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| Type of tour: | Self-guided |
| Level: | Moderate |
| Duration: | 11 Nights |
| Distance: | 31 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | Self-guided: Sundays: Jun 30, Jul 14 and 28, Aug 25, 2013 |
| Tour price: | €1165 |
| Start city: | Berlin, Germany |
| End city: | Prague, Czech Republic |
Start in the Spree Region, in the cosmopolitan city of Berlin, and enjoy a pleasant cycling holiday on your way to the "Golden City" of Prague.
Cycle along the Spree River to Cottbus, take the train to Dresden, and continue by bike along the Elbe and Moldau Rivers to Prague.
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Start in the Spree Region, in the cosmopolitan city of Berlin, and enjoy a pleasant cycling holiday on your way to the "Golden City" of Prague.
Cycle along the Spree River to Cottbus, take the train to Dresden, and continue by bike along the Elbe and Moldau Rivers to Prague.
Learn more about self-guided tours.
Day 1: Arrival in Berlin
Travellers are responsible for their transportation to Downtown Berlin. It is easy to get to Friedrichsstrasse, the Reichstag building, and the Brandenburg Gate.
Overnight in Berlin.
Day 2: Berlin - Furstenwalde (35 miles/57 km)
Take the S-Bahn, the commuter train (fare payable on-site), from Friedrichsstrasse to the edge of town, Köpenick. Cycle leisurely through the Brandenburg forest area and along the river to Fürstenwalde.
Overnight in Furstenwalde.
Day 3: Furstenwalde - Beeskow (23 miles/37 km)
The stretch between the Spree River and the Spree-Oder Canal is one of the most beautiful areas in the Brandenburg forest. Take a break from cycling near the Kerksdorf Lock and go for a peaceful walk on the nature trail or to the stag monument.
Overnight in Beeskow.
Day 4: Beeskow - Spree Forest (35 miles/56 km)
Today’s destination is the Spree Forest. Cycle past Lakes Neuendorf and Schwieloch. There is a local cultural museum in the old Beeskow Fortress. The church, Marienkirche, is one of Mark Brandenburg’s largest churches.
Overnight in or near Lübben.
Day 5: Spree Forest - Cottbus (37 miles/59 km)
Continue through the high forest along rivers and streams to Lübbenau. Plan an excursion to the small village on Lagoon Lehde. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from along the way and ample time for a boat ride.
Overnight in Cottbus.
Day 6: Cottbus - Dresden (43 miles/70 km)
Take the train from Cottbus to Dresden. Dresden is the cultural metropolis of Saxony. If you are feeling quite sporty today, you can cycle the entire distance of 65 miles (105 km) from Cottbus to Dresden.
Overnight in Dresden.
Day 7: Dresden - Bad Schandau (29 miles/46 km)
Cycle in direction Pirna, past the "Blue Wonder" and the caslte, Pillnitz, where the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and "Bohemian Switzerland" begin. Admire famous landmarks such as the "Bastei".
Overnight in Bad Schandau.
Day 8: Bad Schandau - Usti nad Laben (30 miles/48 km)
Cross the border at Schmilka and follow the Elbe River through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains in the Czech Republic. Take in the beauty of your surroundings along the river and enchanting rock formations on your way to the small Bohemian town of Ústi nad Labem.
Overnight in Usti nad Labem.
Day 9: Usti nad Labem - Litomerice (19 miles/30 km)
Continue through the Bohemian landscape past the fortress at Strekov. Your destination lies in the picturesque region of the Bohemian mountain range where Rivers Elbe and Eger meet – the royal city of Litomerice.
Overnight in Litomerice.
Day 10: Litomerice - Milnik (29 miles/46 km)
Follow the winding Elbe through Terezín and Roudnice to Milník and the Moldau River. The landscape around Milnik is characterised by vineyards.
Overnight in Milnik.
Day 11: Melnik - Prague (31 miles/50 km)
The last stretch of your tour takes you along the Moldau to Prague. Hand over your rental bike to the driver at your destination hotel and enjoy a stroll through the "Golden City" where many sights await you.
Overnight in Prague.
Day 12: Departure from Prague
Sundays: Jun 30, Jul 14 and 28, Aug 25, 2013
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The bikes available on this tour are 7-speed bikes with hub gears (in men's and women's frame sizes) and 24-speed bikes with derailleur gears (in men's and unisex frame sizes). Alternate options include a 8-speed women's electro0bikes with hub gears and freewheel. Children's bikes are also available.
Bikes are equipped with a cycling bag, repair kit, lock key and air pump. Available upon request for no charge is a handlebar bag including map pouch, tachometer, basket, child trailer, child seat and trailer bike. Upon request for an additional charge are additional bicycle bags and dog trailers.
The bikes available on this tour are 7-speed bikes with hub gears (in men's and women's frame sizes) and 24-speed bikes with derailleur gears (in men's and unisex frame sizes). Alternate options include a 8-speed women's electro0bikes with hub gears and freewheel. Children's bikes are also available.
Bikes are equipped with a cycling bag, repair kit, lock key and air pump. Available upon request for no charge is a handlebar bag including map pouch, tachometer, basket, child trailer, child seat and trailer bike. Upon request for an additional charge are additional bicycle bags and dog trailers.
This tour is rated Moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition.
This tour is rated Moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition.
Tour start
Nearest airport: Berlin, Germany
Nearest train station: Berlin, Germany
Tour end
Nearest airport: Prague, Czech Republic
Nearest train station: Prague, Czech Republic
A bus is available from Prague to Berlin that costs approximately 60 Euros per person. For more information, visit www.berlinlinienbus.de
Tips on getting to and from your tour
Tour start
Nearest airport: Berlin, Germany
Nearest train station: Berlin, Germany
Tour end
Nearest airport: Prague, Czech Republic
Nearest train station: Prague, Czech Republic
A bus is available from Prague to Berlin that costs approximately 60 Euros per person. For more information, visit www.berlinlinienbus.de
Tips on getting to and from your tour
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The Czech Republic has more than 2,000 castles and chateaus, the largest concentration per square mile in Europe. Towering above the capital city sits the iconic Prague Castle, the largest castle in the world built 1,000 years ago. Apart from the capital are the towns of Cesky Krumlov, the best-preserved medieval town in central Europe, and Cesky Budejovice, home to the famous Budweiser Budvar beer dating to 1265. Brno's skyline is dominated by Spilberk Castle, a royal castle from the 13th century, while Central Bohemia’s Karlstejn Castle from 1348 in Central Bohemia is one of the most remarkable Czech castles. Surrounded by peaceful scenery and lively cities, the castles of the Czech Republic provide a window into the country's past.
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The Czech Republic has more than 2,000 castles and chateaus, the largest concentration per square mile in Europe. Towering above the capital city sits the iconic Prague Castle, the largest castle in the world built 1,000 years ago. Apart from the capital are the towns of Cesky Krumlov, the best-preserved medieval town in central Europe, and Cesky Budejovice, home to the famous Budweiser Budvar beer dating to 1265. Brno's skyline is dominated by Spilberk Castle, a royal castle from the 13th century, while Central Bohemia’s Karlstejn Castle from 1348 in Central Bohemia is one of the most remarkable Czech castles. Surrounded by peaceful scenery and lively cities, the castles of the Czech Republic provide a window into the country's past.
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Mecklenburger Radtour is a small and energetic team of cycling and walking professionals. Over 100 of their tours are personally planned. They are out their available programs with yet another over 100 available tours provided through partnerships with reliable travel companies in Germany and other Europeans countries. Located in Stalsund, Germany, Mecklenburg's particular strengths include routes, hotels and equipment that has been carefully selected to best suit the customer's needs.
Mecklenburger Radtour is a small and energetic team of cycling and walking professionals. Over 100 of their tours are personally planned. They are out their available programs with yet another over 100 available tours provided through partnerships with reliable travel companies in Germany and other Europeans countries. Located in Stalsund, Germany, Mecklenburg's particular strengths include routes, hotels and equipment that has been carefully selected to best suit the customer's needs.
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1. Reservation: The reservation for the tour is effected in writing. The booking becomes binding upon our confirmation of tour date and tour price. If the contents of the tour confirmation digress from the contents of the booking, a new offer is made by the 'Mecklenburger Radtour' and to which we are bound for a period of 10 days. The contract becomes effective based on this new offer if you declare your acceptance within the binding deadline to the 'Mecklenburger Radtour'. 2. Down payment and settlement of the balance: Pursuant to the revision of §651k BGB/German civil code the traveller receives an insurance note pursuant to the regulations under § 651k German civil code to insure the tour price against insolvency. The same applies to for the payment conditions of this regulation Upon receipt of the tour confirmation and the simultaneously transmitted security, a down payment of 20 %, at least however, • 100.- per person is due, however, at most • 250,-. If the booking was effected by a travel agency, you effect down payment and settlement of the balance with said agency. If you have booked directly with the 'Mecklenburger Radtour', the settlement of the balance is effected to one of our accounts under mention of the invoice number by transfer or crossed cheque a fortnight before commencing on the tour. The tour documents will be sent to you upon receipt of the full price. 3. Services und prices: The services contained in the tour price are described under the respective tour. We reserve the right to change the route taken by the respective tour and from the km data. Furthermore, we reserve the right to correct errors, print and calculation mistakes. Visitor's tax is not included in the tour price, this has to be paid locally at the respective lodging. Nothing is charged by the 'Mecklenburger Radtour' for children under the age of 4 years. Possible costs that may arise with individual providers have to be settled there and then on the spot. Services included in the tour and which have not been claimed cannot be reimbursed. Should rooms with shower/WC or bath/WC as confirmed by us not be made available by the providers, we shall reimburse the difference. The tour organiser reserves the right to accommodate individual guests in another establishment of greatest possible similarity in extraordinary cases. We reserve the right to charge a single room price should you book half a double room in accompanying group tours when no further guest occupies the other half. 4. Client's cancellation, change of booking, replacement: Should you withdraw from the reserved tour, we shall charge a fee amounting to 20 % of the tour price per person, however at least • 100.- per person up to the 30th day before tour commencement. In the case of a cancellation between the 29th and 21st day we shall calculate 30 % of the tour prices, in the case of a cancellation between the 20th and 07th day we shall calculate 60 % of the tour prices, and between the 6th and last day before commencement of the tour 90% of the tour price per person. Whatever the case may be, we recommend that you conclude a cancellation cover. A reimbursement of the tour price on the first day and after arrival is not possible. Should you be able to find a suitable person to replace you, we only charge • 50.- for the change of reservation. When changing the tour date, the tour course or changing to another tour, we charge a fee of • 100.-. Your wishes for a change of reservation that are received as from the 29th day before beginning the tour, can, if possible, only be effected after cancellation of the tour contract under the above listed cancellation fees and simultaneous new reservation. You are responsible for ensuring that you have all the necessary documents or possibly a visa if required. Should you have to interrupt your tour due to lacking or insufficient documents, we shall have to treat you as a cancellation. 5. Cancellation/discontinuation by the tour organizer: If we have to cancel a tour for reasons beyond our control, the payments already effected will be reimbursed. There are no further demands. Should the minimum of 8 guests for a group tour not be filled, we are entitled to withdraw from the contract a fortnight before the tour is to begin. Payments already received are reimbursed without any further delay. There is no entitlement to further claims. |
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1. Reservation: The reservation for the tour is effected in writing. The booking becomes binding upon our confirmation of tour date and tour price. If the contents of the tour confirmation digress from the contents of the booking, a new offer is made by the 'Mecklenburger Radtour' and to which we are bound for a period of 10 days. The contract becomes effective based on this new offer if you declare your acceptance within the binding deadline to the 'Mecklenburger Radtour'. 2. Down payment and settlement of the balance: Pursuant to the revision of §651k BGB/German civil code the traveller receives an insurance note pursuant to the regulations under § 651k German civil code to insure the tour price against insolvency. The same applies to for the payment conditions of this regulation Upon receipt of the tour confirmation and the simultaneously transmitted security, a down payment of 20 %, at least however, • 100.- per person is due, however, at most • 250,-. If the booking was effected by a travel agency, you effect down payment and settlement of the balance with said agency. If you have booked directly with the 'Mecklenburger Radtour', the settlement of the balance is effected to one of our accounts under mention of the invoice number by transfer or crossed cheque a fortnight before commencing on the tour. The tour documents will be sent to you upon receipt of the full price. 3. Services und prices: The services contained in the tour price are described under the respective tour. We reserve the right to change the route taken by the respective tour and from the km data. Furthermore, we reserve the right to correct errors, print and calculation mistakes. Visitor's tax is not included in the tour price, this has to be paid locally at the respective lodging. Nothing is charged by the 'Mecklenburger Radtour' for children under the age of 4 years. Possible costs that may arise with individual providers have to be settled there and then on the spot. Services included in the tour and which have not been claimed cannot be reimbursed. Should rooms with shower/WC or bath/WC as confirmed by us not be made available by the providers, we shall reimburse the difference. The tour organiser reserves the right to accommodate individual guests in another establishment of greatest possible similarity in extraordinary cases. We reserve the right to charge a single room price should you book half a double room in accompanying group tours when no further guest occupies the other half. 4. Client's cancellation, change of booking, replacement: Should you withdraw from the reserved tour, we shall charge a fee amounting to 20 % of the tour price per person, however at least • 100.- per person up to the 30th day before tour commencement. In the case of a cancellation between the 29th and 21st day we shall calculate 30 % of the tour prices, in the case of a cancellation between the 20th and 07th day we shall calculate 60 % of the tour prices, and between the 6th and last day before commencement of the tour 90% of the tour price per person. Whatever the case may be, we recommend that you conclude a cancellation cover. A reimbursement of the tour price on the first day and after arrival is not possible. Should you be able to find a suitable person to replace you, we only charge • 50.- for the change of reservation. When changing the tour date, the tour course or changing to another tour, we charge a fee of • 100.-. Your wishes for a change of reservation that are received as from the 29th day before beginning the tour, can, if possible, only be effected after cancellation of the tour contract under the above listed cancellation fees and simultaneous new reservation. You are responsible for ensuring that you have all the necessary documents or possibly a visa if required. Should you have to interrupt your tour due to lacking or insufficient documents, we shall have to treat you as a cancellation. 5. Cancellation/discontinuation by the tour organizer: If we have to cancel a tour for reasons beyond our control, the payments already effected will be reimbursed. There are no further demands. Should the minimum of 8 guests for a group tour not be filled, we are entitled to withdraw from the contract a fortnight before the tour is to begin. Payments already received are reimbursed without any further delay. There is no entitlement to further claims. |
