Guaranteed Departure: Grand Tour of Bohemia
5–12 December 2026 This departure is confirmed and guaranteed to operate.
EPT
8/18/20264 min read
Experience the history, architecture, traditions and extraordinary landscapes of the Czech Republic on an eight-day journey through Bohemia and Moravia.
Beginning and ending in Prague, the tour combines celebrated destinations such as Český Krumlov, Karlovy Vary and Kutná Hora with traditional Czech glassmaking, the original Pilsner brewery and the natural wonders of the Moravian Karst.
Tour at a Glance
Dates: 5–12 December 2026
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Starting point: Prague
Finishing point: Prague
Accommodation: Selected four-star and four-star-plus hotels
Departure status: Guaranteed – the tour will take place
Tour Highlights
Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral and Prague’s Old Town
Traditional Czech glassmaking in Nižbor
The spa town and colonnades of Karlovy Vary
Pilsner Urquell Brewery in Plzeň
UNESCO-listed Český Krumlov
Renaissance architecture in Telč
Brno and the Moravian Karst
Punkva Caves and the Macocha Abyss
Gothic Kutná Hora and the Sedlec Ossuary
Welcome and farewell dinners
Day 1 – Saturday, 5 December
Arrival in Prague
Welcome to Prague, the historic capital of the Czech Republic and one of Europe’s most beautiful cities.
Upon arrival at Prague Airport, you will be transferred to the four-star Panorama Hotel. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel and meet your fellow travellers.
Included:
Airport transfer to the hotel
Welcome dinner
Overnight accommodation in Prague
Day 2 – Sunday, 6 December
Discovering Prague
After a buffet breakfast, explore Prague on a guided half-day sightseeing tour.
Visit Prague Castle, the magnificent St. Vitus Cathedral, the picturesque Golden Lane and the Gothic Vladislav Hall. The tour concludes in Prague’s atmospheric Old Town.
The approximately 3.5-hour tour takes place by regular coach as part of an English-speaking group. The afternoon is free for your own activities, shopping or further exploration.
In the evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Included:
Buffet breakfast
Guided half-day tour of Prague
Dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight accommodation in Prague
Day 3 – Monday, 7 December
Prague – Nižbor – Karlovy Vary
After breakfast, depart Prague and travel to the famous Nižbor Glassworks.
The Rückl family has been associated with Bohemian glassmaking for generations. During a guided tour of approximately 45 minutes, discover how lead crystal is shaped, cut and polished using traditional techniques. Nižbor crystal has also been selected as an official state gift for prominent international figures.
Continue to Karlovy Vary, the Czech Republic’s best-known spa town. Named after the Bohemian king and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, Karlovy Vary is celebrated for its thermal springs, elegant architecture and beautiful colonnades.
Enjoy a walking tour of the spa centre before checking in at the renowned Grandhotel Pupp.
Included:
Buffet breakfast
Guided tour of Nižbor Glassworks
Walking tour of Karlovy Vary
Dinner
Overnight accommodation in Karlovy Vary
Day 4 – Tuesday, 8 December
Karlovy Vary – Plzeň – České Budějovice – Český Krumlov
Travel from Karlovy Vary to Plzeň, the home of Pilsner Urquell.
Visit the Pilsner Urquell Brewery and learn about the unique brewing process behind the world’s original Pilsner-style beer. The tour includes the modern visitor centre and authentic brewery locations where Pilsner Urquell has been produced since its beginnings.
Continue to České Budějovice, the capital of South Bohemia. Enjoy a brief visit to this attractive historic city, whose expansive main square is surrounded by beautiful arcaded buildings.
The day concludes in UNESCO-listed Český Krumlov. This picturesque medieval town is dominated by its magnificent castle complex, the second largest in the Czech Republic.
Accommodation is provided at the four-star Hotel Oldinn, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.
Included:
Buffet breakfast
Visit to Pilsner Urquell Brewery
Brief visit to České Budějovice
Dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight accommodation in Český Krumlov
Day 5 – Wednesday, 9 December
Český Krumlov – Telč – Brno
Begin the day with a walking tour of Český Krumlov and its wonderfully preserved historic centre.
Continue to Telč, one of the best-preserved historic towns in the Czech Republic. Its magnificent Renaissance square, colourful arcaded houses and Baroque fountain create one of the country’s most memorable architectural settings.
After a walking tour of Telč, travel onwards to Brno, the Czech Republic’s second-largest city and the cultural centre of Moravia.
Check in at the four-star Hotel International and enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Included:
Buffet breakfast
Walking tour of Český Krumlov
Walking tour of Telč
Dinner
Overnight accommodation in Brno
Day 6 – Thursday, 10 December
Brno and the Moravian Karst
Discover the highlights of Brno on a guided city tour.
See Freedom Square, the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, the historic Vegetable Market, the Old Town Hall with its famous crooked Gothic portal and “Brno dragon,” and the imposing Špilberk Fortress.
Later, travel to the Moravian Karst, one of Central Europe’s most remarkable natural areas. Visit the Punkva Caves and journey through a mysterious underground landscape, including a boat ride along the subterranean Punkva River. You will also see the dramatic Macocha Abyss, which reaches a depth of approximately 138 metres.
Return to Brno for dinner at a local restaurant or wine cellar.
Included:
Buffet breakfast
Guided tour of Brno
Excursion to the Moravian Karst
Visit to the Punkva Caves and Macocha Abyss
Dinner at a local restaurant or wine cellar
Overnight accommodation in Brno
Day 7 – Friday, 11 December
Brno – Kutná Hora – Prague
After breakfast, travel to the historic royal mining town of Kutná Hora.
Once the second most important town in the Kingdom of Bohemia, Kutná Hora built its wealth and reputation on silver mining. Today, it is renowned for its exceptional Gothic architecture, including the magnificent Church of St. Barbara.
Enjoy a walking tour of Kutná Hora and visit the famous Sedlec Ossuary before continuing to Prague.
Check in once again at the four-star Panorama Hotel and celebrate the journey with a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Included:
Buffet breakfast
Walking tour of Kutná Hora
Visit to the Sedlec Ossuary
Farewell dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight accommodation in Prague
Day 8 – Saturday, 12 December
Departure from Prague
Enjoy a final buffet breakfast and some leisure time in Prague before your transfer to Prague Airport.
Included:
Buffet breakfast
Leisure time in Prague
Transfer from the hotel to Prague Airport
Pricing, Booking Conditions and Further Information
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Grand Tour of Bohemia – 5–12 December 2026
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