Prague & Beyond Boat & Bike Tour

Boat & Bike 7 nights

VISITING: Czech Republic

Why we love this tour

"Take time to explore the small but wonderful city of Prague with its stunning hilltop castle. Visit the famous Astronomical clock and be sure to cross the Charles Bridge to see the quieter side of the city."

Winding alleyways and astonishing architecture in Prague

Emerald forests, green river banks and rolling landscapes

Captivating castles, medieval towns and historic architecture

Guiding
Self-Guided
Distance
134miles/216km
Level
Easy to Moderate
Standard
Superior
Departs
Sat
Runs
Jul
Code
CZ006
Fly to
Prague
Good for
Riverside Routes
Return
Prague

Spend a week by the Vltava and the Elbe Rivers, cycling alongside their banks and sleeping on a traditional riverboat each night. Beginning and ending in the beautiful World Heritage city of Prague, you'll have plenty of time to experience this "Golden City" and its winding alleyways and cobbled streets. Your floating hotel, MS Florentina, will be moored close to the famous Charles Bridge in the Old Town.

Pedalling along the Vltava river, the Czech Republic's longest river, you'll meander past Baroque and Renaissance castles, pretty countryside with grazing cattle and numerous historic buildings embedded in green landscapes, before meeting the mighty Elbe River. The cycling is mostly on the flat with a few gentle inclines and is on a mix of asphalted cycle paths, country roads and unpaved trails through forests and fields.

Accommodation

MS Florentina

View full details of MS Florentina.

The MS Florentina, built in 1980 and refurbished in recent years, is a comfortable, spacious boat with a panoramic salon on the upper deck and a restaurant with bar. The sun deck is well stocked with deck chairs, perfect for relaxing and watching the scenery float past and chatting to fellow cyclists. There are 16 twin-bed (10m2) cabins with a French balcony and 4 single cabins (8m2) on the upper deck and 25 twin-bedded cabins (10m2) and 2 single cabins (8m2) on the main deck. All have a shower, WC, hairdryer, TV, safe, air-conditioning and a picture window. Cabin windows on the upper deck can be opened.

Please note the twin cabins at the front/back are closer to the engines, which can be heard when the boat is cruising or at berth.

MS Florentina

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What's included

Price includes

7 nights accommodation: MS Florentina

Board basis: Full board including breakfast, packed lunch or light lunch and three course dinner

Services of an English speaking on-board guide with daily briefings of the bike tours

Maps and route information - one per cabin (GPS tracks available on request)

Daily cabin cleaning

Mooring fees

Coffee and tea in the afternoon

Welcome drink

Price excludes

Flights and transfers

Cycle helmets

Entrance fees and excursions

Ferry crossings

Drinks aboard the boat

Bike hire and extras

Bike hire

Pannier per bike, handlebar bag, repair kit, spare inner tube, pump and lock per cabin all included at no extra cost when you hire a bike  

Hybrid Bike

7 gear with pannier

£91

E-bike hire

With pannier

£201

Bringing own bike

£30

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.

How do I get there?

Fly to Prague, then take a taxi to the boat. 

Alternatively by train, take the Eurostar from London to Paris, change for Zurich and change for sleeper to Prague.

How do I get back?

Take a taxi to the airport, then fly from Prague.

What's the etiquette with crew tips?
Tips are at your own discretion, an envelope is always left in the cabins on the last day.
Will the itinerary ever change?

For Boat & Bike tours the boat will generally keep to the advertised itinerary, however the captain may have to adapt the itinerary due to the river or sea conditions.

How much space will I have in my cabin?

There is limited space in the cabins, so pack light and take a soft suitcase.

Can I stay on the boat during the day and not cycle?

Yes, you can relax on the boat or explore when you arrive at each destination instead of cycling. 

Can the boat cater for special dietary requirements?

Please advise us of any special requirements at time of booking and we will notify the boat operator in advance. Understandably, kitchen galley space is limited and it may not be possible to provide specialist products (eg. Gluten free). We suggest you bring a few items with you and, in some cases, these can be provided at a supplement. 

Will I be cycling with other people?

Although there is no organised group, self-guided guests regularly find they come across their fellow passengers along the route during the day and may even get together to form their own cycling groups.

What does my on-board Tour Leader do?

Your on-board Tour Leader provides daily briefings ahead of the next day's ride. These are always beneficial, including information on the local area, main sights, and tips on good places to stop en route.

Can I book by myself?

Absolutely! Boat & Bike tours are very sociable and a good choice for single travellers wishing to mix with other guests and share your common interest of cycling.

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