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

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 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 building 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 3*/4* hotels (Czech classification)
Luggage transfer
Dinner with menu or buffet (option)
Personal welcome meeting
Rout book, maps and information material
24 h Service Hotline
GPS-Tracks on demand
Special signposting for the route

Tour dates

Arrival: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 30.04. – 16.09.2021

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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