A Cycling Journey: Austria to Slovenia Along the Mur River
14 days
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Small Group Tour
Let the Mur River be your muse as you bicycle from Austria to Slovenia, meandering past castles and farming villages and learning about the region’s distinctive history.
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Discover the underground world of stalactites and stalagmites in the Lurgrotte caves
- Pedal along the narrow gauge track once used to transport wood by rail, and learn about Club 760's steam engine restoration work at the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum
- Visit a pumpkin seed mill to enhance your knowledge about the health benefits of this Styrian specialty, and sample Styria's wines in a centuries-old castle cellar
What's this trip about?
Let the Mur River be your muse as you bicycle from Austria to Slovenia, meandering past castles and farming villages and learning about the region’s distinctive history.
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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
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Meals Included
- 24 Meals
- 12 Breakfasts
- 0 Lunches
- 12 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Low Fat
Age Requirements
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