Small Group Experiential Travel
Tour Code
SHLW When To Go
Jun Start
Luxembourg (LUX) End
Budapest (BUD) Countries Visited (5)
Austria, Czech...More > Overnight In (8)
Heidelberg, Bu...More > Activity Level
3 - ActiveDetails > Tour Type
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Highlights
- 15 Days
- Arriving directly into the Stift Neuburg Abbey hike via Heidelberg's Philosopher's Walk
- Walking the complete circuit of Rothenburg's medieval walls
- A privately guided deep-dive into Bamberg's UNESCO World Heritage site
- Spa promenades and forest springs in Marianske Lazne
- Three days exploring Prague on foot
- Finishing in Budapest with the Vienna Woods wine trail and the forested Buda Hills
Description
In collaboration with Adventures Abroad, Canada's Walking Club is offering this 15-day walking tour through the heart of Central Europe immediately following the IVV Olympiad and finishing in Budapest. Daily outings range from vineyard paths and forest trails to cobblestone UNESCO towns and castle-crowned hilltops, at a pace that leaves room to look around.
The route moves eastward — from Heidelberg and the Neckar, through Rothenburg and the Tauber Valley, Bamberg and the Regnitz, the spa springs of Marianske Lazne, Prague and the Vltava, Vienna and the Ringstrasse, to Budapest and the Danube — and in doing so builds steadily toward the great Habsburg capitals. Where many tours open with the cities, this one saves them for last: Prague, Vienna, and Budapest arrive as a reward, each grander than what came before.
Germany opens the tour with Heidelberg's castle and Philosopher's Walk, slows through Rothenburg's medieval walls and the Franconian countryside of the Tauber Valley, then delivers a full day inside Bamberg's UNESCO World Heritage site. The Czech Republic offers two contrasting moods: the gentle spa culture and forest walking of Marianske Lazne, followed by three days in Prague. Vienna follows with the Ringstrasse and the Vienna Woods wine trail. Budapest closes the journey on the forested Buda Hills above the Danube.
Please note that this tour is designed to follow the IVV Olympiad and does not include the event itself. Adventures Abroad is not affiliated with the Olympiad in any way.
The route moves eastward — from Heidelberg and the Neckar, through Rothenburg and the Tauber Valley, Bamberg and the Regnitz, the spa springs of Marianske Lazne, Prague and the Vltava, Vienna and the Ringstrasse, to Budapest and the Danube — and in doing so builds steadily toward the great Habsburg capitals. Where many tours open with the cities, this one saves them for last: Prague, Vienna, and Budapest arrive as a reward, each grander than what came before.
Germany opens the tour with Heidelberg's castle and Philosopher's Walk, slows through Rothenburg's medieval walls and the Franconian countryside of the Tauber Valley, then delivers a full day inside Bamberg's UNESCO World Heritage site. The Czech Republic offers two contrasting moods: the gentle spa culture and forest walking of Marianske Lazne, followed by three days in Prague. Vienna follows with the Ringstrasse and the Vienna Woods wine trail. Budapest closes the journey on the forested Buda Hills above the Danube.
Please note that this tour is designed to follow the IVV Olympiad and does not include the event itself. Adventures Abroad is not affiliated with the Olympiad in any way.
Price Includes
- 14 nights' accommodation in 4-star or superior 3-star hotels
- Breakfast daily
- Services of an Adventures Abroad tour leader throughout
- Private English-speaking guides for all guided tours of sites and towns mentioned in the itinerary
- All local gratuities to guides, drivers
- Travel by private coach
- Radio/earphone system for guided walks
- All entrance fees for visits mentioned in the itinerary
- City taxes
Exclusions
- Please note that this tour is offered post-Olympiad and does not include the event itself
- International airfare to Luxembourg and from Budapest
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
- Travel insurance
- Meals other than breakfast
- Alcoholic and bottled drinks
- Optional entrance fees
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuity to the Adventures Abroad tour leader.
Trip Info
- Seasonality and Weather:
This tour runs from late June through early July — the height of summer in Central Europe. Conditions across the full routing from Luxembourg to Budapest are warm, with long daylight hours and the countryside in full summer colour.
The tour opens in Heidelberg and the Tauber Valley in late June, when the forested hills are lush and warm. Bamberg in late June is at peak rose season, with the Cathedral Hill Rose Garden in full bloom. Marianske Lazne and the Slavkov Forest offer cooling shade on warm afternoons. Prague in late June to early July is lively and at its most vibrant. Vienna in early July is warm and animated. Budapest closes the tour in early July with the Danube embankment at its summer best.
Central Europe receives precipitation fairly evenly throughout the year, and summer afternoon thunderstorms are possible. Overall, late June to early July offers some of the warmest and longest days of the year across this entire routing — excellent conditions for a walking tour. - Transport and Travel Conditions:
Most transport on this tour is by large private air-conditioned coach. Due to the group size and to keep costs reasonable, we travel with one vehicle and ask that hand baggage on the bus be kept to a minimum, with main luggage stored in the hold.
This is a walking tour. Daily outings range from 3 to 9 kilometres over 1 to 4 hours, across a variety of surfaces — flat riverside promenades, cobblestone city streets, vineyard paths, forest trails, and medieval ramparts. Some days involve moderate elevation gain or loss, and some surfaces feature loose material such as gravel or uneven stone. Good walking footwear with solid tread is essential; walking poles are recommended and will support your knees on descents.
Our walking difficulty corresponds to a Level 3 rating: walks go beyond paved city touring to include natural surfaces and trails with some elevation, walked at a leisurely pace with plenty of stops. Not every day involves a hike, but across the full itinerary, participants will be on their feet regularly. Where large vehicles are impractical, we may walk to sightseeing points or make use of public transit.
Participants should be fit, active, and accustomed to trail walking — a conditioning program prior to departure is strongly recommended. For a full summary of daily walking activities, please refer to the tour itinerary.
Am I suitable for this tour? Please refer to our self-assessment form - Activity Level: 3
These tours are considerably more strenuous than our Level 1 & 2 "cultural" tours and feature walks/hikes on undulating and uneven pathways for 3-7 hours at a leisurely pace. We don't hike every day, but participants should be fit and active and accustomed to trail walking, possibly in remote locations, and be prepared to engage in a conditioning regimen prior to the trip. Altitude may also be a factor on some tours, though none of our hiking tours currently occur above 3000m/10,000 ft. These are hotel-based tours with no camping, and you are required to only carry what you need for the day.
To learn more about the Activity levels, please visit our tour styles page. - Accommodation:
Throughout the tour, accommodation is in 4-star or superior 3-star hotels. Properties are selected for their central location and comfort. To book a 5- or 7-night accommodation package in conjunction with the Olympiad event itself, please visit:
https://www.adventures-abroad.com/ivv-olympiad2027 - Staff and Support:
An Adventures Abroad tour leader accompanies the group throughout. Private English-speaking local guides lead the dedicated walking tours in each destination. The tour leader manages logistics and group support across all 15 days. - Group Size:
Minimum 25 participants plus Tour Leader
Regions Visited: Europe, Eastern Europe, Western Europe and Central Europe
Countries Visited: Austria, Czechia, Germany, Hungary and Luxembourg
Countries Visited: Austria, Czechia, Germany, Hungary and Luxembourg
*The red tour trail on the map does not represent the actual travel path.
Excellent
Overall Rating
4.7
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- Final payment: Due 90 days prior to departure.
- Deposit: A non-refundable $1000 CAD Deposit is required at booking.
- Single Supplement: $1950 CAD (number of singles limited).
- Transfering Tour or Date: Transferring to another tour or tour date is only permissible outside of 120 days prior to departure and is subject to a $100 CAD change fee.
(Read our cancellation policy) - Please note that this tour is designed to follow the IVV Olympiad and does not include the event itself. Adventures Abroad is not affiliated with the Olympiad in any way.
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Prices below are per person, twin-sharing costs in Canadian Dollars (CAD). Pricing does not include airfare to/from the tour and any applicable taxes.
Prices below are per person, twin-sharing costs in Canadian Dollars (CAD). Pricing does not include airfare to/from the tour and any applicable taxes.