Bohemia, Moravia and Prague

You can arrive at either Vienna or Prague and then travel to South Moravia to kick off the tour. Begin with a tour of the limestone mountain region of Pálava, where tons of romantic castles contrast with the natural beauty of a UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve. If there’s time, visit the castles of Mikulov, Lednice and Valtice.

If you didn’t have time to visit the castles yesterday, start there in the morning. The area that the castles are in is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and there are very unique 18th-century wine cellars to explore. Taste some local reds and whites, hearing some of the local folklore as you’re shown around the cellars.

Stop by the stunning castle of Milovice and the museum in Strážnice before turning in for the night.

Begin the morning with a visit to the most important pilgrimage site in the Czech Republic, Velehrad. Continue to Buchlovice, where there’s a gorgeous park and castle complex to explore. Visit the town of Kroměříž, where the Archbishop’s Palace, wine cellars, and lovely gardens can all be enjoyed.

Your final destination of the day is Brno, with a historically fascinating city centre and ancient fortifications you can climb for an excellent view of the city.

After breakfast in Brno, take a walk through the rotunda of Saint Catherine in Znojmo. You’ll travel to the natural park of Podyjí, a vast, unspoiled slice of nature. The Baroque castle of Vranov nad Dyjí is next, built atop a cliff above the Thaya River.

In the afternoon, visit the Renaissance city of Slavonice and then call it a day in Telč, another UNESCO World Heritage site.

Explore the city of Třeboň this morning, surrounded by a natural reserve with a large network of ponds and small lakes. It’s the perfect urban-meets-natural feel. Grab a coffee or an ice cream and walk the historical square of České Budějovice, then spend the afternoon in the “Pearl of Southern Bohemia,” Český Krumlov. The medieval square and castle in this town is the second largest in the country.

After breakfast, begin your journey to the Cistercian monastery of Higher Ford, which has been the spiritual centre of southern Bohemia for 750 years. Drive through the Šumava Mountains in the afternoon, a reel of pretty views flying past your window. This region was closed to the public for 40 years during the communist era, but today it’s all yours.

En route to Prague, you’ll stop in Pisek, which means “sand.” This charming little town hugs a river and hosts a fun market in the summertime.

Of course, the highlight of today is Prague, a city of golden towers, church domes, bridges, and cathedrals. Spend the day wandering its narrow streets, stopping into coffee shops, walking the Charles Bridge, and standing in awe at the astronomical clock in the Old Town Square. This is the perfect metropolis to celebrate the end of your tour in!

Your extensive sightseeing journey in the Czech Republic comes to an end today. You can pre-book additional days to keep exploring Prague or head to the airport to depart. So long!