Prague to Vienna Biking ~ Butterfield and Robinson

Activity Level: E-M
Start / Finish: Prague / Vienna

Bohemian Chic

Two must-see European capitals on one magnificent trip? Sure, a plane would be faster, but we prefer the (really) scenic route. Start: Prague—a boho-chic playground where resplendence is the rule, not the exception. End: Vienna—Austria’s handsome jewel along the Danube. In between, Czech hospitality; mile after mile of great riverside rides past vineyards; hilltop monasteries and crumbling castles; a hearty bowl of goulash and a pint of Pilsner enjoyed over candlelight in a private library; a leisurely float down the Big D and the grandest of all finales. Trust us; getting there really is half the fun.

Day 1 Ride from Kost Castle through picturesque St. George’s Forest
Day 2 Stop for a medieval lunch and a pivo before hearing the fascinating history of your hotel from our hostess Petra
Day 3 Bike the Czech countryside to a marvelous lunch at Chateau Kotera, then head into Prague for a special-access visit to Strahov Monastery
Day 4 Cycle the delightfully flat paths along the Danube River, surrounded by vineyards to dinner at the legendary Landhaus Bacher restaurant
Day 5 Wander the hallowed halls of the baroque Melk monastery before a tasting at a nearby wine cellar
Day 6 Pedal downstream to colourful Tulln, then celebrate the trip in style at one of Vienna’s best bistros
Day 7 Breakfast and bis speda in Vienna


		Chateau Mcely, Mcely Chateau Mcely is one of the Czech Republic’s finest hotels. Constructed as a 17thC country estate for the Thurn-Taxis family, it fell into disrepair during the Communist era and has only recently been restoed (passionately and painstakingly) to its former glory by owners Jim and Inez Cusamano. Enjoy the beautiful panorama from the observatory as you reward yourself for today’s ride with a velke pivo (a large beer).
		Mandarin Oriental, Prague The ‘MO’ is the newest addition to the Czech capital’s high-end hotel lineup, and offers all the trappings of its prestigious hotel group. Tucked among the cobbled streets of Mala Strana on the left bank of the Vltava River, its 99 rooms have been lovingly melded into the structure of an old monastery near Prague Castle. Among its many amenities, the spa, situated in the former church chapel, stands out in particular. (We also recommend it for where to stay the night before your trip begins.)
		Hotel Richard Löwenherz, Dürnstein Founded on the site of a 700-year-old Clarissinian Abbey, the Richard Löwenherz is now a hotel with richly historical interiors filled with antiques, Renaissance sculpture, elegant chandeliers and stone vaulting. We are well looked after by Frau Theiry and her staff, who quickly make us feel at home whether we’re lounging in the living room with an after-dinner schnapps, lazing in the rose garden by the pool, or enjoying a sunny breakfast on the arbour-covered terrace overlooking the Danube.
		Hotel Sacher Wien, Vienna Established in 1876 in the centre of the city, there is simply no questioning that the five-star Hotel Sacher is Vienna’s most highly regarded hotel. Blended traditional décor and all the modern amenities, its location across from the Opera House, the Kärntner Straße, and a mere five-minute walk from the Hofburg Imperial Palace is a welcome convenience, but it’s this Leading Hotels of the World’s famed eponymous chocolate dessert that may leave the most enduring impression.

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