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Dresden City Tour & Bastei Bridge from Prague

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About this activity

Experience the best of Saxony in one unforgettable day from Prague. Visit Saxon Switzerland National Park and walk across the iconic sandstone Bastei Bridge, offering breathtaking views over the Elbe Canyon. Explore the ruins of the medieval Neurathen rock castle and enjoy plenty of scenic viewpoints among the dramatic rock formations. After a short 30-minute drive, continue to Dresden — one of Germany’s most beautiful and historic cities. Travel in comfort in a modern minivan (max 8 guests, Wi-Fi onboard) and discover landmarks such as the Royal Palace, the Zwinger Old Masters Gallery with Raphael’s Sistine Madonna, and the magnificent domed Frauenkirche. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore Dresden at your own pace. This day trip is ideal for travelers who want to experience nature, culture, and history in a single, well-planned tour.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Lunch
    • On-board WiFi
    • Bottled water
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Snacks
    • All Fees and Taxes
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • Tea and coffee
    • Walking equipment

    Not included

      Itinerary

      1. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel in Prague in the early morning. From that point, our mission is to give you everything you need to enjoy the day trip to the fullest. During the drive to the Northern Region in our comfortable fully outfitted vehicle  (1,5 hrs), we will provide you with a knowledge of the National Park, Czech country, and information about the trip and FREE WIFI.

        1 hourAdmission free

      2. Saxon Switzerland National Park

        The Bastei Bridge and Neurathen offer the most beautiful views to the Elbe canyon, the deepest sandstone canyon in the whole Europe, surrounded by wild German nature are unique only to this area.

        30 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

      3. The most popular point of interest in the Saxon Switzerland NP is Bastei Bridge in Germany. The Bastei rock formation has plenty viewpoints over the Elbe canyon on the right bank of the river Elbe. You can walk across the famous sandstone bridge that connects Bastei and explore ruins of old Neurathen rock castle.

        30 minutesAdmission included

      4. The next stop is a delicious lunch in a local German restaurant. Are you vegetarian, vegan, allergies, or meat lovers, and are you interested in genuine German cuisine?? We will treat you with the main course and a drink of your choice :)

        1 hourAdmission free

      5. Zwinger and Semperbau

        Continue through the Saxon land to the city of Dresden, notable for its stunningly rebuilt architecture and modern culture history. After a delicious lunch in a local restaurant, discover this rich city with medevial foundations and popular as a spa resort and royal retreat. Zwinger gallery The Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden, Germany, displays around 750 paintings from the 15th to the 18th centuries. It includes major Italian Renaissance works as well as Dutch and Flemish paintings. Outstanding works by German, French and Spanish painters of the period are also among the gallery's attractions. - Please, note that the gallery will be closed until February 28th and you will visit Royal Palace instead. Visit some of its historical monuments such as the Royal Palace, which was once the hub of power for the Saxon princes and kings. First mentioned in the 14th century as a castle complex, the four-wing palace structure was developed in the 15th century.

        2 hoursAdmission freeSee on map

      6. Dresden Christmas Market

        Enjoy Dresden on your own.

        1 hourAdmission freeSee on map

      7. Dresden Christmas Market

        Only in Christmas period, visiting Christmas Markets during the Advent season

        1 hourAdmission includedSee on map

      8. We will deliver you back to your hotel with your camera full of beautiful photos and one more Bohemia Adventures story to tell.

        1 hourAdmission free

      Meeting point

      The operator confirms the exact meeting point on your voucher.

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      Pickup

      • Everyone is picked up
      • 516 hotels are served
      • You can request another pickup address
      • The operator contacts you to arrange pickup
      • Pickup begins 30 min before departure

      Know before you go

      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
      • Public transportation options are available nearby
      • Specialized infant seats are available
      • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
      • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
      • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
      • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
      • This tour is available for everyone.
      • A current valid passport is required to take with you.
      • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
      • Duration is only approximate, return to Prague around 6 p.m.
      • Extra health practices during each tour are provided for FREE (Hand sanitizers, Masks, Deep Van Disinfection after every use)
      • Dresden Christmas Markets during the Advent period
      • Safety first! Please be ready to sign our Outdoor Adventure Tour Declaration Form to acknowledge important health, safety, and liability information before your adventure begins. This form will be available to sign on your tour day.
      • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
      • One per booking
      • Greetings from Bohemian Switzerland National Park, and Bohemia Adventures team. Thank you for your reservation. Our professional guide will meet you between 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. in front of your accommodation at your Prague address. The return time is usually between 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. but it may vary depending on the pace of the group, etc. Please, do not forget to take your passport (ID) with you as the trip to Germany is part of the tour. As you have booked a hiking option, we recommend wearing hiking boots or sports shoes suitable for uneven surfaces. An à la carte lunch and a snack pack with water are already included in your tour. If you have any dietary preferences such as vegetarian, or vegan meals, please let us know. You need no special equipment for the tour, only clothes comfortable for movement outdoors and a daypack may come in handy. We provide free walking poles, raincoats, etc for you to borrow. One day before the tour we will send you an exact pickup time confirmation along with the most up-to-date weather forecast for the hike. Could you please let us know your address in Prague for your morning pick-up?? I hope you will enjoy the tour with us and your stay in Prague as well! My best wishes, Bohemia Adventures Team

      Cancellation and refunds

      For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

      If you cancelRefund
      At least 1 days before100%
      Between 0 and 1 days before0%
      • Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
      • Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book
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      Bohemia Adventures
      Product code
      72192P14

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