The Bohemian Rhapsody bike trip offers you a panoramic view of The Vltava River and its more significant Bohemian river – rising in the south of the country, running through Prague, and eventually flowing into the Elbe (Labe) River to the north. It is immortalized in Smetana’s tone poem, Ma Vlast. The Berounka River is a tributary of the Vltava. The meeting of the two rivers is just 12 km south from the centre of Prague. The river valleys are picturesque countryside, with many forested areas, gently undulating hills and small villages. You will visit the world-renowned Karlstejn Castle, an impressive 600m-deep complex of limestone caves, a romantic and canyonesque former quarry, many medieval and Renaissance towns and villages, characteristic pubs and restaurants and many other sights.
Also in the Bohemian Rhapsody bike trip, you will cycle directly from Prague to the pretty village of Karlstejn, 30km from Prague. You will stay here for three of the biking days and each day you will cycle to an interesting historical or natural site. You will enjoy your lunches in charming village pubs and restaurants on the way and you will take your time enjoying the landscape and learning a lot about this beautiful region, which has not yet been discovered by mass tourism. You will visit many fascinating locations that you would not get to see on a regular bus tour!
DAY BY DAY
FIRST DAY: Prague to Karlstejn
You will be picked up at your hotel in Prague or at the airport. After welcome briefing at AVE office you start to cycle from Prague to Karlstejn village. It is easy route that leads along along rivers. The Karlstejn castle is the mayor sightseeing sights. TCzech King and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV had it built as an impregnabvle fortress housing the imperial crown jewels and the sacred relics.
SECOND DAY: Loop to Svaty Jan Pod Skalou Valley
You will cycle to one of the most picturesque villages in the Cesky Kras natural protected area. The history of the village dates back to the end of the 9th century. Shortly, afterwards you will pass a limestone quarry called Velka Amerika (Big America) which has a terrific history. Political prisioners of comunist regime were made to work here. Mining was conducted in an unsual way, by gradual digging of a huge pit (about 800m long, 200 m wide and 100 m deep) connected to other quarries by long tunnels from the first half of the 20th century.
THIRD DAY: Loop to Konepruske caves and Beroun
Today’s loop will take you to the Konepruske caves which are developed in 400 million years old Devonian limestone. The caves are 70 m under the ground-level and over 2km long. The accessible part is 590 m long and sightseeing tour lasts one hour. The caves were discovered in 1950 and made accessible for the public in 1959. Another interesting stop is at medieval town of Berounka. Beside city halls, square you can visit local brewery or have a picnic on the bank of Berounka river in a scenic river valley.
FOURTH DAY: Karlstejn to Prague
You will follow the Berounka river – different route, to return into your hotel in Prague. It is an easyroute almost all the way on banks of the Berounka and Vltava rivers. You will have a different view of Prague as you cycle through the city on Vltava river’s bank
FIFTH DAY: Sweet Goodbye
Departure after breakfast, transfer until Prague airport, unless you decide to stay longer in Czech Republic.
GENERAL INFORMATION
| STAGE |
DISTANCE |
TIME (aprox) |
| Prague to Karlstejn |
34 Km |
<2,5 h |
| Loop Svaty Jan Pod Skalou Valley |
42 Km |
<3 h |
| Loop Konepruske caves and Beroun |
33 Km |
<2,5 h |
| Karlstejn to Prague |
48 Km |
<3,5 h |
WHAT'S INCLUDED
| INCLUDED |
| Pick up from any Prague hotel or Prague airport on the first day of the tour at an appointed time |
| Accommodation in selected standart class hotels and pensions |
| Buffet breakfast on all days |
| Detailed town maps (per room) |
| Programme and route book of ‘ Bohemian Rhapsody bike trip ‘(per room) |
| Bicycle repair kitt (per room) |
| Transportation of participants, their luggage and bicycle from Prague to the starting point of the bike route and from the end of the route to Prague (according to the programme of the tour) |
| Transportation of luggage between hotels |
| 24 hours hotline assistance service |
| GPS set with recorded routes, batteries, battery charger (on request) |
| NOT INCLUDED |
| Bicycle |
| E-bike on demand |
| Extra nights on Prague or Karlstejn |
| Guided group Tour (ask for dates) |
| Lunch and dinners |
| Entrance fees to museums, castles and chateux |
| Personal travel insurance |
PRICES INFORMATION
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Price per person |
Description |
| STANDART PRICE |
310 € |
Price per perso sharing double room |
| High Season Surcharge |
55 € |
|
| Solo Single room surcharge |
90 € |
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| Bike Rental |
50 € |
|
| E-bike Rental |
80 € |
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EXTRA NIGHT PRICES
This prices are double room with breakfast included (sharing double room, minimum 2 persons). Ask price per triple or other rooms.
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NORMAL |
| Prague |
ON REQUEST |
| Karlstejn |
ON REQUEST |
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