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Prague - Dresden Tour feedback
31 Mar
We truly appreciate any feedback we receive from you guys. Whether on Facebook or via email, reviews really do matter to us and make us happy! Have a look what we´ve got from John who attended the Prague Dresden Tour: „I had the great pleasure ...
Family Tours:)
31 Mar
Family holidays can be great fun even for parents and for us too actually! If combined carefully with sports, such as cycling, hiking, climbing, rafting your family moments can become truly unforgettable ➡️ europe-bike-tours.eu/areas/family-tours
NEW ARTICLE IN BIKE & TRAVEL MAGAZIN
31 Mar
Soooooo glad our Prague – Krakow tour was selected among the TOP 8 European Tours according to the acclaimed Bike and Travel Magazine! Let´s come with us across the Czech Republic to Poland and experience it ➡️ europe-bike-tours.eu/tours/prague...
Prague-Budapest Tour Feedback
26 Mar
We love those moments when a great review hits our inbox. Like this one we just received from Colleen, a lovely lady who attended our September Prague-Budapest Tour. Thank you, Colleen, you made our day! „Lukas was incredible. He is a walking h...
Article in Bike & Travel Magazin
14 Dec
Europe Bike Tours was proud to be partner and guide for Thorsten Brönner on his way through South Bohemia this September. As a result an article in Bike&Travel Magazin was published today. Please take your time to view amazin...
Dresden to Prague by Bike
29 Aug
We recently received a wonderful article written by one of our clients about her tour from Dresden to Prague. If you enjoy it, please do follow her on her facebook page: Jacqueline George https://www.facebook.com/jacqueline.george.752 ...
Dresden to Prague by Bike
29. 08. 2018
We recently received a wonderful article written by one of our clients about her tour from Dresden to Prague. If you enjoy it, please do follow her on her facebook page:
Jacqueline George https://www.facebook.com/jacqueline.george.752
From Dresden to Prague by Bike
Although Central and Northern Europe have a large and vibrant populations, mostly it is a peaceful, rural place divided by large and lazy rivers. In olden times, these rivers were the only highways. Nowadays, roads and railways whisk passengers and freight on direct routes and the rivers are left in peace. For visitors, that is very fortunate because the historic towns along the rivers have also been left alone, and they are magic places.
The ideal way to see the countryside and get a feel for the history and people is by bicycle. And, as any cyclist will tell you, the nicest thing about large rivers is that they are flat. No exhausting hills and mountains to climb! One of the most popular routes runs the length of the mighty Elbe River from the Czech Republic to the Baltic Coast of Germany. A major trip of more than two weeks, but bicycles are flexible and a great way to start is the section of trail from Dresden to Prague. About 250 km or five easy days riding. For most people, this means you spend half a day getting to your next destination and have plenty of time for short side trips or visits to castles and palaces along the route. Unless you get delayed in one of the many bars and cafés along the way.
Fly into Dresden which, in spite of terrible war time damage, is a beautiful cultural centre that is certainly worth two or three days exploration. Besides the exciting bars and restaurants, there is magnificent street food in the Old Market. Enjoy the art gallery at the Zwinger Palace, and free evening music beside the river. Don’t eat too much, because your hire bikes will be ready outside your hotel in the morning.
Ready, steady, go!
The first stage of your ride starts right in the centre of town, on a dedicated cycle track beside the river. The track is excellent, wide and smooth, and you soon put the city behind you. Riding beside the river is naturally relaxing, as you keep pace with river boats and think only of the scenery passing by. A high point of this leg is passing through the rocky gorge of the Saxon Switzerland National Park – positively Wagnerian. The first leg ends at the old spa town of Bad Schandau where Germans used to take the waters a century and more ago. The town is used to tourists and has a range of good eating. Ask for the wild boar and wild mushrooms – food to dream of.
Crossing the border
Day Two is only a short 25 km ride and starts by crossing the river on one of the cheap and efficient passenger ferries – two euros per cyclist – and heading for the border with the Czech Republic. This is no more than a row of concrete posts with the Czech flag on one side and the German flag on the other. No x-ray scanners, no crusty immigration control, no customs – wonderful! And the river changes its name from the German Elbe to the Czech Labe. The valley here is wooded and interesting, but there is only a short distance to the town of Decin. This is a small but busy town and, by Czech standards, not particularly picturesque. However, if you are Australian, your camera will be clicking non-stop, especially around the prominent castle.
One of the many passenger ferries
For a typically Czech pizza (nothing like the pale imitations in other countries) visit the Pizzeria Pod Zamkem, below the castle and not far from the bridge. My favourite is the Diavoli but this must be accompanied by tartare sauce (tatarska omachka) for the full experience. And try the local Breznak beer.
Halfway there
On the third day, the trail heads to Litomerice, following the river along a narrow valley of woods and small fields. You are about half way between Dresden and Prague, feeling happy with the distance you have come and even more happy that you still have a lot of peaceful country ahead. Stop for a lunch break around the town of Usti nad Labem and you can take time out to visit the ruins of Strekov Castle. Litomerice is a compact old town, full of churches and classic buildings that will add to the photo album you are accumulating.
The next day starts by crossing the river and riding over flat parkland to the garrison fortress of Terezin. This is a massive star fortress build by the Austro-Hungarian emperor for defence against the Prussians and Saxons. It is extensive and more or less intact, containing a garrison town that held an army. It is worth seeing just for that, but it also houses a Holocaust museum and cemetery as the Nazis used it as a transit camp for Jews and partisans en route for Auschwitz and other death camps. After such a sombre setting, it is a relief to get into open country again, riding over fertile flat lands sometimes near the river and sometimes in the countryside. The destination for this day’s riding is Melnik, a town beside the river with a spectacularly sited cathedral and old town on a cliff top over the river. If you are staying in one of the little hotels or pensions up there, you will probably be pushing your bike up hill to reach it! The effort is well worthwhile as the views are magnificent and the old town so full of atmosphere.
The Town Hall at Melnik
The final day follows the river to Prague, with a short diversion before Klecany to avoid some bad tracks by the river. This involves climbing 90m over 4 km, not much of a strain even for the most unfit riders. As a consolation, the road winds down through Klecany and there are all sorts of friendly cafés waiting to offer you lunch. The riverside bike trail leads right into the centre of Prague, leaving only a short distance to cover to reach most hotels.
Arriving to Prague
Prague is a wonderful place to visit with its historic Old Town attracting many visitors from all over the world. The Charles Bridge and the castle complex on the other side of the river are things you just have to see, but try to do it early in the morning before the rush starts. Prague is famous for its café culture but you will have to search around the edge of the Old Town to find it in small, friendly establishments with mostly local clientele.
The trip from Dresden to Prague is a marvellous way to see Europe as the inhabitants see it. The majority of riders on the bike trails are just locals out for exercise, not travelling any distance, and you fit right in. Nowadays, English is widely understood and most restaurants can manage an English language menu for visitors. A great way to get fit and see the world, although with all the good food and beer, it is a challenge to lose weight.
There are several bike rental companies, and the Czech ones tend to be a little cheaper than the German ones. If you wish, you can travel in a guided group but you can also enjoy the freedom and excitement of a self-guided tour. Either way, expect your tour operator to provide comfortable bikes and book your hotels along the route. Expect a trip for 2 people, including bike hire, hotels and breakfast, to cost around Euro 900. More information about this route can be found here.
New prices and terms 2018
07 Oct
New prices and terms published! Do look for the GUARANTEED departures!
New article released
16 Jan
Last year in May Czechtourism hosted 10 European journalists in Central Bohemia. Europe Bike Tours was proud partner of this tour. Today we received one of the articles published in Denmark! If you speak Danish, you can read the attached article. ...
New Specialized Diverge Sport Bikes in our fleet
15 Dec
We would like to introduce our new bikes - the Diverge is meant to be the fast and stylish option for all our tours. Do not hesitate o ask for your Diverge! All sizes available.
Why with us?
With a rich 12-year history, Europe Bike Tours offers more than just cycling trips; we provide immersive "Culture Biking" experiences across the Czech Republic and Central Europe. Our tours blend the thrill of biking with cultural exploration, taking you from charming local eateries to ancient, hidden castles. We handpick the most captivating locations, ensuring each bike, family, or wine holiday is an adventure in itself. Catering to diverse preferences, our tours come in various formats, from self-guided to fully guided, with options for luggage transfer and different accommodation levels. For those seeking something unique, we're always ready to craft a tailor-made tour that perfectly fits your vision of a cycling holiday.
- Self guided, fully guided or supported tours
- City standard or premium accommodation
- Tailor made maps
- More biking options for each day
- 24/7 Hotline with personal approach
- Quality bikes e-Bikes
Our self-guided tours
Accommodation is one of the most important parts of each trip that strongly influences the final look of it. We make our best to offer you the best possible accommodation in the prefered category. The hotels we offer are either comfortable small hotels or quite guesthouses both in 3* quality, all of it rather small and with personality than big chain. All the tours have accommodation in or near the town/village centres so you can spend the afternoon and evening after biking exploring the town itself or simply enjoy the peace of the place.
Who we are
Lukáš SvárovskýManager
Languages spoken Czech, English, German
Guide since 2008
Lukas was born and raised in the Czech capital of Prague. His keen interest in history and sports influenced his determination to study both subjects at university in Germany. His passion for travel also led to Lukas adding a tourism degree to his studies. Biking, exploring, and discovering interesting places was one of the determining moments when in 2010 he decided to start Europe Bike Tours. Since than Lukas is keen on developing new products, improve services and above all, share his passion for traveling while guiding one of the tours!
Lukáš Svárovský
Manager
Languages spoken Czech, English, German
Guide since 2008
Lukas was born and raised in the Czech capital of Prague. His keen interest in history and sports influenced his determination to study both subjects at university in Germany. His passion for travel also led to Lukas adding a tourism degree to his studies. Biking, exploring, and discovering interesting places was one of the determining moments when in 2010 he decided to start Europe Bike Tours. Since than Lukas is keen on developing new products, improve services and above all, share his passion for traveling while guiding one of the tours!
Vitek ProchazkaManager
Languages spoken Czech, English, French, German, Slovak, Spanish
Guide since 2012
Vitek was born in Prague, Czech Republic and has remained there most of his life. During his travel and tourism studies he began guiding mostly bike and rafting trips all around Europe. Through his years in the office of a travel agency, guiding remained an important part of his life. Eventually went of for year in New Zealand and after returning started guiding and preparing programs in and around his homeland
Vitek Prochazka
Manager
Languages spoken Czech, English, French, German, Slovak, Spanish
Guide since 2012
Vitek was born in Prague, Czech Republic and has remained there most of his life. During his travel and tourism studies he began guiding mostly bike and rafting trips all around Europe. Through his years in the office of a travel agency, guiding remained an important part of his life. Eventually went of for year in New Zealand and after returning started guiding and preparing programs in and around his homeland
Full-guided trip
We at Europe Bike Tour do know, that a good bike is the most important part of a nice vacation. So we let all our bikes serviced regulary so they stay in perfect condition. Under "Bike Equipment" you can find other aditional equipment that is either in the bike fee included or you can rent/buy it for adittional funds.
We offer male and female bikes with different sizes, E-bikes, Tandembikes, Bikes for kids and on request the Recumbent bike as well. Should you have a special wish/need, do not hesitate to ask us, we will make our best to fullfill your wish!
TestimonialsWhat our clients say about us
26 Aug
Scott Nelson
Tour Prague - Krakow short
I did the Prague to Krakow self-guided tour.A great route with such history and two great cities! Would highly recommend not only the route, but the tour company. I was provided with Ride with GPS files in advance and a host of maps and other information upon arrival in Prague. They also use the "Trip Plans" app, which not only gives you the routes, but historical and other information about...
Scott Nelson
Tour Prague - Krakow short
I did the Prague to Krakow self-guided tour.
A great route with such history and two great cities! Would highly recommend not only the route, but the tour company. I was provided with Ride with GPS files in advance and a host of maps and other information upon arrival in Prague. They also use the "Trip Plans" app, which not only gives you the routes, but historical and other information about the towns you will be passing through and restaurant recommendations!
Great communication during the ride as well - even making a route change along the way due to road construction (they updated the Ride with GPS file in seemingly real time).
I have done a dozen or so self-guided solo bike trips around the world and often have had very little support - this team made it easy and they were always just a WhatsApp text or call away.
Looking at booking my next tour with them now...
Thanks!
Scott Nelson
26 Aug
Abe Shasha
Tour Prague - Berlin
What a pleasant and positive surprise. Europe bike tours was amazing before (Pretour-meet) during (WhatsApp) and after (followup and pickup). And the other super pleasant surprise was the wonderful country of Czechia. It is under advertised but clean, modern, friendly and the biking through rural small towns was wonderful.
Abe Shasha
Tour Prague - Berlin
What a pleasant and positive surprise. Europe bike tours was amazing before (Pretour-meet) during (WhatsApp) and after (followup and pickup). And the other super pleasant surprise was the wonderful country of Czechia. It is under advertised but clean, modern, friendly and the biking through rural small towns was wonderful.
25 Aug
Elena Montagna
Tour Prague - Vienna
We cycled from Prague to Vienna in July, crossing Bohemia and Moravia.The route took us on both bike paths and quiet country roads. The support provided by Europe Bike Tours was very helpful. The app with maps and route guidance was very effective. Their WhatsApp support was always prompt.We really appreciated the accommodations we chose, both in terms of quality and location. The locations wer...
Elena Montagna
Tour Prague - Vienna
We cycled from Prague to Vienna in July, crossing Bohemia and Moravia.
The route took us on both bike paths and quiet country roads. The support provided by Europe Bike Tours was very helpful. The app with maps and route guidance was very effective. Their WhatsApp support was always prompt.
We really appreciated the accommodations we chose, both in terms of quality and location. The locations were always convenient to the historic centers of the towns we visited or to public transportation in the major cities.
Highly recommended!
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25 Aug
Susan Straley
Tour Prague - Dresden Tour
The planned routes took us to beautiful countryside and historical city squares. Our luggage was always at our lodging waiting for us when we arrived.The Czech Republic is full of history, interesting places, and lovely scenery.Speaking of lodging! What wonderful picks! We were always close to restaurants. In Prague and Dresden we were near the trolley lines so we were able to get to the si...
Susan Straley
Tour Prague - Dresden Tour
The planned routes took us to beautiful countryside and historical city squares. Our luggage was always at our lodging waiting for us when we arrived.
The Czech Republic is full of history, interesting places, and lovely scenery.
Speaking of lodging! What wonderful picks! We were always close to restaurants. In Prague and Dresden we were near the trolley lines so we were able to get to the sites easily.
Our bikes worked well for the terrain, which was sometimes smooth and sometimes bumpy.
We were connected to staff via WhatsApp and they were quick to respond when we had a question.
We would use them again.
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25 Aug
Asaf Lupo
Tour Prague - Vienna Easy Short
This is my third trip with Euro-Bike, this time from Prague to Vienna. The trip through the Czech Republic's landscapes is simply a pleasure. The castles and the medieval atmosphere alongside nature and agriculture are simply charming. Along the way, we met deer, horses, geese, cows, and more. The trip is independent, but the help of Euro-Bike, which included bike rental, hotel reservations in ...
Asaf Lupo
Tour Prague - Vienna Easy Short
This is my third trip with Euro-Bike, this time from Prague to Vienna. The trip through the Czech Republic's landscapes is simply a pleasure. The castles and the medieval atmosphere alongside nature and agriculture are simply charming. Along the way, we met deer, horses, geese, cows, and more. The trip is independent, but the help of Euro-Bike, which included bike rental, hotel reservations in the most perfect places, and the hopping of our luggage from hotel to hotel, makes the trip easy and simple. It saved me a lot of work and took away unnecessary stress. The new app makes it even easier and more convenient. I recommend it to anyone who loves bikes.
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25 Aug
Taku Yamada
Tour Prague - Vienna Greenways Tour - Short
I participated in the Prague-Vienna Greenway with my 16-year-old son.We opted for the self-guided option, and it was a wonderful experience.My son was very excited about cycling between the well-known cities of Prague and Vienna, and he felt a great sense of accomplishment when we arrived.This was my first time in the Czech Republic, and the atmosphere was very different from other Western Euro...
Taku Yamada
Tour Prague - Vienna Greenways Tour - Short
I participated in the Prague-Vienna Greenway with my 16-year-old son.
We opted for the self-guided option, and it was a wonderful experience.
My son was very excited about cycling between the well-known cities of Prague and Vienna, and he felt a great sense of accomplishment when we arrived.
This was my first time in the Czech Republic, and the atmosphere was very different from other Western European countries I had visited.
Along the way, we were able to experience the diverse beauty of the Czech Republic, with endless wheat fields, the atmosphere of the small villages we passed, and the pure forest air.
I was a little worried about my son's physical condition, but the route allowed for shortcuts such as taking the train, so we were able to reach the finish line safely.
The choice of towns and hotels we stayed in was very well-balanced, and we had a comfortable stay. Our checked luggage was always there when we arrived, so the operation was excellent.
Even though there was no guide during the tour, support members were always available via chat, so we were able to proceed without any worries. We were provided with plenty of information about towns and dining spots before the start, and when we needed real-time support on the spot, such as choosing shortcuts, they responded immediately, making it feel like we were with a guide.
Japanese people are probably dying to go to Italy or France, but the Czech Republic allows you to fully experience Europe and there are many cyclists to be seen, so I think it's perfect for people who prefer a more unconventional itinerary.
Thank you so much to everyone at Europe Bike Tours!
I'd love to come again.
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25 Aug
Aldo Zunino
Tour Prague - Vienna Greenways Tour - Short
what we have appreciated with Euro Bike Tour in Czech- The visit of Prague with the 2 ladies- Very good and confortable bikes. In very good status.- Good hotels well located with friendly welcoming- the entire tour was very well designed, it has allowed us to visit in very good condition a country we didn’t know at all .We hope to have other opportunities to do bicycle riding with Them againhtt...
Aldo Zunino
Tour Prague - Vienna Greenways Tour - Short
what we have appreciated with Euro Bike Tour in Czech
- The visit of Prague with the 2 ladies
- Very good and confortable bikes. In very good status.
- Good hotels well located with friendly welcoming
- the entire tour was very well designed, it has allowed us to visit in very good condition a country we didn’t know at all .
We hope to have other opportunities to do bicycle riding with Them again
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25 Aug
Machteld Stoffels
Tour Iron Curtain trail West
Cycling the Iron Curtain Trail from Cheb to České Budějovice; what an amazing and beautiful tour! Cycling through the Sumava National Park, along the Schwarzenberg Canal, the Vltava and sleeping in friendly villages; we enjoyed it. It is a very quiet area, with a lot of up and down, gravel paths, and a tour with good cycling distances.Thanks to -especially- Vitek, but also Lukas, Tetiana and th...
Machteld Stoffels
Tour Iron Curtain trail West
Cycling the Iron Curtain Trail from Cheb to České Budějovice; what an amazing and beautiful tour! Cycling through the Sumava National Park, along the Schwarzenberg Canal, the Vltava and sleeping in friendly villages; we enjoyed it. It is a very quiet area, with a lot of up and down, gravel paths, and a tour with good cycling distances.
Thanks to -especially- Vitek, but also Lukas, Tetiana and the whole team of Europe Bike Tours.
We hope to see you again next year with another tour, Machteld & Maarten
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25 Aug
Barbara Schneider
Tour Prague - Passau Tour
We rode the route from Prague to Passau with Europe Bike Tours.We enjoyed a wonderfully curated tour through stunning landscapes and charming medieval towns!The hotels were great, and the morning buffets were amazing.Thanks to the app, everything was very easy to find.Everything was superbly organized and worked perfectly.A big thank you! We highly recommend Europe Bike Tours!Best regards,Barba...
Barbara Schneider
Tour Prague - Passau Tour
We rode the route from Prague to Passau with Europe Bike Tours.
We enjoyed a wonderfully curated tour through stunning landscapes and charming medieval towns!
The hotels were great, and the morning buffets were amazing.
Thanks to the app, everything was very easy to find.
Everything was superbly organized and worked perfectly.
A big thank you! We highly recommend Europe Bike Tours!
Best regards,
Barbara and Renato
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25 Aug
Joxan Zumeta
Tour Prague - Budapest short
An unforgettable cycling experience: Prague – Vienna – Bratislava – BudapestI've just completed a spectacular bike tour from Prague to Budapest, passing through Vienna and Bratislava — all organized by a small Czech company called Europe-Bike-Tours Team. They were outstanding in every way.The organization was flawless: perfectly prepared GPS tracks, comfortable and well-chosen accommodations, g...
Joxan Zumeta
Tour Prague - Budapest short
An unforgettable cycling experience: Prague – Vienna – Bratislava – Budapest
I've just completed a spectacular bike tour from Prague to Budapest, passing through Vienna and Bratislava — all organized by a small Czech company called Europe-Bike-Tours Team. They were outstanding in every way.
The organization was flawless: perfectly prepared GPS tracks, comfortable and well-chosen accommodations, great food, logistical support, and detailed tourist information. I didn’t have to worry about anything – just ride and enjoy.
The route itself was amazing: low-traffic roads, beautiful weather, charming towns like Tábor, Jindřichův Hradec, Telč, Vranov, Znojmo, Mikulov, Poysdorf, Győr, Komárom, Esztergom… all accompanied by excellent food, fantastic wines, and of course, great beer!
I highly recommend Europe-Bike-Tours Team. They don't just organize cycling trips — they create truly memorable journeys with great care and professionalism. If you're considering a bike tour through Central Europe, look no further.
A huge thank you for an unforgettable adventure!
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