Itinerary
- Day 1
Salzburg
You'll arrive at your hotel in Salzburg and have the afternoon and evening to get settled in. This baroque city is worth walking around on foot, so take some time to wander through the old town at your own pace. The architecture here reflects Mozart's birthplace heritage, and there's plenty to see just by strolling the streets.
Optional Activities
- Explore the baroque old town of Salzburg
- Visit Hohensalzburg Fortress
- Purchase Mozartkugeln (Mozart balls) as souvenirs
Landmarks Hohensalzburg Fortress Salzburg Old Town 
- Day 2
Salzburg to Golling
Start cycling out of Salzburg with Hohensalzburg Fortress visible ahead. You'll follow the Salzach river for about 35 km on a scenic route that passes Hellbrunn Palace, where the famous trick fountains have been entertaining visitors for over 400 years. It's a nice day on the bike with good views the whole way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle tour from Salzburg to Golling
- Pass by Hellbrunn Palace and view its trick fountains
Optional Activities
- Visit the trick fountains at Hellbrunn Palace
Landmarks Hellbrunn Palace - Day 3
Golling to St. Johann
Continue on the Tauern Cycle Path toward Hallein, a town known for its crooked houses and salt mining history. During this 35 km ride, you'll pass the Golling waterfall, which makes for a good spot to take a break and stretch your legs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle tour from Golling to St. Johann
- View the Golling waterfall
Optional Activities
- Explore Hallein and learn about salt mining
- View the crooked town houses of Hallein
Landmarks Golling Waterfall Hallein - Day 4
St. Johann to Bad Gastein - Mallnitz
This 55 km day is longer, but much of it involves a train ride. You'll cycle through the Gastein Valley with the Hohe Tauern mountains framing everything around you. After passing Bad Hofgastein, you'll reach Bad Gastein, known as the 'Montecarlo of the Alps' for its grand Belle Époque hotels and the 17-spring-fed waterfall there. From Böckstein, you'll board a train to go through the Tauernschleuse tunnel, then cycle downhill to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle tour through Gastein Valley
- View the Gastein waterfall
- Train ride through Tauernschleuse
Optional Activities
- Explore the Belle Époque hotels and architecture of Bad Gastein
- Visit Bad Hofgastein
Landmarks Gastein Waterfall Bad Gastein - Day 5
Bad Gastein - Mallnitz to Spittal a.d. Drau
Cycle along the River Möll on the Glockner Cycle Path, which is mostly downhill through high mountain landscape. You'll travel about 40 km passing through Hohe Tauern National Park to Möllbrück, then follow the Drau cycle path to Spittal. There's a beautiful Renaissance castle called Porcia worth seeing once you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle tour from Bad Gastein/Mallnitz to Spittal
- Cycle through Hohe Tauern National Park
Optional Activities
- View Renaissance castle Porcia in Spittal
Landmarks Hohe Tauern National Park Porcia Castle - Day 6
Spittal a.d. Drau to Villach
Head to Villach, Carinthia's second largest city, on a 35 km ride. The city hosts vibrant carnival and church day celebrations, and there are several sights to check out around town. If the weather's nice and you have time, there are lakes nearby where you can take a swim.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle tour from Spittal to Villach
Optional Activities
- Explore sights in Villach
- Swim in lakes around Villach
Landmarks Villach 
- Day 7
Villach to Tarvisio - Camporosso
Leave Austria behind as you follow the River Gail out of Villach and into Italy. You'll cycle through the Canal Valley for about 40 km, a unique region where Italian, Austrian, and Slovenian borders converge. Germanic, Romanic, and Slavic cultures blend here, and the Friulian Alpine region offers pristine natural beauty with extensive forests throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle tour from Villach to Tarvisio/Camporosso
- Cross from Austria into Italy
Optional Activities
- Explore the multicultural border town of Tarvisio
- Experience the blend of Alpine and Mediterranean cultures
Landmarks Tarvisio Canal Valley 
- Day 8
Tarvisio - Camporosso to Venzone surroundings
On this 55 km stage, you'll cycle through wine country toward Gemona del Friuli, one of the most beautiful historic towns in Friuli Venezia Giulia. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta dominates the town and is worth a visit. Rolling hills covered in vineyards line your route, with opportunities to stop for tastings. Later, pass through Udine, a city with Venetian influences where late Gothic and Renaissance buildings surround you. Grab a coffee at a café on the Piazza or walk through the city centre to get a feel for the place.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle tour from Tarvisio/Camporosso to Venzone surroundings
- Visit Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Gemona del Friuli
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting in the vineyard-covered hills
- Explore Gemona del Friuli
- Visit Udine and view late Gothic and Renaissance buildings
Landmarks Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta Gemona del Friuli Udine - Day 9
Venzone to Udine
Cycle about 60 km through reed landscapes and water channels with the warm Scirocco breeze at your back as you head toward Grado. Along the way, visit Palmanova, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the excavation sites of the ancient city of Aquileia. These stops add historical depth to the day before you reach the seaside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle tour from Venzone surroundings to Udine
Optional Activities
- Visit Palmanova, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore ancient archaeological sites at Aquileia
Landmarks Grado Palmanova Aquileia - Day 10
Udine to Grado
Complete your cycle tour with the final 55 km ride to Grado, a historic fishing town and popular Adriatic seaside resort. You'll finish your journey on the coast after cycling from Austria through Italy, having covered everything from mountains to wine country to the sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle tour from Udine to Grado
Optional Activities
- Explore Grado as a historic fishing town and seaside resort
Landmarks Grado
