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Add an ExtensionElegant townhouses, artsy boutiques, and inviting beer gardens vie for your attention as you climb Ceský Krumlov’s cobbled streets. But one outshines them all: the almost limitless view from the castle’s six-tiered Gothic tower. Since your first day in Austria’s wine country, you’ve enjoyed gorgeous villages, pastoral landscapes, and culinary delights. The rose gardens, spires and domes of Klokoty Monastery; the gabled Baroque farmhouses of Holašovice; the imperial brewery in Ceské Budejovice. Tomorrow you’re headed toward Prague on your walking tour, crowning the week with one last stroll into central Europe’s most glorious medieval city. Another evening of fine dining, convivial conversation, and Czech beer—the final touches to an unforgettable journey.
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Sat, Jun 11 to Tue, Jun 21 - 2022
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All you have to do is get to the airport. On our Flight + Tour Combos, we’ll take care of the rest, handling all the logistics, so you can travel with peace of mind. Spend your first night aloft and arrive refreshed for an unforgettable trip.
Start off your first day in Vienna right by having a Country Walkers representative greet you at the airport. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
2-5 miles, easy to moderate
Upon meeting in Vienna, enjoy a scenic hour-long drive north to Hollabrunn, a district in Lower Austria’s beautiful Weinviertel. Characterized by gently rolling hills, countless vineyards, and charming villages, each with a pretty white church, the Weinviertel (meaning “wine quarter”) is Austria’s largest wine-producing area. Its most important grape variety is the peppery white Grüner Veltliner. Upon arrival in this picturesque region, you walk along quiet country lanes nestled between vineyard-covered slopes and old oak forests. This bucolic landscape is known for its wine cellar-lined roads called Kellergassen, meaning “wine-cellar street”. You arrive in one of these villages on foot and receive a warm greeting for lunch at a family-run country inn. Perhaps you’ll start with a fresh salad, followed by an excellent dish of goulash. After, enjoy a short wine presentation with a chance to sample the region’s acclaimed vintages.
Later, drive across the border into the Southern Bohemian region of the Czech Republic, to visit Telc, a UNESCO World Heritage site often regarded as the best-preserved of all Bohemian and Moravian Renaissance towns. Following a devastating fire in 1530, the entire town was rebuilt in a unified Renaissance style. You enjoy a walk from one side of the town to the other, passing through its central square bordered by historical structures displaying a dazzling array of colorful, elaborate façades, covered arcades, and walkways.
After spending some time admiring Telc, a drive of just over an hour brings you to the medieval town of Tábor, arriving by early evening. Fascinatingly, Tábor was founded in the 15th century as an egalitarian peasant commune. The town is known for its maze of narrow cobblestoned streets, elaborate tunnel systems, and monumental city walls. Your home for the next three nights is ideally located right on the town’s central Žižka Square. After checking in, you reunite for dinner in your hotel’s excellent restaurant, famous for its updated regional cuisine.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
1-8.5 miles, easy
After breakfast a short drive of 30 minutes brings you to the start of today’s walk. All of today’s walk options alternate between forest and open meadows with views of distant valleys, small towns, and farmsteads. These are some of the Czech Republic’s dreamiest landscapes, dotted with open farmlands of grazing cows, horses, sheep, and deer as gentle hills roll towards the horizon. After lunch, you may choose to continue one mile along undulating terrain, with all options returning to Tábor by mid-afternoon.
Later, there’ll be time for you to relax in your hotel. Or, explore the winding streets and shops of Tábor before dinner on your own. Your guides will point out a number of nearby restaurants to choose from.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Following a delightful breakfast spread, you set off on foot to explore Tábor’s historical center. From the moment you step outside your hotel onto Žižka Square, the town’s medieval ambiance embraces you. Admire the Old Town Hall, one of the Czech Republic’s most important Gothic buildings and home to a museum dedicated to the Pre-Lutheran Protestant movement. Meander with your guide through a labyrinth of cobblestone streets and continue into the picturesque forests surrounding the town. Follow pleasant walking paths through nearby fields and forests along an ancient pilgrimage route to the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Klokoty Monastery. This spectacular double-cross-shaped Baroque complex dates to the early 17th century and boasts numerous spires and an idyllic location above the Lužnice River. You make your way back into the center of town in time to delight in lunch on your own.
This evening you regroup and take a short walk to dinner in Tábor.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
3-7 miles, easy
After breakfast, you travel about one hour from Tábor. Today’s footpaths lead you through the peaceful countryside of Southern Bohemia—rolling hills with gentle ascents and descents. Your guides can offer flexible route options to satisfy those interested in shorter and longer walks. Throughout your idyll, you pass through some of the region’s most distinct villages featuring remarkably preserved “Baroque peasant” houses. Dating from the 19th century, when farmers and merchants imitated the architectural style of the nobility, these houses are appreciated for their colorful façades, gables, and white stucco ornamentation. On the quiet streets of these working communities, you encounter the descendants of several generations of farmers who might share stories or a handful of just-picked fruit from nearby orchards. During your visit, you are invited to enjoy a home-cooked lunch prepared with fresh ingredients from local farms.
Later, you continue toward Ceské Budejovice. This provincial town of Southern Bohemia is steeped in authenticity and charm, an undiscovered gem free of tourist crowds. Pastel-hued Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque buildings line its inviting streets leading to Ottokar II Square. Ceské Budejovice has brewed beer since the 13th century and was home to the imperial brewery for the Holy Roman Empire. Centuries ago, its Budweiser bier (that is, beer from Budweis) was one of the most popular in Europe. Today, the original Budweiser Budvar beer is still brewed here. Before dinner, a short introductory walk takes you through Ottokar II Square, the largest square in the Czech Republic. From its central fountain depicting mighty Samson, narrow streets fan out into the city, framed by archways and historical buildings housing a wide range of shops and restaurants.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
1-9 miles, easy
After enjoying a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, you set off on a short drive to begin your exploration of the picturesque landscape surrounding Ceské Budejovice. Your countryside walk takes you meandering through four different, beautiful villages. You eventually reach Holašovice, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its unique and well-preserved Baroque farmhouses.
After touring the historic town, a 20-minute drive takes you back to the Ceské Budejovice to enjoy lunch and some time at your leisure. You may choose to join a guided walk of the town’s surrounding parks, or, perhaps, you’ll spend your time relaxing at the hotel or visiting local shops to look for the perfect souvenir. In the evening, you reunite with your group to enjoy another scrumptious dinner.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
1.5-5 miles, moderate
After breakfast, you travel to the Blanský Les Nature Reserve, a picturesque network of pastoral trails through a variety of natural habitats and mixed coniferous-deciduous forests of pine, oak, beech, and ash. A break in the trees opens up every now and then, providing a glimpse of the countryside as birdsong echoes in the canopy above. Continue on foot to the enchanting town of Ceský Krumlov, named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992 for its historical importance and physical beauty. You enter near the 13th-century Ceský Krumlov Château, Bohemia’s second-largest castle. Situated on the banks of the Moldau River—the Vltava in Czech—Ceský Krumlov is a showcase of elegant Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque buildings housing delightful cafés, pubs, restaurants, shops, and galleries along cobblestone lanes. Explore this engaging village of painters and artisans on your own for the afternoon.
Returning to Ceské Budejovice in the early evening, you enjoy a dinner on your own.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
4 miles, easy
Bid farewell to Bohemia this morning and drive two hours north through the Czech countryside to Prague, named a UNESCO World Heritage site for the 1,100 years of history represented in its urban design and architecture. Known as the “City of a Thousand Spires” Prague is the nation’s capital; its skyline is graced with gold-tipped towers, onion domes, and church steeples.
Upon arrival in Prague, you embark on a walking introduction to Prague Castle, the city’s 9th-century centerpiece. This city-within-a-city atop Castle Hill is a vast complex of buildings composed of Gothic and Romanesque churches, several palaces, stunning gardens and courtyards, and defense towers. A highlight of your castle tour includes the unique gilded glass mosaic of the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral. Afterward, enjoy a light lunch and set off on a walk through the city’s picturesque park and gardens above the city center (a route preferred by locals).
After checking in to your hotel, conveniently located between Prague Castle and the Old Town, you may decide to relax or instead join a short walking tour of Prague’s historical Old Town Square. Admire the Old Town Hall and the medieval astronomical clock, then return to the hotel via the Jewish Quarter. Gather this evening at your hotel’s elegant restaurant, where you toast the week over a celebratory gourmet dinner accompanied by a glass of Moravian wine or the finest Czech beer.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an included breakfast, bid farewell to your group as your Czech Republic: Vienna to Prague tour concludes. You have the remainder of the day to take in more of the city independently. You may choose to spend your time visiting Wenceslas Square, the site of the 1989 Velvet Revolution’s demonstrations, or strolling across the romantic Charles Bridge. Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
Country Walkers provides you with city information including recommendations on what to see and do in Prague during your stay.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation is provided to Prague’s Ruzyne Airport based on your departure time.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Mon, Jun 13 to Mon, Jun 20 - 2022
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2-5 miles, easy to moderate
Upon meeting in Vienna, enjoy a scenic hour-long drive north to Hollabrunn, a district in Lower Austria’s beautiful Weinviertel. Characterized by gently rolling hills, countless vineyards, and charming villages, each with a pretty white church, the Weinviertel (meaning “wine quarter”) is Austria’s largest wine-producing area. Its most important grape variety is the peppery white Grüner Veltliner. Upon arrival in this picturesque region, you walk along quiet country lanes nestled between vineyard-covered slopes and old oak forests. This bucolic landscape is known for its wine cellar-lined roads called Kellergassen, meaning “wine-cellar street”. You arrive in one of these villages on foot and receive a warm greeting for lunch at a family-run country inn. Perhaps you’ll start with a fresh salad, followed by an excellent dish of goulash. After, enjoy a short wine presentation with a chance to sample the region’s acclaimed vintages.
Later, drive across the border into the Southern Bohemian region of the Czech Republic, to visit Telc, a UNESCO World Heritage site often regarded as the best-preserved of all Bohemian and Moravian Renaissance towns. Following a devastating fire in 1530, the entire town was rebuilt in a unified Renaissance style. You enjoy a walk from one side of the town to the other, passing through its central square bordered by historical structures displaying a dazzling array of colorful, elaborate façades, covered arcades, and walkways.
After spending some time admiring Telc, a drive of just over an hour brings you to the medieval town of Tábor, arriving by early evening. Fascinatingly, Tábor was founded in the 15th century as an egalitarian peasant commune. The town is known for its maze of narrow cobblestoned streets, elaborate tunnel systems, and monumental city walls. Your home for the next three nights is ideally located right on the town’s central Žižka Square. After checking in, you reunite for dinner in your hotel’s excellent restaurant, famous for its updated regional cuisine.
Included Meals: Lunch, Dinner
1-8.5 miles, easy
After breakfast a short drive of 30 minutes brings you to the start of today’s walk. All of today’s walk options alternate between forest and open meadows with views of distant valleys, small towns, and farmsteads. These are some of the Czech Republic’s dreamiest landscapes, dotted with open farmlands of grazing cows, horses, sheep, and deer as gentle hills roll towards the horizon. After lunch, you may choose to continue one mile along undulating terrain, with all options returning to Tábor by mid-afternoon.
Later, there’ll be time for you to relax in your hotel. Or, explore the winding streets and shops of Tábor before dinner on your own. Your guides will point out a number of nearby restaurants to choose from.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Following a delightful breakfast spread, you set off on foot to explore Tábor’s historical center. From the moment you step outside your hotel onto Žižka Square, the town’s medieval ambiance embraces you. Admire the Old Town Hall, one of the Czech Republic’s most important Gothic buildings and home to a museum dedicated to the Pre-Lutheran Protestant movement. Meander with your guide through a labyrinth of cobblestone streets and continue into the picturesque forests surrounding the town. Follow pleasant walking paths through nearby fields and forests along an ancient pilgrimage route to the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Klokoty Monastery. This spectacular double-cross-shaped Baroque complex dates to the early 17th century and boasts numerous spires and an idyllic location above the Lužnice River. You make your way back into the center of town in time to delight in lunch on your own.
This evening you regroup and take a short walk to dinner in Tábor.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
3-7 miles, easy
After breakfast, you travel about one hour from Tábor. Today’s footpaths lead you through the peaceful countryside of Southern Bohemia—rolling hills with gentle ascents and descents. Your guides can offer flexible route options to satisfy those interested in shorter and longer walks. Throughout your idyll, you pass through some of the region’s most distinct villages featuring remarkably preserved “Baroque peasant” houses. Dating from the 19th century, when farmers and merchants imitated the architectural style of the nobility, these houses are appreciated for their colorful façades, gables, and white stucco ornamentation. On the quiet streets of these working communities, you encounter the descendants of several generations of farmers who might share stories or a handful of just-picked fruit from nearby orchards. During your visit, you are invited to enjoy a home-cooked lunch prepared with fresh ingredients from local farms.
Later, you continue toward Ceské Budejovice. This provincial town of Southern Bohemia is steeped in authenticity and charm, an undiscovered gem free of tourist crowds. Pastel-hued Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque buildings line its inviting streets leading to Ottokar II Square. Ceské Budejovice has brewed beer since the 13th century and was home to the imperial brewery for the Holy Roman Empire. Centuries ago, its Budweiser bier (that is, beer from Budweis) was one of the most popular in Europe. Today, the original Budweiser Budvar beer is still brewed here. Before dinner, a short introductory walk takes you through Ottokar II Square, the largest square in the Czech Republic. From its central fountain depicting mighty Samson, narrow streets fan out into the city, framed by archways and historical buildings housing a wide range of shops and restaurants.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
1-9 miles, easy
After enjoying a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, you set off on a short drive to begin your exploration of the picturesque landscape surrounding Ceské Budejovice. Your countryside walk takes you meandering through four different, beautiful villages. You eventually reach Holašovice, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its unique and well-preserved Baroque farmhouses.
After touring the historic town, a 20-minute drive takes you back to the Ceské Budejovice to enjoy lunch and some time at your leisure. You may choose to join a guided walk of the town’s surrounding parks, or, perhaps, you’ll spend your time relaxing at the hotel or visiting local shops to look for the perfect souvenir. In the evening, you reunite with your group to enjoy another scrumptious dinner.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
1.5-5 miles, moderate
After breakfast, you travel to the Blanský Les Nature Reserve, a picturesque network of pastoral trails through a variety of natural habitats and mixed coniferous-deciduous forests of pine, oak, beech, and ash. A break in the trees opens up every now and then, providing a glimpse of the countryside as birdsong echoes in the canopy above. Continue on foot to the enchanting town of Ceský Krumlov, named a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992 for its historical importance and physical beauty. You enter near the 13th-century Ceský Krumlov Château, Bohemia’s second-largest castle. Situated on the banks of the Moldau River—the Vltava in Czech—Ceský Krumlov is a showcase of elegant Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque buildings housing delightful cafés, pubs, restaurants, shops, and galleries along cobblestone lanes. Explore this engaging village of painters and artisans on your own for the afternoon.
Returning to Ceské Budejovice in the early evening, you enjoy a dinner on your own.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
4 miles, easy
Bid farewell to Bohemia this morning and drive two hours north through the Czech countryside to Prague, named a UNESCO World Heritage site for the 1,100 years of history represented in its urban design and architecture. Known as the “City of a Thousand Spires” Prague is the nation’s capital; its skyline is graced with gold-tipped towers, onion domes, and church steeples.
Upon arrival in Prague, you embark on a walking introduction to Prague Castle, the city’s 9th-century centerpiece. This city-within-a-city atop Castle Hill is a vast complex of buildings composed of Gothic and Romanesque churches, several palaces, stunning gardens and courtyards, and defense towers. A highlight of your castle tour includes the unique gilded glass mosaic of the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral. Afterward, enjoy a light lunch and set off on a walk through the city’s picturesque park and gardens above the city center (a route preferred by locals).
After checking in to your hotel, conveniently located between Prague Castle and the Old Town, you may decide to relax or instead join a short walking tour of Prague’s historical Old Town Square. Admire the Old Town Hall and the medieval astronomical clock, then return to the hotel via the Jewish Quarter. Gather this evening at your hotel’s elegant restaurant, where you toast the week over a celebratory gourmet dinner accompanied by a glass of Moravian wine or the finest Czech beer.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sbohem! Enjoy your included breakfast then bid your new friends farewell as your Czech Republic: Vienna to Prague tour comes to an end. Stay and explore Prague on your own or continue your onward travels.
Included Meals: Breakfast
Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof
A four-star hotel located in Vienna’s historical “1st district” the Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof is a short walk from the Hofburg Palace and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The hotel’s imperial exterior is complemented inside by contemporary décor in the on-site bar and restaurants, and in plush, air conditioned guest rooms featuring rich fabrics and wood accents. An on-site wellness center boasts a fitness center, sauna, and steam room with treatments on request. Nearby, enjoy Vienna’s palaces, gardens, shopping, and pedestrian areas.
Hotel Nautilus
A casually elegant four-star boutique hotel in a fully renovated historical building, the Hotel Nautilus overlooks Tábor’s medieval town square. Original artwork, contemporary and antique furniture, and natural elements throughout are complemented by a wellness center with sauna and Jacuzzi. Well-appointed guest rooms include WiFi and air conditioning. With an inviting bar, the stylish restaurant showcases contemporary Czech cuisine by an award-winning chef.
Hotel Budweis
A four-star hotel located in the historical center of Ceské Budejovice, Hotel Budweis is a beautifully renovated 14th-century mill structure. Air conditioned guest rooms have contemporary décor with neutral tones and common spaces retain historical architectural details. The hotel’s quiet, in-town location is on the confluence of the Vltava and Malše rivers, steps from the main square and 13th-century Dominican monastery. Enjoy an on-site restaurant and bar and wellness facilities in a nearby partner location.
Hotel Hoffmeister
A 42-room, five-star boutique hotel in Prague’s Mala Strana quarter, Hotel Hoffmeister is located just below Prague Castle. A warm welcome is guaranteed in its newly renovated, elegant guest rooms, which include WiFi and air conditioning. An on-site wellness center offers a sauna, Jacuzzi, and treatments. Enjoy the fine dining restaurant and café with winter and summer terraces.
2022 Pre-Tour Extension - Vienna
2 Nights From $448
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $298
All you have to do is get to the airport. On our Flight + Tour Combos, we’ll take care of the rest, handling all the logistics, so you can travel with peace of mind. Spend your first night aloft and arrive refreshed for an unforgettable trip.
Start off your first day in Vienna right by having a Country Walkers representative greet you at the airport. A complimentary car service will whisk you to your hotel. From here, you are perfectly positioned to explore this charming city at your leisure.
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
2022 Post-Tour Extension - Prague
1 Night From $148
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $148
After a delicious included breakfast at your hotel, you are free to explore Venice on your own, using our included city information packet to guide your discoveries.
Included Meals: Breakfast
After an included breakfast this morning, complimentary transportation is provided to Prague’s Ruzyne Airport based on your departure time.
Included Meals: Breakfast
What's Included | Flight + Tour Combo | Tour Only |
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Exceptional boutique accommodations | ||
17 on-tour meals: 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners | ||
Local guides with you throughout tour | ||
Local wine and/or beer with dinner | ||
Entrance fees and special events as noted in the itinerary | ||
Travel assistance available 24/7 provided by Allianz Global Assistance | ||
Telescopic walking sticks provided on tour | ||
Roundtrip airfare | ||
One extra night in Vienna and one extra night in Prague | ||
Airport car service for arrival & departure | ||
Pre- and post-tour breakfasts | ||
Business-class upgrades available |
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11 days, includes round-trip international airfare , airport shuttle, and additional hotel nights with included breakfast.
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8 Days. Includes walking vacation only.
Single Supplement: From $548
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We took this trip almost 6 years ago and it is still one of my fondest memories. The food was fantastic. The walks were not too difficult and Marie and Rene were just beyond marvelous. The whole trip was a delight. We would do it again just to travel with Marie and Rene. They made sure we had plenty of history, local culture and authentic dining
barbara, Naples, FL, USA
Czech Republic: Vienna to Prague
The guides were great and worked very well together. They arranged several special events with local people.
Crazynutter, Silicon Valley, CA
Czech Republic: Vienna to Prague
Experience your destination like an insider with people who call it home.
Marie Janouchova
Born in a small traditional Moravian village, Marie Kadlckova Janouchová studied at the Austerlitz College for Tourism and Travel in Brno. She honed her English skills as an au-pair in England and her German at Klagenfurter University in Austria. She brings a great deal of knowledge of agriculture, ornithology, and landscape architecture to her tours as well as a passion for Moravian folklore, song, and dance.
Rene Janouch
Born in Slovakia, René Janouch studied at Charles University in Prague, where he received a degree in teaching Physical Education and Athletics. When not guiding, he works for the Czech Paralympic Team. He has backpacked around the globe and has been leading photography, ornithology, and walking tours for more 20 years.
Jonas Kreha
Fluent in Czech, German, and English, Jonás Kreha was introduced to the beauty of the Czech Republic’s historic towns, including his hometown, the UNESCO city Telc, by his family through their travels. He has always enjoyed learning about the many charming areas of his country, especially enjoying meeting and engaging in conversation with people of all backgrounds. When not exploring and making new friends, you are most likely to find Jonás on the basketball court taking some time to enjoy his favorite sport.
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