Turn the wasted travel day into the highlight of your trip with stops at Moritzburg Palace and Elbe Sandstone Mountains on your journey from Dresden to Prague.
We traveled from Dresden to Prague with Vera. We were able to see some of the sights on our list without the stress of making connections by taking the trains. The weather was cold but the landscape was beautiful. Vera took us to a restaurant in Litemerice for lunch and made great recommendations for traditional Czech dishes. Simply a great way spend a travel day.
This tour offers hotel pick-up. You will be picked up from your hotel, apartment, or any other pick-up point accessible by car.
We will explore Moritzburg Palace and its gardens, taking in the breathtaking views of this magnificent Baroque masterpiece, one of the finest in Germany.
What we'll do
We’ll wall through the scenic grounds of Moritzburg Palace, a striking Baroque masterpiece surrounded by a tranquil lake. Once a lavish hunting lodge of Saxon nobility, the palace is known for its elegant symmetry, ornate towers, and stunning reflections in the water.
As we explore the beautifully landscaped gardens and park, we’ll take in picturesque views of the estate’s tree-lined pathways, decorative sculptures, and serene ponds.
While we won’t enter the palace, we’ll get a close-up look at its grand exterior and soak in the regal atmosphere. On the palace steps, you’ll even have the chance to embrace a fairy-tale moment by trying on Cinderella’s shoe—who knows, it might just be a perfect fit!
About Moritzburg Palace
Moritzburg Palace is a beautiful Baroque castle, surrounded by lakes, forests, and gardens, making it one of the most picturesque landmarks in Saxony. Originally built as a small hunting lodge in the 16th century, it was transformed into the grand palace we see today in the 18th century by August II the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland.
The palace’s symmetrical design, with its four round towers and golden-hued walls, reflects the elegance of Baroque architecture. Inside, the richly decorated rooms feature ornate ceilings, intricate woodwork, and a remarkable collection of hunting trophies.
Surrounding the palace is a stunning park and garden complex, originally planned as a formal Baroque garden. However, despite numerous designs over the centuries, the gardens were never fully completed, and work on the landscape continues even today. Visitors can still enjoy graceful bridges, tree-lined avenues, and scenic lakeside views, making it a perfect place for a leisurely walk.
With its fairy-tale setting, rich history, and royal splendor, Moritzburg Palace remains one of Saxony’s most enchanting attractions, offering visitors a glimpse into the world of Saxon kings and noble traditions.
Take in the breathtaking views of the Saxon Switzerland National Park at one of its most famous sights - the Bastei Bridge.
What we'll do
The whole area of Saxon Switzerland National Park offers incredible views. We visit one of the must-see locations - the Bastei Bridge . The bridge was built when the area became popular to visit in the 19th century. From the Bastei rocks and the Bastei Bridge you have a wonderful panoramic view over the mountains and surrounding evergreen forests.
About Elbe Sandstone Mountains
The Elbe Sandstone Mountains are situated on the border between Germany and Czech Republic. Both countries have designated the area as a National Park, in Germany the Saxon Switzerland National Park and in Czech Republic the Bohemian Switzerland National Park.The mountains here are not very high, the highest peak is the Děčínský Sněžník with 722,8 m on the Czech side. These sandstone mountains are millions of years old and eroded down by wind and water.
This tour offers hotel drop-off. Please provide your preferred drop-off location when making the booking.
Want to personalize this trip? When booking a private transfer, tell us your itinerary and start time preferences and we'll do everything we can to accomodate your request. Note: open group tours cannot be customized.
Our guide Sarka was knowledgeable and made this trip so pleasant. We learned a lot from the past and present. I would highly recommend using this service
Sidetrip was on time and had a comfortable vehicle for 5 Vera was a very knowledgeable guide and safe driver. We would easily use Sidetrip tours again for our intercity travel.
Gorge was a great guide. He drive us all the way to the entrance so my husband didn’t have to walk Was very conscious of our needs. I left my sweatshirt in a previous hotel and was kind enough to pick it up in Prague and bring it to me in Dresden before we flew back to the States! SUPER!
This tour offers hotel pick-up only for private bookings. For private bookings, you will be picked up from your hotel, apartment, or any other pick-up point accessible by car. Please provide your preferred pick-up location when making the booking.
This tour offers hotel drop-off. Please provide your preferred drop-off location when making the booking.
Yes, this is a one-way tour ending in Prague. Please note that the tour does not take you back to Dresden.
The planned duration of this tour is 6 hours. For the safety of our passengers and drivers, we are unable to accommodate requests to extend this duration.
Yes, this tour offers hotel pick up and drop off. Please provide us with your address while making your booking.
Yes! We have space for luggage, similar to common airline baggage allowances. There is no extra charge for luggage that meets these criteria:
If you your luggage requires special consideration, please contact us.
Lunch is not included in the tour price but a lunch break is scheduled. Kindly let our tour leader know if you have any special dietary needs that we should take in account.
Yes! With a maximum of 8 people in each group, our guide can make sure that the pace of the tour is suitable for everyone. Just note that the tour does include some walking at the stops.
If you cancel more than 48 hours before the tour, your booking is fully refunded*. If you cancel less than 48 hours before the tour or in the case of a no-show, no refund is issued.
*Please note, that the credit card processing fee (1.5-3%, up to 5.9% if you paid by Paypal) charged by the third-party payment provider will not be refunded.
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