Golden City of Prague
Czech Republic Bike + Barge Tours
Bike & Boat in the Czech Republic along the Moldova, Elbe, & Vitava Rivers
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Overview
Come and cycle in the Czech Republic through lush river landscapes, picturesque villages, and past romantic castles. This is a land immersed in history and architecture that can be traced back to the Middle Ages.
Prague is both the point of departure and final destination for this beautiful bike and barge tour along the Upper Moldova, Vitava, and the huge Elbe Rivers. When you see the bridges of the Vltava River ablaze with sunlight and the spires of the castle sparkling in the light, it becomes obvious why Prague is known as the ”Golden City” and the "City of a Hundred Spires"!
The MS FLORENTINA moors close to the infamous Charles Bridge, an ideal springboard for your tour. You follow the river northward to Litoměřice and then loop back again, enjoying a comprehensive introduction to this multi-faceted and fascinating land and people, unique, modern, yet deeply traditional.
Highlights
- Restored Market Place, busy Wenceslas Square, Jewish Quarter
- Wence
- Birth house of Antoni Dvořák
- National Art Gallery
- Veltrusý Park
- Lovely Mênik
- Baroque Cathedral of St. Stephen
- Terezín Memorial
Other highlights include good food, good beer, Czech amber nectar, and regional favorites such as roast pork with dumplings!
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Prague
Day 2: Prague - Kralupy, 16 mi. (27 km)
Day 3: Kralupy - Mêlník, 18 mi. (28 km) + boat trip to Litoměřice
Day 4: Litoměřice, day of rest or round tour by bicycle to Strêkov Castle, 31 mi. (49 km)
Day 5: Litoměřice - Roudnice - Mlčechvosty | Roudnice - Mělník – Mlčechvosty, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 6: Mlčechvosty - Prague, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 7: Prague - Zbraslav - Prague 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 8: Departure from PragueThis itinerary is subject to change. In the event 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).
Day 1: Arrival in Prague
Individual arrival in Prague. Embarkation begins at 4 pm. Highly recommended this evening is a stroll over the Charles Bridge, particularly beautiful in the dark, and enjoy the stunning view of the illuminated Prague Castle.Day 2: Prague - Kralupy, 16 mi. (27 km)
This morning you will be fitted for your bike and start your first cycle tour. You will cycle along the Vltava River via Troja, known for its Baroque castle and National Art Gallery, to the village of Klecánky, over the bank of the Vltava via Drasty, onward to Vodochody, and finally back on the river bank to today's destination Kralupy. Arrival at the ship at approximately 5 pm.Day 3: Kralupy - Mêlník, 18 mi. (28 km) + boat trip to Litoměřice
After breakfast, around 9 am, you will get on the bike once again and cycle along the Vltava River to Nelahozeves. Recommended is a visit to the birth house of Antonin Dvořák and one of the most famous Renaissance castles of Bohemia, also known as the “little Louvre of Czechia”. The tour takes you through the Veltrusý Park, with numerous sculptures and gazebos in an extensive terrain, up to the royal town of Mělník. Around about 1.30 pm, return back to the ship and enjoy the boat trip on the Elbe River to Litoměřice.Day 4: Litoměřice, day of rest or round tour by bicycle to Strêkov Castle, 31 mi. (49 km)
No bike ride is scheduled. You will discover one of the most beautiful Czech towns, the royal town of Litoměřice. The colorful Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque buildings in the town center, which for the most part is encircled by well-preserved Gothic fortifications, will enchant you. Well worth seeing are the 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 a cycle tour to the Terezín Memorial (Theresienstadt) in the village of Terezìn. The concentration camp memorial is located only 5 km away. For more advanced cyclists, the scenic bike tour to the Střekov Castle, idyllically situated in the narrow valley of the Elbe River, will be appealing. Your route will take you through the small town of Velké Žernoseky (famous Czech wine-growing region), past the Bohemian Gate - the transition from the Elbe Sandstone Mountains to the Bohemian Uplands - to Střekov Castle. From here you will have a magnificent view of the Elbe River and the surrounding mountains. Afterwards you will cycle back to Litoměřice, where your ship will anchor for the night.Day 5: Litoměřice - Roudnice | Roudnice - Mělník – Mlčechvosty, 25 mi. (40 km).
Early in the morning, the ship will take you to Roudnice. Daily cycling begins around 9:00 am. The route leads mostly alongside the Elbe, via Dobřín, Račice, and Vliněves, you cycle back again to the lovely village of Mělník. On a guided walk (optional) enjoy the splendid panoramic view of the confluence of the Vlatva and Elbe River from the top of the castle hill. Afterward, have coffee and cake in the castle-patisserie. You continue cycling to today’s destination, Mlčechvosty. The boat arrives at approximately 4:30 PM.Day 6: Mlčechvosty - Prague, 25 mi. (40 km)
Enjoy your last bike tour via Nelahozeves, Kralupy, Chvatěruby, Vodochody, Drasty, and Klecánky to Prague or you relax on the sun deck. You will arrive at Prague at approximately 3:30 PM. The rest of the day is reserved for Prague.Day 7: Prague – Zbraslav and back, 19 mi. (30 km)
In the morning, there will be an optional guided walk to discover the right bank of the Vltava River, the highlights of the Old Town, the New Town and the Jewish Quarter (duration approx. 2 hours). Visit the Prague Castel with the Golden Lane, the Powder Tower, just meander along the streets or watch the lively goings-on sitting in one of the cafes on the Old Town Square. There are countless possibilities! If you feel like cycling today, you can bike upstream along Vltava River to Zbraslav and back. A trip to Vyṧehrad Castle is worthwhile. It was built, probably in the 10th century, on a hill over the Vltava River. Local legend holds that Vyṧehrad was the location of the first settlement which later became Prague.Day 8: Saturday, Departure from Prague
Disembarkation by 9:30 AM following breakfast.Important:
- Tickets can be purchased directly on board (cash payment in EUR only)
- The excursions have capacity limitations. Last-minute reservations may not be possible. We recommend that you attend the tour information sessions and make your decision early
- The sequence of the program may vary
- Once an excursion has been booked and paid, no refunds will be made. (Except in the event the minimum number of participants has not been reached).
- Please note that, for instance, due to weather conditions or lock closures the scheduled program may change as well as the location of boarding and disembarking.
- Guided tours are offered in English and German (only if a minimum number of participants is reached)
- All guided tours are conducted on foot, there will be stairs to negotiate.
- Minimum number of participants per tour: 20
- Itinerary, as well as tour programs, are subject to change.
- Minor itinerary changes possible in 2024.
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Boats & Bikes
- Florentina
Premium Class Boat
The MS Florentina is a deluxe, light-filled ship featuring a large upper deck dining area, an upper deck bar and lounge with large windows, and a spacious sun deck with table, chairs, and deck chairs for sitting and river watching. Read More
Bicycles
E-Bike (Pedelec)
Velo de Ville bikes (unisex frames)
- Upright handlebar
- Selle Royal saddle
- Flat pedal
- 8-speed
- Bosch mid-drive motors
- 500 Wh Bosch detachable rechargeable batteries
- Battery can last on average 70-100 km (depending on speed, elevation, etc)
- Shimano coaster (back pedal) or freewheel hub brakes (please specify)
- Rear rack
- Mudguards
- Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres
Accessories
- Repair kits with tools, tyre pumps and spare inner tubes
- Saddle pannier and/or handlebar bags
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Accommodations on board for 7 nights
- Welcome drink
- All meals consisting of 7 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches, 6 coffee or tea breaks in the afternoon, & 7 three-course dinners
- Daily cabin cleaning
- Change of bedding & towels
- All port, bridge, & lock fees
- Daily briefing of cycling itinerary
- Maps & information material (1 set per cabin)
- Tour director on board
- 7-gear unisex city touring bicycle (Velo de Ville) with hand & backpedal brake or hand brakes only (please specify which you prefer).
- Bike protection
- GPS tracks
What’s Not Included
- Entrance fees & excursions
- Gratuities
- Beverages
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Premium Class Boat
Saturday departures
July 8, July 15, July 22, & July 29, 2023Main deck twin (front/back)*
$ 1688 £ 887 $ 1,460 € 1003 kr 148440 ₪ 4132 ¥ 161303 Mex$ 20060 NZ$ 1816 NOK 11702 kr 11979 $ 1,084 Main deck twin $ 1856 £ 976 $ 1,606 € 1103 kr 163240 ₪ 4544 ¥ 177385 Mex$ 22060 NZ$ 1997 NOK 12868 kr 13174 $ 1,192 Upper deck twin w/ french balcony $ 2276 £ 1197 $ 1,970 € 1353 kr 200239 ₪ 5574 ¥ 217590 Mex$ 27060 NZ$ 2450 NOK 15785 kr 16160 $ 1,462 Main deck single $ 2361 £ 1241 $ 2,042 € 1403 kr 207639 ₪ 5780 ¥ 225631 Mex$ 28060 NZ$ 2541 NOK 16368 kr 16757 $ 1,516 Main deck twin for single use $ 2697 £ 1418 $ 2,333 € 1603 kr 237238 ₪ 6604 ¥ 257795 Mex$ 32060 NZ$ 2903 NOK 18702 kr 19145 $ 1,732 Upper deck single w/ french balcony $ 2781 £ 1462 $ 2,406 € 1653 kr 244638 ₪ 6810 ¥ 265836 Mex$ 33060 NZ$ 2994 NOK 19285 kr 19743 $ 1,786 Upper deck twin for single use $ 3328 £ 1750 $ 2,879 € 1978 kr 292737 ₪ 8149 ¥ 318103 Mex$ 39560 NZ$ 3582 NOK 23077 kr 23624 $ 2,138 *Engine and generator noise is perceptible when the ship is moving or at berth
Premium Class Boat
Saturday departures
June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, & August 3, 2024Main deck Main deck twin (front/back)*
$ 1873 £ 985 $ 1,620 € 1113 kr 164720 ₪ 4585 ¥ 178993 Mex$ 22260 NZ$ 2016 NOK 12985 kr 13293 $ 1,203 Main deck twin $ 2041 £ 1073 $ 1,766 € 1213 kr 179520 ₪ 4997 ¥ 195075 Mex$ 24260 NZ$ 2197 NOK 14152 kr 14487 $ 1,311 Main deck single $ 2546 £ 1338 $ 2,202 € 1513 kr 223918 ₪ 6233 ¥ 243321 Mex$ 30260 NZ$ 2740 NOK 17652 kr 18071 $ 1,635 Main deck twin for single use on request Upper deck Upper deck twin w/ french balcony $ 2462 £ 1294 $ 2,130 € 1463 kr 216519 ₪ 6027 ¥ 235280 Mex$ 29260 NZ$ 2649 NOK 17068 kr 17473 $ 1,581 Upper deck single w/ french balcony $ 2966 £ 1560 $ 2,566 € 1763 kr 260918 ₪ 7263 ¥ 283527 Mex$ 35260 NZ$ 3193 NOK 20568 kr 21056 $ 1,905 Upper deck twin for single use on request Extra Options
Electric bicycle rental (includes bike protection and pannier bag): $ 185 £ 97 $ 160 € 110 kr 16280 ₪ 453 ¥ 17690 Mex$ 2200 NZ$ 199 NOK 1283 kr 1314 $ 119
Helmet purchase: $ 42 £ 22 $ 36 € 25 kr 3700 ₪ 103 ¥ 4021 Mex$ 500 NZ$ 45 NOK 292 kr 299 $ 27
Dietary restrictions and special requests are subject to additional charges.
Electric bicycle rental (includes bike protection and pannier bag): $ 185 £ 97 $ 160 € 110 kr 16280 ₪ 453 ¥ 17690 Mex$ 2200 NZ$ 199 NOK 1283 kr 1314 $ 119
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is an easy self-guided bike and boat tour. You will cycle on paved or asphalted cycle paths, 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.
Airport Info
The closest international airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague, located 17 km north of the city.
Local Travel
There is no direct metro or train connection to/from the city center to the airport. However, public buses, and the Airport Express bus line, provide very economical means to arrive to the city center.
Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. Prague and the surroundings are classified as moderately continental. June through August temperatures are very mild or pleasantly warm. Daytime temperatures hover around 22 °C (71.5 °F) in June and 24 °C (75 °F) in July and August. In July and August, it can get hot at times, but all in all, the days when the temperature exceeds 30 °C (86 °F) are rare.
Day of Rest
There are two free days scheduled on this tour. There are optional excursions available however, you are free to rest on board the boat or explore the surroundings on your own.
Recommended
A must-visit for anyone is the Terezin Concentration Camp on Day 4. The campsite was constructed by the Nazis to hold war prisoners around the time of World War II. This a deeply moving experience.
Important to know
Documents
Before you travel, please check your country's passport and visa requirements and the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. For US citizens, the US Department of State website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab in the International Travel section provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. For our other international clients, please be sure that you research your own country's travel requirements. It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure proper documentation.
Please check the status of the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) as once implemented, will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Covid-19 Info
Country Entry Requirements
Due to the changing requirements for entry, it is imperative that you stay up to date on requirements set by the country/countries that you are visiting. Please visit our Travel Restrictions Tool page and the country/countries government webpage for this information.
Extra Stay
If you would like to spend extra days before or after your tour, booking.com or one of the other booking sites are wonderful resources for researching hotel accommodations.
Tour Operator
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