2 Countries Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland tour from Prague
On this tour we will visit most interesting sites of the national park. The content of it varies between the summer and winter season. You will be picked up in Prague and we will drive first to Germany to famous Bastei Bridge. Views from the bridge are just breathtaking. After that we will drive through Elbe Canyon back to the Czech part of the park. Do not forget to bring your passport or any ID with you.
We will visit the largest sandstone arch in Europe - Pravcicka brana, which is set in a countryside looking like the Lord of the Rings movie.
You will love a lunch in a local traditional restaurant where we cover one meal and drink.
!Only between April and October! After the lunch we will descend a hill down to the river to have a boat trip in the Wild Gorge. The scenery of the place is like a fairytale.
A total distance of the hike is 8 miles, divided into three parts. Most people, who are used to walk regularly can do it easily.
Options
Bastei, Pravcicka Gate, Boat
Our classic hike: Visit Bastei Bridge in Germany, Pravcicka Gate back in the Czech Republic, and have a 20 minutes boat ride on Kamenice river.
May be challenging: Easy for fit participants, challenging for others. 12 kilometres total in three parts with increasing difficulty.
Terrain: Bastei Bridge part is easy. Pravcicka Gate is a long uphill and downhill hike. The boat trip involves climbing long stairs.
Duration: 11 hours
Authentic lunch included!: Lunch (meal and drink) in a local village restaurant included. Dietary restrictions mostly possible. Ask for details.
Pick up and drop off included.: We will come for you if you stay within the city centre of Prague. In other case we will give you the best meeting point.
A/C van: Our van is for 7 passengers plus your guide.
Two countries, one tour.: Visit Saxon Switzerland park in Germany, and Bohemian Switzerland in the Czech Republic. From April to November only.
Pickup included
What's included in 2 Countries Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland tour from Prague
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
PraguePass-by Only
You will be picked up in the morning at your accomodation in Prague together with all other participants. Maximum size of our group is 7. We will drive in a comfortable Mercedes van approximately 2 hours to our first stop on this tour which is in Germany. Rest room stops guaranteed.
Bastei Bridge
Passport or ID needed for this part. Our first stop on this tour is famous and picturesque Bastei Bridge in German (Saxon) part of the national park. A bridge that once connected land with the castle built in sandstone rocks. We will spend approximately one hour there and we will help you to get the best pictures and learn something about the place as well.
Czech - Saxon Switzerland
On our way from Bastei back to the Czech Republic we will drive along Labe /Elbe river approximately 30 minutes until we will get to the gate to the Czech part of the park - Hrensko village. We will park our van there.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Bottled water
- Lunch in local family restaurant. We cover one main meal.
- Personal guide
- You need your passport for Germany
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Trekking poles if needed
- (Between April and October). Tickets to the park. A boat ticket.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passport or ID needed in Germany
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
You will be sent email with details about your pick up shortly before the tour.