9 Day Tastes of Czech Republic

DAY 1, Tuesday – Depart for the Czech Republic

Depart for the Czech Republic

DAY 2, Wednesday – Arrive in Prague

Arrive in the “Golden City” of Prague and transfer to your hotel. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a reception. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Prague

DAY 3, Thursday – Prague City Tour

Embark on a city tour of Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. The tour includes the Lesser Town (Malá Strana) and the Old Town, the medieval center of Prague. Enjoy panoramic views of the city and Charles Bridge with its 30 Baroque statues of various saints. Continue through the Old Town Square to view the Town Hall, the world-famous Astronomical Clock, the Municipal House, Powder Tower, and the Jewish Quarter. The rest of the day is at leisure
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4, Friday – Travel to Cesky Krumlov, Tour Cesky Krumlov

Depart Prague, and travel through the scenic South Bohemia region to the town of Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through the quaint cobblestone alleys of the Old Town, and view Cesky Krumlov Castle with its towering spires, and majestic courtyards, perched atop a hill overlooking the town. Free time to explore on your own. Return to Prague in the afternoon
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5, Saturday – Full Day in Prague, or Optional Full Day Terezin Tour

Today is free to explore Prague at your own pace. Perhaps, join the optional Full Day Terezin Tour. Depart Prague this morning and head to the town of Terezin. Upon arrival, visit the site of the haunting Nazi concentration camp, including the barracks, and prison cells. Learn the history behind one of the largest camps in the Czech Republic and its significance during the Holocaust. Walk to the camp’s ghettos where more than 35,000 Jews lost their lives. Afterward, pay homage to the thousands of the camp’s victims at the Terezin Memorial. Continue to the Ghetto Museum, which provides insight into the daily lives of the prisoners and the atrocities they endured. Free time for lunch on your own, before heading back
Optional: Full Day Terezin Tour
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6, Sunday – Pilsen City Tour

This morning, travel through the Czech countryside to the city of Pilsen, founded by King Wenceslas II in the late 1200s. Arrive in the city, famed for its beer and rich heritage. Explore the historic city center and visit Republic Square, a large medieval square. View the Gothic St. Bartholomew Cathedral, boasting the tallest church tower in the Czech Republic, the Old Town Hall and townhouses lining the square. Next, admire the onion domes of the Great Synagogue built in Moorish-Romanesque style
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7, Monday – Full Day in Prague or Optional Full Day Dresden Tour

Spend another day at leisure or choose the optional Full Day Dresden Tour. Travel to the art city of Dresden, titled the “Florence on the Elbe.” Begin the guided tour of the city, known for its magnificent art treasures and Baroque architecture. View the ornate Zwinger Palace, a masterpiece of Baroque design, the Semper Opera House, and the signature landmark of Dresden, the Frauenkirche, the Church of Our Lady, a symbol of the city’s resilience and rebirth following the devastation of World War II. Spend free time for lunch on your own and for exploration. Arrive in Prague late afternoon
Optional: Full Day Dresden Tour
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8, Tuesday – Full Day in Prague, or Optional Full Day Kutna Hora Tour

On your last day at leisure in Prague, participate in the optional Full Day Kutna Hora Tour. Journey to the historic town of Kutna Hora, a medieval center of silver-mining and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin your exploration of the city center and admire the beautiful Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque burgher houses. Visit St. Barbara’s Church a symbol of Kutna Hora’s medieval prosperity and the iconic Sedlec Ossuary, also known as the Bone Church, a macabre chapel decorated with more than 40,000 human bones. Free time to wander through the town and to sample local dishes for lunch. Tonight at dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Optional: Full Day Kutna Hora Tour
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 9, Wednesday – Depart the Czech Republic

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast