2024
Rad und Schiff auf Elbe und Moldau

Boat & Bike along Elbe and Vltava

Round trip with MS Florentina through Bohemia

Prague - Mělník - Litoměřice - Prague

  • Seeable old towns, picturesque villages, romantic castles
  • Full board included!
  • Daily routes ●●○○○, altitude profile ●●○○
  • Bike & Boat: MS Florentina

Days
8

Ø km per day
40

The Golden City, Prague, and the charming, unspoiled countryside of Bohemia await you on this journey by boat and bike along Elbe and Vltava rivers. You will follow the two rivers from the capital of the former Bohemian kingdom to the northwest. Baroque castles, green glowing vineyards and the impressive confluence of the Vltava and Elbe rivers at Mělník lie along your route. After your bike and boat trip you will rave about the delicacies of Bohemia: roast pork and dumplings are just one example of the internationally known specialties. Don't miss to try the tasty Czech beer and the delicious wine from Bohemia!

Itinerary

  • Booking code
    CZ-MLSME-08I
  • Start / Destination
    Prague
  • Duration
    8 days / 7 nights
  • Length
    approx. 220 km
    Stage length ●●○○
    between 30 and 50 km, Ø 40 km
    Altitude profile ●●○○
Map of the journey by bike and boat on the Elbe and Vltava rivers

Your ship: MS Florentina

On the cozy and comfortable middle-class ship MS Florentina you will spend a relaxing and comfortable vacation. In the deck chairs on the sun deck or in the salon with panoramic windows, you can take in the passing scenery of Bohemia from the ship. The attentive crew will spoil you with regional and international specialties in the restaurant.

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MS Florentina, ship

Day 1: Individual arrival to Prague

After your individual arrival in the capital of the Czech Republic, embarkation begins at 16:00. After a welcome drink and the first dinner you will stroll leisurely through Prague's nightlife. The view from the Charles Bridge to the illuminated castle is incomparable. The Golden City today counts about 500 towers from different eras.

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Charles Bridge in Prague

Charles Bridge in Prague

2nd day: Prague - Kralupy, approx. 30 km

You can use the morning to take a tour of Prague's Old Town before getting on your bike at noon. The first stage of your boat and bike trip will take you along the Vltava River, also called the Bohemian Sea, via the Baroque castle and the National Painting Gallery in Troy to Klecánky. Over green high banks of the Vltava you will reach Kralupy.

Troy Castle

Troy Castle

Day 3: Kralupy - Mělník, approx. 30 km, Mělník - Litoměřice (boat)

First you cycle along the Vltava River to Nelahozeves. Here you will see not only the birthplace of Antonín Dvořák, but also the magnificent Renaissance chateau with an impressive art collection. Passing the Veltrusky Park, you will then cycle to Mělník. Here, in the center of wine growing in Bohemia, you will return to your ship in the early afternoon. The MS Florentina will now take you on the Elbe toward your destination of the day, Litoměřice, which you will reach in the evening.

Nelahozeves Castle

Nelahozeves Castle

Day 4: Rest day in Litoměřice or excursion to Střekov castle, approx. 50 km

The whole day is at your disposal to explore the royal city of Litoměřice. You can join a guided tour (not included) or strike out on your own. Colorful Renaissance and Baroque buildings, as well as the Gothic city fortifications that encompass them, make the place unique. Alternatively, you can take a trip by bike to the nearby Terezín Memorial. If you want to be sporty, you can cycle to Ústí nad Labem and back. The 55 kilometers of cycling are especially scenic: a beautiful region cut by the Elbe River in the Bohemian Gate and passing from the Elbe Sandstone Mountains to the Bohemian Uplands.

Mělník castle

Mělník castle

Day 5: Litoměřice - Roudnice (boat), Roudnice - Mělník - Mlčechvosty, approx. 40 km

Early in the morning, the MS Florentina departs for the starting point of today's cycling stage in Roudnice. It's back to Mělník, where you can enjoy a wonderful view over the confluence of the Vltava and Elbe rivers from the castle hill. Enjoy the rural idyll of Bohemia once again on the way to your stage destination.

Roudnice

Roudnice

Day 6: Mlčechvosty - Prague, approx. 40 km

Today you will cycle along the Vltava River back to Prague. Since you already know the route from the second day of your journey by boat and bike along Elbe, you can of course stay on board and enjoy the landscape from the sun deck. In the Czech capital you can once again enjoy the buzzing life of the metropolis so rich in culture and history. Walk in the footsteps of Kafka, visit one of the unique museums or soak up the impressions of your vacation and Prague in one of the many cafes on the banks of the Vltava River.

Prague City Hall Clock

The famous town hall clock in Prague

Day 7: Excursion to Zbraslav, approx. 30 km

Today you will cycle to the Prague district of Zbraslav, located a few kilometers up the Moldau River. On the way, stop at Vyšehrad, one of the most famous early medieval castle ramparts in Bohemia. The fortress sits on a cliff steeply above the bank of the Vltava River, which since the early 20th century can be traversed by a tunnel. Upon your return to the MS Florentina, you can spend a final evening in Prague.

Zbraslav castle

Zbraslav castle

Day 8: Individual departure

After breakfast you leave the MS Florentina unfortunately already, the disembarkation takes place until 09.30 o'clock. This ends your journey with bike and ship on the Elbe and Moldau.

Aerial view of Prague bridges

Aerial view of Prague bridges

Dates / Prices / Services

Season times and prices 2024

Arrival on Saturdays from 29.06.2024 to 03.08.2024

Bookable dates are shown in the booking form. The season is dictated by the arrival date.

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Main deck

Season A
29.06. - 03.08.

from1129 €

Upper deck

Season A
29.06. - 03.08.

from1379 €

All prices per person in a double cabin

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Services

  • 7 nights on board in double cabins with shower / WC
  • Full board (7 x breakfast, 6 x packed lunch, 7 x dinner)
  • Coffee and cake in the afternoon
  • Welcome drink
  • Daily cabin cleaning
  • Bed linen and towels are provided (no bath towels)
  • Program as per itinerary
  • Daily bike tour briefing, on-board tour guide
  • Travel documents (1 x per cabin), maps on board
  • Service hotline (7 days, 8 am - 8 pm)
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Not included:

  • Drinks on board and tips for tour guide and crew
  • Admission fees and excursions
  • Transfers
  • Fees for ferries

Minimum number of participants to be reached up to 21 days before departure: 70 persons

Changes in the itinerary due to weather, water level or technical conditions are possible and reserved.

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Accommodation

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MS Florentina

MS Florentina

MS Florentina

Restaurant

MS Florentina, Restaurant

MS Florentina

Cabin

MS Florentina, Kabine

MS Florentina

Salon

MS Florentina, Salon

MS Florentina

Sun deck

Ms Florentina, Sonnendeck

MS Florentina

Deck plan

MS Florentina, Deckplan

MS Florentina

  • 47 outside cabins
  • Upper deck | main deck
  • Amenities: shower / WC, hairdryer, TV, safe, central air conditioning (individually adjustable)
  • Upper deck: 16 double cabins, 2 ground-level beds, approx. 10 m²
  • Upper deck: 4 single cabins, approx. 8 m²
  • Upper deck: cabins with French balcony, opening windows
  • Main deck: 25 double cabins, 2 ground-level beds, approx. 10 m²
  • Main deck: 2 single cabins, approx. 8 m²
  • Main deck: windows not openable

Facts about the ship

  • Built in 1980
  • Renovated in 2008 - 2014
  • 2 passenger decks: upper deck | main deck
  • Maximum occupancy: 88 passengers
  • Length 80 m
  • Width 9.6 m
  • Amenities: restaurant with bar, lounge, reception with wifi (subject to availability), salon with panoramic windows, sundeck with deck chairs
  • Board languages: English, German
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Additional services

Additional bookable services

main deck
upper deck

Additional fee single cabin

300 €

Discount cabins in the front/back

-100 €

All prices are per person

Rental bikes

Rental Bikes

Mietrad
Mietrad
59 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
169 €

Types of rental bikes

  • 7-speed unisex bike hub gear with coaster or freewheel (limited number)
  • Electric bike, 8-speed unisex bike with coaster or freewheel (limited number)
Features

Waterproof luggage bag

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All prices are per person

Short info

  • Booking code
    CZ-MLSME-08I
  • Start / Destination
    Prague
  • Duration
    8 days / 7 nights
  • Length
    approx. 220 km
    Stage length ●●○○○
    between 30 and 50 km, Ø 40 km
    Elevation profile ●●○○
  • Trail conditions
    Developed bike paths, low-traffic farm roads but also unpaved field and forest roads. Shorter sections also along busy roads.
  • Note
    In the Czech Republic there is a helmet requirement for children under 18 years.
  • Parking information
    Garage Spanelska, near Wenceslas Square, cost about € 25 per day (price can vary greatly, is calculated according to occupancy), about 4 km from the berth, reservation at: www.mrparkit.com/en
    Parking garage Rudolfinum, about 30 minutes walk from the jetty, cost: about 29 € per day, not reservable in advance.
  • Minimum number of participants
    Up to 21 days before the start of the trip to reach minimum number of participants: 70 people
    For ship trips are changes due to weather, water level or technical conditions possible and remain reserved.
  • Own bikes
    If you do not need a rental bike, please specify in the booking form whether you arrive with your own bike or your own electric bike.
  • Execution
    Local cooperation partner
  • Mobility notice
    The trip is suitable for people with limited mobility only conditionally.
    Simply contact us regarding your individual needs.
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Map of the journey by bike and boat on the Elbe and Vltava rivers

Days
8

Ø km per day
40