Countryside trips

ČESKÝ KRUMLOV TOUR

Walk into a fairy tale - UNESCO site

Český Krumlov is very pictoresque medieval town situated in the southernmost part of Czech republic.

Thanks to its well preserved and unique historical centre is Český Krumlov on the list of UNESCO World Heritage. During our tour you will see the impressive Castle, which dominates over the town and its gardens. Then we make a stroll through the romantic and narrow cobble stone streets and explore the historical centre.

Distance from Prague is app.2,5 hours of driving (one way).

Duration: 10 hours

Prices upon request

Prices include guide and private transportation by comfortable A/C sedan or Mercedes minivan with professional English speaking driver. Admission fees and lunch are excluded.

Note: Castle interiors are open from April to the end of October only. Castle museum, which gives you a general overview of the Castle´s history is open all year long. Český Krumlov is after Prague the most visited place in Czech republic and it tend to be very crowded during main tourist season. If you do not like crowds, choose some other destination e.g. Telč and Jindřichův Hradec.

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TEREZÍN TOUR

WW II memorial and the former Jewish transit camp

Terezín is a historical military fortress founded in the late 18.century by the Habsburg emperor Josef II. Its purpose was to protect the country from the attacks of the northern enemies, namely Prussians.

The town itself consists of two independent fortresses divided by the river Ohře and encircled by moats.

Terezín saddest history date back to the period of World War II when it was transformed by German Nazi into a police prison and a Jewish transit camp known as Jewish Ghetto Theresienstadt.

More then 150 000 prisoners were held here for months before beeing sent to easteuropean extermination camps Auschwitz, Treblinka and others. Among them many Jewish children, whose moving drawings can been still seen in the museum.

During this tour we will visit the exhibitions of the Museum of Ghetto, the secret Prayer House, the Crematory and the former Gestapo Prison.

Distance from Prague is app. 1 hour of driving (one way).

Duration : 6 - 7 hours

Prices upon request

Prices include guide and private transportation by comfortable A/C sedan or Mercedes minivan with professional English speaking driver. Admission fees and lunch are excluded.  

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KŘIVOKLÁT CASTLE and GLASSWORKS TOUR

Medieval hunting lodge and glass factory excursion

Křivoklát is the gothic castle which was originally built as a hunting lodge of Czech kings back in the 13.century.

It is situated in the beautiful countryside not far from Prague. The castle interiors include former prison, torture chamber, well preserved gothic Chapel and royal palace.

Nižbor is a little town on the Berounka river and it is known especially because of its glasworks. Manufacturing of quality crystal glass belongs to traditional industries in Czech republic over many centuries.

We will have the possibility to see the glass makers at their demanding work and if you like some of their products you can buy them for a reasonable price at the local shop.

Distance from Prague is app. 1 hour of driving (one way).

Duration :  6 - 7 hours

Prices upon request

Prices include guide and private transportation by comfortable A/C sedan or Mercedes minivan with professional English speaking driver. Admission fees and lunch are excluded.   

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EAST BOHEMIAN TOUR

Litomyšl and Hradec Králové - bishopric residence and UNESCO site

This tour will take us to the eastern part of Czech republic. The centre of the region is the City of Hradec Králové, once built as a residential town for widowed Czech queens. Later became Hradec Králové a bishopric seat and its historical centre received interesting Baroque houses and palaces built mainly for clergy and various clerical orders. Another important period for the City architectonical development was the beginning of the 20th century.The City walls were demolished and made space for new housing estates built mainly by the most talented Czech architect Josef Gočár. Typical architectonical style of that era was functionalism (Bauhaus style).

Litomyšl is without no doubt one of the most pictoresque Czech towns. It has a beautiful historical square with lovely Renaissance and Baroque houses , several interesting churches, recently restaured Monastery Gardens. The main attraction is the local castle, once a residence mighty Pernštejn noble family. All the facades of the castle are covered by so called sgraffitos - scratched ornaments. The castle also house one of three surviving Baroque theatres in the world (the other one is in Český Krumlov and the third one in Sweden). Litomyšl Castle complex is one of 12 Czech sites inscribed in the List of UNESCO World Culture Heritage.

Distance from Prague is app. 2 hours of driving (one way)

Duration: 10 hours

Prices upon request

Prices include guide and private transportation by comfortable A/C sedan or Mercedes minivan with professional English speaking driver. Admission fees and lunch are excluded.  

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KUTNÁ HORA TOUR

Royal mining town - UNESCO site

This trip will bring us to the former royal town associated with the silver mining.

The  main attraction of Kutná Hora is the gothic Cathedrale of St.Barbara, whose construction was financed by the wealthy owners of the local mines.

We will also visit a former royal mint and residence called Italian Court, where the popular silver coins called grosches were minted.

Another rather bizzare City monument is the Bone Church (Ossuary) situated at the Sedlec cemetery.

Distance from Prague is app. 1 hour 20 minutes of driving (one way).

Duration : 6 -7 hours

Prices upon request

Prices include guide and private transportation by comfortable A/C sedan or Mercedes minivan with professional English speaking driver. Admission fees and lunch are excluded. 

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SOUTH BOHEMIAN GEMS

Třeboň and Jindřichův Hradec - two historical towns

South Bohemia is one of the most attractive Czech regions. It has all which travelers look for: beautiful scenery, pictoresque little towns and villages, impressive castles and untouched wild nature.

We will visit two historical towns which belong to the most popular destinations among locals.

First I will take you to Třeboň, a lovely little town situated in very scenic countryside. Třeboň is one of the most popular spa towns in Czech republic and it is all known as the important centre of fish farming. There are unbelievalbe 460 fishponds in Třeboň region. many of them founded by the mighty Rožmberk noble family in the 16.century.

Our second stop will be my favourite place - a pictoresque town called Jindřichův Hradec. The local Renaissance Castle founded by the Lords of Hradec is a real gem. Another treasure can be found in the City Museum - it is a large mechanical Nativity Scene made by the local master Krýza. It has unbelievable 1398 figures and was listed in the Guiness Book of Records as the largest artisan mechanical nativity scene in the world.

Distance from Prague app. 2 hours of driving (one way)

Duration: 10 hours

Prices upon request

Prices include guide and private transportation by comfortable A/C sedan or Mercedes minivan with professional English speaking driver. Admission fees and lunch are excluded. 

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TŘEBÍČ and TELČ - UNESCO sites TOUR

Jewish ghetto and Renaissance town

First records on Třebíč are from 1101 when a Benedictine monastery was established here. Since that time belongs this City to the important centres of Vysočina region. The historical core of Třebíč is an unique example of the close co-existence of Christian and Jewish culture in Central Europe. Very well preserved and recently restored Jewish Quarter and the nearby romanesque Basilica of St.Prokopius were inscribed on the list of UNESCO World Heritage in 2003.

Telč is a pictoresque little town whose origins date back to the 14th century. It used to be a residence of wealthy and powerful Czech nobility - Lords of Hradec. The historical core has number of renaissance and baroque houses with arcades and colourful facades and it is surrounded by a protective system of ponds. Telč renaissance Castle belongs to the most visited monuments in Czech republic and it is also very often used by film makers. It is open from April to October.

Distance from Prague app. 2,5 hours of driving (one way)

Duration: 11 - 12 hours

Prices upon request

Prices include guide and private transportation by comfortable A/C sedan or Mercedes minivan with professional English speaking driver. Admission fees and lunch are excluded.   

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WEST BOHEMIAN SPA TOUR

Karlovy Vary and Mariánské Lázně - parks and colonnades

Czech balneology has very long tradition. The oldest and probably also the most famous spa town is Karlovy Vary. The founder of this town was Czech king and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. who already in 1370 recognized the healing effects of local mineral water. Karlovy Vary became later very popular social and culture centre where all European nobility was coming not only for therapies but also (or mainly) for amusement. The spa centre was adorned with parks, gardens and colonnades where guests could walk and relax. Karlovy Vary is also a home of two famous manufactures - Jan Becher and Ludwig Moser. The first one started here the production of popular Czech liquer Becherovka, the second one founded Moser glassworks manufacturing until today luxury glass.

Mariánské Lázně has not that long history as Karlovy Vary. It was founded in the 19.century. The spa centre has plenty of colourful and ornate houses built at the beginning of the 20th century, a period when even an ordinary appartment house looked more as a palace. Mariánské Lázně is also one of the greenest Cities in our country. You can walk for hours in local parks and surrounding forests and enjoy natural beauties of this scenic countryside.

Distance from Prague is app. 2 hours of driving (one way)

Duration: 10 hours

Prices upon request

Prices include guide and private transportation by comfortable A/C sedan or Mercedes minivan with professional English speaking driver. Admission fees and lunch are excluded.   

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