The Golden City and the Rivers Vltava and Elbe by bike and boat from/to Prague
Golden bike times
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The Czech Republic, the small country in the heart of Europe, impresses with its original river landscapes, picturesque villages and romantic castles, whose history and architecture can often be traced back to the Middle Ages. Prague, known also as „the Golden City“ and „the City of a Hundred Spires“, is both point of departure and final destination for this beautiful bike and barge tour along the Upper Moldova, in Czech called Vltava, and the huge Elbe River – when the bridges of the Vltava River are ablaze with sunlight and the spires of the castle sparkle in the light, then it becomes obvious that Prague has its nickname ”Golden City” with good reason! Multifaceted and unique, modern and at the same time aware of tradition – discover one of Europe’s most beautiful metropolis with its Old Town listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site and cycle through unspoilt and sometimes gently hilly landscapes. Don’t forget to try the world-famous Czech beers and good wines.
Route
The cycle tour is suitable for people with average fitness level. You will cycle on paved or asphalted cycle ways, on very lightly-trafficed agricultural roads as well as on unpaved trails leading through forests or fields. There will also be short legs along heavy-trafficked roads. The terrain is mostly flat, though there are some slopes to cope with.
Individual arrival in Prague. Embarkation from 4 pm. After dinner, you should take a little walk, particularly beautiful in the dark, and enjoy the stunning view of the illuminated Prague Castel.
You will be handed out your bike and start for your first cycle tour. You will cycle along the Vltava River via Troja (Baroque castle – National Art Gallery) to the village of Klecánky and then over the tread of the Vltava via Drasty, Vodochody back to the river bank to today`s destination Kralupy.
After breakfast, around 9 am, we will take out the bike again. You will cycle – almost always along the Vltava River – to Nelahozeves. Tip: visit the birth house of Antonin Dvořák and one of the most famous Renaissance castles of Bohemia, also known as the “little Louvre of Czechia”. The tour takes you through the Veltrusý Park, with numerous sculptures and gazebos in an extensive terrain, up to the royal town of Mělník. Around about 1.30 pm, return back to the ship and enjoy the boat trip on the Elbe River to Litoměřice.
A Day at leisure. Discover one of the most beautiful Czech towns, the royal town of Litoměřice. The colourful Renaissance and Baroque buildings in the town centre, which for the most part is encircled by well-preserved Gothic fortifications, will enchant you. Well-worth seeing: Baroque Cathedral of St Stephen atop the dome hill or the Bishop’s residence. You might also be interested in an individual visit to the Terezín Memorial in the village of Terezìn. The concentration camp memori-al is located only 5 km away. For more advanced cyclists, we recommend the scenic bike tour to the castle Střekov with appealing café, idyllically situated in the narrow valley of the Elbe River. Your route will take you through the small town of Velké Žernoseky (famous Czech wine-growing region), past the Bohemian Gate - the transition from the Elbe Sandstone Mountains to the Bohemian Uplands - to Střekov Castle. From here you will have a magnificent view of the Elbe River and the surrounding mountains. Afterwards you will cycle back to Litoměřice, where your ship will anchor for the night.
Early in the morning, the ship will take you to Roudnice. Your cycle tour starts at around 09:00 am. Almost always alongside the Elbe, via Dobřín, Račice and Vliněves, you cycle back again to the lovely village of Mělník. Enjoy the splendid panoramic view of the confluence of the Vlatwa and Elbe River from the top of the castle hill. You continue cycling to today’s destination Mlčechvosty. Arrival of the ship at around 5:00 pm.
Today you can go for a last bike tour via Nelahozeves, Kralupy, Vodochody, Drasty and Klecánky to Prague or you relax on the sun deck. You will arrive at Prage at ca. 3:30 pm. The rest of the day is reserved for Prague.
Today you have enough time to discover the right bank of the Vltava River, the highlights of the Old Town, the New Town and the Jewish Quarter. Or just meander along the streets or watch the lively goings-on sitting in one of the cafes on the Old Town Square. There are countless possibilities! In case you feel like cycling, make a tour upstream along Vltava River to Zbraslav and back. A trip to Vyṧehrad Castle is worthwile. It was built, probably in the 10th century, on a hill over the Vltava River. Local legend holds that Vyṧehrad was the location of the first settlement which later became Prague.
After breakfast, till 10 am disembarkation and individual departure.
Due to unpredictable high or low water or delays in lock and bridge passages, a change in the itinerary may become necessary. In extreme cases, our local agency or shipping company will use another available means of transportation for impassable river stretches or certain program points cannot be visited. We also reserve the right to change the order of the ports of call.
Leistungen
7 nights in outside cabins with shower/WC in the booked cabin category
Program according to daily schedule
welcome drink
Full board (7x breakfast buffet, 6x packed lunch for bike tours or lunch snack, coffee and cake in the afternoon, 7x 3-course dinner)
Daily cabin cleaning
Change of bed linen and towels as needed
All port, bridge and lock fees
Daily bike tour briefing
On board tour guide
Maps and information material per cabin
GPS data
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Extras
Bikes & equipment | |
7-speed-bike incl. insurance | 89 |
E-bike (on request, limited number available) incl. insurance | 199 |
Own bikes/e-bikes | 29 |
Extras | |
Special Diet | 25-50 |
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Arrival - Parking - Departure
Arrival by plane
Airport: Prague (PRG)
Arrival by train
Train station: Prague (Praha hl.n.)
Arrival by car
One option could be Garage Spanelska, near Wenceslas Square, CZK 699 (approx. € 25,- per day) onwards (price is based upon capacity), about 4 km from the mooring place (booking >>here). Approx. 500 m walk to the metro station Muzeum; then take line C Letňany to the station Vltavská; continue by foot about 1 km to the berth or take a taxi (only with licensed companies) to the mooring place (ca. € 25,-).
Another option would be the car park of Rudolfinum about 30 minutes walk from the pier (about 1,5 km), not bookable in advance, about CZK 700/ approx. € 29, - per day.
Participants
Minimum: 70 pax
Additional information
Special dietary requests
Requests will be respected as far as possible. Please inform us on booking.
Own bikes/helmets
Own bikes only on request and for a surcharge, due to lack of space on sun deck.
Helmets are mandatory in Czech Republic for children up to 18 years! Please bring your own helmets, as there are no rental helmets available on board!
Travel documents
EU-citizens need a valid ID or passport, must have a validity of at least 6 month to the day of the end of the trip.
Alterations of schedule or program
Program is subject to change. In the event that because of low or high water levels or adverse weather conditions a route cannot be taken, the captain reserves the right to change the route for your safety (this would not be a reason for fee-free cancellation). For safety reasons, sun deck access may be limited in times of high water levels/low bridge clearance. Bicycles may sometimes be stored ashore overnight as a transport on the ship would not be possible due to low bridge clearance. Please note for your tour planning that due to numerous locks, the ship will always be slower than a cyclist.
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