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Pearls of Bohemia
Czech Republic8 days / 7 nights – 6 biking days
Guided group tour or Self-guided individual tour
Length 230 km / 140 miles
This route combines road without traffic, paved path as well some short off-road sections. Also profile includes all from long flat section to some rolling hills. On Self Guided option you should be able to cycle up to 60 km in a day with some up hills. Although there are not any long steep ones.
The route of this tour leads through three of the most attractive towns of the Czech Republic. Due to their exceptional cultural and historical value, these towns have been recorded in the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List. In Renaissance Telc, where our 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 theatre, royal garden and open-air theatre with a revolving auditorium. The historical centre 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 České Budějovice, 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 to Hluboká Chateau. The bike trail ends at Hluboká chateau from where you will travel in the AVE minibus back to Prague. We have planned for you to stay for two nights in Cesky Krumlov, in order to give you sufficient opportunity to relax and to get to know this jewel in tourist crown more intimately.
The tour will take you through many diverse landscapes. Sometimes you will have to conquer hills, which will be replaced by flatlands around rivers and ponds. The itinerary is designed to be a gentle ride with a balance of cycling and sightseeing. Take it easy, take your time, it is your holiday, after all!
Travel dates
| 01.04.2024 - 31.10.2024 |
A self Guided tour can start any day from 1st April till 31st October |
|---|---|
| 07.07.2024 - 14.07.2024 | |
| 01.09.2024 - 08.09.2024 |
Itinerary
Day 1 - Transfer Prague to TelcGuided Group tours start on the scheduled day at 9 a.m. |
Day 2 - Telc to Jindrichuv Hradec, 45 km / 27 miles by bicycleOptional visit to Telc Renaissance Chateau and world-renowned square, lunch on the way at Strmilov, sightseeing in the town of Jindrichuv Hradec, optional visit to the castle in Jindrichuv Hradec. Check-in at the hotel. |
Day 3 - Jindrichuv Hradec - Trebon, 45 km / 27 miles by bicycleAn 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. |
Day 4 - Trebon - Cesky Krumlov, 53 km / 32 miles by bicycleThis is a ride through partially hilly countryside mostly on tarmac roads. On Guided Group tours some bikers can take advantage of the support vehicle. 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. |
Day 5 - Free day in Cesky Krumlovto discover and enjoy this pearl among Czech towns. Optional programmes: sightseeing, visit of Cesky Krumlov castle and gardens, cycling trip in the surrounding area of Cesky Krumlov or rafting on the Vltava River. OPTIONAL |
Day 6 - Cesky Krumlov - Hluboka nad Vltavou, 42 km / 25 miles by bicycleEasy 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 12 km to Hluboka where you will spend the night. |
Day 7 - Hluboka nad Vltavou - Holasovice loop, 45 km / 27 miles by bicycle, and transfer to PragueOptional 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. |
Day 8 - PragueBreakfast, check out unless you are prolonging your holiday in the Czech Republic. Special offer: Possibility to book extra nights and extend the tour at any town where you stay overnight. Price on request. |
Tour price list
| Tour Type | Accommodation Category | Luggage transportation | Room type | Price per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided | standard | YES | double room | 1.290€ |
| Guided | standard | YES | single room | 1.490€ |
| Self guided | standard | YES | double room | 930€ |
| Self guided | standard | YES | single room | 1.130€ |
| Self guided | premium | YES | double room | 1.120€ |
| Self guided | premium | YES | single room | 1.390€ |
| Solo Traveller | standard | YES | single room | 1.240€ |
| Solo Traveller | premium | YES | single room | 1.490€ |
Included
What is included in the price
- Pick up from any Prague hotel or from Prague Airport on the first day of the tour (Self Guided option)
- Pick-up from AVE Prague hotel on the first day of the tour at an appointed time (Guided Group option)
- 7 x accommodation in selected hotels and pensions according to chosen accommodation category
- Buffet breakfast on all days
- 3 x dinners (Guided Group option)
- Refreshments in the supporting vehicle (soft drinks, snacks, sweets, fruit) (Guided Group option)
- Detailed town maps (per room)
- Detailed cycling maps (per room)
- Programme and English route book (per room)
- Transportation of participants, their luggage and bicycles from Prague to the starting point of the bike route and from the end of the route to Prague (according to the program of the tour)
- Transportation of luggage between hotels
- ON/Off-line map and GPX files of the recommended route
- 24 hour hotline assistance service
- Specialized AVE bicycle tour leader during all biking days (Guided Group option)
- Practical bike ride safety training (Guided Group option)
- Technical service on the route (Guided Group option)
- First aid - health service on the route (Guided Group option)
- Support minibus (Guided Group option)
- Water for bike flasks from the support vehicle (Guided Group option)
Additional charge
- Local tax payable on the spot (approx. € 1 - 2 per person/night). We recommend having small cash for these fees in local currency or Euros.
Optional
- GPS device for 15 Euro per tour. Only if in stock. Has to be ordered in advance.
Accommodation
Example of the accommodation on the tour.
Exact hotels depend upon availability at the moment of booking.
PREMIUM
Do you like comfort at a higher level? When choosing the SUPERIOR category, we will provide you with accommodation in 4 * hotels. In those cities where there is no 4 * hotel, we will provide accommodation in the best 3 * hotel. Accommodation is of course with breakfast.
Telc - U Hrabenky
Jindrichuv Hradec - Concertino
Trebon - Zlatá Hvězda
Cesky Krumlov - Gold
Hluboka nad Vltavou - Stekl
Praha - Bishoup's House
STANDARD
When choosing the STANDARD category, we will arrange accommodation for you in 3 * hotels or guesthouses. Accommodation is of course with breakfast.
Telc - Anton
Jindrichuv Hradec - Kasper - cyklopension
Trebon - Myslivna
Cesky Krumlov - Familia
Hluboka nad Vltavou - Kapr
Prague - Harmony
Bike rental price list
| Touring BIke | E-BIKE | Road/Gravel Bike | Own Bike | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bike type | Leader Fox – Point or Sumava | 4Ever Comfort Sport | TREK | |
| Price per tour | 88€ | 195€ | 140€ | 30€ |
| Bike | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | |
| Helmet | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | |
| Handle-bar bag | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | |
| 100% water-proof rear pannier | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | |
| Lock | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | |
| Repair kit | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | |
| Bike transportation | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED | INCLUDED |
| New cycling water bottle | On request - free of charge | On request - free of charge | On request - free of charge | 5€ |
| New helmet | 35€ | 35€ | 35€ | 35€ |
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Travel Reports
Read what the participants of Ave cycling tours think about their experience.
Our bike tour came to an end. Everything was very good, we highly enjoyed the trip in a very beautiful region of Tsjechië.
I have still your Garmin gps. I have given it to the reception of Bischops Hotel for your attention.
Thank you very much for the very good organization,
Best regards from the whole group,
Dirk Meganck, Belgium
We are back at work, after some wonderful days biking in your lovely country. I would only like to say thank you for a very well organized trip. We had no worries and no problems during our trip. Everything went smooth and as planned. I had one small problem with my bike - the side-support broke (it was bent when we started), but that is a microscopic detail. All hotels were excellent, but we would like to mention pension Thir in Tabor and cyklopension Kaspar in Jindrichuv Hradec as memorable. We have taken the liberty to recommend your company to our friends on social media.
We will certainly return to the Czech Republic, and hopefully use your company again.
Øyvind and Marta, Bohemian UNESCO, Self Guided tour
We are ready to book our biking trip with AVE in june 2017, The Unesco-tour with extra days.
We are requesting your services because we have now used four different biking companies organising our trips the last four years - in your country, Ireland, from Vienna to Budapest and another trip in Tsjekkia. AVE is the best biking organizer we have encountered so far! Best regards
Øyvind Glosvik and Marta Strandos, Norway
Riding through the forests of Bohemia and the beautiful countryside was a truly memorable experience. Tours of some beautiful castles were also included. Accommodation and meals were of a good standard, not to mention the excellent Czech beer. A support vehicle met us every 10kms or so to provide water and occasional snacks, and we had the option of riding in the vehicle to the next stop if it rained (it didn't) or we needed a rest (seldom). Morning and afternoon stops were made for coffee etc. (sometimes beer!) at taverns along the way. Good mountain bikes were provided at low cost, and I could not praise our tour director and his assistant enough.
Beverley Marshall, Brisbane; published in Sydney Morning Herald
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