The Itinerary

• Day 1 - Arrive, Munich, Germany
• Day 2 - Munich, Free day
• Day 3 - Bamberg, Germany
• Day 4 - Prague, Czech Rep.
• Day 5 - Prague, Free day
• Day 6 - Steyr, Austria
• Day 7 - Villach, Austria
• Day 8 - Villach, Free day
• Day 9 - Arabba, Italy
• Day 10 - Arabba, Free day
• Day 11 - Terlago, Italy
• Day 12 - Zuoz, Switzerland
• Day 13 - Imst, Austria
• Day 14 - Munich, Germany
• Day 15 - Depart for home

Don't be fooled into thinking that this is just some other version of the Classic Alpine tour. This one is different. 

Some parts are similar, such as the endless ascents, descents, twists and turns of great Alpine riding. Also present is the adventure, exploration, and camaraderie that Beach's is known for. Yet from the first turn away from Munich, this tour comes at Europe from a different direction than our other tours by first heading towards the Europe once separated by the infamous Iron Curtain. 

The tour's laundry-list of "perfect medieval cities" begins with either Augsburg or Rothenburg. Soak in the ancient atmosphere and wander the narrow streets, enjoy coffee and pastries in the town square, or walk a patrol on the old town wall. Then an overnight in Bamberg, a historic city known for its witch trials, to sleep in a city that the Holy Roman Emperor Henry II molded to be a "Second Rome".

Leaving Bamberg to descend from German hills to the plains of the Czech Republic is a trip from one culture to another. Once across the border, now freely open, obvious differences expose themselves. There are fewer roads, larger farms, poorer towns, and some missing decades of progress. Landing in Prague for a double overnight provides the chance to explore a city inhabited since prehistory, bearing signs of every era from the stone age into the 21st Century.  

From Prague, the route turns south to Austria, and back into the excellent riding of the Alps. A free day in Villach means an opportunity to visit Slovenia and see the beautiful old city of Bled. Or, stay in Austria to play on the great roads and enjoy an Alpine picnic from atop a mountain. 

Heading back west, the tour flips its focus to Italy, and the challenging passes contained within. This westerly course exposes the singular beauty of the Dolomites, including a free day in Arabba surrounded by mountain peaks and passes. 

To really understand the multifaceted nature of the continent, a taste of Switzerland is required and the Stelvio Pass is non-negotiable. Accordingly, an overnight in Zuoz provides. This short stay in Switzerland fixes the course through more "must see" Alpine passes before turning back towards Munich. The last day is not a surrender, though, and is focused on great riding before departure.