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The Renaissance Tour
offered by supplier M14727 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Group Size: 2
- 7
people
Destination: Prague
Season: January - December
Languages: English
Minimum Cost: 450 US Dollar (USD) Per person
Maximum Cost: 760 US Dollar (USD) Per person
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- Renaissance Towns and Jewish Heritage of South & Southeast Bohemia
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Pick up at hotel in Prague and 2hr. drive to Tabor, where we`ll have lunch & spend an hour walking the cobbled streets of this medieval town Tabor was the spiritual center of the hussite uprising in the 15th century. Afterwards, we'll drive approx 30 minutes to Cervena Lhota, a beautiful small castle unknown by tourists, where we partake in a guided tour. Afternoon and evening at leisure. We`ll overnight near Cervena Lhota Castle at Pension Wratislav, a small Gothic castle from 14 century rebuilt in baroque style in 1759 and completely renovated in 1995, quiet setting in woods, breakfast and dinner included.
Day 2: Morning visit to Jindrichuv Hradec, the place where the renaissance fairytale of Southern Bohemia & Moravia begins. In the 16.cent, J.H. was the second largest town of the Czech Kingdom (after Prague). A one hour drive brings us to Trebon, another renaissance town surrounded by ponds from all sides. The ponds were built in the 16th cent. and have supplied the country with fresh fish ever since. The town has remarkable architecture, castle & park. After lunch, we`ll turn east & drive for about an hour along a winding road among the ponds & rolling hills to the small town of Slavonice, a true jewel of renaissance architecture. Located approximatively half way between Prague & Vienna, Slavonice once was an important stage coach stop. Until the fall of communism in 1989, the Iron Curtain (border between Czechoslovakia & Austria) was only 1 mile away and consequently the town was spared insensitive renovation that many other historical sites suffered.
After the Velvet Revolution in 1990, Slavonice was discovered by the Czech artists for its unique ambiance. Several galleries, pottery shops (paint your own mug!). We'll enjoy a short guided tour of the medieval catacombs and visit the synagogue and several cemeteries in the vicinity. Slavonice is definitely the highlight of this tour! Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel Besidka, a beautiful 16 century renaissance house renovated by a renown Czech architect. The Besidka has its own excellent restaurant.
Day 3: Morning a 30 minutes drive to Trebic. This town has one of the best preserved Jewish Quarters in Europe: 123 residential houses, 2 synagogues & the cemetery and is also on the UNESCO World Natural & Cultural Heritage List. After lunch, 30 minutes drive to Telc, a town on the UNESCO World Natural & Cultural Heritage List. We`ll spend time wandering about admiring the architecture & natural beauty of the place. Optional one hour guided tour of the castle.
Departure at 5pm, in Prague at 7-8pm.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Price Includes:
* transportation
* private guide
* breakfast
* entrance fees.
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