Escape to the medieval fortress in the middle of breathtaking countryside, and still make it back in time to enjoy Prague’s nightlife. The castle is extremely popular with locals as well as tourists, and the streets are packed with souvenir vendors, tour groups and even school groups, especially in the summer months. This charming Gothic…
The historical town of Kutná Hora, now with a Unesco World Heritage listing, used to play an important role in the 13th century when silver ore was discovered here. Its fame lasted until the 16th century, when silver resources were depleted. Its increasing wealth and prosperity led to an architectural boom in the town and…
The massive citadel of Terezín (Theresienstadt) with more than 4km of walls was originally a military garrison and fortress built in the 18th century by Emperor Joseph II, and used as a defence against Prussian aggression. During WWII, the Nazis used Terezín as a transit camp and prison of the Prague Gestapo. Remember the sad…
Mariánské Lázně was developed at the beginning of the 19th century in a valley where many excellent healing waters spring from the ground. There are forty springs within the city area, and one hundred in the immediate vicinity. This beautifully kept city is situated in a picturesque valley and on the wooded slopes of the…
This extensive Gothic royal castle from the 13th century, originally a hunting castle of the Přemysl dynasty, was rebuilt at the end of the 15th century for Wladislaw Jagiello. Used as a prison in the 16th century, later the castle was burned down in 1643 and finally restored at the turn of the 19th and…
Surrounded by peaceful forests, Konopiště Castle has a rich and varied architectural history. The original castle was built as a fortress exhibiting the style of French citadels. Later, in the hands of various owners, the residence took on the characteristics of both Baroque and Renaissance styles. The final private owner of the estate was Archduke…
South Circuit – This trip combines a visit to three most beautiful south Bohemian places. First we stop in Hluboká castle for two hours, then have a quick one-hour visit to České Budějovice (or longer if you wish to visit the Budvar brewery, which must be pre-booked), and the highlight is a visit to the…
West Circuit – This trip combines a visit to three of the most beautiful west Bohemian places. First we visit Pilsen Brewery (two hours), then continue to the less well-known (but very nice) spa city Mariánské Lázně (two hours), and finish our excursion in the famous city of Karlovy Vary (three hours). Total duration: 12hrs.…
East Circuit – This trip combines a visit to three of the most beautiful east Bohemian places. First we visit Koponiště castle (two hours), then we stop in the beautiful city of Kutná Hora (two hours) and our last stop will be Sedleč Ossuary (one hour). Total duration: 8hrs 30min. Recommended pick-up time: from 8am…
North Circuit – This trip combines a visit to the Terezín memorial (2.5 hrs) and the typical small Czech city of Mělník (2 hrs). Terezín is a memorial to the sad history of the Second World War. At that time Terezín was changed and turned into a Jewish Ghetto, and was used by the Nazis…