Vienna – Trieste
- Length 10 Days
- Difficulty level Medium
- Tour length 585 Km
- Price from 1390 € Per person
Tour description
The cycling route from Vienna to Trieste takes you through five historic cities connected by a shared past. Once part of the Habsburg Monarchy, Vienna, Graz, Maribor, Ljubljana, and Trieste offer a unique blend of cultures, architecture, and traditions that you can experience firsthand along the way.
Start your journey in imperial Vienna, ride through Austria’s diverse landscapes, and continue into Slovenia’s lush, unspoiled nature — a true crossroads between Central Europe and the Mediterranean. Finish your adventure in Trieste, where Mediterranean vibes meet elegant imperial heritage in what was once the monarchy’s most important seaport.
This route is not just about cycling — it’s about discovering history, local lifestyles, and regional character with every kilometer. Each landscape, town, and region adds another layer to the story, creating a memorable and immersive experience on two wheels.
Route Overview
The tour features rolling terrain with several demanding climbs. Around half of the route follows dedicated cycling paths, while the rest runs along quiet country roads and secondary routes. Heavier traffic can be expected when passing through city centers.
Arrival dates
08/05/2026, 15/05/2026, 22/05/2026, 29/05/2026, 05/06/2026, 03/07/2026, 10/07/2026, 11/09/2026, 18/09/2026, 25/09/2026
Non schedule arrivals dates
Minimum of 5 persons upon request!
Itinerary
Arrival in Vienna
Show dayStart the day with a memorable train ride on the famous Semmering Railway (included), the world’s first mountain railway and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Semmering, you continue cycling through stunning alpine scenery, following the Mur River valley toward Bruck an der Mur. The town’s historic center and medieval buildings offer a wonderful blend of culture and nature.
Today’s route follows the Mur Cycle Path through the green landscapes of Styria. You will experience a gradual change from alpine surroundings to the milder climate of the Graz basin. Graz, the capital of Styria, welcomes you with its impressive Schlossberg hill and beautifully preserved old town, both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Distance: 77-89 km
You continue through the wine hills of Slovenska Štajerska, one of Slovenia’s most important wine regions. Numerous wineries along the route offer perfect opportunities for short stops. The stage ends either in Celje, Slovenia’s third-largest city with a rich medieval past, or in Laško, famous for its thermal spa tradition and well-known beer brewery.
Distance: 66-101 km
Today you ride through traditional Slovenian villages and peaceful countryside. A highlight is the Trojan Pass, where a short climb rewards you with panoramic mountain views. Make sure to try the famous Trojan doughnuts at a local bakery. An optional train connection between Hrastnik and Sava allows you to shorten the route length of 66km. Your destination, Ljubljana, charms visitors with its lively old town, scenic riverbanks, historic bridges, and hilltop castle.
The route leads through Slovenia’s unique karst landscape, known for caves, underground rivers, and dramatic rock formations. Postojna is world-famous for its spectacular cave system, one of the largest and most visited in Europe. Nearby Predjama Castle, built directly into a cliff, offers another unforgettable highlight of the region.
Your final cycling stage brings you toward the Adriatic coast. As you approach Italy, Mediterranean influences become more noticeable and stunning sea views accompany your ride. Trieste welcomes you with a unique mix of Italian charm and Austro-Hungarian elegance. Once the main port of the Habsburg Empire, the city is now known for its grand architecture, seaside promenades, and historic café culture.
Departure
Show dayIndividual departure from Trieste or optional extension of your stay along the Adriatic coast.
Services and prices
Self guided tour with luggage transfer
| Price p.p. in DBL room | 1390 € |
Extras
| Rental bike | 149 € |
| E-bike | 290 € |
| Single room surcharge p.p. | 500 € |
| Extra night in Vienna p.p. DBL/SGL room | 94 / 136 € |
| Extra night in Trieste p.p. DBL/SGL room | 89 / 138 € |
Tour datesAny scheduled tour can be made private. Your group, your dates. Go Private
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We at Europe Bike Tour do know, that a good bike is the most important part of a nice vacation. So we let all our bikes serviced regulary so they stay in perfect condition. Under "Bike Equipment" you can find other aditional equipment that is either in the bike fee included or you can rent/buy it for adittional funds.
We offer male and female bikes with different sizes, E-bikes, Tandembikes, Bikes for kids and on request the Recumbent bike as well. Should you have a special wish/need, do not hesitate to ask us, we will make our best to fullfill your wish!
Why with us?
With a rich 12-year history, Europe Bike Tours offers more than just cycling trips; we provide immersive "Culture Biking" experiences across the Czech Republic and Central Europe. Our tours blend the thrill of biking with cultural exploration, taking you from charming local eateries to ancient, hidden castles. We handpick the most captivating locations, ensuring each bike, family, or wine holiday is an adventure in itself. Catering to diverse preferences, our tours come in various formats, from self-guided to fully guided, with options for luggage transfer and different accommodation levels. For those seeking something unique, we're always ready to craft a tailor-made tour that perfectly fits your vision of a cycling holiday.
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Who we are
Lukáš SvárovskýManager
Languages spoken Czech, English, German
Guide since 2008
Lukas was born and raised in the Czech capital of Prague. His keen interest in history and sports influenced his determination to study both subjects at university in Germany. His passion for travel also led to Lukas adding a tourism degree to his studies. Biking, exploring, and discovering interesting places was one of the determining moments when in 2010 he decided to start Europe Bike Tours. Since than Lukas is keen on developing new products, improve services and above all, share his passion for traveling while guiding one of the tours!
Lukáš Svárovský
Manager
Languages spoken Czech, English, German
Guide since 2008
Lukas was born and raised in the Czech capital of Prague. His keen interest in history and sports influenced his determination to study both subjects at university in Germany. His passion for travel also led to Lukas adding a tourism degree to his studies. Biking, exploring, and discovering interesting places was one of the determining moments when in 2010 he decided to start Europe Bike Tours. Since than Lukas is keen on developing new products, improve services and above all, share his passion for traveling while guiding one of the tours!
Vitek ProchazkaManager
Languages spoken Czech, English, French, German, Slovak, Spanish
Guide since 2012
Vitek was born in Prague, Czech Republic and has remained there most of his life. During his travel and tourism studies he began guiding mostly bike and rafting trips all around Europe. Through his years in the office of a travel agency, guiding remained an important part of his life. Eventually went of for year in New Zealand and after returning started guiding and preparing programs in and around his homeland
Vitek Prochazka
Manager
Languages spoken Czech, English, French, German, Slovak, Spanish
Guide since 2012
Vitek was born in Prague, Czech Republic and has remained there most of his life. During his travel and tourism studies he began guiding mostly bike and rafting trips all around Europe. Through his years in the office of a travel agency, guiding remained an important part of his life. Eventually went of for year in New Zealand and after returning started guiding and preparing programs in and around his homeland
Our self-guided tours
Accommodation is one of the most important parts of each trip that strongly influences the final look of it. We make our best to offer you the best possible accommodation in the prefered category. The hotels we offer are either comfortable small hotels or quite guesthouses both in 3* quality, all of it rather small and with personality than big chain. All the tours have accommodation in or near the town/village centres so you can spend the afternoon and evening after biking exploring the town itself or simply enjoy the peace of the place.
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Jim Neu
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My wife and I road a self-guided tour from Prague to Vienna and Europe Bike Tours was excellent! They provided well-maintained bikes, they booked the best hotels in each town, the gps files were easy to follow, the Trip Plans app contained all the relevant information along the route and highlighted all of the sites to see. Staff was friendly and very responsive to all of our needs. We will...
Jim Neu
Tour Prague-Vienna Greenways Tour - Short
My wife and I road a self-guided tour from Prague to Vienna and Europe Bike Tours was excellent! They provided well-maintained bikes, they booked the best hotels in each town, the gps files were easy to follow, the Trip Plans app contained all the relevant information along the route and highlighted all of the sites to see. Staff was friendly and very responsive to all of our needs. We will be booking another trip with this incredible operator!
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Gabriela de la Torre
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This summer we took the route from Prague to Krakow and it was fantastic. Everything was super well organized, prepared, and coordinated so we could fully enjoy it. 100% professionalism, coordination, and support. I'm very happy with their management and organization.31 Jul
Alma SB
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A spectacular and incredibly fun trip, with impeccable organization, excellent accommodations, and outstanding support for any issues with the bikes. My husband and I cycled from Prague to Krakow and are already planning our next destinations.24 Jul
Richard March
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My wife and I just completed a 15-day bike tour with Europe Bike Tours, and although this was our third time using a company to arrange a cycling vacation, they did the best job yet.From our first meeting with the company representative at our hotel to the many online chats we had during our ride, the team was always supportive, accommodating, and quick to respond whenever we reached out with a...22 Jul
Ina Akkerman
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Cycling from Prague to Berlin was a fantastic experience. Everything was taken care of down to the last detail, from the app to the luggage transport. We enjoyed being active every day (no e-bike) and appreciated the changing scenery. We won't forget the sound of the Golden Oriole🤩👌
Ina Akkerman
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Cycling from Prague to Berlin was a fantastic experience. Everything was taken care of down to the last detail, from the app to the luggage transport. We enjoyed being active every day (no e-bike) and appreciated the changing scenery. We won't forget the sound of the Golden Oriole🤩👌
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Daniel Bergman
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My wife and I rode from Prague to Dresden from June 13-18. Europe Bike Tours made the trip fantastic. From the orientation meeting to the detailed maps, instructions and written guides, everything was clear and we felt totally confident taking on the ride. We loved the cost included the bikes, and the fact that the bikes came with painniers, helmets and a repair kit (which we never needed)....15 Jul
Dr Dalia Peretz
Tour Tailor made
The cycling in the Czech Republic was wonderful. Lucas organized beautiful routes for us with points of interest along the way. Very good quality hotels. We are very happy that we chose LucascompanyWe rode for 8 and a half days. From Dresden to Prague, we spent 4 days. in Prague over the weekend without bikes, and on Sunday we continued for another 4 days to the beautiful Krumlov, where we ...15 Jul
Germano Manzoni
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Prague / Vienna in 🚲Excellent assistance and organization, maximum availability and understanding during the tour.More than good hotel accommodations with always generous convivial dinners.Kudos and a big hug to Tony and Pavel for their kindness and enthusiasm.
Germano Manzoni
Tour Prague-Vienna FG
Prague / Vienna in 🚲
Excellent assistance and organization, maximum availability and understanding during the tour.
More than good hotel accommodations with always generous convivial dinners.
Kudos and a big hug to Tony and Pavel for their kindness and enthusiasm.
15 Jul
Jose Escobedo
Tour Prague-Vienna FG
Surely your best option for a challenging biking tour crossing Czechoslovakia. I have just finished the tour and I must say that the organisation an support received from this company is superb. Thank you guys!. Specially to Pavel for his historic feedback during the trip and Antonin for safely guiding us to our destination in Viena
Jose Escobedo
Tour Prague-Vienna FG
Surely your best option for a challenging biking tour crossing Czechoslovakia. I have just finished the tour and I must say that the organisation an support received from this company is superb. Thank you guys!. Specially to Pavel for his historic feedback during the trip and Antonin for safely guiding us to our destination in Viena
