Cycle Prague to Dresden

What's Included

• Accommodation
  6 nights in hotels

• 6 breakfasts

  Continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, cheese, occasionally eggs and meats, coffee, tea, and juices.

• 6 nights accommodation

  Accommodation in mainly 3 star hotels (usually 4 star in Prague & Melnick, subject to availability) on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities. Upgrade to 4 star hotels or the best 3 star hotels/B&Bs (where 4 star is not available) is available with a supplement.

• Bike rental

  24 or 27 speed unisex bike rental with helmet, pannier, handlebar bag, lock, and one repair kit per room.

• Luggage transfer

  Luggage transfer for 1 piece with a maximum weight of 20kg. Supplement applies for excess luggage.

• Information pack

  Information pack including route notes and maps (per room booked).

• GPX data and off-line maps

  GPX data and off-line maps are provided (smartphone required).

• Emergency hotline

  Access to an emergency hotline.

What's Not Included

• Travel to Prague and from Dresden

  Travel to the starting point in Prague and from the endpoint in Dresden is not included.
  
  

• Meals not listed as included

  Meals not listed as included, drinks, and other personal expenses are not covered.
  
  

• Travel insurance

  Travel insurance is mandatory but not included.
  
  

• Tour guide

  This is a self-guided cycling holiday, so a tour guide is not included.
  
  

• Electric bike

  Electric bike is available on request, but a supplement applies.
  
  

• Single supplement

  A supplement will apply if you are traveling solo or book a single room.
  
  

• Entrance fees

  Entrance fees not listed as included are excluded.
  
  

• Transfers

  Transfers not listed as included are excluded.
  
  

• Transfers by taxi or public transport

  Transfers by taxi or public transport if you need to skip a stage are not included.
  
  

• Hotel taxes

  Hotel taxes of EUR1.
  
  3 per person per night payable locally in Dresden are not included.
  
  

• Mobile phone holder

  We recommend bringing a mobile phone holder to follow the route easily using the GPX files and maps.
  
  Also available to hire locally, must be booked and paid in advance.
  
  

• Optional GPS device rental

  Optional GPS device rental with the recommended route is available, must be booked and paid in advance.
  
  

• Excess luggage

  Excess luggage beyond the 20kg limit is not included.
  
  

• Items of a personal nature

  Items of a personal nature including entrance fees, laundry, phone calls, etc.
  
  , are not included.
  
  

• Lunch, dinner, and drinks

  Lunch, dinner, and drinks throughout the trip are not included.
  
  

Accommodation

6 nights in hotels. On the standard trip you will be accommodated in mainly 3 star hotels. An optional upgrade to superior hotels is available to mainly 4 star hotels - supplement applies. Rooms are provided on a twinshare basis with ensuite facilities.

Grading

This trip involves 5 days cycling between 25 and 70km / 15.5 to 43.5mi per day usually along paved cycle paths. The section of the route from Prague to Melnik does involve some hilly stretches. Once on the Elbe section the route is generally across flat terrain along the Elbe cycle path. In and out of the cities there will be some traffic. You need only carry your camera
ain gear and water bottle. Your luggage is transported for you between hotels / inns. The trip is graded introductory to moderate and is considered suitable for beginners and children who have a good level of fitness. A limited number of electric bikes are available on request and a supplement applies. *For safety reasons, we insist that cycle helmets be included as a compulsory item on your equipment list.

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the pannier provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, mobile phone and water.

Mode of Transport

Travel to Prague and from Dresden is included. During the tour, you will cycle between destinations, with luggage transfer provided. Optional boat trips and public transport are available for certain stages.