Turn the wasted travel day into the highlight of your trip with stops at Elbe Sandstone Mountains and Moritzburg Palace on your journey from Prague to Dresden.
Fantastic, convenient way to travel between Prague - Dresden
Overall experience was fantastic - what a great way to travel between two places and fit a bit more into your trip. Our tour guide was amazing, she was incredibly knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour - throwing in hilarious little bits of information here and there along with all the great historical facts. The places we stopped were also great - lunch was really tasty. There didn’t seem to be too many stops or too few, just perfect.
We’ll visit one of the most iconic spots in Saxon Switzerland National Park—the breathtaking Bastei Bridge. Built in the 19th century, when the region first became a popular destination fornature lovers and artists, the bridge connects towering sandstone rock formations high above the Elbe River.
From the Bastei rocks and the bridge, you’ll enjoy spectacular panoramic views over the Elbe Sandstone Mountains and the endless green forests that stretch across the landscape. It’s one of the most photogenic locations in the region and a perfect place to take in the natural beauty of Saxon Switzerland.
About Bastei Bridge
Bastei Bridge is one of the most iconic landmarks in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, a dramatic landscape that stretches along the border of Germany and the Czech Republic. This unique region is protected as a national park on both sides—Saxon Switzerland National Park in Germany and Bohemian Switzerland National Park in the Czech Republic.
Built in the 19th century, the Bastei Bridge was designed to connect towering sandstone rock formations that had been shaped over millions of years by wind and water erosion. Though the mountains here aren’t especially high (722.8 meters) they are famous for their spectacular rock spires, cliffs, and deep gorges.
From the Bastei Bridge, visitors are treated to breathtaking panoramic views of the Elbe River, surrounding forests, and the rugged stone landscape, making it one of the most photogenic and memorable stops in the region.
Stop 2: Moritzburg Palace
We will explore Moritzburg Palace and its gardens, taking in the breathtaking views of this magnificent Baroque masterpiece, one of the finest in Germany.
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 wewon’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.
Arrive at Dresden
This tour offers hotel drop-off. Please provide your preferred drop-off location when making the booking.
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We offer the chance to see popular tourist sights, as well as lesser-known places of cultural and historic significance, while you travel between two cities.
Most of our tours are limited to a maximum of 8 people which means you get the personal care and attention of your tour leader during your trip, as well as the chance to get to know your fellow passengers.
Our tour leaders are selected due to their thorough knowledge of local history and culture, as well as their enthusiasm for travel. The stories they share will inspire you!
Our tours run regularly so anyone can afford to join the open group tour making it a great travel option for solo and independent travellers.
Reviews
5.0/5
Overall rating based on 10 reviews
Great Way to Get to Your Destination!
We traveled from Prague to Dresden and the door-to-door service was wonderful. Our driver Filip was very accommodating and friendly. We were able to see attractions that we would not have been able to get to on our own! I highly recommend the company and look forward to using them in the future!
Awesome trip from Prague to Dresden
My group and I had an awesome time traveling from Prague to Dresden with guide Filip. All of our stops were interesting and we had a delicious lunch at a seafood restaurant in a small town named Pirna. If you have the time, I highly recommend this excursion
Wonderful Guided Tour
Had a wonderful personal guided tour. With Suzanna as our guide. She was knowledgeable, professional, polite, courteous and friendly. All was good.
One-way transfer from Prague to Dresden with 2 sightseeing stops
Knowledgeable local tour leader
Transport in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan or car
Room for a reasonable amount of luggage
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Lunch (a break is scheduled for this)
Gratuities (optional)
Good to know
Confirmation will be provided within 24 hours of booking.
All tours are subject to availability.
Minimum numbers for group size apply. There is a possibility of cancellation even after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative tour or a refund. The Sidetrip team will also be happy to help you arrange alternative transport to your destination city.
Paper free confirmation: just bring your confirmation code or a valid ID.
A moderate amount of walking is involved, please wear flat shoes suitable for walking.
Infant seats are available on request during the booking.
The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress according to the weather and wear proper shoes for walking (waterproof would be great in winter).
The planned duration of this tour is 6 hours. Our priority is to deliver you safely and on time to your destination. In the event of delays due to traffic, weather, or other unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to abbreviate or omit certain stops to ensure your prompt arrival.
All our public group tours are in English. Private tours in different languages are subject to availability.
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.
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.
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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