Itinerary Include flights Expand all Day 1 Morning orientation walk including Charles Bridge and old town; afternoon historic Communist tour. We start today with a morning orientation walk, we see a number of famous sights including Charles Bridge and the beautiful old town. In the afternoon we will discover more about this country’s dark period of history as we embark on a journey learning about the communist era. The leader will tell stories from this period and you will experience how life would have been during the Cold War. Czech INN 3* or Similar Meals included: Breakfast Day 2 Transfer to Kutna Hora to visit the Skull church, on to Brno, orientation walk. This morning we set off to Brno. On route, we stop at Kutná Hora (about a 2-hour drive) where we will visit Sedlec Ossuary (also known as the church of bones). From the outside, this small chapel looks fairly ordinary, however when you enter you will discover it is uniquely decorated and is home to 40,000 human skeletons. After our visit, we continue to Brno, the second largest city in the Czech Republic, on arrival we will have an orientation tour. Old Town Hotel 3* or similar Meals included: Breakfast Day 3 Visit Brno Castle and Villa Tugendhat, UNESCO world heritage site. Today we start by visiting Spilberk Castle. This 13th century castle sits on top of a hill with panoramic views over the city. A guided tour of the casemates is included. Next, we visit Villa Tugenfhat designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and built in 1929–1930. This UNESCO World Heritage site is the only example of Modern architecture in the Czech Republic. The rest of the day is yours to explores Brno. Old Town Hotel 4* or similar Meals included: Breakfast Day 4 Visit Kromeriz Castle and the beautiful UNESCO-listed gardens before continuing to Zlin; visit the world famous shoe factory and the Bata Skyscraper. This morning we drive to Kromeric Castle. It has been the property of the bishops and archbishops of Olomouc for centuries, and in the 1600’s it was transformed by Bishop Karl von Liechtenstein-Castelcorno into the grand Baroque Archbishop's Chateau you see today. The palace is surrounded by ornate gardens, some of the most beautiful in Europe and are UNESCO World Heritage listed. After spending some time here, we continue onto Zlin. Upon arrival we will visit the shoemaking museum and the BATA Skyscraper. Baltaci u Náhonu 3*or similar Meals included: Breakfast Day 5 Drive to Cesky Krumlov via Trebic, to visit one of the best preserved Jewish ghettos in Europe. Stop in Telc, visit the Renaissance square and finish in Cesky Krumlov. Our first stop today is Trebic, we start by visiting the Jewish quarter, one of the best preserved Jewish ghettos in Europe. From here we to go to the UNESCO Heritage Town of Telc. The main attraction is the pretty square itself, lined by Renaissance and baroque burgers' houses, with their brightly coloured yellow, pink and green facades. Spend the afternoon simply ambling about, taking in the classic Renaissance chateau on the square's northwestern end and the parklands and ponds that surround the square on all sides. Late arrival in Cesky Krumlov. Pension Familia or similar Meals included: Breakfast Day 6 A day to explore picturesque Cesky Krumlov, including a guided tour; free afternoon. This morning we have a guided tour of Cesky Krumlov with a local guide. The afternoon is free to explore this picturesque town. You may wish to visit Cesky Krumlov’s castle complex and the castle’s famous baroque theatre; explore the Czech Countryside by bike; or visit Egon Schiele Art Centre. Meals included: Breakfast Day 7 Transfer to Pilsen; short orientation tour before visiting the world famous brewery; on to Prague; trip ends. After an early start we head for Pilsen. Upon arrival we will have a short guided tour of the town. The walk finishes at the famous Pilsner Urquell brewery. It is here were Josef Groll introduced the first golden Pilsner lager to the world. After sampling some Pilsner we get back onto the bus for our final drive back to Prague. The group flight leaves late in the evening and we advise Land Only passengers not to book a flight before 8pm. Meals included: Breakfast
Hotels and Pensions Please be advised that the accommodation listed in each location are the standard hotels used. However, there may be some departures where groups stay at similar hotels of the same standard and quality. We use a mix of 3 and 4-star hotels and small pensions during our trip, chosen for comfort and convenience. All hotels have en suite facilities and offer free Wi-Fi. Most hotels are within walking distance or a short taxi ride from the city centres, making going out for dinner in the evening easy. Single supplement available on request. Pre and Post tour accommodation If you wish to extend your stay, additional accommodation can be arranged for you, please contact your sales consultant.
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