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Dresden Christmas Market & Bastei Saxon Switzerland Tour from Prague
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32 Ratings
Prague
Experience the magic of Dresden's traditional German Christmas market and explore the stunning Bastei in Saxon Switzerland on this small group tour from Prague. No car rental needed, just sit back and enjoy the ride!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Prague - Your guide will pick you up at your hotel in Prague in the early morning. From that point, our mission is to give you everything you need to enjoy the day trip to the fullest. During the drive to the Northern Region in our comfortable fully outfitted vehicle (1,5 hrs), we will provide you with a knowledge of the National Park, Czech country, and information about the trip and FREE WIFI.
- Bastei Bridge - We will stop in the middle of the Saxon Switzerland National park, where you can explore the most beautiful views over the Elbe canyon from the The Bastei. Easy walk across this famous sandstone bridge, which is a highlight of the national park, gets you to explore ruins of old Neurathen rock castle from 12th century.
- Parc National de la Suisse Saxonne - We will pick you up from your address in Prague and drive you 2hrs with our new modern minivan with FREE wifi into the Saxon Switzerland National Park in Germany. Free snacks and water for a whole day will be available from the start and our local English speaking guide will tell you more about Czech and German traditions on the way.
- Dresden Christmas Market - With this round-trip transportation, there’s no need to rent a car, and you can sip as much German mulled wine as you like while you explore the market. The Dresden Christmas Market is the oldest in Germany and is known locally as Striezelmarkt. With stalls selling everything from toys to hand-made trinkets, visitors should definitely sample the delicious Hefestriezel (German Christmas cake) that many stalls sell! Complete with festive decorations to pick up excellent souvenirs and sampling delicious delicacies along the way! Enjoy your free time on the market :).
- Dresden - Your local English speaking guide will lead a walking tour of the city that hits all the highlights. Enjoy A delicious A la Carte lunch in a local restaurant right in the centre of Dresden, which is included in your tour (main course and drink).
- Prague - We will deliver you back to your hotel in Prague around 6 pm with your camera full of beautiful photos, great memories and Christmas gifts for your loved ones.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water and snacks included
- Complimentary walking equipment (poles, raincoats, gloves)
- Local beer or wine with lunch
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Lunch provided
- All fees and taxes covered
- Tea and coffee available
Additional Information
There’s nothing quite like immersing yourself in the vibrant traditional German Christmas market of Dresden on this intimate group tour (limited to 8 people), accessible with just a 2-hour drive from Prague!
Decorations perfect for souvenirs and a range of tempting treats await you on this festive journey! With our recent model minivan equipped with complimentary WIFI, you can avoid the hassle of car rental and freely indulge in delectable German mulled wine as you roam around the market. The Dresden Christmas Market, known to locals as Striezelmarkt, is Germany’s oldest. An English-speaking local guide will accompany you on a city walk, touching all important sites and a scrumptious lunch at a local eatery is included in the package.
On the journey, we’ll make a pit stop at Saxon Switzerland, where jaw-dropping views over the Elbe canyon from The Bastei are a sight to behold. An easy stroll across this notable sandstone bridge, a major attraction of the national park, will lead you to the ruins of an ancient 12th-century rock castle.
- Extra health practices during each tour are provided for FREE (Hand sanitizers, Masks, Deep Van Disinfection after every use),
- A current valid passport is required to take with you
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Duration is only approximate, return to Prague around 6 p.m.
- Safety first! Please be ready to sign our Outdoor Adventure Tour Declaration Form to acknowledge important health, safety, and liability information before your adventure begins. This form will be available to sign on your tour day.
Location
Prague
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(32 Ratings)
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Wanderer26847509416
Dec 23, 2023
Great Day trip - Great experience. Use your time in Dresden wisely, as there isn’t enough but great taste of the city, beautiful nature walk, and well worth the trip! We were back in time for a dinner
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506stevey
Dec 23, 2023
The best one day trip from Prague! - Well organized tour. Amazing views of the Saxony Switzerland and beautiful Christmas markets in Dresden. Shout out to Misu for his guidance!!
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Laura_l
Dec 23, 2023
Sam did an amazing job!... - Sam did an amazing job! 👏 He was engaging and clearly cared about making our tour a wonderful experience. In addition, I thought the trip was well curated and the meal was really good!
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Larryhd9549xd
Dec 21, 2023
Tour Guide Sam—the best!!! - Sam was an absolute pleasure! He is personable, reliable, and extremely knowledgeable! Sam—thank you for a very enjoyable day!!!
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Erin_s
Dec 20, 2023
Dresden/Saxon Switzerland - Sam was outstanding! Personable, knowledgeable, and very flexible! We were fortunate to be a party of 3 so it was like our very own private tour!! For those planning a trip in the near future—request Sam to be your guide!
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U5153ordaveb
Dec 18, 2023
Wonderful trip and guide - This was a wonderful experience combining natural beauty with the charming markets of Dresden. Our guide, Mical, took my wife and I on what turned out to be a two person tour. Great conversation, knowledgeable, professional, and an all around great guide. Everything on time and well organized. Highly recommend!
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Safari20576597742
Dec 12, 2023
Dresden, back in time! - I was in Prague for the Christmas Markets and I absolutely wanted to visit Dresden. Bohemia Switzerland offered a day trip and I didn't regret it. Everything was perfect. From pick-up and drop-off to my hotel, proposed points of interest and information plus a good dinner. The Christmas Markets give us an exceptional experience. We have the impression of going from the Middle Ages to the present day. Really very impressive!!!
Michal/Misu was our guide. He mastered his subject very well and listened to my needs. I felt safe both on foot and in car transport. Thank you and I recommend this excursion without hesitation.
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Quest46844625974
Dec 11, 2023
Incredible - Well what can I say, we went on the saxon Switzerland and dresden christmas market tour. It was amazing! Michal was our tour guide and he was fantastic. Really made our day special. He had obviously put a huge amount of time researching little facts to tell us. There was a 2 hour car drive to start with but aside from that the day was broken up really nicely. Saxon Switzerland was absolutely out of this world. Really beautiful, then we went to a really nice restaurant for lunch in pirna and then went to dresden. Michal took us on a tour of some of the sights in dresden and then we had a couple of hours to spend looking round all of the markets. Couldn't have asked for more.
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921nicolea
Dec 9, 2023
Great family trip! - Our family, six adults: my parents, my sister, her husband, my fiance and me, had the best time on this day trip to Dresden! Our driver and tour guide, Ondra, was very communicative, friendly and knowledgeable. He picked us up in a van with handy pockets hanging from each seat, which housed water and snacks. The national park was a little slippery from the snowfall, but Ondra saved the day with anti slip footgear!
The national park was breathtaking. The city we stopped in for lunch was picturesque and had a Christmas market we stopped at for snacks. Dresden is stunning! We would definitely book with Bohemia adventures again. Thanks for a great trip!
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Gloria_c
Dec 13, 2023
Just an OK experience - We had a full group of 8 people on this tour. Although the van has 8 passenger seats, it made for a very uncomfortable ride with everyone crammed in for a long ride. Our tour guide, Rina, seemed less than enthusiastic about being a guide, even telling the group that she liked this tour because she got 2 hours free while we explored the Christmas markets. Lunch was fine, but we felt that going to a Czech restaurant in Germany was a bit of a disappointment. We would have preferred a traditional German meal while in Germany. The guide was a horrible driver, and we all felt lucky to make it back without having an accident. The actual tour of Dresden was fair, but Rina rushed through it, presumably to get to her free time. The tour was worth it to get to see a small part of the National Park and get to Dresden, but it was far less of an experience than it could have been.
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