Czech Republic

Country Highlights

• Hike across the floor of vast, ancient forests dappled with wildflowers.
• Explore small villages where red-tiled roofs cover both pastel cottages and stately Renaissance chateaux.
• Conclude the day’s trek with a cold stein of pilsner, the national beer.
• Dine on hearty Czech staples prepared with farm fresh ingredients
• Delight in the elegant charm of Český Krumlov, an enchanting artists’ town on the Vltava River.

Across the Bridge as Dawn Stirs

Take care not to disrupt the banks of swans in the Vltava River who paddle gently under Prague’s Charles Bridge at daybreak, as you begin your morning with a walk that offers some of the most majestic views in all of Europe.

Behold, A Crown of Bubbles

No trip to the Czech Republic can go without a glass of native brewed pilsner, made today with the same ingredients as it was in the 10th century when Saint Wenceslas, the patron saint of beer, was born in Prague. Centuries on, the numerous beer halls where it is served have yet to relinquish their historic flavor and old-time atmosphere.

Old Gems of Puppetry

A city long embraced by artists from across the world, Český Krumlov is also home to the National Marionette Theater, where you can take in a performance and explore museum displays featuring artisan crafted dolls, stage designs, and curtains from as far back as the 19th century.