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7 day single hotel based Independent tour
Stay in traditional charming Meißen and enjoy daily cycle tours to beautiful places along river Elbe – that is the philosophy behind this centred tour. You stay during the complete tour in Meißen and return to your hotel every evening. Explore the gems around the river: Dresden, Saxon Switzerland, city Meißen, Saxon Wine Street and intimidating water castle Moritzburg. Apart from the major attractions many sleepy villages contribute to this charming cycle tour.
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DAY TO DAY ITINERARY
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Day 1: Individual arrival in Meissen
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Individual arrival in Meissen; in the evening is your handing out of rental bicycles (if booked) as well as information about your cycle tour. Take a stroll through the nice old town of Meißen.
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Day 2: Dresden (60 km)
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Along river Elbe you cycle on the cycle path past Saxon vineyards to Dresden. Explore the unique monuments and architectonical beauties of this city, Zwinger, church Frauenkirche, castle and Semper Opera. Cycle on the other river bank back to Meissen.
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Day 3: Meissen
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Explore picturesque alleyways of historically grown old town. Fortress Albrechtsburg or world famous Porcelain Manufacture is well worth a lengthy visit. In the late afternoon you have a brief cycle tour to a local winemaker, with a walk through his vineyards and wine tasting.
Overnight stay in Überlingen.
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| Day 4: Vineyards and Castle Seußlitz (45 km) |
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You cycle on Elbe cycle path to the northernmost vineyards of Germany along Saxon Wine Street. If you are a lover of cultural heritage feel free to visit Castle Diesbar-Seußlitz surrounded by a beautiful park. By ferry you cross over to the opposite river bank and return cycling back to Meißen via Lommatzsch and Zehren.
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Day 5: Moritzburg (45 km)
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Today you cycle on winding roads through idyllic valleys to Karl-May-town Radebeul and by Lößnitztal train to Moritzburg. Visit the water castle of August the Strong. Afterwards an idyllic cycle tour through the hinterland from Moritzburg to Meißen is awaiting you.
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Day 6: Saxon Switzerland (45 km)
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By train to Dresden; on Elbe cycle path to Bad Schandau. By ferry crossing you go to Castle Pillnitz with stunning view of the baroque structure. Continue to cycle along the river to steep sandstone rocks of Sand-Stone Mountains. A short climb on Bastei rock is well worth the effort. A marvellous panorama view of the Sand-Stone Mountains and the stream are the reward for the short exertion. Return from Bad Schandau to Dresden by bicycle or by train (optional).
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| Day 7: Rorschach/Arbon - Constance/Kreuzlingen (27-36 km) |
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The last day of the cycle route belongs to the Swiss canton of Thurgau, which is well known as an apple growing region. You will cycle through tidy villages along the lakeshore back to Konstanz. If you wish you may stay an extra night in Rorschach, which you can combine with a trip to the Appenzell region.
Overnight stay in Constance/Kreuzlingen.
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Day 8: Journey home or extension of stay
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After breakfast your cycling tour comes to an end and you may begin your journey home. We would also be more than happy to extend your stay in Europe.
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PRICE & DETAILS
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| Price & Schedule |
DEPARTURE DATES:
Independent tours depart every day from April to mid-October.
| Price per person |
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$850 |
| Single Supplement |
$270 |
| Optional Electro bike |
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$160 |
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| Included: |
- 6 overnights in a double room at the 4 star Welcome Grandhotel, Meissen
- Breakfast buffet style or extended breakfast
- 1 dinner with Saxon specialities
- Modern 24 speed hybrid style rental bike with pannier
- City tour Meißen
- Guided hike through vineyards with wine tasting
- Train ticket Radebeul – Moritzburg
- Train ticket Meißen-Dresden-Bad Schandau
- Welcome briefing at your first hotel by our local rep
- Well elaborated route
- Detailed travel documents (places of interest, import telephone numbers…)
- E-sign-posting
- 7-days-service-hotline
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Logding:
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Grandhotel 4**** in Meißen: This hotel is quietly located in midst of a beautiful park with old trees. Most rooms have a view of the river and the old town of Meißen. About 10 min. walk from the centre. All rooms have en suite shower/toilet or tub bath/toilet. The hotel is equipped with a restaurant, a garden pavilion, a sauna and whirlpool.
You may also choose a 3 star hotel. Deduct CAD $160.00 per person, double occ., B & B meal plan.
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EASY TO MODERATE: The route is mainly flat and along asphalt cycle paths. There are also long stretches along compressed earth paths, small sections run through forests and sometimes the route leads along roads with traffic. Suitable for the occasional cyclist with a basic level of fitness.
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| Airport / Transfers |
The nearest international airport is Munich, with regular rail transfers available to Ulm (75 minutes). These cost approx. $45.00 one way.
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