Czech-Republic Tours

FLY TO PRAGUE
Fly to Prague, private transfer to Hotel Cloister Inn for 2 nights.

PRAGUE
Prague is an excellent city to explore on foot. It was relatively untouched during the Second World War and so much of its stunning architecture has been preserved intact. Take a walk along the cobbled streets of the old town, meander across Charles Bridge towards the Castle District, from which there is a spectacular panoramic view of the ‘city of 100 spires’,take a romantic boat trip along the Vltava River or book optional excursions/tours.

PRAGUE TO KARLOVY VARY
Pick up your car and set off for your journey to Karlovy Vary ( 126 KM).The western part of the Czech Republic is well known for its attractive spa towns, where you can learn about traditional medicinal treatments and the therapeutic healing of hot thermal springs. Check-in to Hotel Svycarsky Dvur for 2 nights.

KARLOVY VARY
Free day in Karlovy Vary to explore at leisure or book optional excursions/tours. The world famous spa town of Karlovy Vary, situated in a green valley of the River Teplá is also known by its German name of Karlsbad and was founded in 1350 by the Czech King and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. Karlovy Vary's famous visitors over the years have included Casanova, Beethoven, Mozart and Franz Kafka.

KARLOVY VARY TO MARIÁNSKÉ LÁZNE
Depart for Mariánské Lázne. Stop en route, only 14KM away, at the small town of Loket, where you can learn about the history of its magnificent 12th-century Gothic castle. Continue on to Mariánské Lázne or extend your spa journey by visiting an attractive area of Becov nad Teplou ( 20KM from Loket ) and Lazne Kynzvart ( 22KM from Becov and Teplou ). The renovated Kynžvart Chateau is the former home of the Austrian Chancellor Klemens von Metternich and was owned by his family for many years. After the Velvet Revolution of the 1990’s the castle was renovated and now exhibits one of the oldest libraries in Bohemia. There are more than 24,000 books including a precious fragment from the Old Testament from the 8th Century. Check-in to Hotel Svoboda for 2 nights.

MARIÁNSKÉ LÁZNE
Free day in Mariánské Lázne to explore at leisure or book optional excursions/tours. Mariánské Lázne is the second largest Czech spa with 40 springs in the town and 100 in the surrounding area. In 1866, Mariánské Lázne was declared a city and by the beginning of the 20th century ranked among the most important spa centres in Europe. An important architectural monument of the city is the pseudo-Baroque cast-iron Colonnade. The water from the Cross, Caroline's and Rudolph's Springs is piped to the Colonnade for visitors to drink. The Singing Fountain, located in front of the Colonnade, also captures the attention of visitors as every other hour, it dances to the accompaniment of music and at 9 and 10 p.m. is accompanied by a light show.

MARIÁNSKÉ LÁZNE TO CESKY KRUMLOV VIA DOMAZLICE - Depart for “Domazlice” ( 69 Kilometres ). This picturesque town is admired for its beautiful national costumes, its famous pottery and over 200 historical buildings in Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque style. Continue south, passing through The Sumava Mountains to finally reach one of UNESCO’s protected towns - Cesky Krumlov Check-in to Hotel Barbora in Cesky Krumlov for 2 nights’ stay.

CESKY KRUMLOV
Free day in Cesky Krumlov to explore at leisure or book optional excursions/tours. Enjoy the stunning beauty of this small medieval town. Explore its narrow alleys with its many restaurants and little cafes. Visit the second largest 13th-century Gothic castle in the Czech Republic and enjoy the breathtaking view of the town from the top of the castle tower. The evening is just perfect to experience the legendary Revolving Theatre, located in the theatre garden. Or take a trip to Ceske Budejovice (27 KM north ) well known for the beer brewed there since the 13th Century and do not forget a trip to Hluboka. This Neo-Gothic Chateau surrounded by a large English park is definitely worth a visit.

CESKÝ KRUMLOV TO JINDRICHUV HRADEC
Today your journey will continue to Jindrichuv Hradec (77 kilometres).Stop en-route to visit another historical jewel of the south called Trebon ( 47 KM from Cesky Krumlov ) a small fortified town established in the early 13th century. Check-in to Hotel Grand in Jindrichuv Hradec for 2 nights.

JINDRICHUV HRADEC
Free day in Jindrichuv Hradec to explore at leisure or book optional excursions/tours. The city castle and palace is the third largest in the country after those in Prague and Ceský Krumlov, covers 3 hectares and contains 320 rooms. More than 10,000 works of art and a similar number of books can be found there. Visit the town’s many churches and the marketplace (Friendensplatz) with its pristine Gothic city hall. Not very far from Jindrichuv Hradec, about 15 KM north-west, there is a charming water chateau called Cervena Lhota. This picturesque Renaissance building dates back to the 15th century.

FLY TO UK
Free day before setting off on your journey to drop off car at Prague Ruzyne Airport and take your flight home. It takes approximately 2 hours from Jindrichuv Hradec to the airport( 172 KM ).