Visit of the city centre of Dresden

Cycle tour - From Prague to Dresden - self-guided - 8D/7N Classic

Moldova and Elbe by bike

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  • Duration

    8 Days
  • Difficulty

    Very easy
  • Distance

    225km
  • Landscapes

    • Nature
    • River
    • City
  • Theme

    • E-Bike
    • Culture 
  • Type of Journey

    Self-Guided

Description

The impressive city Prague is the start of you journey through history and many worth seeing sights. Dresden is the end of this beautiful tour: the Zwinger Palace, Semperoper (Opera house) and the Frauenkirche (church of ladys) wait for you. Between this two cities you cycle along the rivers Moldau and Elbe, visit a lot of picturesque villages and cross romantic landscapes. Enjoy the panoramic view from the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. This landscape is really impressive. It may be that you will like the part between Prague and Dresden even better than the cities themselves.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

Cycling along the rivers  Vltava & Elbe
Cultural Prague & Dresden
Fortress city Terezin
Bastian Rocks
Fortress Königstein

Characteristics of this journey/holiday

Day by day

Day 1 Prague

In the evening welcome briefing and distribution of rental bike (if booked) in Prague.

Day 2 Prague

In the “Golden City” there are a lot of sights to admire. Come and see the Hradschin with royal palace, take a stroll over the famous “Karlsbrücke” (Charles Bridge) or enjoy the various nights life of Prague. Additonal overnight in Prague.

Day 3 Prague – Melnik ca. 55 km

The cycle tour leading along the river Moldau. Enjoy a beautiful view from the rock of castle in Melnik on to the junctions of rivers Moldau and Elbe. Melnik is the city center of the bohemian wine-growing region.

Day 4 Melnik – Leitmeritz ca. 50 km

You reach past Roudnice the city of fortress Terezin (Theresienstadt). Only a few kilometres away is the destination of today – Litomerice (Leitmeritz) with beautiful domestic architecture.

Day 5 Leitmeritz – Decin ca. 50 km

After approx. 20 km reaching the sity Usti nad Laben (Aussig). On the way you could visit the castle ruin Schreckenstein on the right riverside. You reach Decin in the afternoon (Tetschen).

Day 6 Decin – Pirna ca. 45 km

You pass the border to Germany and soon the picturesque rocks get in sight. The course of the river Elbe leads you past the fortress “Königsstein”. Come and see the greatest fortifications and enjoy the beautiful view to the valley of the elbe. Overnight in Pirna.

Day 7 Prina – Dresden ca. 25 km

You cycle past the castle Pillnitz to Dresden. Enjoy the wonderful old town and the impressive buildings of Dresden.

Day 8 Departure

Individual departure or additional pleasant stay.

Accommodation

7 nights in 3*/4* hotels (Czech classification)

Included services

7 nights in charming 3-4-star-hotels
Daily breakfast
Personal welcome meeting (german, english)
Daily luggage transfer
Bike rental insurance
Route book, maps and information material
7/7 service hotline
Itinerary on mobile phone and GPS tracks on demand

City tax is not included and has to be paid on the spot.

Tour dates

Arrival: Friday, Sunday 20.04. – 29.09.2024

Additional informations

Route Characteristics: Easy to moderate! Some climbs between Prague and Melnik. Besides that, mainly flat on the cycling path along the Elbe. Some parts are unpaved.

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