Itinerary
- Day 1
Salzburg
You'll arrive in Salzburg and spend your first day getting oriented to Mozart's festival city. Walking through the winding alleyways and charming squares, you'll find the pace relaxed and the atmosphere rich with culture and history. Stop at a local café for traditional Austrian coffee, and take time to explore the old town on foot to get a feel for the place before your cycling adventure starts tomorrow.
Optional Activities
- Explore winding alleyways and squares in Salzburg
- Enjoy Austrian coffee specialties in local cafés
Landmarks Salzburg 
- Day 2
Salzburg to Golling
This morning you'll start cycling leisurely through the Salzach meadows heading toward Hallein, a historic Celtic town about 25 km away. Once there, check out the Celtic Museum to learn about the region's ancient heritage. After that, you'll continue pedaling past the Golling Waterfall and arrive in Golling for the night, staying near the charming market square and 13th-century castle that overlooks the town.
Included Activities
- Cycle through Salzach meadows
- Visit Hallein, former Celtic salt mining town
Optional Activities
- Visit the Celtic Museum in Hallein
- View the Golling Waterfall
Landmarks Hallein Celtic Museum Golling Waterfall Golling 
- Day 3
Golling to St. Johann
You'll cycle from Golling up to Pass Lueg, and the Tennengebirge mountains come into view as the terrain gets more dramatic. Coming down from the pass, you'll ride through the impressive Salzachöfen gorge with its towering rock walls. Later, you'll pass Werfen and its castle before reaching St. Johann, where the distinctive towers of Pongau Cathedral mark your arrival for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle to Pass Lueg with mountain views
- Pass through Salzachöfen gorge
- Cycle past Werfen Castle
Landmarks Pass Lueg Tennengebirge Salzachöfen Werfen Castle Pongau Cathedral 
- Day 4
St. Johann to Mallnitz
Leaving the Salzach Valley behind, you'll head into the Gastein Valley and follow the Gasteiner Ache through wild and romantic alpine scenery. You'll pedal through Dorfgastein and Bad Hofgastein before arriving at Bad Gastein, a famous spa resort where the Gastein waterfall creates a focal point for the town. In the afternoon, you'll board a train through the Alps from Böckstein to Mallnitz, then enjoy an exhilarating downhill ride to your hotel in the Mölltal valley.
Included Activities
- Cycle through Gastein Valley
- View Gastein waterfall in Bad Gastein
- Train ride Böckstein to Mallnitz with bike
Optional Activities
- Visit Bad Gastein spa and winter sports resort
Landmarks Gastein Valley Dorfgastein Bad Hofgastein Bad Gastein Gastein Waterfall Hohe Tauern Böckstein Mallnitz Mölltal - Day 5
Mallnitz to Spittal an der Drau
You're cycling through impressive high mountain landscapes along the Möll River today. At Möllbrücke, you'll transition into the Drau Valley and enter the sunnier southern Austria region. From there, you'll have an easy pedal through the final kilometers to Spittal an der Drau, a historic town that once served medieval pilgrims as an important transportation hub.
Included Activities
- Cycle through high mountain landscapes along Möll River
- Cycle through Drau Valley
Landmarks Möll River Möllbrücke Drau Valley Spittal an der Drau - Day 6
Spittal an der Drau to Villach
You'll cycle along the Drava River on a gentle downhill slope, and the pace feels comfortable and relaxed. During the morning, you'll take a break in Paternion, a market town with charming churches and castles worth exploring. Then you'll continue pedaling to Villach, where the old town has a southern feel with cozy pubs and restaurants perfect for spending your evening.
Included Activities
- Cycle along Drava River
- Visit Paternion market town
Optional Activities
- Explore Paternion's churches and castles
Landmarks Drava River Paternion Villach - Day 7
Villach to Kanaltal, Italy
This morning you'll board a train to Tarvisio to handle the ascent, saving your legs for the cycling ahead. From Tarvisio, you'll cycle comfortably downhill through the scenic Kanaltal valley in Italy, where the untouched natural beauty and extensive forests of the Friulian Alps surround you. You'll stay overnight in one of the pretty villages at the foothills of the Julian Alps.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train ride to Tarvisio
- Cycle through Kanaltal valley
- Cycle through Friulian Alps region
Landmarks Tarvisio Kanaltal Friulian Alps Julian Alps - Day 8
Kanaltal to Udine
You're cycling from Kanaltal to Gemona del Friuli, one of the most beautiful historic towns in Friuli Venezia Giulia. The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta dominates the town's skyline as you arrive. After exploring, you'll continue toward Udine where vines begin appearing along the route. Once in Udine, take time for Italian coffee in the piazza or wander the alleyways lined with late Gothic and Renaissance buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle to Gemona del Friuli
- View Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
- Cycle to Udine
Optional Activities
- Explore Gemona del Friuli historic town
- Stroll through Udine's alleyways
Landmarks Gemona del Friuli Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta Udine 
- Day 9
Udine to Grado
You'll cycle through wide reed beds and along small water channels as the Gulf of Venice gets closer. Stop in Aquileia, the historic Roman city known as the 'Second Rome,' to see the ancient ruins and basilica. Later, you'll reach Grado, a popular seaside resort on the Adriatic with an extensive sandy beach, historic harbor, and narrow streets lined with cozy restaurants full of Italian charm.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle through reed beds toward Gulf of Venice
- Visit Aquileia, the 'Second Rome'
- Cycle to Grado seaside resort
Optional Activities
- Explore Aquileia Roman city
- Walk historic streets and harbor of Grado
- Dine at restaurants in Grado
Landmarks Gulf of Venice Aquileia Grado 
- Day 10
Departure from Grado
Your cycling journey through Austria and Italy comes to an end in Grado. Take time to say farewell to this beautiful Adriatic coastal town before heading home, reflecting on the landscapes and cultures you've experienced over the past nine days.
- Meals
- Breakfast
