The 1/2 day trips to Bohemian countryside (4 – 5 hours, including waiting time)

Karlstejn Castle a 30 minutes drive from Prague to the most famous and nearest castle. Karlstejn was build in mid 14th century: 1.700 CZK.
Admission at Karlstejn castle: student, senior 150 CZK; adult 250 CZK.

 

Kutna Hora with ossuary in Sedlec & Cesky Sternberk Castle a 60 minutes drive from Prague to the Historic mediveal town of Kutna Hora and chapel in Sedlec with it's artistic ossuary, and Ceský Sternberk Castle, looming high over the river Sazava: 2.730 CZK.
Admission at Ossuary: student 30 CZK; adult 50 CZK.
Cesky Sternberk Castle: student, senior 110 CZK; adult 170 CZK.

 

Terezin – concentration camp during The World War II. a 45 minutes drive from Prague to "Theresienstadt" built originally as a fortification against Prussians in the late 18th century now a museum to the holocaust. Optionally we can arange wine-tasting in nearby Litomerice's Monastery wine cellar: 1.900 CZK.
Admission at Terezin concentration camp: student, senior 150 CZK; adult 200 CZK.

 

The Skoda car factory museum the biggest car manufacturer in the Czech republic & lunch or dinner in the medieval restaurant Detenice: 2.730 CZK.
Admission at Skoda factory: student, senior 90 CZK; adult 180 CZK.

 

Krivoklat Castle and Nizbor Glass Factory a half day trip up to 6 hours to The RÜCKL CRYSTAL a.s. glassworks in Nizbor, 30 min. drive from Prague, who manufactures an extensive range of cut 24% leaded crystal in a wide variety of decorations from the simple to extremely complex and laborious decorations, with gilt, hand painting and sandblasting: 2.100 CZK.
Admission at Nizbor Glass factory: 100 CZK.
Krivoklat Castle: student, senior 105 CZK; adult 150 CZK.

 

The day trips (8 – 10 hours)

We shall be pleased to organize a walking city tour with the local guide upon request in each of places of interest described below.

 

Cesky Krumlov – with an option to visit Ceske Budejovice and Hluboka Castle (+ 2 hours) – the main square of Ceske Budejovice with it's southern feel, Budweisser brewery & the beautiful Interiors at the Hluboka Castle: all day 3.800 CZK.
A walking city tour possible in Cesky Krumlov with a local guide (90 – 120 min): 900 CZK.
Admission at Cesky Krumlov castle: student, senior 180 CZK; adult 240 CZK.
Baroque Theatre: student, senior 340 CZK; adult 380 CZK.

 

Direct transfer to / from Cesky Krumlov (2hrs 15 min): 3.680 CZK.

 

Return transfer Prague – Cesky Krumlov – Prague or vice versa (in 2 days): 6.500 CZK.

 

Karlovy Vary & Marianske Lazne – The world famous spa centers (90 minutes drive) 3.800 CZK.
A walking city tour possible in Karlovy Vary with a local guide (90 – 120 min): 850 CZK.

 

Trebic & Telc & Trebon – Newly reconstructed Jewish town in Trebic / rennaisance architecture in Telc / REGENT beer brewery in Trebon: 4.700 CZK.

 

Konopiste + Karlstejn Castle (aprox. 7 hours) – A visit of the two most famous castles in Bohemia located not far from Prague. From Konopiste to Karlstejn with a scenic drive through the woods: 2.730 CZK.

 

Recommended accommodation in Prague and Cesky Krumlov

Book through us or directly with each hotel

Hotel Julián in Prague
(prices from 99 to 142 Euro for a double room & breakfast, hotel also offers discount for Rick Steves' readers)
Elisky Peskove 11, 150 00 Praha 5 – Smichov
Phone: +420 257 311 144, Fax: +420 257 311 149, e-mail: info@julian.cz

 

Castle View Apartments in Cesky Krumlov – Mr Jiri Vaclavicek
(from 74 Euro until 15 May 2010, 92 Euro from 15 May 2010 / a double room & breakfast)
140 Satlavska St., Cesky Krumlov (UNESCO Heritage Site)
e-mail: info@castleview.cz