Scenic Bastei Bridge with Boat Trip & Lunch: DayTour from Dresden

Discover Bastei Bridge, savor Czech cuisine, and enjoy a scenic boat ride on an all-inclusive day tour from Dresden.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Parc National de la Suisse Saxonne - Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Saxon Switzerland National Park with Saxon Tours! Our comfortable, air-conditioned minivan will pick you up directly at your Dresden hotel at a pre-arranged time. As you cruise along the Elbe Canyon towards the majestic Bastei Bridge, our knowledgeable and entertaining guide will share fascinating insights about the passing landmarks, bringing the region’s history and beauty to life.
  • Bastei Bridge - Embark on a captivating journey to the Bastei Bridge, a landmark masterpiece in Germany’s Saxon Switzerland National Park. Soar above the majestic Elbe River Canyon and capture breathtaking panoramic vistas that will linger in your memory. This unforgettable experience awaits you in the heart of captivating natural beauty.
  • Neurathen Castle - Our adventure continues beyond the iconic Bastei Bridge to the magnificent Neurathen Fortress, a captivating sight nestled amidst the sandstone landscape. Prepare to be mesmerized by yet another stunning perspective of the Bastei Bridge, and the surrounding valley with forest theater. Neurathen Fortress offers more than just panoramas. We’ll delve into the medieval era, exploring the remnants of the stronghold that once housed vigilant guards. But that’s not all! Brace yourselves for a fascinating journey back in time as we uncover archaeological treasures dating back 100 million years, when the region was submerged beneath a vast sea.
  • Bohemian Switzerland National Park - After exploring Bastei Bridge and Neurathen Fortress, we’ll embark on a scenic drive through the Elbe River Canyon to the Czech side of the National Park - Bohemian Switzerland. Our route will wind its way through charming villages like Bad Schandau and Hřensko, allowing you to soak up the beauty of the region’s architecture. We’ll also keep an eye out for the historical elevator to the observation tower, a Guinness World Record holder for being the oldest elevator of its kind. We’ll also cruise by Pravčická Gate, a natural sandstone arch considered the iconic symbol of Bohemian Switzerland.
  • Mezná - Now you need to recharge your batteries, so the next stop will be a traditional Czech and locally renowned restaurant. A rich “a la carte” lunch will be a welcome and well-deserved reward. Traditional Czech and international dishes are served (including vegetarian options). We highly recommend trying Czech beer, which is one of the best in the world. This restaurant is very popular with the locals and has the best reputation in Bohemian Switzerland. We are always very welcome at this restaurant and we have a pre-booked table in the best place that will be waiting for you ready before our arrival. In addition, we have an advantage over other guests in the kitchen, so the wait for food is significantly shorter.
  • Kamenice Gorge - Experience a charming ride on a flat-bottom boat on the Kamenice River near Hrensko. The Edmund and Wild river gorges are one of the most popular attractions in Bohemian Switzerland National Park. Your expert guide, a charismatic local ferryman, will bring the gorge’s history to life with captivating tales.

A boat ride through the gorge is an experience that stays with you. Please note this adventure includes a challenging hike back uphill, adding excitement for daring explorers.

  • Dresden - After a day full of experiences in Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland, we will comfortably return to Dresden. During the journey: Remember the trip: Talk about the amazing views from Bastei Bridge, the fascinating history of Neurathen Castle and the peaceful beauty of the Elbe Canyon. Share photos: Show others your best photos of the day. Relax: Relax and enjoy the feeling of an amazing trip. We’ll arrive in Dresden safely and comfortably, so your day full of adventure will have the perfect ending.
What's Included
  • Small-group tour with local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • On-board WiFi
  • Snacks
  • Expert guide: fluent English
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
  • All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information

Unveiled Secrets of Saxon & Bohemian Switzerland (All-Inclusive Day Trip!)
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland National Parks with ease on this all-inclusive adventure!

  • Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems: Witness the awe-inspiring Bastei Bridge and ruins of a medieval guard castle Neurathen.

  • Delicious Czech Lunch: Savor a delectable regional meal – all included in your tour price.

  • Thrilling Boat Ride: Navigate the narrow gorges of the Kamenice River on a scenic boat tour.

  • Expertly Guided Adventure: Explore alongside a knowledgeable guide who will bring the region’s history and natural wonders to life.

  • Relax & Explore: No need to worry about logistics – enjoy convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off.

This unforgettable day trip offers a perfect blend of iconic landmarks, breathtaking scenery, and delicious cuisine, all with the convenience of an all-inclusive package. Book your hassle-free adventure today!

  • Vegetarian & special diets available. Let us know in advance.
  • The tour consists of moderate hiking with a distance of approximately 6 km (3.75 mi)
  • Please wear sturdy or sports shoes as there could be an uneven surfaces on the hiking trails
  • In case of force majeure, the tour program may change (e.g. gorges will be closed due to flood conditions). The group will be offered the most suitable alternative place to visit
Location
Parc National de la Suisse Saxonne
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jill
Aug 1, 2024
Beautiful views, boat ride, great exercise! - We had a great time getting out of the city to see truly unique formations at Bastei Bridge. Our guide picked us up from our hotel and was friendly and informed! It was physically moderate-challenging so be prepared for lots of uneven steps up and down. Lovely boat ride gave a nice rest.
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Marc
Jun 20, 2024
Recommend! - This is probably one of the nicest tours myself and my wife have been on in our European travels! The national parks and the hikes through the forest are extremely beautiful! The cherry on top is the traditional food and beer at the top of the mountain after the hike! I'd recommend this trip to anyone who is looking to do a scenic day trip, it's really great!
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Frank_h
Jun 10, 2024
Awesome tour - Milan and Jitka were awesome. Since they were from the Czech Republic, it was fun to learn about them and their country. The scenery was beautiful and they took care to pace the hiking to the needs of our group. It was more difficult then expected but even those with some mobility issues handled it well.
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Mossquad
May 15, 2024
You won't regret it. - Get out of the city and touch the grass! This was a wonderful day out in nature. We felt very safe and well cared for. The walk is fairly rigorous, but you can set your own pace. Lunch was delicious and the views were incredible.
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646kenzieh
May 14, 2024
Amazing experience - We had an amazing time! Went on 3 hikes and 1 boat ride. The driver was very kind and made sure we had enough snacks and drinks. The guide was very knowledgeable and allowed time for photos and to buy souvenirs. Really was an amazing time!
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395helena
May 7, 2024
A really special day exploring the beautiful Saxon National park. - We were met by our guide Dalibora and driver Milan outside our flat and we had a marvellous day. Dalibora was delightful and engaging and Milan was so friendly and helpful and a really good driver! The Bastei bridge area is stunning and because we were in a small friendly group we could go at our own pace and take in the different view points of rock formations and river views. Then a walk through the woods accompanied by the song of chiffchaffs, woodpeckers and goldcrests. We walked along a gorge to a boat trip admiring the splendid formations from the water. Finally a really delicious meal at a local village restaurant. It was such a lovely day. Just make sure you have a reasonable level of fitness the walk down to the gorge and then back up the other side is quite stretching.
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Nandacasta3
Sep 24, 2023
Amazing experience - The tour is a one of a kind phenomenal experience. Milan Volf was kind, knowledgeable, fun, helpful, understanding and made our experience the best. We highly recommend this tour and Milan. It Will not disappoint.
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Brian_s
Sep 3, 2023
Fantastic views - Our tour guide is great. The sites we saw were amazing. It is definitely challenging in terms of the elevation of the hikes and the length. But as long as you're relatively fit, you will not have any issue in completing it. The effort of the hikes and elevation were well worth the views.
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Daniellerijbroek
Oct 13, 2023
Amazing walk through beautiful nature with incredible views - We were picked up at the hotel on the arranged time. The ride towards the first part of the walk went very smooth and fast, thanks to driver Milan! With some amazing people from HongKong we formed a group of 7 in total, which was a nice group size. We started the day with a nice walk over the Bastei bridge with amazing views everywhere around you. It was not very crowded and many beautiful pictures could be made. The walk itself was quite easy and at the end Milan drove us to the second walking point. The second part was a long walk down the hill towards a small gorge called the Kamenice Gorge. This part was quite difficult for some of the group. At the bottom, we arrived at the boat tour which took about 20minutes. To our opinion the boat tour could have been longer, but it was definitely worth it! It was beautiful and very peaceful. After this we had to climb up again, which was quite a climb for all of us. Once we made it back, it was time for lunch, which was very good, and afterwards Milan drove us to the final part of the walk. The third part of the walk was quite a climb as well and unfortunately two people of our group did not go all the way to the top. We were all tired but at the end the climb was worth it because the view at the top was incredible. After reaching the top and ofcourse taking some pictures, we went back down, which went way faster, and Milan drove us back to the hotel. We had an amazing time, took a lot of pictures and also learned so many things because of our guide Jitka. She knows a lot and was very enthousiastic! Thanks to both of you and also the people from Hongkong for this amazing day!
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Marc
Sep 17, 2023
Good trip! - Bit of a hiccup with the hotel collection, but once we were on the way the trip was very pleasant. The trip was not driving intensive like some other tours I have done, the longest bit of driving was maybe 45 minutes to 1 hour. The stops were beautiful and not rushed, we got to spend a good amount of time at each stop which made the experience more pleasurable. I'd recommend!
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