Welcome to Czechia
Let us introduce the highlighted stops at our event.
České Budějovice
Elegant townhouses gathered around one of the largest squares in Europe, an idyllic salt store and a brewery cooking up the original Budvar beer – this is České Budějovice, the capital of South Bohemia. This city has preserved its historical character over the centuries but is also a modern regional centre. So come and savour the city’s pleasant atmosphere with a tankard of our world famous beer.
www.visitczechrepublic.comState Chateau of Hluboká
The neo-Gothic jewel of South Bohemia is often described as the most beautiful Czech castle. Built in the 13th century as a royal guardian castle, it went through a series of reconstructions that changed its original gothic appearance. In the 19th century, the last owners, the Schwarzenberg family, led the final transformation, inspired by Windsor Castle. You can explore its numerous courtyards and terraces and take a walk around the surrounding landscape park with its pristine gardens.
www.zamek-hluboka.czNepomuk
The pilgrimage town of Nepomuk is the birthplace of the most famous Czech saint, St. John of Nepomuk. You will find statues and crosses dedicated to St. John of Nepomuk all around the country. The dominant feature of the town is a majestic Baroque church devoted to the saint, and designed by the famous Baroque architect Kilian Ignatius Dientzenhofer. Your taste buds will appreciate an exquisite culinary experience at the Švejk restaurant at the Hotel U zeleného stromu. The restaurants offers modern Czech cuisine, and home-reared Angus beef.
www.nepomuk.czPilsen – the home of the Pilsner beer
Words such as pils, pilsner or pilsener are known around the world. Our thanks goes to the brewery in Plzeň for giving the world this legendary lager. If you are a fan of this amber nectar, Plzeň is the top place to visit. On entering the historic city gates, you can enjoy beer tours at Pilsner Urquell Brewery.
Na zdraví! Cheers!
Karlovy Vary
The embodiment of spa elegance, Karlovy Vary flaunts imposing colonnades, beautiful parks and exclusive spa buildings, nested in a forested valley. The town is the largest spa complex in Europe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the second most popular tourist destination in Czechia. Famous aristocrats, notable historic and cultural figures, and celebrities have come here to enjoy the healing power of natural springs.
(and Mon 18 — Tue 19 Sep for After tour attendees)
Prague
Prague, the City of a Hundred Spires, a UNESCO monument zone and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Get to know it in person. The Old Town Square with the famous Prague Astronomical Clock and the Church of St. Nicholas, the most beautiful Baroque church in Prague. The winding lanes of the Jewish Quarter, made popular in the novels of Franz Kafka. The Gothic Charles Bridge that takes you to the imposing Prague Castle. Take a stroll around the Palace Gardens or Petřín with a lookout tower to get away from the bustle of the city. Or chill out and soak up the unique charm of the city from its many cafes or sightseeing cruises on the Vltava river.
Louka Monastery near Znojmo
Enjoy a tasting session of quality wine in the cool cellars of the monastery in Louka, where the largest producer of wine in the Czech Republic, the Znovín Znojmo company, is currently located. You will experience a combination of the spiritual atmosphere of an ecclesiastical centre and a sedative degustation journey.
Olomouc
Olomouc is one of the hidden gems of Northern Bohemia. With its opulent Baroque architecture and picture-perfect churches, the city is the second most important monument zone in Czechia after Prague. On the Upper Square, you will find the Holy Trinity Column, a Unesco Heritage site, majestic during the day and even more jaw-dropping at night. Other worthy destinations include the astronomical clock, designed in the spirit of Socialist Realism, the three high towers of the Cathedral of St. Wenceslas rising up over the skyline of Olomouc, or the richly decorated Archbishop’s Palace.
Bouzov
The construction of the medieval Bouzov castle near Olomouc began at the turn of the 13th and 14th century. It was in the hands of various Bohemian and Moravian noble families. Since the late 17th century, the castle was bought by the Knights of the Teutonic Order. The original Gothic hall of the old castle, the Castle Armoury, displays samples of weapons and bedrooms of the knights. The well-preserved Neo-Gothic chapel features a Gothic altar and tombstones of the masters of the Order.
Litomyšl
Litomyšl is a historical town in East Bohemia, famous for its connection with classical music and prominent people in Czech literature and art. You can follow in the footstep of Bedřich Smetana, the acclaimed composer who was born here, and walk through the arcades of the main square towards the monumental Renaissance Litomyšl Chateau. Another UNESCO Heritage site, the chateau is an imposing site thanks to its original sgraffito decorations on the façade. The Chateau is home to Smetana’s Litomyšl, the second largest music festival in the Czech Republic.