Johnson’s Literary Depot presents:
Wine & Cycle
A guided ride through three countries of wine country
Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia
June 12 – 20, 2027
Three countries, one week, and a glass of wine with every ride
Fly into Vienna and cycle with Adam, Ally, and Andrew through the vineyards and castle towns where Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia meet, then finish in Prague. Much of the route follows the old Iron Curtain border, closed to the public until about 30 years ago and now some of the best cycling in Central Europe.
You'll ride about 24–40 miles a day on quiet, mostly flat side roads and bike paths, with plenty of time to sip, explore, and take in the scenery.
Trip Highlights
Six riding days through Austria, the Czech Republic and Slovakia
Free book about the region and travel journal selected by JLD booksellers
Trip led by Ally & Adam, some of our booksellers
Wine cellars in Znojmo, Retz and Mikulov
The Lednice–Valtice chateaux and gardens (UNESCO)
Kroměříž gardens and archbishop's chateau (UNESCO)
A night in medieval Skalica, Slovakia
Riding the former Iron Curtain
Airfare, dinner, and alcohol not included.
Pricing
$1900 per person
Early Bird - $1800 per person until December 31st, 2026
Deposit of $200 reserves your spot. Payment plans are available.
Want more time in Prague? Add an extra night for $100.
Itinerary
Sat, June 12: Fly out from the US
Sun, June 13: Arrive in Vienna and take the train to Znojmo. Welcome meeting that evening.
Mon, June 14: Znojmo to Laa an der Thaya · 33 miles. Into Austria and the underground wine cellars of Retz.
Tue, June 15: Laa an der Thaya to Lednice · 35 miles. Lunch in Mikulov, then the Lednice–Valtice chateaux.
Wed, June 16: Lednice to Skalica · 40 miles. Along the Morava River into Slovakia.
Thu, June 17: Skalica to Uherské Hradiště · 29 miles. Back into Moravia past village wine cellars.
Fri, June 18: Uherské Hradiště to Kroměříž · 24 miles. An easy ride along the Baťa Canal.
Sat, June 19: Kroměříž to Olomouc · 28 miles. The last ride, into Moravia's historic capital.
Sun, June 20: Train to Prague and fly home, or stay an extra night.
FAQs
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The route is mostly flat, on quiet roads and bike paths. If you're comfortable on a bike for a few hours at a time, you'll do great.
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We will stay at hotels along the route.
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Nope! Your trip fee includes bike rentals throughout your trip.
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We strongly recommend it for any trip abroad.
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All sales for retreats are final. Because of the planning and bookings these trips require, we can't offer refunds for any reason, including cancellations, schedule conflicts or personal circumstances.