Cycling and Walking Tour of Dresden

Overview

This 7-day self-guided cycling and walking tour of Dresden combines three full days of biking with three days of fun exploration in and around the city. You'll explore Dresden by bus and railway, take a scenic river cruise on an old-fashioned paddle steamer, and even explore further by train. In the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, you'll marvel at massive fortresses and the mystic Bastei Bridge. There are day trips to the porcelain town of Meissen and the impressive Moritzburg Castle and hunting lodge. Whether exploring by bike, foot, train or boat, Dresden is the perfect combination of vibrant city life and lovely countryside. This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only. The departures are daily, from April to October. This tour can be customized for you, and prices depend on group size, room types, trip customizations, and date of travel. Accommodations for 6 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour can be added as a supplement. All train tickets are included (including the fee for the bicycle). Airport transfers are not included. 1 package with maps and information per room (in English). 24-hour service hotline during the walking tour. Admission to Meissen porcelain factory with audio guide. City tour by bus through Dresden incl. ride with the Saxon steamboat and funicular railway. This tour is based in either 3 or 4-star hotels depending on your preference. 4-star hotels will incur a supplement (please enquire about the pricing). Hotels offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on. We rate this tour as a 2/5. Participants should be fit enough to bike distances of 30km to 50km (potentially with the help of an e-bike if preferred) and walk 1-3 hours per day. Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. Rental bikes are standard touring bikes or electric pedal-assist bikes. All rental bicycles are supplied with the following accessories: one cable lock with key and one waterproof pannier per bicycle, one map holder and complete tool kit per room (tool kit: inner tube, pump, puncture repair kit, tire levers, cleaning cloth, allen key). Speedometers are available for 5 EUR per day. The rental bikes will be delivered to your hotel at 8 am on Day 1. The bike will be picked up from the last hotel when the tour finishes. Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel as you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided all the information on which direction you need to go daily. However, self-guided travelling requires good navigation skills and those who don’t feel confident in unknown places should consider booking guided tours. Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a road bike suitable for the demands of the tour. The hotel provides safe and secure bicycle parking. Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover cycling. Get your Travel Insurance. Fly into Dresden Airport (DRS) to begin this tour. You will need to arrange transportation to your hotel. The tour ends in Dresden when you check out of your hotel. You will need to arrange transportation to the airport. Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government. Check with your family doctor. Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality. The best time to travel to Saxony for this tour is between May and September when the weather tends to be warm and clear. Combine the freedom of travelling on your own with the confidence that all of the logistics are taken care of. Accommodations, luggage transfers, gear rentals, and more - all taken care of so you can focus on making memories. Have peace of mind for when travel plans change with our hassle-free booking process and unbeatable support.

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