Travel in Style on the Luxury Alpe Adria Cycling Tour
From Mozart’s hometown to a historic harbour city by the sea, the 9-Day Luxury Alpe Adria Cycling Tour is an incredible adventure that is filled with culture and breathtaking views! Various landscapes and well-kept cycling paths will delight you on this wonderful cycling tour from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea.
Throughout the 9-Day Luxury Alpe Adria Cycling Tour you will encounter narrow valleys, wide rivers, smooth hills, and high mountains that will be enjoyed with every rotation of your bike pedals. The high culture, authentic traditions, and tasty cuisines that you will experience along the tour will fuel your senses and provide strength for the next stage of your active holiday.
On the 9-Day Luxury Alpe Adria Cycling Tour you will stay in special accommodations that offer an extra something in the best locations, meaning you can look forward to luxury furnishings and decor in the local style, as well as cuisine at the highest level. Many of our luxury hotels also offer large pools and a wellness area where you can relax after a lovely day of cycling. If you are looking to experience the picturesque landscapes of Italy and Austria in style, then there is no better way to do it than on the 9-Day Luxury Alpe Adria Cycling Tour!
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9-Day Luxury Alpe Adria Cycling Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Salzburg
Individual arrival in the cultural city of Salzburg, the hometown of Mozart. Winding alleyways and squares invite you to take a stroll and languorous cafés entice you to sample genuine Austrian café-specialities. You live and breathe culture and history literally with every step you take.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Salzburg
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Cycle to St. Johann im Pongau
Leaving Salzburg behind, you will head south along wetlands in the shade along the river Salzach to Hallein, a formerly wealthy Celtic town due to salt mining. Hallein surprises with a romantic historic town centre including little alleyways, archways, and opulent house fronts. Past the roaring waterfall you pass Golling and continue along the well-developed cycle path onwards to St. Johann. Distinctive – just like twin-peaks – the steeples of the Pongau cathedral rise overhead.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Pongau
Distance: 65 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Bike through the Gasteiner Valley
Shortly after Schwarzach, you will bid farewell to the river Salzach and continue onwards as the Gasteiner Ache leads you through the wild-romantic Gasteiner-valley. Via Dorfgastein and Bad Hofgastein, you will cycle into the renowned spa and ski resort town of Bad Gastein, which is situated at the foot of the Hohen Tauern mountain chain and offers a variety of natural and architectural sights. The Gasteiner waterfall is a landmark situated in the centre of town, and has been the focal point of many artists and poets.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bad Gastein
Distance: 40 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Train Ride and Spittal an der Drau
In the morning it is only a short distance to Böckstein, where a short train ride will take you through the ‘Tauernschleuse‘ to Mallnitz, on the other side of the Alps. Back on your bike, you will enjoy a speedy descent into the Möll Valley, where you will cycle along the river Möll through the impressive alpine landscape. The Drautal Valley starts in the village of Möllbrücke, situated in the sunny South of Austria. After a leisurely cycle for the final few kilometres, you will arrive in Spittal an der Drau, which was already an important transport interchange for pilgrims in the Middle Ages, and helped create its prosperity.
Important: Due to construction work, the Tauernschleuse is expected to be out of service until 04.07.2025. The itinerary will be adapted during this period. You will spend the night in the Gastein Valley instead of the Möll Valley and will be transferred to Spittal.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Spittal an der Drau
Distance: 50 km + train ride
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Cycle to Villach
Today you will gently descend along the river Drau, taking a break at the halfway point in the little market town of Paternion, which has several remarkable churches and palaces. Just a bit more pedalling and you will soon reach Villach, with its enchanting old town, south-Austrian atmosphere, and inviting pubs and restaurants.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Villach
Distance: 40 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Take in the Unique Cultures of Tarvis
After breakfast, you will leave Villach along the river Gail and cross the Austria/Italy border. In the triangle of Italy, Austria, and Slovenia sprawls the canal valley, with the Italian city of Tarvis right in the centre of it. Here you will find Austrians, Slovenians, and Italians that have been living here next to each other for centuries, creating a unique blended culture unlike anywhere else.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Tarvis
Distance: 35 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Cycle Through the Kanaltal Valley and Train to Udine
The cycle path is also well developed in Italy, so you can cycle comfortably downhill through the Val-Canale valley and admire the beauty of the Friulian Alpine region with it's unspoilt nature and extensive forests from the saddle. Your cycle tour ends in one of the picturesque villages located at the foothills of the Julian Alps. With the train you will go further to Udine. When the city is reached you can enjoy the „dolce vita“ with a cafe on a „Piazza“ or stroll through the alleys and admire the buildings of the late Gothic period and the Renaissance.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Udine
Distance: 60 km + train ride
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Grado
Feel the warm breeze of the sirocco! Today you will cycle through vast reed scenery and along canals towards the Gulf of Venice. In the Roman city of Aquileia, the so-called “second Rome”, you can take a break from cycling before reaching the end destination of your holiday. One of the most popular Adriatic beach resorts, the historic little fishing town of Grado, will not only excite you with the extensive sandy beach, but also with its historic harbour and narrow alleyways lined with lovely restaurants.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Grado
Distance: 55 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 Departure Day
Awake on the final day of your adventure and enjoy breakfast at your hotel, before packing your things and waving goodbye on your individual departure from the picturesque seaside town of Grado.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
9-Day Luxury Alpe Adria Cycling Tour Price and Dates
This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only, where the pricing depends on your travelling dates, as well as the types of the rooms that you need.
2025 Departures:
The departures are available daily, from April 26th to October 5th.
- Price per person staying in a single room: from $2,175 USD*
- Price per person sharing a double room: from $1,595 USD*
*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip and all the prices are per person. Please click the booking button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates.
Book NowAccommodation on the 9-Day Luxury Alpe Adria Cycling Tour
This tour is based in hotels. Hotels on this trip are of a 4-star standard, and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplemental fee to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Arcotel Castellani ★★★★
The ideal starting point to discover Salzburg. Surrounded by its own park, it is only a few minutes’ walk from the old town. The historic mansion was redesigned and expanded into a comfortable hotel with a lot of love and care.
Hotel Brückenwirt in St. Johann ★★★★
This chalet-style hotel features incredible views of the Salzburg Alps and modern amenities like an outdoor pool.
Hotel Salzburger Hof in Bad Gastein ★★★★
The hotel has been providing traditional hospitality with a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains for over 100 years. The spacious spa and wellness area brings body and mind into harmony.
Post Hotel mit EigenART ★★★★
This unique hotel is located directly on the historic main square of Spittal an der Drau. Unique because the hotel doesn’t want to fit into classic hotel clichés.
Elaya Hotel in Villach ★★★★
Located directly on the main square, the hotel initially impresses with its magnificent Renaissance façade. The city palace was built around 1500 and has only recently been renovated into a magical boutique hotel.
Hotel Edelhof ★★★★
Alpine chic awaits you a short walk from the centre of Tarvisio. In the family-run hotel, a lot of wood and stone was used to match the surroundings in order to create a particularly homely atmosphere.
Hotel Ambassador Palace ★★★★
In the heart of the city and only a few steps away from the historic centre, the hotel welcomes you with excellent service and elegant rooms.
Hotel Laguna Palace ★★★★
The fantastic location right by the sea and in the centre of the historic port city is impressive. From the pool on the top floor you can enjoy a magical view of the lagoon.
What’s Included in the 9-Day Luxury Alpe Adria Cycling Tour?
Meals
8 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 8 nights are included. Accommodations before the tour in Salzburg and after the tour in Grado are not included but can be added as a supplement.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage is included throughout the tour.
Also Included
- Welcome briefing (German, English)
- Route map/details
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
- 1 train ride Böckstein – Mallnitz incl. your bike
- 1 train ride Venzone – Udine incl. your bike
- App for Navigation and GPS-data available
- 24/7 service hotline
Not included
- Flights and transportation to and from Villach/Grado.
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Tourist tax
- Helmet (can be purchased locally)
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Return transfer to Salzburg
- Bike rental and insurance (helmet not included)
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