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Guided or self-guided cycling holiday

Prague to Dresden

South Bohemia, Czech Republic • Prague, Czech Republic • Dresden, Germany

What’s included

  • 3–4-star accommodation for 5 nights
  • Bed & breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Pick-up from any hotel in Prague on the first day of the tour
  • GPX data and off-line maps for smartphones
  • Maps of towns of accommodation on the tour (per room)
  • Transfer to starting point
  • Transfer from ending point to the last hotel
  • Tour leader (Guided only)
  • Support minibus (Guided only)
  • Refreshments in the supporting vehicle (Guided only)
  • Water for bike-flasks (Guided only)

Overview

This relaxed cycling tour follows the Vltava and Elbe River from Prague to Dresden, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and gentle adventure. Designed as one of our easiest routes, this journey features shorter daily distances, mostly flat terrain, and breathtaking scenery.

Begin in the Czech capital and ride through river valleys, vineyards, and medieval towns. Explore the fairytale castles of Central Bohemia, the lush landscapes of the Czech Middle Mountains, and the otherworldly sandstone formations of the Czech-Saxon Switzerland National Park. Walk beneath Pravčická brána, the largest natural rock arch in Europe, and visit historical sites such as Terezín Fortress and Germany’s mighty Königstein.

Conclude your journey in Dresden, a city that vividly reflects both the cultural prosperity and the turbulent history of Germany. This tour is ideal for those seeking light cycling, scenic hiking, and rich historical insight - all at a comfortable pace.

Tour difficulty: Easy

Ideal for a relaxed pace with short distances and gentle terrain—perfect for beginners, families, or laid-back sightseeing.


Perfect for

  • E-bikes

  • Rivers & Lakes

  • Historical Sites


Itinerary

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  1. Leave Prague on a scenic riverside ride past Troja Castle, following the Vltava northward through rocky river valleys and Czech wine country. Visit castles in Nelahozeves or Veltrusy before arriving in Mělník, a picturesque town perched above the confluence of the Vltava and Elbe rivers.

Flights are not included with this holiday, but we recommend flying to Prague and returning from Dresden.

Tour map

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Bike rentals

Touring Bike

Touring Bike

The versatile Touring Bike combines everyday comfort with practical functionality. Featuring a thoughtfully designed frame…

£13 per day

Trek premium touring bike

Premium Touring Bike

With our Rental Bike Premium, is a higher quality bike with an uprated frame, saddle, brakes and gears. They allow for a slightly…

£16 per day

Electric Touring Bike

Electric Touring Bike

Experience our premium electric bikes, perfectly suited for exploring. Built with a universal frame size and equipped with a…

£30 per day

Trek gravel bike

Premium Gravel Bike

The new addition to our bike fleet! The Premium Gravel bikes are lighter in weight and include higher-quality components compared…

£85 per day

Helmet

Helmets are included when hiring a bike, available in all sizes.

Included with bike hire

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