - Cesky Krumlov (Level 1: 42 miles/67km Level 2: 61 miles/99 km)
Today we ride to Cesky Krumlov. We offer a tour around the lake and continue on through the Vltava. There’s an option for an exciting rafting trip on the Vltava! The afternoon is spent touring Cesky Krumlov. The city is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight in Cesky Krumlov.
Day 9: Cesky Krumlov – Weitra (Level 1: 41 miles/66km Level 2: 41 miles/66 km)
We reach the heights of the Bohemian Forest towards Austria. Secluded paths lead us into the remote Harbach mud bath and beyond to Weitra, where we stay in a nice hotel brewery.
Overnight in Weitra.
Day 10: Weitra – Krems (Level 1: 45 miles/73km Level 2: 59 miles/95 km)
The forest area is a very beautiful and little-known part of the Alpine republic, which has an excellent network of bicycle paths. We cycle through the historic old town of Weitra and roll along the river Krems.
Overnight in Krems.
Day 11: Krems – Vienna (Level 1: 51 miles/82km Level 2: 50 miles/81 km)
Leaving the forest, we ride on to a change of scenery- the city of Vienna.
Overnight in Vienna.
Day 12: City Tour Vienna
The inner city of Vienna is fairly flat and has a well-developed network of cycle paths. If you already have been to Vienna feel free to explore the city by your own.
Overnight in Vienna.
Day 13: Departure
The journey ends after breakfast.
Jun 16, 28; Jul 10, 22; Aug 3, 15, 2012
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We transport the luggage in our backup minivan, which can also give you a lift if you’re in trouble (guided tours only). Every day the guide will wait for us at several locations and provides you with beverages and refreshments and also give useful information for the oncoming route and sights.
Day 1: Hotel Ibis Lilienstein, Dresden
www.ibishotel.com
Hotel Ibis Lilienstein is located in the heart of Dresden.
Day 2: Hotel Zamecek, Rynatrice
Day 3 and 4: Hotel Globus, Prague
www.hotel-globus.cz
Hotel Globus is a 3-star hotel located outside Prague, but easily accessible to the city.
Day 5: Zvikov, Dvur Pivovarsky
Day 6: Pension Centrum, Ceske Budejovice
www.penzioncentrum.cz
Penzion Centrum is located in a historical building in the center of Ceske Budejovice, offering 32 beds and wi-fi internet.
Day 7: Harbach
Day 8: Cesky Krumlov
Day 9: Brauhotel Weitra, Weitra
www.brauhotel.at
In the heart of Weitra, the oldest brewing town in Austria, sits the Brauhotel Weistra hotel.
Day 10: Krems
Day 11 and 12: Hotel Alexander, Vienna
www.alexander.co.at
Hotel Alexander is located close to the city center, offering guests a family atmosphere to the modern city feeling.
Day 1: Hotel Ibis Lilienstein, Dresden
www.ibishotel.com
Hotel Ibis Lilienstein is located in the heart of Dresden.
Day 2: Hotel Zamecek, Rynatrice
Day 3 and 4: Hotel Globus, Prague
www.hotel-globus.cz
Hotel Globus is a 3-star hotel located outside Prague, but easily accessible to the city.
Day 5: Zvikov, Dvur Pivovarsky
Day 6: Pension Centrum, Ceske Budejovice
www.penzioncentrum.cz
Penzion Centrum is located in a historical building in the center of Ceske Budejovice, offering 32 beds and wi-fi internet.
Day 7: Harbach
Day 8: Cesky Krumlov
Day 9: Brauhotel Weitra, Weitra
www.brauhotel.at
In the heart of Weitra, the oldest brewing town in Austria, sits the Brauhotel Weistra hotel.
Day 10: Krems
Day 11 and 12: Hotel Alexander, Vienna
www.alexander.co.at
Hotel Alexander is located close to the city center, offering guests a family atmosphere to the modern city feeling.
The routes are carefully chosen and planned, we try to use streets with very little traffic and great views. The maximum daily elevation gain is 3805 feet/1160 meters. The tour is rated moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition.
The routes are carefully chosen and planned, we try to use streets with very little traffic and great views. The maximum daily elevation gain is 3805 feet/1160 meters. The tour is rated moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition.
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Germany's fairytale castles, romantic villages and bustling cities are surrounded by a wealth of pristine natural landscapes. Only a unified nation since 1990, Germany now boasts Europe's largest economy and second most populous nation. Within its unified boundaries, Germany remains a nation of diversity. Northern Germany’s coastal terrain along the Baltic Sea includes Hamburg, a harbor city of canals and waterways. Southern Germany's Bavaria region, known as "the green roof of Germany," features snow-tipped Alps, the Black Forest, Neuschwanstein Castle and the historic, picturesque city of Munich. Cruise the Rhine River through the western regions and visit Cologne's famous Gothic Cathedral built in 1248. Experience the arts, fashion and music in the capital, Berlin, and see the revitalized city of Dresden destroyed during World War II.
More on bicycling in Germany >
Germany's fairytale castles, romantic villages and bustling cities are surrounded by a wealth of pristine natural landscapes. Only a unified nation since 1990, Germany now boasts Europe's largest economy and second most populous nation. Within its unified boundaries, Germany remains a nation of diversity. Northern Germany’s coastal terrain along the Baltic Sea includes Hamburg, a harbor city of canals and waterways. Southern Germany's Bavaria region, known as "the green roof of Germany," features snow-tipped Alps, the Black Forest, Neuschwanstein Castle and the historic, picturesque city of Munich. Cruise the Rhine River through the western regions and visit Cologne's famous Gothic Cathedral built in 1248. Experience the arts, fashion and music in the capital, Berlin, and see the revitalized city of Dresden destroyed during World War II.
More on bicycling in Germany >
Biketeam Keymove is specialized in challenging trekking bike tours in Europe, Asia, Africa and America. We aim to discover a region with all its facets in a diversified manner. On our tours, we pay attention that the bike remains the main mode of transport. Though culture is not neglected on our tours, is not in the centre of action.
If you are an ambitious biker striving to explore interesting countries on challenging routes and through beautiful landscape - Biketeam is the right tour operator for you!
Biketeam Keymove is specialized in challenging trekking bike tours in Europe, Asia, Africa and America. We aim to discover a region with all its facets in a diversified manner. On our tours, we pay attention that the bike remains the main mode of transport. Though culture is not neglected on our tours, is not in the centre of action.
If you are an ambitious biker striving to explore interesting countries on challenging routes and through beautiful landscape - Biketeam is the right tour operator for you!
Cancellation of the contract through the client, rebooking, change of reservation, replacements
The client has the right to withdraw from the contract at any time. Relevant is The entry of the cancellation at the tour operator. We recommend to declare the any cancellations in written form.
The following cancellation fees will apply:
In case of re-bookings or changes in reservation (changes to the travel date, destination, place of departure, accommodation or mode of transportation) through the client after booking of the tour, the tour operator reserves the right to charge a fee of 30, €/per person.
A legal claim of the customer on transfers does not exist. Changes are possible only up to 35 days prior to departure. After that, changes and re-bookings are only possible after previous withdrawal from the contract and under the condition that at the same time a new registration by the customer is effected.
The customer can provide a replacement person up to the date of departure. The tour operator may reject to the admission of this third party if this does not satisfy the travel requirements or preclude its participation in laws or government regulations.
Cancellation by the tour operator
The tour operator reserves the right to withdraw from the contract if the minimum number of participants is not reached until the time stated in the tour description. The minimum number of participants must be explicitly quantified and specified as well as the date by which the cancellation by the tour operator must be announced at the latest.
Conclusion of a Contract
With the application, the client offers the tour operator without commitment the conclusion of the travel contract on basis of the tour description, the details and references of the respective tour as well as this terms and conditions. The application can be effected by word of mouth, written, by phone, by fax or electronically (e-mail, online booking form). The application through the applicant applies for all participants listed in the application. The applicant is liable for the participant’s contractual obligations as well as for his own obligations. The contract becomes valid after acceptance through the tour operator. The tour operator informs the client on the conclusion of the contract through a written booking confirmation.
Payment
After conclusion of the contract and receipt of the booking confirmation, a deposit of 20 % is to be paid. Final payment needs to be effected at least 21 days prior to departure.
Services, modification of tour description/itinerary, alteration in price after conclusion of contract
Character and coverage of the services provided by the tour operator are specified in the tour description or respectively in an individual booking confirmation. Services that have not been used by the client will categorically not be refunded. We reserve the right to change and modify the tour/services if necessary due to qualified, significant and unpredictable reasons. Furthermore, we reserve the right to alter prices due to increases in transportation costs, airport and harbor taxes or exchanges rates that apply for the tour booked. Clients will be informed on modifications on time. For self-guided tours and individual planned tours, the services provided are due to the offer of the tour operator. The confirmation of single rooms only applies for hotels, not for ferries, in hostels, guesthouses or other named exceptions. In exceptional cases, clients who booked a single room can also be asked to share a double room for particular nights. In that case, the single room supplement will refunded on a pro-rata basis.
Modifications of services and prices after conclusion of contract, rights of the customer
In case of an increase in prices of more than 5 % or a considerable modification of an essential service, the client has the right to withdraw from the contract or to request the participation on an other comparable tour. The client has to claim this right immediately after the receipt of the declaration of modifications through the tour operator.
Responsibilities of the Customer, deadline prior to the withdrawal of the customer
The customer needs to announce any defects immediately to the local tour guide or at the below address / telephone number. If the customer fails to report a defect, then later reductions in price are not possible.
Customer Responsibilities
The client is obliged to announce any defects or deficits immediately. The customer is obliged to the laws contribute to the loss mitigation as well as to avoid or minimize any damage. Regarding the travel documents, the customer has to inform the tour operator if the necessary travel documents (such as hotel vouchers, flight documents) are missing.
Termination due to force majeure
If the trip is endangered or considerably impaired due to unforseeable force majeure, both the tour operator and the customer can cancel the contract. The tour operator reserves the right to claim a compensation for adduced as well as for not adduced services. The tour operator is obliged to to take the necessary steps (in particular, if the contract includes the return journey) to carry the traveler back. The additional costs of the return jounrey need to be split between both parties. If the return journey is not a part of the trip, the additional cost are at the expesne of the customer.
Limitations
The contractual liability of the tour operator for damages other than physical damage is limited to an amount three times of the tour price, as long as damage to the passenger was not caused deliberately or through gross negligence or if the tour operator is responsible for the damage caused by a service provider.
For damages resulting from loss or damage to luggage or own bikes, the tour operator is only liable if the damages are caused by gross negligence or deliberately. Valuables, identification documents, medicines and medical devices are excluded from liability.
Information requirements on the identity of the operating air carrier
Passport and visa requirements, health regulations
The tour operator informes citizens of a state of the European Union, in which the tour takes place on passport and visa requirements and health formalities (eg police required vaccinations and certificates) that are required for travel and residence. For citizens of other countries the relevant consulate will give advise.
Exclusion of claims, complaint deadlines, limitation, prohibition of assignment
Travel Contractual warranty claims must be submitted within one month after the contractually agreed end of the trip to the tour organizer at the address below.
Data Protection
The personal data provided by the customer to the tour operator will be processed electronically and used where it is necessary for the justification, implementation or termination of a right or obligations similar obligation with the customer and for customer service.
Application of German law, Others
The ineffectiveness of individual asignments does not invalidate the entire travel contract. German law exclusively applies for the contractual and legal relationship between the customer and the tour operato. The tour operator can be sued in his seat. The tour operator can sue the customer at his residence. If the customer is a merchant or a legal person under private or public law or a person domiciled or habitually resident abroad, or whose domicile or habitual residence at the time the action is not known, it is agreed the courts at the seat of the tour operator.
The tour operator is a member of the forum anders reisen eV, Freiburg, and recognizes the criteria of the forumandersreisen to sustainable tourism.
Cancellation of the contract through the client, rebooking, change of reservation, replacements
The client has the right to withdraw from the contract at any time. Relevant is The entry of the cancellation at the tour operator. We recommend to declare the any cancellations in written form.
The following cancellation fees will apply:
In case of re-bookings or changes in reservation (changes to the travel date, destination, place of departure, accommodation or mode of transportation) through the client after booking of the tour, the tour operator reserves the right to charge a fee of 30, €/per person.
A legal claim of the customer on transfers does not exist. Changes are possible only up to 35 days prior to departure. After that, changes and re-bookings are only possible after previous withdrawal from the contract and under the condition that at the same time a new registration by the customer is effected.
The customer can provide a replacement person up to the date of departure. The tour operator may reject to the admission of this third party if this does not satisfy the travel requirements or preclude its participation in laws or government regulations.
Cancellation by the tour operator
The tour operator reserves the right to withdraw from the contract if the minimum number of participants is not reached until the time stated in the tour description. The minimum number of participants must be explicitly quantified and specified as well as the date by which the cancellation by the tour operator must be announced at the latest.
Conclusion of a Contract
With the application, the client offers the tour operator without commitment the conclusion of the travel contract on basis of the tour description, the details and references of the respective tour as well as this terms and conditions. The application can be effected by word of mouth, written, by phone, by fax or electronically (e-mail, online booking form). The application through the applicant applies for all participants listed in the application. The applicant is liable for the participant’s contractual obligations as well as for his own obligations. The contract becomes valid after acceptance through the tour operator. The tour operator informs the client on the conclusion of the contract through a written booking confirmation.
Payment
After conclusion of the contract and receipt of the booking confirmation, a deposit of 20 % is to be paid. Final payment needs to be effected at least 21 days prior to departure.
Services, modification of tour description/itinerary, alteration in price after conclusion of contract
Character and coverage of the services provided by the tour operator are specified in the tour description or respectively in an individual booking confirmation. Services that have not been used by the client will categorically not be refunded. We reserve the right to change and modify the tour/services if necessary due to qualified, significant and unpredictable reasons. Furthermore, we reserve the right to alter prices due to increases in transportation costs, airport and harbor taxes or exchanges rates that apply for the tour booked. Clients will be informed on modifications on time. For self-guided tours and individual planned tours, the services provided are due to the offer of the tour operator. The confirmation of single rooms only applies for hotels, not for ferries, in hostels, guesthouses or other named exceptions. In exceptional cases, clients who booked a single room can also be asked to share a double room for particular nights. In that case, the single room supplement will refunded on a pro-rata basis.
Modifications of services and prices after conclusion of contract, rights of the customer
In case of an increase in prices of more than 5 % or a considerable modification of an essential service, the client has the right to withdraw from the contract or to request the participation on an other comparable tour. The client has to claim this right immediately after the receipt of the declaration of modifications through the tour operator.
Responsibilities of the Customer, deadline prior to the withdrawal of the customer
The customer needs to announce any defects immediately to the local tour guide or at the below address / telephone number. If the customer fails to report a defect, then later reductions in price are not possible.
Customer Responsibilities
The client is obliged to announce any defects or deficits immediately. The customer is obliged to the laws contribute to the loss mitigation as well as to avoid or minimize any damage. Regarding the travel documents, the customer has to inform the tour operator if the necessary travel documents (such as hotel vouchers, flight documents) are missing.
Termination due to force majeure
If the trip is endangered or considerably impaired due to unforseeable force majeure, both the tour operator and the customer can cancel the contract. The tour operator reserves the right to claim a compensation for adduced as well as for not adduced services. The tour operator is obliged to to take the necessary steps (in particular, if the contract includes the return journey) to carry the traveler back. The additional costs of the return jounrey need to be split between both parties. If the return journey is not a part of the trip, the additional cost are at the expesne of the customer.
Limitations
The contractual liability of the tour operator for damages other than physical damage is limited to an amount three times of the tour price, as long as damage to the passenger was not caused deliberately or through gross negligence or if the tour operator is responsible for the damage caused by a service provider.
For damages resulting from loss or damage to luggage or own bikes, the tour operator is only liable if the damages are caused by gross negligence or deliberately. Valuables, identification documents, medicines and medical devices are excluded from liability.
Information requirements on the identity of the operating air carrier
Passport and visa requirements, health regulations
The tour operator informes citizens of a state of the European Union, in which the tour takes place on passport and visa requirements and health formalities (eg police required vaccinations and certificates) that are required for travel and residence. For citizens of other countries the relevant consulate will give advise.
Exclusion of claims, complaint deadlines, limitation, prohibition of assignment
Travel Contractual warranty claims must be submitted within one month after the contractually agreed end of the trip to the tour organizer at the address below.
Data Protection
The personal data provided by the customer to the tour operator will be processed electronically and used where it is necessary for the justification, implementation or termination of a right or obligations similar obligation with the customer and for customer service.
Application of German law, Others
The ineffectiveness of individual asignments does not invalidate the entire travel contract. German law exclusively applies for the contractual and legal relationship between the customer and the tour operato. The tour operator can be sued in his seat. The tour operator can sue the customer at his residence. If the customer is a merchant or a legal person under private or public law or a person domiciled or habitually resident abroad, or whose domicile or habitual residence at the time the action is not known, it is agreed the courts at the seat of the tour operator.
The tour operator is a member of the forum anders reisen eV, Freiburg, and recognizes the criteria of the forumandersreisen to sustainable tourism.
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