Turn the wasted travel day into the highlight of your trip with stops at the Moritzburg Palace, Dresden Old Town, Elbe Sandstone Mountains and Litoměřice on your journey from Leipzig to Prague.
The tour from Leipzig to Prague was such a great way to see the country side and also get to our next spot. Highly recommend doing this especially if you are moving from one spot to another. Much better than sitting on a train. We saw the country side & so much more. Our guide Petr was amazing!! Such a great guy & tour guide.
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 stroll around Moritzburg Palace to admire the gorgeous views of one of the most magnificent examples of Baroque-style architecture in Germany.
What we'll do
During the tour we walk around the Moritzburg Palace grounds admiring the garden and the park views. We do not enter the palace but we get a close-up look. On the steps of the palace is also a chance for everyone to find out if they have what it takes to be a fairytale princess by trying on Cinderella’s shoe.
About Moritzburg Palace
Moritzburg Palace is named after Duke Moritz of Saxony who built a small hunting lodge here in the 16th century. The king August II the Strong had the current Baroque-style palace built in the 18th century as his country seat.The palace is surrounded by a stunning park and gardens area. Ironically, none of the plans (and there have been many) for the garden have been fully finished, and the work with them is still continuing.
In Dresden, we take a look at the extravagant Zwinger Palace, learn about Dresden Old Town and its legends, and then sit down for a delicious lunch.
What we'll do
During the tour we walk around the historic city center of Dresden. You will see the Royal Residence , the stunning Zwinger Palace , the Dresden Frauenkirche , and the famous Procession of Princes – world’s largest porcelain art work. You will hear stories about August II the Strong and the Second World War during your walk around the town center. In Dresden you will also have time for a lunch break (not included).
About Dresden
Dresden has a long history as the capital and royal residence for the Electors and Kings of Saxony. Today Dresden is Saxony’s second biggest city after Leipzig with population around 550 000 people.The city is considered one of the most beautiful in Germany. It transformed into a Baroque landmark in the 18th century. This development started under the rule of the legendary king Augustus II the Strong. Most of the historic Dresden had to be rebuilt after the Second World War because much of the city was destroyed.
Take in the breathtaking views of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains at one of its most famous sights - the Bastei Bridge.
What we'll do
The whole area of Elbe Sandstone Mountains 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.
We discover the beautiful city of Litoměřice, known as the Garden of Bohemia by visiting the historic city center.
What we'll do
We visit the city center that is a mix of charming and colorful Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque style buildings. Litoměřice’s St. Stephen's Cathedral is the seat of the Catholic Bishop and we see the church towering over the city. You’ll walk around the narrow and picturesque streets of Litoměřice and learn from you guide about its fascinating history.
About Litoměřice
Litoměřice is a beautifully preserved small town in Czech Republic with a population of about 24 000 people. This historic city was founded over a thousand years ago in the 10th century. Positioned on the Elbe River, Litoměřice has been through its history an important trade center. Trade brought both wealth and people to the area. The population of the town has been a mix of Germans, Slavs, and Jews. In the 20th century, especially during the Second World War, the region saw great upheaval and destruction.
This tour offers hotel drop-off. Please provide your preferred drop-off location when making the booking.
Want to personalize this trip? Private group prices start at €450 per group.
The tour from Leipzig to Prague was such a great way to see the country side and also get to our next spot. Highly recommend doing this especially if you are moving from one spot to another. Much better than sitting on a train. We saw the country side & so much more. Our guide Petr was amazing!! Such a great guy & tour guide.
What a great way to spend your day traveling from Leipzig to Prague. Our guide took us to fascinating spots and told us about the history and points of interest. A great day!
Our guide Peter was punctual, knowledgeable, really sociable and nice. Van was spacious and comfortable. Sights on the route were beautiful and picturesque. Great tour. Keep up the good work and add more circuits.
This tour offers hotel pick-up. 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 the destination city. Please note that the tour does not take you back to your departure city.
Yes, this tour offers hotel pick up and drop off. Please provide us with your address while making your booking.
Yes! We have plenty of space for luggage at the back of our minivans. One big suitcase and one smaller bag or suitcase per passenger is totally fine. There is no extra charge for luggage, as long as you don't plan to move to the other city with all of your belongings :)
Lunch is not included in the tour price but a lunch break is scheduled in Dresden. 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%) charged by the third party payment provider will not be refunded.
