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CZECHWALKS Inspiration of sightseeing tours

Czech Republic • Central Europe

culture.nature.people.

CZECHWALKS A part of touroperator HOŠKA TOUR We are passionate about our nature and culture. Individual and group tours with guide in all of Czechia. Self-guided walking tours in Bohemian Paradise (UNESCO geopark) and Giant Mountains (Krkonoše). We are locals and able to prepare creative itinerary with most interesting experience, tasting gastronomy and see hidden gems.

Long-time relationships with DM, hotels and Czech tourist club.

Founder and owner is Mr Lubomír Hoška. As young he was cycling across Czechoslovakia (and sometimes in some other countries of Eastern block). Soon in the 80´s he started organising hiking tours for friends. A private company was founded in 1991 when it was possible for the first time. After showing West Europe to the Czechs, he decided to show all the beauties of the Czech regions from the new millennium.

Our tour typologies: Guided sightseeing tour

Active tour in nature or hiking

Guided or self-guided cycling

Group size: 1-7 clients

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8-20 clients

G 21+ clients

Guided or selfguided cycling

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Pravčická Gate

PRAGUE + Most Beautiful Code: NP05 National Parks Duration: Group size: Type: 8 days

Giant Mountains (Krkonoše) national park – magic, varied and diverse nature in highest Czech mountains. Located in borderland with Poland and its national park. We will show you the unique nature of Bohemian Switzerland as well. Here in Narnia wonderland you will admire sandstone rocks, wild gorges and breath-taking views.This national park is adjacent to the German national park Saxon Switzerland. In this national park you will find the deep Elbe Valley and the distinctive Table Mountains.

1.day: Transfer from Václav Havel Airport Prague to your hotel.

PRAGUE – capital. Evening downtown city tour. Having dinner in the stylish pub. Welcome drink.

Accommodation in Prague: hotel ****.

2. day: PRAGUE (UNESCO) – city walking tour. Old Town Square is the heart of historic town filled by baroque buildings, gothic churches and mediaeval astronomical clocks. Famous Charles bridge is lined by statues of catholic saints.You will also visit the extensive Prague castle area.

Accommodation in Prague: hotel ****.

3. day: Day tour to national park Giant Mountains (Krkonoše).

KRKONOŠE – by cable car to highest Czech mountain Sněžka. Easy walking without ascending from Sněžka along national borders with Poland (you could cross borders free) to Špindlerova Bouda or Luční Bouda. Here we could have a rest and lunch. Finishing route in Špindlerův Mlýn. Total walking – 12 to 15 kilometres. Steep glacial corries contrast with bare-stone ridges, large alpine meadows with timber cottages down in the picturesque valleys, the murmur of waterfalls with the mysterious silence of peat bogs will enchant you. Breath-taking views along all route. Evening return to Prague.

4. day: PRAGUE (UNESCO) – individual visit of town and museums according to own interests.

Accommodation in Prague: hotel ****.

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ACCOMMODATION Hotel*** Hotel****/***** Cozy guest house

MEAL Breakfast Half board + stops in local restaurants and pubs

5. day: Transfer to national park Czech Switzerland.

CZECH SWITZERLAND – easy ascent to the unique rock bridge Pravčická brána and further along the sandstone rocks to Mezní Louka (possibility of refreshments) and down to the wild gorges with the river Kamenice.You will ride a rowboat twice with a cheerful story of a ferryman. In total you can walk 15 km.

Accommodation in Hřensko, hotel***.

6. day: Transfer through national park Sachsen Switzerland to Dresden.

SACHSEN SWITZERLAND (Sächsische Schweiz) – BASTEI – national park symbol.View of the Elbe canyon with a stone bridge and a rock castle. LILIENSTEIN - hiking to the most famous table mountain with a restaurant.Variety of viewpoints. KÖNIGSTEIN - the largest rock fortress in Europe lies on top of Table Mountain.

Accommodation in Dresden, hotel****.

7. day: DRESDEN – city is also called “Florence on the Elbe, mainly due to the beautiful Baroque buildings that are unparalleled in Germany. World-famous Zwinger with the gallery.

Accommodation in Dresden, hotel****.

8. day: Transfer to Dresden airport during the day.

Alternatively: 7. day: Transfer to Prague.

TISA ROCKS – peculiar rock city. Easy walk. DĚČÍNSKÝ SNĚŽNÍK - table mountain with a lookout tower and a tourist cottage.

Accommodation in Prague: hotel ****.

8. day: Transfer to international Václav Havel airport Prague during the day.

Bastei

CZECH SWITZERLAND

Sněžka

GIANT MOUTAINS

PRAGUE

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Kroměříž

Vienna to Prague Culture and Nature Tour Code:VP61 Duration: Group size: Type: 8 days

Rambling through the southern Moravia, the southern Bohemia and the Šumava region to Prague in a group with own driver-guide by a car/bus. The programme will be tailored to the interests of the participants. According to the interest, it is possible to pay an attention ether to historical monuments or natural beauties.

1.day: From Vienna to South Moravia Arrival at the airport or at the train station in Vienna or Prague during the day. In these cities, we can optionally provide accommodation. Transfer to South of Moravia. First you will walk in a small limestone mountain region of PÁLAVA, where you will have nice views to the surroundings. There are many romantic castles, an interesting UNESCO biosphere reserve with a unique flora and fauna and several historical towns, e.g. MIKULOV, where you will see the castle, one of which attractions is a giant wine barrel. If there is enough time, you will also visit the castles of Lednice and Valtice. Accommodation.

2. day: Lednicko-Valtický Area and Wine Cellars Plže You will visit the castles of LEDNICE and VALTICE (UNESCO) in the morning. The area of these two wonderful castles is full of many other romantic buildings. Then you will go to the region of Slovakia.You will visit a unique set of wine cellars Plze from the 18th century. Here you will have the oportunity to taste local wines. This area is known for its folklore and very special and typical folk traditions.

3. day: Velehrad, Kroměříž and Brno In the morning you will stop in one of the most important pilgrimage sites of the Czech Republic in VELEHRAD. Then you will go to BUCHLOVICE. There’s a beautiful park and a castle here. The interior of the castle is very interesting.You will go to town of KROMĚŘÍŽ (UNESCO), where the Archbishop’s Palace with wine cellars and beautiful gardens are worth of seeing. Then you will continue to BRNO to look at the historical city center and climb the ancient fortifications in Špilberk.

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ACCOMMODATION Hotel*** Hotel****/***** Cozy guest house

MEAL Breakfast Half board + stops in local restaurants and pubs

4. day: Natural Park Podyjí, Castle Vranov nad Dyjí and Telč You will stop in the town of ZNOJMO with the historic city centre and the rotunda of St. Catherine. Not far from here there is a national park of PODYJÍ, where you will have a walk in the beautiful and very well preserved nature. After you will visit a baroque castle of Vranov nad Dyjí. It is built on a cliff above the river of Dyje (Thaya). Afternoon you will visit the beautiful Renaissance city of SLAVONICE and at the end of the day, you will look at the town of TELČ (UNESCO).

5. day: Třeboň, Hluboká nad Vltavou and Český Krumlov You will discover the historical heart of the city of TŘEBOŇ in the morning. The surroundings of Třeboň is a natural reservation with an extensive network of ponds originating from the 15th century. You will spend the afternoon in the pearl of southern Bohemia – in ČESKÝ KRUMLOV (UNESCO). Its medieval heart of the city and the vast castle is the second largest (after Prague Castle) in the Czech Republic.

6. day: Šumava Mountains In the morning you will see the Cistercian monastery of VYŠŠÍ BROD, which is the spiritual and cultural centre of southern Bohemia for more than 750 years. During the day you will drive through the beautiful mountain range of ŠUMAVA with very well preserved flora and fauna. For forty years, during the communist era, this region was closed to the public.

7. day: Holašovice, Písek and Prague We will drive through the historic village of HOLAŠOVICE (UNESCO) and the town of PÍSEK. PRAGUE is a beautiful city of golden towers and domes of churches, bridges, cathedrals, but also a modern European metropolis, which is reflected in the surface of the Vltava River for more than ten centuries.

In Prague, you can find various architectural styles and romantic streets.

Telč

Šumava

PRAGUE

PÍSEK

ŠUMAVA ČESKÝ KRUMLOV

TŘEBOŇ TELČ

LEDNICEVALTICE 7

VIENNA

Moravia

Wine Lovers Tour + PRAGUE

Code: WL12

Duration: Group size: Type: 8 days

Let´s come to discover fairy-tale Prague and taste high-quality wine from local South Moravian producers. Important Czech monuments await you same like a glass of beer in stylish pubs or glass of wine in Moravian wine cellars.You will enjoy Czech cuisine as well. Is possible to finish tour in Prague or Vienna and depart from VIE. 1. day: Transfer from Václav Havel Airport Prague to hotel. PRAGUE – the capital of Czechia. Evening city tour. Dinner in the stylish pub, welcome drink.

Accommodation in Prague, hotel ****.

2. day: PRAGUE (UNESCO) – guided city tour through historic city centrum. Old Town Square is the heart of historic town filled by baroque buildings, gothic churches and mediaeval astronomical clocks. Famous Charles bridge is lined by statues of catholic saints.You will also visit the extensive Prague castle area.

Accommodation in Prague, hotel ****.

3. day: PRAGUE (UNESCO) – individual visit of town and museums according to own interests.

Accommodation in Prague, hotel ****.

4. day: Transfer to Moravia. KUTNÁ HORA (UNESCO) – historic city centrum, a jewel of European significance. Gothic church of St. Barbara and other sights. Telč (UNESCO) – renaissance chateau, several Renaissance and Baroque houses on the square.

Accommodation in Brno, hotel****.

5. day: LEDNICE - VALTICE AREA (UNESCO) – the largest park landscape in Europe with many monuments. Chateaus, mansions, minaret, temples, chapels, belvedere, etc. Evening local wine tasting and dinner in original Moravia wine cellar.

Accommodation in Brno, hotel****.

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ACCOMMODATION Hotel*** Hotel****/***** Cozy guest house

MEAL Breakfast Half board + stops in local restaurants and pubs

6. day: SLOVÁCKO – beautiful wine region. Tupesy - museum of ceramics.Velehrad - the most Christian place in the Czech Republic. BLATNICE – Christian complex with a view to wine cellars. STRÁŽNICE open-air museum.Visit the Blueprint Workshop (special clothing material inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List). PLŽE – a collection of unique baroque cellars. In one of them a break with tasting and an interesting conversation of a winemaker.

Accommodation in Brno, hotel****.

7. day: Transfer to Vienna. VIENNA – noble capital of Austria. City centrum tour.

Accommodation in Vienna, hotel****.

8. day: Transfer to Vienna international airport during the day.

Alternatively: 7. day: Transfer to Prague.

TŘEBÍČ (UNESCO) – Jewish Quarter and Romanesque-Gothic Basilica of St. Prokop.

Accommodation in Prague, hotel ****.

8.day: Transfer to international Václav Havel Airport Prague during the day.

Plže

Vienna

Plže

PRAGUE

Moravia

Slovácko

Lednice - Valtice Area

KUTNÁ HORA MORAVIA SLOVÁCKO VIENNA

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Plakánek

BOHEMIAN PARADISE Nature and Culture Tour Code: BP54 Duration: Group size: Type: 6 days

The Bohemian Paradise is an excellent opportunity how to spend your holiday discovering beautiful nature and history – you will pass through narrow corridors of rock cities, labyrinths and splendid viewpoints and you will also visit the little rock castles ruins. Discover region marked also by baroque include ponds.

1. day: Transfer from Václav Havel airport Prague to Bohemian Paradise.

2. day: PRACHOV ROCKS – the most visited rock labyrinth of the Bohemian Paradise. The picturesque rock formations, many narrow rock corridors. Many marked tourist paths are leading through the most beautiful parts and passing by the magical viewpoints. Clients choose a walk according to their fitness level.

Possibility to have lunch in a local very raw medieval tavern. NOVÁ PAKA – the museum of precious stones.

3. day: SOBOTKA – the town is guarded by the hunting castle of Humprecht, the possibility to visit this castle. DĚTENICE – a baroque castle with historical interiors, stucco decorations, collections of weapons and hunting trophies. The excursion to a castle brewery. Possibility to have lunch in a medieval tavern in the village of Dětenice.

4. day: The sightseeing tour by bus/car to the southern part of the Bohemian Paradise with stops at interesting places. TROSKY – a huge ruin of a castle standing on two rocks with beautiful viewpoints to the surroundings, a symbol of the Bohemian Paradise. HRUBÁ SKÁLA ROCK CITY – another very visited and romantic area with gorgeous sandstone labyrinth of rock towers and formations nearly 60 metres high.

Well-known Mariánská viewpoint - one of the most beautiful places situated nearby symbolic cemetery of mountaineers. The clients can choose the walk in their efficiency. Later they will pass by the Valdštejn castle ruin. KOST – one of the most preserved and the most beautiful gothic castles of the Czech Republic.

PLAKÁNEK – a picturesque rock valley bordered with pine forest – a possibility to walk here. VESEC – a small village with the folk architecture of wooden-timbered houses, typical two-storey houses. A lot of

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ACCOMMODATION Hotel*** in Bohemian Paradise Hotel**** in Bohemian Paradise Cozy guest house

MEAL Breakfast Half board + stops in local restaurants and pubs

Czech and foreign fairy-tales and stories were shot here.

5. day: The sightseeing tour by bus along the northern part of the Bohemian Paradise with stops at interesting places. SYCHROV – a baroque castle with an English park. TURNOV – the excursion to a producer of the Czech garnet jewellery. THE BOHEMIAN PARADISE MUSEUM – interesting expositions.

DOLÁNKY – folk architecture, typical wooden timbered farm. FRÝDŠTEJN – a romantic ruin of a rock castle. MALÁ SKÁLA – a wooden-timbered cottage with an interesting painting gallery. There is an attractive rock formation of Suché skály.

6. day: Transfer to the hotel in Prague.

Hrubá Skála Rocks

Humprecht

Jičín

Prachov Rocks

Hrubá Skála Rocks

BOHEMIAN PARADISE PRAGUE

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Český Krumlov

Code: GT29 PRAGUE + Czech Heritage Grand Tour Duration: Group size: Type: 8 days

Let´s come to explore the best sights listed in the cultural heritage of UNESCO.Their number, given the size of the country, is unparalleled in the world.We prepared a guided tour across the country to visit the most important sights. After a day full of exploring we will invite you for dinner to typical local Czech pub or original Moravian wine cellar.You will taste Czech cuisine, beer and Moravian wine.

1. day: Transfer from Václav Havel Airport Prague to your hotel. PRAGUE – capital. Evening downtown city tour. Having dinner in the stylish pub. Welcome drink.

Accommodation in Prague: hotel ****.

2. day: PRAGUE (UNESCO) – city walking tour. Old Town Square is the heart of historic town filled by baroque buildings, gothic churches and mediaeval astronomical clocks. Famous Charles bridge is lined by statues of catholic saints.You will also visit the extensive Prague castle area.

Accommodation in Prague: hotel ****.

3. day: Transfer to South Bohemia.

HOLAŠOVICE (UNESCO) – „South Bohemian rural baroque “, well-preserved medieval village.

HLUBOKÁ NAD VLTAVOU – chateau, an important area with a large park of European importance. ČESKÝ KRUMLOV (UNESCO) – second largest castle area in Czechia. The medieval city centre is surrounded by the meander of the Vltava River.

Accommodation in Český Krumlov, hotel***.

4. day: Transfer to Moravia TELČ (UNESCO) – renaissance chateau, several Renaissance and Baroque houses on the square.

TŘEBÍČ (UNESCO) – Jewish Quarter and Romanesque-Gothic Basilica of St. Prokop.

Accommodation in Brno, hotel****.

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ACCOMMODATION Hotel*** Hotel****/***** Cozy guest house

MEAL Breakfast Half board + stops in local restaurants and pubs

5. day: Circuit through South Moravia with a return to Brno.

LEDNICE - VALTICE AREA (UNESCO) – the largest park landscape in Europe with many monuments.

Chateaus, mansions, minaret, temples, chapels, belvedere, etc. Evening local wine tasting and dinner in original Moravia wine cellar.

Return to the hotel in Brno during the evening.

6. day: Transfer to Central Moravia.

KROMĚŘÍŽ (UNESCO) – chateau, an exceptionally well-preserved example of a Central European Baroque residence, the Baroque Flower Garden.

OLOMOUC (UNESCO) – historic city centrum. The Holy Trinity Column decorating with many statues.

Accommodation in Olomouc, hotel****.

7. day: Transfer to Prague.

LITOMYŠL (UNESCO) – renaissance chateau with unique sgraffito decoration. KLADRUBY NAD LABEM (newly in UNESCO) – one of the oldest stud farms in the world. Home of Kladruber. KUTNÁ HORA (UNESCO) – historic city centrum, a jewel of European significance. Gothic church of St. Barbara and many other sights. Dinner in the stylish pub, farewell drink.

Accommodation in Český Krumlov, hotel***.

8. day: Transfer to international Václav Havel airport Prague during the day.

Olomouc

Lednice

PRAGUE

KUTNÁ HORA

Olomouc

LITOMYŠL OLOMOUC

TŘEBÍČ ČESKÝ KRUMLOV

LEDNICEVALTICE

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Dachstein

Grand Tour of Prague and Alps

Code: PA18

Duration: Group size: Type: 9 days

After arrival in Prague, you will enjoy a city tour. Farther awaits a unique tour of the largest Alpine pearls. An incredible combination of visiting monuments and alpine peaks, which can be reached by cable cars. Departure is from Munich airport.

1.day: Transfer from Václav Havel Airport Prague to your hotel. PRAGUE – capital. Evening downtown city tour. Having dinner in the stylish pub. Welcome drink.

Accommodation in Prague: hotel ****.

2. day: PRAGUE (UNESCO) – city walking tour. Old Town Square is the heart of historic town filled by baroque buildings, gothic churches and mediaeval astronomical clocks. Famous Charles bridge is lined by statues of catholic saints.You will also visit the extensive Prague castle area.

Accommodation in Prague: hotel ****.

3. day: Transfer to South Bohemia.

HOLAŠOVICE (UNESCO) – „South Bohemian rural baroque “, well-preserved medieval village.

HLUBOKÁ NAD VLTAVOU – chateau, an important area with a large park of European importance. ČESKÝ KRUMLOV (UNESCO) – second largest castle area in Czechia. The medieval city centre is surrounded by the meander of the Vltava River.

Accommodation in Český Krumlov, hotel***.

4. day: Transfer to Schladming (Austria).

DACHSTEIN – by cable car to Schladming glacier up to 2694 MSL. Easy walking across the glacier to tourist chalet Dachsteinwarte 2741 MSL. Is located directly by the foot of the top Hoher Dachstein. Close to the upper station of the cable car, there is the possibility of visiting the glacier cave or crossing the air rope bridge.

Accommodation in Schladming, hotel***.

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ACCOMMODATION Hotel*** 14 Hotel****/***** Cozy guest house

MEAL Breakfast Half board + stops in local restaurants and pubs

5. day: Transfer to Berchtesgaden (Germany).

BERCHTESGADEN – the area is famous for its extraordinary natural beauty. Königssee - a lake in the middle of a national park is surrounded by high mountains. By boat across the Royal Lake to the Church of St. Bartholomew. Walk to the mountain hut, refreshments with local specialities. Kehlstein - a bus trip to the Eagle’s Nest (Hitler’s teahouse), nowadays a restaurant with a nice circular view.

Accommodation in Berchtesgaden, hotel***.

6. day: Transfer to Kaprun – Zell am See (Austria).

ZELL AM SEE - KAPRUN – one of the most famous alpine holiday resorts. The cable car takes you to the area of eternal snow.

Accommodation in Zell am See, hotel***.

7. day: Transfer to Innsbruck (Austria).

INNSBRUCK – the capital of Tyrol.Visit to the historic centre of this city. The most famous landmark and symbol of the city is the Golden Roof, which is decorated with 2,657 gilded copper tiles. Other points of interest include the Hofburg Imperial Castle and the Hofkirche Church with over life-size bronze statues from the Renaissance.

Accommodation in Innsbruck, hotel***.

8. day: Transfer to Munich (Germany).

MUNICH – the capital of Old Town Hall - a neo-Gothic building with a characteristic tower. New Town Hall - an interesting facade with a carillon. Residences - an extensive museum, coronation jewels and many other rare exhibits. Frauenkirche - one of the largest Gothic buildings with towers and many other monuments. Hofbräuhaus - the most popular Munich beer hall with the possibility of tasting. We can also visit the Olympic Park and the “World of BMW”.

Accommodation in Munich, hotel***.

9. day: Transfer to Munich airport during the day.

Hluboká

Munich

Zell am See

PRAGUE

ČESKÝ KRUMLOV MUNICH

BERCHTESGADEN 15

INNSBRUCK

DACHSTEIN

Vltava

Bedřich Smetana´s “My Homeland Tour”

Code: GT29

Duration: Group size: Type: 8 days

Má Vlast (My Homeland) is a cycle of six symphonic poems by the Czech composer Bedřich Smetana inspired by Czech history, legends and the landscape. This is the composer’s masterpiece, which was created in the second half nineteen century.The author finished his work deaf.

1. day: Transfer from Prague to Šumava.

Overstay in some town/village in Šumava mountains 2. day: 1.option – full-day tour to spring of Vltava river 2. option – few shorter walking trips along Vltava river ŠUMAVA is a national park, romantic mountain countryside with peat bogs and nice views. (symphonic poem Vltava) Transfer for overnight to Český Krumlov.

3. day: VYŠŠÍ BROD - ČERTOVA STĚNA – viewpoint.

VÍTKŮV KÁMEN – ruins with a view to the east part of Šumava, walking trip. ČESKÝ KRUMLOV (UNESCO) – the largest chateau complex after Prague Castle. The medieval city centre that it surrounds the meander of the Vltava, is a city monument reserve and is inscribed on the world heritage list UNESCO. (symphonic poem Vltava) Accomodation in Český Krumlov.

4. day: HLUBOKÁ NAD VLTAVOU – castle, very nice area with a large park of European importance.

TÁBOR – a town with a rich history and many monuments. Walk along the river Lužnice.

Accommodation in Tábor.

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ACCOMMODATION Hotel*** Hotel****/***** Cozy guest house

MEAL Breakfast Half board + stops in local restaurants and pubs

5. day: VELKÝ BLANÍK – The legendary hill. The legend of the Knights of Blanice is connected with Blaník. Easy hike. (symphonic poem Blaník) VLTAVA – viepoits - Šemíkův skok – walk to viepoint high up to Slapy dam.

SMETANOVA VYHLÍDKA – walk to viepoint. A walk to the view of the meander of the Štěchovice dam. Favourite place of Bedřich Smetana. (symphonic poems Z českých luhů a hájů and Vltava) Accommodation in Prague.

6. day: VYŠEHRAD – The history of Vyšehrad is connected with the development of Prague and the history of the Czech nation. (symphonic poem Vyšehrad) Accommodation in Prague.

7. day: PRAGUE (UNESCO) - the capital of the Czech Republic offers a number of historical monuments, Old Town Square is the heart of the historic city with Baroque buildings, Gothic churches and a medieval astronomical clock. The famous Charles Bridge is lined with statues of Catholic saints and the extensive Prague Castle.

Accommodation in Prague.

8. day: Transfer to international Václav Havel airport Prague during the day.

Vítkův Kámen

Český Krumlov

PRAGUE VYŠEHRAD

ŠUMAVA ČESKÝ KRUMLOV

VELKÝ BLANÍK HLUBOKÁ 17

Bohemian Paradise

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Czech Republic

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Samples of selected sightseeing tours in the Czech Republic and Central Europe.

The tours listed here are for inspiration only.

Upon request, we will prepare programs completely tailored to our experience.

We will send net prices on request.

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