Prague to Dresden leisure

Day 1 - Prague - Nelahozeves area, 35km / 20 miles by bicycle

Bikes and all travel documents are delivered directly to your hotel in Prague. We are happy to arrange accommodation at one of our partner hotels at the best available price, depending on the dates. If you prefer your own accommodation, please make sure it offers a reception desk and secure bicycle storage.

An easy cycle path will take you from Prague along the river past the Baroque Troja Chateau and the Prague ZOO. You will continue north along the Vltava River, known here for its dramatic rock formations and deep valleys. Highlights include the castles of Nelahozeves. Today you will stay at Nelahozeves - a little town known as the birthplace of the composer Antonín Dvořák.

Day 3 - Mělník - Litoměřice region, 50 km / 30 miles by bicycle

Today’s stage follows the peaceful Elbe region and features easy riding with no significant elevation changes. This area is among the most fertile regions of the Czech Republic, and after the confluence of the Vltava and Elbe rivers, the Elbe gradually grows into one of Europe’s major waterways.

After passing Liběchov Castle, we reach the town of Roudnice nad Labem, where you can admire its historic church and castle. The most striking stop of the day is the vast Terezín Fortress, built at the end of the 18th century, an impressive example of military architecture. Its history also bears a darker chapter, as it was used by the Nazis as a Jewish concentration camp during World War II.

The day ends in Litoměřice, the historic town and spiritual center of the region, whose charm and beauty stand in strong contrast to the somber atmosphere of the Terezín Fortress.

Day 5 - Děčín – Czech Saxon Switzerland - Bad Schandau area, 25 km / 15 miles

Today's short leisurely stage allows you to spend the rest of the day as you wish. The spa town of Bad Schandau offers relaxation in the spa, swimming pool, sauna, and massages...
But it would certainly be a shame not to explore the surrounding
Czech–Saxon Switzerland National Park, which offers a wide range of attractive activities, especially for hiking enthusiasts. Numerous marked trails lead through dramatic rocky landscapes, mesas, mountain passes, deep gorges, and forested hillsides. A true highlight is the Pravčická Gate, the largest natural rock bridge in Europe.

You may also enjoy a boat trip through the narrow gorges of the Kamenice River, continue cycling along well-marked bike paths through this stunning region, or combine a boat ride with a journey through a romantic valley on a historic tram in Bad Schandau. Although this area lies at the lowest elevation in the Czech Republic, it feels very much like a mountain landscape. After bidding farewell to the Czech Republic, you cross the border into Germany at the edge of the historic spa town of Bad Schandau.

Day 7 - Dresden

Few cities in Germany capture the country’s turbulent history as vividly, showcasing centuries of cultural and architectural achievement alongside religious freedom and economic prosperity. A brief period of Nazi admiration was followed by devastating punishment—the massive bombing of World War II that reduced nearly the entire city to ruins overnight. The post-war years brought forty years of communist neglect, followed by two decades of careful restoration. Today, thanks to this extensive renovation, Dresden shines once again, earning its well-deserved nickname: the “Florence on the Elbe.”

Suggestion:

• you can prolong the tour and start near Elbe river spring or continue from Dresden to Berlin or Dresden to Magdeburg.

Special offer:

• Spend a few days in Prague before the tour. We will send you the best available offer for the hotel you choose from www.avehotels.cz.

Possibility to book extra nights and extend the tour at any town where you stay overnight. Price on request.