Cycling holidays Prague - Dresden
Cycling: Prague - Dresden
Arrival in Prague
We recommend parking your car in Dresden. Afterwards you go by transfer to Prague. Welcome briefing in the eventing and distribution of rental bikes (if booked) in Prague. Overnight in Prague.
Prague
In the golden city many places of interest can be admired. Visit the Hradschin with the old king palace, stroll over the well-known Karlsbridge or dive into the diversified nightlife with innumerable cultural events. Overnight in Prague.
Prague – Melnik
Today you cycle along the river Moldau. The strains of ascents are instantly rewarded by fast descents. Admire the mouth of Moldau and Elbe from the palace hill of Melnik. Melnik is the heart of the Bohemian wine growing area.
Melnik – Leitmeritz
Via Roudnice you reach the fortress Terezin. From Terezin only a few kilometres have to be covered to reach the destination of today Litomerice (Leitmeritz) with its beautiful houses. Overnight in Litomerice.
Leitmeritz – Decin
After only about 20 km you reach the city Usti nad Labem Aussig. On the way you can admire the ruin of the old fortress Schreckenstein (literally meaning "horror-castle") situated on the right bank on top of a 100 m high steep rock. In the afternoon you reach Decin. Overnight in Decin.
Decin – Pirna
Today you cross the boarder to Germany and soon you see the first rocks of the Elbe sandstone massive. Past bizarre rock formations the Elbe flows past the fortress Königstein (King Stone). Visit the biggest fortification and enjoy the wonderful view into the Elb valley. Overnight in Pirna.
Pirna – Dresden
Past castle Pillnitz you cycle to Dresden. You pass the “blue wonder” and the palaces at the river. Due to the short route you have enough time for sight-seeing in the old city of Dresden.
Departure or extension
Tour character
Easy to medium level. From Prague to Melnik some climbs have to be managed, apart from that easy route along Elbe bike path. Some paths are unsurfaced in parts.
| Season 1 14.04.2023 - 27.04.2023 18.09.2023 - 24.09.2023 Friday, Saturday, Sunday | Season 2 28.04.2023 - 15.06.2023 11.09.2023 - 17.09.2023 Friday, Saturday, Sunday | Season 3 16.06.2023 - 10.09.2023 Friday, Saturday, Sunday | |
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| Prague - Dresden, 8 days, CZ-EBRPD-08X | |||
| Base price | 679.- | 749.- | 819.- |
| Surcharge single room | 225.- | 225.- | 225.- |
Category: 3* and 4* hotels
| Season 1 Apr 14, 2023 - Apr 27, 2023 Sep 18, 2023 - Sep 24, 2023 Friday, Saturday, Sunday | Season 2 Apr 28, 2023 - Jun 15, 2023 Sep 11, 2023 - Sep 17, 2023 Friday, Saturday, Sunday | Season 3 Jun 16, 2023 - Sep 10, 2023 Friday, Saturday, Sunday | |
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| Prague | |||
| Extra night double room (BB) | 75.- | 75.- | 75.- |
| Extra night single room (BB) | 114.- | 114.- | 114.- |
| Dresden | |||
| Extra night double room (BB) | 79.- | 79.- | 79.- |
| Extra night single room (BB) | 118.- | 118.- | 118.- |
Included:
- 7 overnight stays incl. breakfast
- Welcome briefing (German, English)
- Daily luggage transfers
- Carefully elaborated route description
- Travel documents (1x per room)
- GPS-data available
- Service hotline
Note:
- Reservation fee of CHF 15 per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)
- Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
Optional:
- Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
- Return transfer by minibus to Prague, costs CHF 89.- per person, for your own bike additionally CHF 35.-, payable in advance, reservation is necessary
Arrival/Parking/Departure:
- Prague Train station
- Prague airport
- Underground parking in Prague approx. CHF 19.- per day; hotel garage in Dresden approx. CHF 220.- per week, no reservation possible, payable in advance
- We recommend arriving to Dresden and going by minibus or by train to Prague
Other important information:
- The distance travelled is approximate and may differ from the actual distance.
- Travel cancellation insurance, including travel interruption insurance is recommended.
