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Berlin to Krakow
Duration
11 days
Site savings
$68
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$3,322 USD
Join an 11-day tour stretching through three countries – Germany, the Czech Republic and Poland – where much important European history from the last century was written, and embark on a fascinating tour. This tour starts in the German capital of Berlin and ends in Krakow, perhaps the most beautiful city in Poland. On the way, you will pass through a wooded region full of natural lakes south of Berlin as well as countless other naturally splendid spots. Aside from the historic old towns and ancient architecture on display in some of the fine cities along the route, you'll also encounter castles, ruins, abbeys and monuments, pass by lakes, hills, national park vistas and ultimately discover three remarkable countries you'll never forget.
- CategoryCultural & Historical
- TypeFully Guided
- Duration11 days
- Culture LevelFamiliar
- Skill Level2 - Novice
- Activity Level3 - Active
- Elevation2 - Moderate
- TerrainMixed
- Distance341.1 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance42.3 miles
Quick Stats
- Duration11 days
- Main DestinationGermany
- Distance341.1 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance42.3 miles
- Elevation2 - Moderate
- TerrainMixed
Itinerary Details
- Day 1Day 1, Berlin. Check-in and sightseeing
After you check-in (for those who are just arriving), you will have a bike fitting session, after which you will regroup at the reception at 1.00 p.m. and set out for a three-hour introductory walking tour of Berlin with a professional guide. You will have the opportunity to see the centre of the historically rich and reunited city, which was artificially divided by the Berlin Wall for over 25 years. In the evening, you will meet for a welcome dinner and orientation meeting.
- Hotel Tiergarten, Berlin
- Dinner
- Day 2Day 2: Berlin – Baruth/Mark
Today, you will pedal through the wooded and lake areas south of Berlin, passing through the town of Zossen, a very important military town in recent history. Zossen had prisoner of war camps during WWI and Wehrmacht underground headquarters during WWII, and during the Cold War, it was a Soviet military camp (part of communist East Germany). You will spend the night at nearby Baruth/Mark, a small town surrounded by nature reserves.
- 45.4 miles
- Gutshaus Petkus
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Day 3Day 3: Baruth/Mark – Senftenberg Lake
Today you will continue heading south, riding through the beautiful natural park of “Naturpark Niederlausitzer Landrücken” and via the town of Finsterwalde. The town dates back to the 13th century and it is especially famous for its Gothic Church. Overnight you will stay on the bank of one of the largest artificial lakes in Germany, Senftenberg Lake, also called Senftenberg See.
- 57.8 miles
- Hotel Strandhotel
- Breakfast
- Day 4Day 4: Senftenberg Lake to Dresden
Still heading south, you will pass through and along some more nature reserves, woods and lakes. You will pedal through a few small German towns and villages (such as Schwepnitz and Konigsbruck), eventually arriving in beautiful Dresden on the banks of the Elbe River. You will spend the night here. Apart from other sightseeing, you will visit the Zwinger Palace and some of its world-famous art collections.
- 46 miles
- Hotel Ibis
- Breakfast
- Day 5Day 5: Dresden to Decin and bus transfer to Olomouc
You will follow the beautiful Elbe River today. You can cross the border to the Czech Republic, continue along the river and admire the sandstone formation of a famous sandstone state park, which surrounds the river on the Czech side of the border. After arriving in Decin, you will transfer by bus to Olomouc, where you will spend the night. Olomouc is a historical city in Moravia and the second most famous city for historical monuments in the Czech Republic (after Prague).
- 39.8 miles
- Hotel Lafayette
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Day 6Day 6: Olomouc - Stramberk
In Olomouc, you will join the so-called Amber Trail that used to be one of the most important north-south trade route connecting the Adriatic Sea with the Baltic Sea. Today you will pass by the imposing Helfstyn Castle (and you will have the opportunity to explore it on your own during the lunch break). You will continue to Stary Jicin with its ancient ruins and to Novy Jicin with its arcade and Renaissance chateau. From here it is a short ride to today's destination, Stramberk, a small town especially famous for its Gothic castle and timbered houses from the 18th and 19th centuries.
- 51.6 miles
- Hotel Gong
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Day 7Day 7: Stramberk - Cieszyn
You will continue on the Amber Trail today, passing through Koprivnice. Time permitting, you can visit a technical museum of the old Czech car maker Tatra with many interesting veteran cars on display here. You will also pass by Hukvaldy, famous for its ruined castle. It is also the birthplace of composer Leos Janacek. Eventually, you will arrive in Cesky Tesin/Polsky Cieszyn a town on the Czech-Polish border. You will spend the night on the Polish side of the town, in a nice hotel just a very short walk from the town's main square and its historical center.
- 41.6 miles
- Hotel Cieszynski
- Breakfast
- Day 8Day 8: Cieszyn – Zywiec
Riding in Poland today, you will pedal along the Wisla River first. Once you say goodbye to the river, you will then continue through the beautiful nature of the Beskid National Park, arriving in Zywiec, an old historical town and centre of the region, located by Zywiec Lake. Today is a "hilly" day but the views are worth it. Zywiec is also known for making one of the best beers in Poland, so you will visit its famous brewery in the afternoon and you can taste the beer for yourself...
- 42.9 miles
- Hotel Zajazd Beskidy
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Day 9Day 9: Zywiec - Krakow
You will continue east today, following the Amber Trail. You will pass through forests, small Polish towns and villages, seeing the “timber architecture” of the region. You'll need to climb a few hills today as well but the overall distance is short. At about noon, you will board a bus and shuttle to Tyniec, a great Benedictine Abbey on the Vistula River, just a few miles from Krakow. You will have plenty of time to have a drink and/or lunch there. After a monastery visit, it is just a short ride along the river to Krakow, the most beautiful city in Poland and the final destination of your trip. In the evening, you will have the last dinner together.
- 16.8 miles
- Hotel Maksymilian
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Day 10Day 10: Krakow
Today is reserved for sightseeing Krakow. The introductory walking tour of the city is scheduled for 10.00 a.m. After the tour, you will have plenty of time to explore this beautiful city some more on your own. You will get together for a goodbye drink with the group sometime during the afternoon.
- Hotel Maksymilian
- Breakfast
- Day 11Day 11: Krakow