Top Saxony Day Trips

Leave the rush of Dresden behind and experience the beauty of the Central European landscape. Spend a day in Saxon Switzerland National Park, which is popular with both locals and international climbers. This small-group tour picks you up at your accommodation and gets you to the park early to avoid crowds. All your needs are met—comfortable travel, navigation on your hike, authentic Czech/German food and drink, even your ride back to your hotel.

Explore the beautiful Saxon Switzerland National Park on this 8-hour day trip from Dresden. Delve into the Saxon Switzerland National Park with a guide and take in top attractions such as Bastei Bridge and Pravčická Gate — Europe’s largest natural sandstone gate. Admire panoramic views over the mighty Elbe River, cross from the Saxon side of the park into the Czech side and gain insight into the region’s fascinating geology. After lunch, head into Kamenice Gorge for a dingy ride through the sandstone canyon and explore the pretty town of Hrensko.

Escape the city bustle of Dresden with a full-day tour to the Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Parks. Get picked up at your hotel in Dresden for a small-group tour with stops at popular landmarks including Bastei Bridge, Neurathen Castle, and the Sněžník Lookout Tower. Relax over an included lunch and then visit the Tyssa Walls, filming site of the Chronicles of Narnia.

Our fantastic guides will take you on an breathtaking tour to the National Park. The tour consists of three “hikes” to stunning locations and a lunch in a local Czech restaurant. The first location is the magnificent Bastei in Saxon Switzerland National Park in Germany. The views are spectacular, air is fresh, and this hike is a warm up for the day. Afterwards we drive you under monumental Pravcicka Gate/ Arch in Bohemian Switzerland National Park in Czechia. You will walk through dense forrest which finally opens up at the top for the view of the arch and surrounding countryside. And last but not least, you walk the third trail with us, which leads to river Kamenice and towards the Kamenice Glen. This is very different scenery than the views from other two hikes, magically these trails are nestled deep within the natural gorge, the Silent gorge. The trail ends at a “dinghy” boat ride. Finally we drop you back by our cosy minivan to your hotel in Dresden.

Our fantastic and professional guides will pick you up from your doorstep in Dresden, subsequently you will be travelling in company minivan to the most breathtaking National Park locations. At first you will see the magnificent Bastei in Saxon Switzerland National Park, which is located in Germany, the sandstone Bastei Bridge and ruins of the Neurathen Castle mounted high above the Elbe river valley. The second location is a 2 km hike up to monumental Pravcicka Gate/ Arch in Bohemian Switzerland National Park, locate in Czechia. You will walk through divine forrest which finally opens up at the top for the view of the Arch. During this hike you have a break and nice snack. The tasty and rich lunch will take place at well known local restaurant, where the food is delicious and the choice varies from traditional Czech food to international dishes, followed by Czech beer, mullen wine or a soft drink. Finally we drop you back by our cosy minivan to your hotel in Dresden.

Experience the best of the Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Parks without having to worry about transportation on a full-day small-group tour. Travel to the parks by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy winter guided hike to the most beautiful landmarks such as the Bastei Bridge and Pravcicka Gate. Lunch, entry fees, snacks, bottled water and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Discover the long history and natural highlights of Germany's Saxony region on this day trip from Dresden to Saxon Switzerland National Park. Drive through the Elbe River Canyon, flanked by towering sandstone, and walk across the Bastei Bridge for stunning views of the park. You'll also admire the unique architecture of the Königstein Fortress, steeped in more than 750 years of history, and enjoy lunch on this scenic getaway among ancient landmarks.

Discover many of Leipzig’s most important attractions in just half a day—and see more of the city in less time—on this combination coach-and-walking tour. Following morning pickup directly from your hotel lobby, hop aboard the bus and glimpse sights like the Gohlis Palace, Monument to the Battle of the Nations, and Schiller House. Next, get up close and personal to attractions like the Leipzig Opera, St. Nicholas Church, and Old Town Hall when you explore on foot. Finally, return to your hotel by coach.

The bizarre rocky landscape, which opens in the upper Elbe valley, from Pirna, has always been the preferred excursion destination for the Dresdeners and their guests. Swiss painters discovered the sandstones as a unique landscape setting just over two hundred years ago. The well-known natural highlights such as Bastei, Königstein Fortress, Schrammsteine etc. have already inspired artists such as Caspar David Friedrich, Richard Wagner and Carl Maria von Weber. Our tour takes you directly to the Saxon Switzerland National Park, further via Bastei and Königstein Fortress - for a very special nature experience.

Explore the best of the Bohemia and Saxon Switzerland National park. Our a day-long guided tour from Prague will take you into the heart of The Elbe River Canyon Region. We’re all experienced hikers that grew up in the Bohemian Switzerland region. We’d be happy to talk to you about our culture or even our history, if that’s something that interests you. We're not friends of massive tourism and that's why we are operating in small groups that are more sustainable for the environment.

Explore Dresden without the stress of planning on a half-day tour with convenient round-trip transport from the doorstep of your accommodation. In addition to navigating, your guide provides little-known facts and stories about the city’s top landmarks, including Zwinger Palace, the Semper Opera House, and the Church of Our Lady. The half-day itinerary leaves you with plenty of time in the day to relax or explore at your own pace.

When the Cold War was over in 1989 Dresden city was totally changed and it became one of the best cities to visit for the tourists again. It is the city of gorgeous baroque architecture, a great amount of galleries, exhibitions, and museums. We have chosen the very best for your cultural visit to Dresden and our guide will be happy to share his knowledge with you. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or from your cruise ship. First, you will have a walking tour of the old city of Dresden, listening to a great history of this place. After that, your guide will take you to the Old Masters’ Picture Gallery where you will admire great works of world-famous artists like Titian, Botticelli, Rembrandt, Vermeer, and of course Raphael – The Sixtine Madonna! After the tour ends you will be able to stay in the museum as long as you wish or your guide will lead you to one of the restaurants or assist you in calling the taxi back.

We are offering to your attention to the tour off the beaten track - visit Meissen – the city of history, wine, porcelain and music, and Moritzburg, served as a hunting lodge to Saxony's Elector Frederick Augustus I in the 18th century. The oldest European porcelain with a private guide for sure deserves your attention.