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Elbe, Vltava + Prague by Bike + Boat

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Route

Tour profile / level 2

The cycle tour is suitable for people with average fitness level. You will cycle on paved or asphalted cycle ways, on very lightly-trafficked 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.

Day 1: Arrival in Brandýs nad Labem

Individual arrival in Brandýs nad Labem. Embarkation from 3pm. There will be a ground transfer service at the airport via main station, which takes you directly to the ship (Transfer duration approx. 60 minutes).

Day 2: Brandýs – Nymburk, Radtour approx. 35 km, Boattour to Brandýs

Today you cycle from Brandys to the beautiful city Nymburk. Nymburk has a  glorious town fortification and a pictorial setting. The city is directly at the river Elb and you will find some really nice brides above the river.
Through a tour at the old town the city fascinated with its numerous interesting historic building and monuments.

Day 3: Boat Tour Brandýs – Mělník, Cycle Tour alongside the Vltava River from Mělník to Nelahozeves and back, approx. 48 km

In the early morning it is time to cast off! Aboard the MS Florentina you sail to the royal town of Mělník. Here you start for the Vltava-cycle tour to the Veltrusý Park, a vast landscape park with numerous sculptures and pavilions. Afterwards you cycle to the Nelahozeves Castle, which is among the most famous Renaissance castles of Bohemia and is also referred to as the “Little Louvre of the Czech Republic”. Tip: Visit the castle and Antonin Dvořák`s birthplace. From here cycle back to the quaint town of Mělník.

Day 4: Boat Tour Mělník – Roudnice – Litoměřice, Cycle Tour Mělník – Roudnice, approx. 26 km

This morning you have plenty of time to explore the lovely charming town of Mělník with its pastel-coloured façades. Tip: Visit the proud castle, which towers over the Elbe River offering a marvellous panoramic view over the confluence of the Vlatwa and Elbe rivers. From here, cycle almost always alongside the Elbe via Vliněves, Račice and Dobřín to Roudnice, today`s destination. At around 6 pm, the ship sails to Litoměřice.

Day 5: Litoměřice, Day of Rest or Cycle Tour to Ustí and back, approx. 53 km

A day at leisure. Discover one of the most beautiful Czech towns, the royal town of Litoměřice. The colourful Gothic, 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, the historic underground (extensive tunnel system) or the Bishop’s residence. You might also be interested in an individual visit to the Terezín Memorial (Theresienstadt) in the village of Terezìn. The concentration camp memorial is located only 5 km away. The more advanced cyclists may feel to cycle to Ustí - idyllically situated in the narrow valley of the Elbe river – You will come by the Bohemian Gate and by the old castle ruin of Schreckenstein. Overnight the MS FLORENTINA will be moored in Litoměřice.

Day 6: Boat Tour Litoměřice – Mělník – Brandys nad Labem, Cycle Tour Mělník – Brandýs nad Labem, approx. 30 km

In the morning sail once more to the quaint town of Mělník, perched on a hill overlooking the confluence of the Vltava and Elbe rivers. Today`s cycle tour leads partly alongside the untouched banks of the Elbe, though woods, quiet wetlands and small villages but also along quiet country roads to Brandýs nad Labem. 

Day 7: Brandýs nad Labem, Bus Transfer to Prague and back, or Optional Cycle Tour to Prague and back, 58 km

Today the Golden City of Prague is on the agenda again. After breakfast, there will be a bus transfer service to Prague. In Prague, you will have free time to explore the city individually for the second time. In the afternoon transfer service back to the ship. Naturally you may also choose to cycle to Prague and back

Day 8: Departure from Brandýs nad Labem

Disembarkation after breakfast, till 09:30am. There will be a ground transfer service that will take you to from the ship to Prague main station and following to the airport.

Services

Included services:

  • 7 nights in outside cabin with en-suite shower facilities in the booked category
     
  • Group transfer service from Prague (airport and main station) to the ship and back
     
  • Bus transfer service to Prague (main station and airport) and back on day 7
  • Welcome drink
  • Daily cabin cleaning
  • Change of bedding and towels
  • Full board (breakfast buffet, packed lunch for cycle tours or lunch snack, coffee and tea in the afternoon, three-course dinner)
  • All port, bridge and lock fees
  • Daily briefing for the respective cycle tour  
  • Maps and information material 1x per cabin
  • Tour manager on board


 

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

    Season / Period
    Type

    Extras

    Bikes & equipment
    7-speed-bike 70
    E-bike (on request, limited number available)  165
     

    Best - Price - Guarantee

    If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
    All prices per person in EUR

    Ship

    Bicycle

    Bicycles inclusive panniers

    Touring bikes

    Our bikes are state-of-the-art quality bikes based on proven brand quality of the bicycle manufactory Velo de Ville. All Velo de Ville bikes use only braking systems from renowned manufacturers such as Magura or Shimano. Minimum body height for our rental bikes: 1.50 m

    The following rental bikes (including pannier) are available for you:

    • 7-speed UNISEX touring bikes
    • 8-speed E-bikes

    E-bikes | Electrical bikes | Pedeclecs

    We provide you with modern quality e-bikes (pedelecs) with Nexus 8-speed hub gears, gradually selectable aid of pedaling power, puncture-proof tires and deep UNISEX comfort entry. The electric bikes from Velo de Ville are equipped exclusively with Bosch mid-mounted motors and fully integrated 500 Wh Bosch batteries. The design of the batteries allows them to almost disappear into the frame. This gives you better weight distribution and a low center of gravity without missing the convenience of easy entry. You save your battery by starting with as low a support as possible and increasing as needed. Please note that with the newer models of our e-bikes it is not possible to attach handlebar bags due to the additional fixed speedometers and wider handlebars.

    IMPORTANT: Please reserve ebikes early, as they are only available in very limited numbers.


    Breakdowns

    Bicycle breakdowns can happen, also when bikes are well serviced and maintained, flats can be fixed by yourself. If there’s a difficult repair, you may call the local representative. Please don´t get any repairs done on the bike without informing the touroperator/local representative and their approval.


    Own Bikes

    If you bring your own bicycle, please pay attention to the following aspects: You are personally responsible for your own bike on board and ashore. Protect your bike against theft on board, as well as on land with a lock. The bikes will be brought on board and from board by the crew. Due to the local conditions we cannot prevent scratches and damages on the bikes. Please understand that we cannot accept any liability. The bikes on board are exposed to weather conditions because the parking is not covered. Please bring along your own spare material and repair kit for your bike.

    Useful

    ARRIVAL - PARKING - DEPARTURE

     

    ARRIVAL BY PLANE

    Airport: Prague (PRG)
    Transfer included


    ARRIVAL BY TRAIN

    Train station: Prague (Praha hl.n.)
    Transfer included


    TRANSFER

    Transfer:
    Arrival
    03:00pm from the airport
    03:30pm from the train station
    04:15pm arrival at the ship
    Departure
    08:00am departure from the ship
    08:50am arrival at the airport
    09:20am arrival at the train station

    OTHER TRANSFER-TIME FOR THE TOUR 27.07.
    Arrival
    03:15pm from the airport
    04:00pm from the train station
    05:00pm arrival at the ship
    Departure
    09:30am departure from the ship
    10:20am arrival at the airport
    10:50am arrival at the train station


    ARRIVAL BY CAR

    Parking area: You can choose between two parking areas:

    1. Parking area on the island, to face to the harbor, Str. Nabrezni
    Here we have 20 parking places for your cars. The area is not closed so you can take your car at any time you would like to

    2. Parking area in a closed area, Str. Seifertova 1790
    Here we have 15-20 parking places for your cars. You can park on the arrival day and leave the area on the departure day. You can’t take your car during the tour because the area is closed. The parking area is approx. 1,5 km away from the harbor. You can take a bus (line 375 and 367). There are only two bus station away from the ship. The station is approx. 300m away from the parking area and the name is "Vrabi" and the station of the ship is calles "Most". You can buy the bus ticket at the bus driver - price is approx. 12 Kronen. You can only pay in cash therefore you need some small change.
    The guests will be registered at the ship reception for the paritcular parking areas and there you have to pay the parking area.

    Due to a special permit you can drive with your car and to bring your lugagge directly to the ship and then you can drive to the parking area. It is not possible to park directly at the ship.


    PARTICIPANTS

    Minimum: 70 pax


    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Special dietary requests will be respected as far as possible. Please inform us on booking.

    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 programme: 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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    • Booking handling 6
    • Travel documents 5
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