Cycling Holidays - Elbe Cycle Path: Dresden to Dessau

Elbe Cycle Path: Dresden to Dessau

Germany

From £529 P/P

Cycle from Dresden to Dessau on the Elbe Cycle Path on this self-guided holiday.

Discover the magic of Dresden and its World Heritage Site, explore the dramatic sandstone mountains and ride around the historic cities of Wittenberg and Torgau. As you cycle through the romantic valley of the Elbe you will pass pretty villages, lush vineyards and have the chance to visit the famous pottery city of Meissen.

The tour ends in Dessau, a mecca for architecture enthusiasts.

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Dresden

Individual arrival to Dresden.

Welcome briefing and distribution of rental bikes. Afterwards use the opportunity to stroll through the beautiful old town Dresden.

Explore the world famous sights and the magic of the city with the unique buildings like “Zwinger Palace”, “Frauenkirche” (Church of Ladys), Dresden Castle and the famous opera house (Semperoper).

Day 2: Saxon Switzerland (45 km)

Return to Dresden by a suburban train. The bikeway leads along the river Elbe to the baroque Castle Pillnitz and upwards to the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.

The Sandstone‐Tablemountain with the fortress Königstein is on the right side of the Elbe. The return from Bad Schandau to Dresden happens by bike or suburban rail (optional).

Day 3: Dresden ‐ Meissen (25 km)

Today you'll be cycling along the romantic valley of the Elbe you cycle through Saxon Vineyards past Radebeul to Meissen.

The city of Meissen is well known for Meissen porcelain. The picturesque alleys of the historical city center give an occasion to take a stroll and to go on shopping. Come and see the “Albrechtsburg” or the world famous Meissen manufactury.

Day 4: Meissen ‐ Riesa (35 km)

Taste the wine or visit the baroque castle Diesbar‐Seußlitz on you way along the saxon wine route. Overnight in Riesa!

Day 5: Riesa ‐ Torgau (45 km)

On the way to Mühlberg visit the Cistercian monastery and you should not miss the “Treblitzscher Baumpark” (Treblitz park of tree´s) with trees and bushes from five continents.

Overnight in Torgau!

Day 6: Following the traces of Martin Luther to Wittenberg (65 km)

Please note that this day is the individual departure as well. If you need to go back to Dresden you can book the Transfer via minivan to Dresden approx. 3 h, reservation necessary (have a look Arriva and Departure below)

The castles “Lichtenberg” and “Pretzsch” show the way to Wittenberg. When you arrived in Wittenberg you have the opportunity to follow the traces of Martin Luther. The hall of Luther is the most interesting building of Wittenberg and has the largest world historic collection on the Reformation.

Day 7: Wittenberg ‐ Dessau (30 km)

Continue downstream through the charming Wörlitzer Park Grounds to Dessau, a Mecca for architecture lovers.

Day 8: Dessau

Departure from Dessau
Route Overview

Route Overview

Daily routes from 30 to 70 km in flat and slightly hilly terrain.

The Elbe cycle path offers the possibility to cycle on car-free roads along one of the most beautiful and most important rivers in Germany.

Starting point of the cycling holiday: Dresden

Other sections lead along small country roads and paths with less traffic through diversified river landscape.

Route Map (For guidance only)

Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most our the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.
Getting There

Getting There

We recommend flying to Dresden or Prague airport to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.

Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.

We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Voyages SNCF for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.

Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0800 755 5385 for more specific travel advice.

You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.

Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
What’s Included?
What’s Included?

The Elbe Cycle Path: Dresden to Dessau cycling holiday includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and local support if required.

Included Services (Subject to confirmation)
- Accommodation as already mentioned
- Breakfast buffet
- If half board is booked: every day a 3 course meal
- Welcome briefing
- Luggage transfer between the hotels
- Detailed travel documents (route maps, route description, local attractions, important telephone numbers)
- GPS-data is available
- Rental bike insurance
- Service hotline
  
  Not Included
- Flights to/from the start and finish
- Evening meals (unless stated)
- Local daily taxes (Payable at the hotel)
- Helmets
- Water Bottles
- Travel Insurance
- Bike Insurance (unless stated)
- Welcome Meetings (unless stated)
- Transfers (unless included)
Bike Hire

Bike Hire

About the Rental Bikes

This cycling holiday uses quality crossbar and unisex hybrid bikes based on KTM frame technology, Selle Royal saddles, Shimano components and puncture-proof tyres to ensure that you have an enjoyable cycle tour. The bikes feature modern V-brakes, aluminium frames with mudguards, comfortable saddles and a rack for a supplied waterproof pannier.

You will also receive a handlebar bag and map holder for easy navigation when riding your daily itinerary. Prices advertised on the website include standard bike hire (unless stated). Colour and specification may vary from the image shown.

Unisex Bike (Colour may vary)

Men's Bike (Colour may vary)

Electric Bike (Colour may vary)

Accessories

If you would like GPX files for a suitable device, please request them at the time of booking. Devices are not provided and please make sure that you bring along with you any fittings required to attach the Garmin (or similar) to the handlebars. You might want to download maps onto your phone to avoid data charges when roaming.

All bikes are provided with standard flat pedals. You can bring your own cycling pedals, but ensure that you have the correct tools to remove the pedals if the tour does not have a welcome meeting. You may also not be able to travel through airports with the tools if you are carrying hand luggage only.

You can rent a men's bike with a crossbar, unisex/female bike with a sloping tube or an electric bike for a supplement.

Gears

7 speed bikes are equipped with a Shimano Nexus gear hub and 21 speed bikes have a Shimano Alivio derailleur. We request 21 speed bikes for all cycling holidays (when available).

Frame Sizing

When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly. Unisex frame 21-gears with freewheel. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 / 43 cm. Unisex 7-gears-bikes with back pedalling brake. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 cm. Men’s speed bikes 21-gears with free wheel and crossbar. Sizes: 64 / 60 / 56 "sloping" cm. Helmets are not provided and you will need to bring your own to use.

We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday!

Bike Hire Insurance

This cycle tour benefits from bike insurance against rental bike theft and damage in the holiday price. Please make sure you lock up the bike, leave it where told by the hotel and treat your hire bicycle as if the bike was your own. Any negligent treatment of the bike will exempt you from cover. We advise you to ensure that you have adequate travel insurance for your cycling holiday prior to arrival.

Electric Bike Hire

Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging and assistance up to 25 km/h with a range of around 120 km for each full charge depending on usage.

E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on +44 (0) 800 7555385.

Hotels

This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on +44 (0) 800 7555385 for more information.

Please note that the hotel list is subject to change and should be used as a guide only.
We will confirm the exact hotels prior to arrival.

Dresden to Dessau	Sample Hotel List Category A	Sample Hotel List Category B
Dresden	Hotel Maritim	Best Western Macrander
Meisen	Park Hotel	Hotel am Markt Residenz
Riesa	Mercure Hotel Riesa	Hotel "Wettiner Hof"
Torgau	Hotel Zum Markt	Hotel Torgauer Brauhof
Bad Schmiedeberg	Best Western Stadtpalais	Hotel Bad Schmiedeberger Hof
Wittenberg	Radisson Blu Furst Leopold	Hotel Acron Hotel Wittenberg

You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.

Date & Prices

You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0800 755 5385 to speak to one of the team.

2019 Cycling Holiday Prices:

Season	Date Band	Arrival Day
Season 1:	06.04. – 30.04.2019 \| 22.09. – 12.10.2019	Daily
Season 2:	01.05. – 22.06.2019 \| 01.09. – 21.09.2019	Daily
Season 3:	23.06. – 31.08.2019	Daily

Category A Information:

Season	Prices per person including bike hire
Season 1:	£599
Season 2:	£659
Season 3:	£699
Half Board Upgrade:	£169
Single Room Supplement:	£189
Electric Bike Upgrade:	£99

Category B Information:

Season	Prices per person including bike hire
Season 1:	£529
Season 2:	£599
Season 3:	£609
Half Board Upgrade:	£149
Single Room Supplement:	£169
Electric Bike Upgrade:	£99

Hotel Category Descriptions:

Category Type	Accommodation Overview
Category A:	3* / 4* hotels
Category B:	2* / 3* hotels

EXTRA NIGHT PER PERSON PER NIGHT PRICES (YOU WILL STAY IN THE SAME HOTEL AS PER THE CYCLE TOUR):

Location	Price DBL/BB	Single Room Price SGL/BB
Dresden Cat A (Season 1):	£69	£85
Dresden Cat A (Season 2):	£69	£85
Dresden Cat A (Season 3):	£69	£85
Dresden Cat B (Season 1):	£49	£65
Dresden Cat B (Season 2):	£49	£65
Dresden Cat B (Season 3):	£49	£65
Dessau Cat A (Season 1):	£59	£85
Dessau Cat A (Season 2):	£59	£85
Dessau Cat A (Season 3):	£59	£85
Dessau Cat B (Season 1):	£49	£75
Dessau Cat B (Season 2):	£49	£75
Dessau Cat B (Season 3):	£49	£75

Date From	Date To
06 April 2019	12 October 2019

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