Bardejov Prague, Saxony and the elbe
Explore this ancient landscape as we cycle through the basalt hills of the Czech Republic to the sandstone canyons of ‘Saxon Switzerland’. The Vltava and Elbe Rivers meander throughout this delightful region and link some of central Europe’s finest historic towns and cities. Along the way we visit the fortress town of Terezin and explore the beautiful Czech capital of Prague.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Prague. Day 2 ‘The Garden of Bohemia’ Cycle through beautiful rolling countryside known as the ‘Garden of Bohemia’ to the small town of Melnik. Days 3/4 Ruined Fortresses Cycle along the banks of the river Elbe to Litomerice. Visit the fortress town of Terezin. Days 5/6 ‘Saxon Switzerland’ Explore the region known as the ‘Saxon Swtizerland’, famous for its sandstone rock formations and craggy canyons. Follow the Elbe River to the dramatic fortress of Konigstein and continue to the small town of Pirna. Cycle through sandstone hills and riverside meadows to the city of Dresden, passing Pilinitz castle and Blue Wonder Bridge along the way. Cycle through beautiful vineyards to the town of Meissen. This cathedral city makes the perfect base to relax and enjoy a glass of the famous local wine. Day 7 Prague Enjoy a walking tour of the
Prague, Saxony & the Elbe Ref CCZ MEISSEN
Pillnitz Castle Dresden PIRNA
Konigstein Fortress
Bad Schandau Schmilka
DECIN Valtirov Velke Brezno
Usti nad Labem
Strekov Ruined fortress
LITOMERICE Terezin Fortress town Roudnice Vineyards
REP UBLIC km
040 CZECH PRAGUE
City walking tour Wenceslas Square
TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without flights from £695
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MELNIK Palace
TOUR DATES
The Prague, Saxony and the Elbe tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
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HIGH TA T R A S
C14th Church LEVOCA ˘
Herl’any Geyser
UNESCO Heritage Town BARDEJOV
Krivany LIPANY
Spa town GERMANY
An easy grade
cycling route
from Prague in the Czech Republic to Meissen in Germany
romantic Czech capital with its incredible mix of architectural styles, from the medieval to art nouveau. Day 8 Fly to the UK.
For detailed information visit
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DETAILS
Cycle grade EASY Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights hotels. 7 breakfasts are included.
Included Bike: We provide 21 gear Unibike Voyager hybrid bikes with front suspension – see trip notes for details.
Route and Terrain: On this tour we cycle 229 km over five days (an average of 46 km per day). The terrain is mostly flat or downhill with several short uphill sections, generally when ascending out of river valleys. We mostly follow well maintained gravel lanes and cycle paths. Support vehicle escorts the tour throughout. We have graded the route as easy.
Group Size: Generally 10 to 16. Ref: CCZ inclusive from
£896 8 dayS
flight CyCling eaStern Slovakia
This cycling adventure takes us off the beaten track in Eastern Slovakia. Riding through the foothills of the Levocské Vrchy mountain range, we find beautiful countryside and peaceful villages. Along the way we receive a warm welcome from the local people, and learn about traditional rural life. We also visit historic towns and see magnificent gothic architecture along the route.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Kosice. Drive to Levoca and enjoy an orientation walk of the town. Visit the 14th century St. James Cathedral, home to one of Europe’s largest gothic wooden altars. Day 2 On the bikes Cycle through the foothills of the Levocské Vrchy mountain range, stopping to visit a beekeeper and learn about rural life. Day 3 Cergov Mountains Ride though the mountains to the historic town of Bardejov – an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Day 4 Remote Villages Visit small communities on the way to Svidník. There is the chance to visit a local artist’s atelier. Day 5 Historic battle sites Cycle through the ‘Valley of Death’ in the Dukla Pass: where the Soviet army fought one of the biggest battles of World War II. See old tanks and artillery objects lying scattered in the fields. Travel to Miková. Day 6 To Snina Pedal through some of the most remote rural areas of Slovakia. Day 7 Kosice Explore the eastern Slovakian metropolis. Day 8 Fly to the Uk.
For detailed information visit
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DETAILS
Easy to moderate
grade cycling
through the rolling hills and unspoilt villages of eastern Slovakia
Ref: CES
Cycle grade EASY/MODERATE Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 7 nights hotels. 7 breakfasts are included.
Included Bike: We provide 21 gear Kona Dawgma or Cinder Cone mountain bikes – see trip notes for details.
Route and Terrain: On this tour we cycle 189 km over five days (an average of 38 km per day). The route follows paved roads and country paths through forest fields and meadows. Support vehicle escorts the tour throughout. We have graded the route as easy to moderate.
Group Size: Generally 12 to 16. TOUR DATES
The Cycling Eastern Slovakia tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
explore.co.uk/tours/ces
TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without flights from £989
Cycling Eastern Slovakia Ref CES Miková
‘Valley of Death’ WW2 tanks
SVIDNÍK POL AND MEDZILABORCE inclusive from
£1395 8 dayS
flight
SLOV AKIA
Humenné Museum
SNINA
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