Explore Tábor, a 15th-century enclave sitting atop a hill overlooking the surrounding countryside • Stroll the cobbled streets of its lovely old town, lined with colorful homes, open-air cafés and artisan vendors • A clever maze of tunnels lies below the streets, which in times of danger were used to shelter its citizens. 

Cycle across the hills of Bohemia, through tranquil farmland and the village of Holašovice, an impeccably preserved World Heritage site • Fall in love with Český Krumlov, a charming medieval town with twisting lanes and red-tile roofs where most of the buildings are designated cultural monuments • Behold views of ornate 13th-century Krumlov Castle, the second-largest in the Czech Republic • Dive into the country's fascinating history with our local guide and longtime friend • Gather at a local pub for a pint-sized taste of Czech culture. 

Welcome to Austria's beautiful Waldviertel (Forest Quarter), draped in woodlands and rolling fields of barley and wheat—a great place to bike • Ride along the fabled Danube River and through Wachau Valley vineyards and private estates • Visit Melk, whose magnificent baroque abbey is perched high on a rocky promontory • A local winemaker invites us over for a private tasting of his family's famous Rieslings and Grüner Veltliners • Bike through Austria’s picture-perfect villages with onion-shaped church steeples • Soak up the views from Dürnstein's castle ruins, where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned • Head to vibrant Vienna, an enchanting place to extend your vacation.