Itinerary
- Day 1
Chiemsee
You'll arrive at your hotel on Lake Chiemsee whenever works best for you. Take the afternoon to settle in and wander around the Bavarian lakeside setting at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Lake Chiemsee - Day 2
Chiemsee to St. Johann in Tirol
Start cycling south from Lake Chiemsee through the Chiemgau region, passing Walchsee and Gasteig along the way. The ride continues through scenic countryside toward St. Johann in Tirol, a baroque town positioned between the Kitzbueheler Horn and Wilder Kaiser mountains.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour from Lake Chiemsee to St. Johann in Tirol through Chiemgau region
Landmarks Lake Chiemsee Kitzbüheler Horn Wilder Kaiser - Day 3
St. Johann in Tirol to Zell am See
Begin your morning in Hochfilzen, a town famous for hosting biathlon World Cup races. From there, cycle through Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer to see its charming Austrian town center, then finish your ride at Zell am See on the lake's shores with views toward the Kitzsteinhorn glacier.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour from St. Johann in Tirol to Zell am See via Hochfilzen and Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer
Landmarks Hochfilzen Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer Lake Zell Kitzsteinhorn - Day 4
Zell am See to Matrei in East Tyrol
Cycle along the Tauern Cycle Path toward Mittersill with Hohe Tauern peaks in view. A vehicle will take you through Hohe Tauern National Park to Matreier Tauernhaus, and from there you'll ride mostly downhill into Matrei in East Tyrol.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour along the Tauern Cycle Path from Zell am See to Mittersill
- Transfer through Hohe Tauern National Park from Mittersill to Matreier Tauernhaus (Felbertauern road)
- Guided downhill bike descent from Matreier Tauernhaus to Matrei in East Tyrol
Landmarks Tauern Cycle Path Hohe Tauern National Park Felbertauern Pass - Day 5
Matrei in East Tyrol to Oberdrauburg/Kötschach-Mauthen
Ride through the Iseltal valley heading toward Lienz, which sits on the sunny side of the Alps near Italy. From there, continue on the Drau cycle path toward Oberdrauburg, or if you're staying in Koetschach-Mauthen, you'll get a transfer over Gailberg Pass.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour through Iseltal valley to Lienz
- Guided bike tour on Drau cycle path from Lienz towards Oberdrauburg
Landmarks Iseltal Valley Lienz Drau River - Day 6
Oberdrauburg/Kötschach-Mauthen to Tolmezzo/Venzone
A transfer in the morning takes you to Plöcken Pass at the Italian border. You'll cycle through thrilling serpentine descents down to Paluzza, then ride past thermal baths and Roman sites before reaching Venzone, a medieval town that's part of Italy's collection of most beautiful towns.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Plöcken Pass (Italian border)
- Guided bike descent down Plöcken Pass to Paluzza
- Guided bike tour from Paluzza through Tolmezzo to Venzone via Arta thermal baths and Zuglio Roman sites
Landmarks Plöcken Pass Paluzza Arta Thermal Baths Zuglio Roman Excavation Sites Tolmezzo Venzone - Day 7
Tolmezzo/Venzone to Spilimbergo
Cycle a short distance from Venzone to the medieval fortress at Osoppo. Continue to San Daniele del Friuli, which is known for its air-dried ham, then cross the Tagliamento River at Ragogna and arrive in Spilimbergo, called the town of the mosaic.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour from Venzone to Spilimbergo via Osoppo and San Daniele del Friuli
Landmarks Osoppo Fortress San Daniele del Friuli Tagliamento River Ragogna Spilimbergo - Day 8
Spilimbergo to Lignano
The cycling becomes easier today since the tough climbs are done. You'll follow the Tagliamento River through Friulian countryside toward the Adriatic coast and reach Lignano, a beach town with endless sandy shores where you can take in your cycling accomplishment.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided bike tour from Spilimbergo to Lignano along Tagliamento River through Friulian countryside
Landmarks Tagliamento River Lignano Adriatic Sea - Day 9
Lignano
Depart whenever suits you, or choose to stay longer and enjoy the Adriatic Sea beaches.
Optional Activities
- Extend your stay at Lignano and the Adriatic coast
Landmarks Lignano
