Day 1)
Arrival in Prague
You will be met by one of us, introduced to the program and given all the information
materials.
Overnight in Prague.

Day 2)
Prague – Melnik (59 km / 37 miles)
The start of the tour sees Prague left behind as you cycle along the river Vltava – the
biggest river in the Czech Republic. After passing the castles of Troja and Nelahozeves, the
landscape changes with more and more vineyards appearing. The destination, Melnik is the
center of Bohemian wine growing and it is worth trying some wine in one of the many
cellars. Melnik’s renaissance palace looks out over the confluence of the Vltava with the
Labe and the view goes down well with the wine...
Overnight in Melnik.

Day 3)
Melnik – Litomerice (47 km / 29 miles)
Today’s stage takes you from Melnik through Roudnice nad Labem and Libechov, with its
incredible palace and gardens. The next stop is the transit camp and ghetto for Jews and
other Nazi prisoners en route to extermination camps during WWII - Terezin. In this fortress
town a memorial is maintained as a monument to the memory of the people who passed
through this town. From here it is a short ride to Litomerice, which contains superb
architecture and is the main town of the region.
Overnight in Litomerice.

Day 4)
Litomerice – Decin (51 km / 32 miles)
As you cycle along the river valley, be sure to look out for the ruins of Strekov Castle high
above the river and on to the town of Usti nad Labem. Today’s route finishes in Decin at
the frontier with the sandstone rock outcrops of the Bohemian Switzerland area.
Overnight in Decin.

Day 5)
Decin – Bad Schandau (25 km / 15 miles)
Today is easy day in terms of length and you will cycle to the German border and on to
Bad Schandau. Today’s ride goes through the incredible landscape of the Bohemian / Saxon
Switzerland area, following the forested river valley through the incredible sandstone
formations of the Bohemian Switzerland area. Over millions of years the river Elbe has
carved intricate formations in the sandstone of the area. The area is known as Bohemian
Switzerland in the Czech Republic and Saxon Switzerland in Germany.
Overnight in Bad Schandau.

Day 6)
Bad Schandau – Dresden (45 km / 28 miles)
Continue on through the sandstone formations of Saxon Switzerland. As you journey along
the Elbe river valley you will pass the impressive Bastei fortification high above the town of
Rathen. Cycling through peaceful meadows and precious wetlands to Dresden rounds off
this tour perfectly.
Overnight in Dresden.

Day 7)
Dresden
Sightseeing is recommended in Dresden this day. No visitor to Dresden should miss – the
Zwinger Pavilion, The Frauenkirche Church, the Semper Opera House as well as the Royal
Palace.

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