Prague, Dresden, Moldava and Elbe
Start off in the Czech Republic’s impressive capital city of Prague, a true gem full of history and things to do. The tour will take you to Dresden, which is home to the Zwinger Palace, Semperoper (Opera house) and the Frauenkirche (church of women). However, you won’t arrive in Dresden before visiting some other delights on the way. Cycling along the Moldau (Vltava) and Elbe rivers you will pass copious beautiful villages and charming landscapes. Soak in the breath-taking, extensive views from the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. What will you prefer, the two cities of Dresden and Prague or the more idyllic natural landscapes that lay between?
Itinerary
Arrival at your own time and pace and go to an evening welcome briefing and receive bike if renting one.
A day to enjoy the Czech capital and “Golden City” and its many sights. Enjoy the Hradschin and royal palace, cross over the Karlsbrücke (Charles bridge) or spend a night on the town with Prague’s infamous nightlife.
Pedal along the Moldau River. Appreciate gorgeous views from the rock of Melnik’s castle, the view shows you the rivers Moldau and Elbe meeting. Melnik is right in the heart of the bohemian wine-growing region.
You will pass Roudnice and then arrive in Theresienstadt, a fortress-city. On just a few more kilometres you will reach your home for the night of Litomerice (Leitmeritz) which has gorgeous, typical buildings.
Cycle 20km onto the city of Usti and Laben (Aussig). On route you may also want to pay a visit to the magnificent Schreckenstein castle ruin which sits right beside the river. In the afternoon you will reach Decin, your home for the night.
Today you’ll cross the border into Germany and be quickly greeted with some dramatic rocks. Following the river Elbe you will reach the fortress “Königsstein” and you will see beautiful valleys along the route. Your stop for the night will be Pirna.
On route to your final destination of Dresen, pass by the castle Pillnitz. Once you arrive in Dresden learn about the city’s culture and view some of the beautiful buildings.
Enjoy one last breakfast and either head home or extend your stay.
Route overview
Start point: Prague
End point: Dresden
Distance: Approx. 225 km
Self-guided tour with moderate difficulty. There are a few steady hills, but the route is mostly on the Elbe bike path. A minimal number of paths are unpaved.
What’s included
- 7 Overnights in hotels as mentioned
- Standard Bike Hire
- Breakfast buffet or extended breakfast
- Personal welcome tour briefing (German, English)
- Detailed travel documents, route cards, route description, sight-seeing, telephone numbers) (German, English, French)
- At best elaborated route
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
- Insurance rental bike
- GPS-tracks available on demand
- 7-days-service-hotline
Not included (payable on site))
- Arrival and departure, costs for parking, city tax, transfers, optional sightseeings, city maps, Travel Insurance and costs of individual private requirements.
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