Prague to Meissen by bike
Tour code: CCZ Tour style: Classic Explore Tour comfort: Standard Cycle grade: Easy
DURATION DAYS 8
TOUR
£589 £796
MEISSEN Dresden Pillnitz Castle PIRNA GERMANY
Konigstien Fortress
Bad Schandau
Schmilka Spa town
DECIN Valtirov
Usti nad Labem
Velke Brezno Strekov
Fortress town
MELNIK Palace
CZECH REPUBLIC PRAGUE 0 km 28 km
City walking tour Wenceslas Square
Prague to Meissen by Bike CCZ Vineyards
Cycle the Vitava and Elbe valleys from Prague in the Czech Republic to Meissen in Germany
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 fi nest historic towns and cities. Along the way we visit the fortress town of Terezin and explore the beautiful Czech capital of Prague.
8 day tour itinerary 00 In 2005) ame km 34
Day 1 Join tour 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. Continue past 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 romantic Czech capital with its incredible mix of architectural styles, from the medieval to art nouveau. Day 8 Tour ends Prague.
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DAILY DISTANCES
Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
50km 44km 50km 44km 46km
Accommodation: 7 nights hotels. Meals: 7 breakfasts are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader and driver(s). Included Bike: We provide 21 gear Unibike Voyager hybrid bikes with front suspension – see tour notes for details. Route and Terrain: On this tour we cycle 234 km over fi ve days (an average of 47 km per day). The terrain is mostly fl at 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.
Planned tour dates
2013 Tour only dates 26 May - 02 Jun 23 Jun - 30 Jun 21 Jul - 28 Jul 18 Aug - 25 Aug 08 Sep - 15 Sep
2014 Tour only dates 25 May - 01 Jun
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £160 For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
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Terezin Ruined fortress
LITOMERICE Roundnice
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