Saxony's Treasures by Bike Dresden – Pirna – Meissen
Experience the Elbe Valley at a leisurely cycling pace. Between Dresden's Baroque splendour, Pillnitz Castle and the porcelain town of Meissen, you can look forward to varied stages along the Elbe.
Dates and prices
- 2027
| 06.05. - 11.05.2027 | Do. - Di. | from CHF 1'250.- | |
| 16.09. - 21.09.2027 | Do. - Di. | from CHF 1'250.- |
Day 1: Switzerland – Dresden
Journey to Dresden, the Baroque city known as the "Florence on the Elbe". The Zwinger, the Semper Opera House and the rebuilt Frauenkirche shape the impressive city skyline. Arrival in Dresden towards the evening.
Day 2: Dresden – Pirna
Your first bike tour leads upstream along the Elbe, past the picturesque Pillnitz Castle, to Pirna, the gateway to Saxon Switzerland. On a walking tour you will get to know the charming old town. You then ride back to Dresden. (35 km)
Day 3: Dresden – Radebeul –
Moritzburg
On an easy cycle path you reach Radebeul, which is also known as the "Saxon Nice" because of its mild climate. The historic Lössnitzgrund narrow-gauge railway takes you on to Moritzburg, where the magnificent moated castle once served as a hunting residence of Augustus the Strong. You cycle back to Dresden through the Friedewald nature reserve and the Moritzburg pond area. (35 km)
Day 4: Meissen
Following the Elbe downstream, you reach the porcelain town of Meissen on a flat route. Along the way, the vineyards of the Saxon Wine Route line the cycle path. At the world-famous porcelain manufactory you will discover how "white gold" has been handmade for over 300 years. Meissen Cathedral and Albrechtsburg Castle can be visited optionally, and a stroll through the winding old town with the porcelain carillon of the Frauenkirche is also well worthwhile. You can enjoy the return to Dresden in a relaxed manner on board a boat. (25 km)
Day 5: Dresden
In the morning a guided tour of Dresden awaits you, introducing you to the highlights of the Baroque city. The afternoon is at your leisure.
Day 6: Dresden – Switzerland
Return journey to Switzerland.
Comfort
Der Comfort-Bus, bietet Ihnen alles, worauf Sie als Reisegast Wert legen. Besonders die grosse Beinfreiheit wird Sie überraschen. Unsere Comfort-Busse sind mit 26 – 50 Plätzen ausgestattet.
- 26–50 verstellbare Komfortsitze
- Sicherheitsgurten an jedem Sitzplatz
- Freistehender Klapptisch pro Sitz, bewegliche Fussstützen
- 220-Volt Steckdose pro Sitzplatz *
- Radio / DVD / Navigationssystem
- Klimaanlage, Toilette und Waschraum, Kühlschrank, Kaffeemaschine
- Spurassistent und Abstandtempomat *
- Gratis WLAN/Internet in Europa
* die meisten Fahrzeuge der EUROBUS Flotte sind damit ausgerüstet
INCLUDED
- Journey in a Comfort coach with bike trailer
- Accommodation in a good 4* hotel,
based on a double room - 5x half board (dinner/breakfast buffet)
- Walking tour of Pirna
- Ride on the Lössnitzgrund narrow-gauge railway
- Admission to the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory with audio guide
- Boat trip Meissen – Dresden
- Guided tour of Dresden
- 3 guided e-bike tours
as per programme
Hotels
You will stay at the 4* Hotel Dresden Neustadt (official national rating) in Dresden's Neustadt district. The rooms have a bath or shower/WC, telephone, safe and desk. A restaurant, bar, fitness area and wellness area (for a fee) complete the offering. Equivalent hotel if unavailable.
Good to know
Boarding with your own e-bike is possible in Windisch, Zurich, Winterthur, Wil and St Gallen.
Wearing a helmet is compulsory. Short-notice changes to the daily stages and the programme are possible.
Max. 30 guests per tour leader.
Difficulty level
Enjoyment and relaxation are at the heart of this trip. Leisurely daily stages of 25 to 35 km with 50 to 150 metres of ascent, virtually flat along the Elbe, comfortable thanks to the e-bike and requiring no special fitness. Mainly quiet side roads and well-developed cycle paths. A few short sections are unpaved or gravelled, but easily rideable.
Additional information