Moldova and Elbe Bike+Boat

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Moldova and Elbe Bike+Boat

from/to Prag

Elbe, moldau, moldova, prag, czech, tschechien

The “Golden City”

The Czech Republic, the small country in the heart of Europe, impresses with its original river landscapes, picturesque villages and romantic castles, whose history and architecture can often be traced back to the Middle Ages. Prague, known also as „the Golden City“ and „the City of a Hundred Spires“, is both point of departure and final destination for this beautiful bike and barge tour along the Upper Moldova, in Czech called Vltava, and the huge Elbe River – when the bridges of the Vltava River are ablaze with sunlight and the spires of the castle sparkle in the light, then it becomes obvious that Prague has its nickname ”Golden City” with good reason! Multifaceted and unique, modern and at the same time aware of tradition – discover one of Europe’s most beautiful metropolis with its Old Town listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site and cycle through unspoilt and sometimes gently hilly landscapes. And of course – the Czech Republic is well known for its world-famous beers but also for its good wines.

Dates 2024:

MV Florentina

Arrival: Saturday
Duration: 8 days

June 29., July 06./13./20./27., Aug 03.

Min.number of participants: 70 persons (until 3 weeks prior departure)

1st Day: Arrival in Prag

Individual arrival in Prague. Embarkation from 4 pm. After dinner, you should take a little walk, particularly beautiful in the dark, and enjoy the stunning view of the illuminated Prague Castel.

2nd Day: Prag – Kralupy, Cycle tour approx. 28 km

You will be handed out your bike and start for your first cycle tour. You will cycle along the Vltava River via Troja (Baroque castle – National Art Gallery) to the village of Klecánky and then over the tread of the Vltava via Drasty, Vodochody back to the river bank to today`s destination Kralupy.

3rd Day: Kralupy – Mělník, Cycle tour approx. 25 km / Boat trip to Litoměřice

After breakfast, around 9 am, we will take out the bike again. You will cycle – almost always along the Vltava River – to Nelahozeves, one of the most famous Renaissance castles of Bohemia, also known as the “little Louvre of Czechia”. Then continue through the Veltrusý Park, with numerous sculptures and gazebos in an extensive terrain, up to the royal town of Mělník. In the early afternoon return back to the ship and enjoy the boat trip on the Elbe River to Litoměřice.

4th Day: Litoměřice, Day of rest or cycle tour to Střekov Castle and back, approx. 47 km

A Day at leisure. Discover one of the most beautiful Czech towns, the royal town of Litoměřice. The colourful Renaissance and Baroque buildings in the town centre, which for the most part is encircled by well-preserved Gothic fortifications, will enchant you. Well-worth seeing: Baroque Cathedral of St Stephen atop the dome hill or the Bishop’s residence. You might also be interested in an individual visit to the Terezín Memorial in the village of Terezìn. The concentration camp memori-al is located only 5 km away. For more advanced cyclists, we recommend the scenic bike tour to the castle Střekov with appealing café, idyllically situated in the narrow valley of the Elbe River. 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.

5th Day: Boat trip Litoměřice – Roudnice / Roudnice – Mělník – Mlčechvosty, Cycle tour approx. 43 km

Early in the morning, the ship will take you to Roudnice. Your cycle tour starts at around 09:00 am. Almost always along-side the Elbe, via Dobřín, Račice and Vliněves, you cycle back again to the lovely village of Mělník. Enjoy the splendid panoramic view of the confluence of the Vlatwa and Elbe River from the top of the castle hill. You continue cycling to to-day’s destination Mlčechvosty. Arrival of the ship at around 5:00 pm.

6th Day: Mlčechvosty – Prague, Cycle tour approx. 42 km

Today you can go for a last bike tour via Nelahozeves, Kralupy, Vodochody, Drasty and Klecánky to Prague or you relax on the sun deck. You will arrive at Prage at ca. 3:30 pm. The rest of the day is reserved for Prague.

7th Day: Prague, Cycle tour Prague – Zbraslav und back, approx. 31 km

Today you have enough time to discover the right bank of the Vltava River, the highlights of the Old Town, the New Town and the Jewish Quarter. Or 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! In case you feel like cycling, make a tour upstream along Vltava River to Zbraslav and back. A trip to Vyṧehrad Castle is worthwile. 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.

8th Day: Departure from Prague

After breakfast, till 09:00am disembarkation and individual departure.

Important Information

Schedule and program changes Basically, we reserve the right to make changes of routing and program. In case of flood or low tide, the shipping company reserves the right to bridge parts of passages by buses. In extreme situations, the ship-ping company reserves the right to cancel the journey on short notice. No legal right shall be constituted of both situations. The same applies for officially ordered – previously not announced – repair work on locks or bridges.

YOUR ACCOMMODATION:

ship MV FLORENTINA

Built in 1980 and completely refurbished between 2008 and in 2014 the MS FLORENTINA is a cosy and comfortable middle-class ship. The Czech chef prepares national good home cooking and international dishes which will be served in the bright, friendly restaurant. Both the little lounge next to the reception and the small observation saloon with its panoramic windows on the upper deck offer comfortable seating areas. Rest and relax you find on the deck chairs on the large sun deck. There is W-LAN on board (please note that the signal is not always available).

Passenger decks/cabins:
All 46 cabins are outside cabins and have en-suite shower facilities. They all also include a central air condition with individually adjustable ventilation, hairdryers, TV’s and safes.

Main Deck: 24 twin cabins (ca. 10 sq m) and 2 single cabins (ca. 8 sq m) on the main deck (windows cannot be opened).
Upper Deck: 16 twin cabins (approx.10 sq m) and 4 single cabins (approx. 8 sq m) with French balcony (opening windows)

YOUR BicYcles:

7-speed unisex
E-Bikes

  • Quality brand bicycles
  • Trekking bikes with back pedal or freewheel
  • 8-speed E-Bikes
  • pannier bag
  • Bike insurance

Please note: We recommend to wear a bike helmet. Bicycle helmet compulsory up to 18 years. Please bring your own bike helmet (not available on board).

ARRIVAL INFORMATION:

Parking

  • One option could be Garage Spanelska, near Wenceslas Square, CZK 699,- (approx. € 25.- per day onwards – price is based upon capacity, about 4 km from the mooring place (booking via internet https://www.mrparkit.com/en): Approx. 500 m walk to the metro station Muzeum; then take line C Letňany to the station Vltavská; continue by foot about 1 km to the berth Or take a taxi (only with licensed companies) to the mooring place (ca. € 25.-). Another option would be the car park of Rudolfinum about 30 minutes walk from the pier (about 1.5 km), not bookable in advance, from about CZK 700,- / € 29,00 per day.

Train station

  • Station: Prague (main train station)
    public transportation and taxis available on site

Airport

  • next airport: Pargue (PRG)
  • Seven nights in outside cabins with private facilities in the booked cabin category
  • Program according to routing from/to Prague
  • All charges for harbours, bridges and locks
  • Welcome-Drink
  • Room cleaning, changing of towels and bed cloths as necessary
  • Full board consisting of 7x breakfast, 6x lunch snack on board (non-cyclists) or lunch package for cycle tours, 6x coffee or tea in the afternoon, 7x 3-course-dinner
  • Daily meeting for the cycle tours
  • Printed instructions and detailed maps for daily individual bike tours (1 per cabin)
  • GPS tracks
  • Onboard tour guide
MV FLORENTINA
2-bed cabin front/back* main deck999,-
2-bed cabin main deck1.099,-
1-bed cabin main deck1.399,-
2-bed cabin upper deck (french balcony)1.349,-
1-bed cabin upper deck (french balcony)1.649,-
2-bed cabin single use (limited quantity)+50%
prices in EUR/person

*Cabins at the front and on the back of the ship. Engine and generator noise perceptible when ship is moving or at berth.

Discounts additional bed/children – not available

Additional bookable

Rental bikes
7-speed 89,-
E-Bike 199,-
Bringing own bikes upon request (limited)29,-

Operator: SE-Tours

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