Golden City of Prague

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 Prague

This 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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Bicycles

Touring bike

Velo de Ville bikes (unisex frames)

• Aluminum frame
• Upright handlebar
• Selle Royal saddle
• 7-speed (Shimano)
• Flat pedal
• Shimano coaster brakes (backpedal & hand) or freewheel hub brakes (handbrakes only) (please specify at booking)
• Rear rack
• Mudguards
• Schwalbe anti-puncture tires

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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