 Czech
Greenways Multisport Tour - Itinerary
9-day / 8-night multisport tour
This program is designed to present the highlights of the
Czech Greenway. The main point of the program is versatility.
Within the limitations of time and space, you may freely
alter the number and order of days and activities, and
the distances to be travelled, you may add, substract,
or omit at will. The following 9-day schedule which we
present here is our favorite, recommended program. The
recommended choice for the day is marked with an asterisk
(*) and darker background.
(Check the waypoints of this tour on our Interactive Map)
| Day 1 |
Vienna - Valtice
After arrival in Vienna you
will take the one-hour train ride to Breclav, where you will be picked up by
your GTC representative and driven to Valtice area,
with your first overnight stay at a local hotel. You will meet with your tour
coordinator, who will introduce you to the program, give you all necessary materials,
and
who will also be your contact person for the whole trip. If you wish
to spend more time in Vienna first, it will be our pleasure to arrange
for accommodation there.
Overnight in Valtice. |
| Day 2 |
Valtice - Mikulov
After morning sightseeing in Valtice, the program concentrates on the unique
Valtice-Lednice area, the former estate of the Liechtenstein family, which
resided there from
early 13th century until 1945. The area is graced by two magnificent chateaux
and numerous follies, or romantic structures set in a harmonious way into the
surrounding landscape. Vineyards on the slopes of mellow hills, mirror-smooth
ponds, nature reserves, bird sanctuaries, storks' nests perched up on high
trees and telephone poles - all these, plus excellent cooking and wine, are
among the simple pleasures of life in South Moravia. Finish in Mikulov with
its centuries of Jewish Heritage, synagogue and cemetery.
Overnight in Mikulov |
Your options:
| Hiking |
Valtice - Lednice (15 km / 9.5 miles). Start by touring the Baroque Valtice
Chateau, then follow the path through fields, vineyards and forest. Stop for
lunch at
the
romantic Border Chateau, see the follies on the way to Lednice, and wrap up
your day in the Gothic Revival Chateau of Lednice, one of the most ornate examples
of this historical architectural style. |
| *Cycling |
Lednice - Valtice - Mikulov (31 km / 19 miles). This is the recommended
option for the day. It will offer some mild challenges and rewards of a beautiful
view of Mikulov and its famous Holy Hill Chapel. In the afternoon you will
encounter the architectural masterpieces of the area, and comfortable biking
trails through flat, shady forests. |
| Horseback |
Experiencing this romantic backdrop from the saddle will give the feeling
of going back in time to the end of 18th century, as you make a round trip
in the Lednice / Valtice area. |
| Car |
Along with a round trip of the Valtice-Lednice area, you will also have
the opportunity to drive through the beautiful limestone Palava Hills, and
visit
the historic
village of Pavlov. For exercise you can take a stroll in the romantic chateau
park in Lednice and climb up the Minaret to watch, from above, the herons and
storks in their treetop nests. |
| Day 3 |
Mikulov - Vranov nad Dyji
Start the day with a transfer from Mikulov to the Podyji
National
Park , spreading
along the border with Austria around the deep, meandering canyon formed by the
Dyje River. Podyji National Park is a unique ecological system unrivalled in
the Czech Republic, featuring extraordinatry natural scenery. The deep, forested
canyon of the Dyje and its towering cliffs are natural geologic formulations
of great interest. The park itself spreads over sixty-two square kilometers.
Finish
your day with a tour of the magnificent Baroque chateau in Vranov, perched
atop a cliff over the Dyje RIver. Your day's program concludes
with a transfer to Telc, a jewel of the Czech Renaissance.
Overnight in Telc. |
Your options:
| Hiking |
Cizov - Vranov nad Dyji (14,5 km / 9 miles) The trail starts in the village
of Cizov, where you can see the last remnant of the Iron Curtain, continues
to
the Austrian
village
of
Hardegg
with
its
ancient castle and a sweeping view of the Dyje valley, and then leads back
to Vranov. |
| Cycling |
Znojmo - Vranov (42 km / 26 miles) The bike trail begins in Znojmo and
leads through the entire National Park to Vranov. Challenging, hilly
terrain. |
| *Horseback |
The ride begins in the town of Znojmo and takes you along the Dyje
River inside the National Park. (maximum 4 hours) |
| Car |
After a tour of Vranov nad Dyji chateau, drive a short distance to the nearby
Bitov castle, reflected in the waters of Vranov reservoir. Then drive over
to
Cizov to set out for a short hike to the Austrian town of Hardegg. |
| Day 4 |
Telc - Jindrichuv Hradec
Enjoy your morning coffee on the spacious square of Telc encircled with Renaissance
gables and arcades, a UNESCO World Herritage site. Don't miss the Renaissance
chateau and the ponds surrounding the old town. The atmosphere is even more
suggestive in the border town of Slavonice,
set amid rustic natural surroundings, for decades untouched by development.
Overnight in Jindrichuv Hradec.
|
Your options:
| Hiking |
Slavonvice - Nova Bystrice (22 km / 14 miles) - The trail begins in Slavonice,
with its sgrafitto facades and town square, then leads past the castle of Landstejn,
the site
of Schiller's
Highwaymen,
to Nova Bystrice. To get to Jindrichuv Hradec, take the quaint narrow-gauge
railway dating from 1897, which leads through the sparsely inhabited, forested
area of Czech Canada. |
| Cycling |
Telc - Jindrichuv Hradec (42 km / 26 miles) - The route begins in Telc and
leads you through rolling countryside, through Kunzak, to Jindrichuv
Hradec. |
| Horseback |
We will take you to the village of Studnice, where you will begin a 4-hour ride. The destination is Cervena Lhota, a magnificent chateau located on an island in the middle of a pond. This ride is not suitable for total beginners - for the less experienced there is a shorter route available. |
| *Car |
After looking around Telc you will visit nearby Dacice, a quiet town with
its Classicist chateau, then on to beautiful Slavonice, and the nearby village
of Mariz, located in the
former no-man's land on the Austrian border. Stare Mesto will be the starting
point for a hike up to nearby Landstejn castle (4 miles). Your day's travels
will be crowned by a train ride on the curious narrow-gauge railway to Jindrichuv
Hradec, where the superb Renaissance chateau of the Rozemberk family and the
famous Bohemian tapestry workshop are the principal points of interest. |
| Day 5 |
Jindrichuv Hradec - Trebon
First, take in the historic town and castle of Jindrichuv Hradec, then continue through the mosaic of ponds, woods, and meadows of the Bohemia Lake District and its capital, Trebon, a medieval city whose walls are still largely intact. The only way to enter the historical core is through a gate in the old fortifications, crossing a moat which is a part of a unique water regulation system dating back to the 16th century.
Overnight in Trebon. |
Your options:
| *Hiking |
Trebon - Kojakovice (13 km / 9 miles) - After arriving in Trebon, hike the
trail around a great fishpond called Svet, an engineering wonder
of the 16th century. The
trail
leads
you
through
some
of the most idyllic, pastoral countryside you'll see anywhere to Kojakovice
with its fascinating village museum. |
| Cycling |
Jindrichuv Hradec - Trebon (30 km / 19 miles) - Take in the historic town
and castle of Jindrichuv Hradec (the third biggest castle in the Czech Republic),
then start cycling in the beautiful Bohemian Lake District full of lake and
wetlands. You will cycle through the village of Jemcina with a hunting lodge
to the medieval
town
of
Trebon. |
| Horseback |
The route leads around Trebon's rustic lakes and ponds; its length can be
varied according to the wishes of the riders. |
| Car |
After sighseeing in Jindrichuv Hradec, you will visit the magic chateau
of Cervena Lhota, then on to Straz nad Nezarkou, the home of the Metropolitan
opera singer
Emma Destin. The drive ends in Trebon, from which you can set out on a short
walk by the fishpond called Svet as far as the Schwartzenberg Tomb, go for
a swim, and then walk back to Trebon. |
| On water |
Canoeing on the river Luznice starts in Suchdol nad Luznici, and ends in
the village of Majdalena. The route is about 7 miles long; basic canoeing
skills are necessary. |
| Day 6 |
Trebon - Cesky Krumlov
Cesky
Krumlov, the jewel of South Bohemia, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, universally
recognized as a unique part of the architectural heritage. The old town holds
an unequaled ensemble of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque structures, virtually
intact and well restored. Among the attractions are the second largest
castle complex in the Czech Republic and the oldest working Baroque threatre
in Europe,
and an open air theatre with revolving auditorium.
Overnight in Cesky Krumlov. |
Your options:
| Hiking |
Cesky Krumlov - Klet - Zlata Koruna (16 km / 10 miles)
- The route from Cesky Krumlov leads over
the highest peak of the Blansky Forest - Klet, with a restaurant, a look-out
tower and an astronomical observatory. our destination today is Zlata
Koruna, famous for its monastery founded in 1263 by the Premysl King Otakar
II.
Then
go
back
to Cesky Krumlov. |
| Cycling |
Trebon - Cesky Krumlov (52 km / 33 miles) - Take in the historic
town of Trebon before biking past lakes and through forests to Cesky Krumlov. |
| Horseback |
You will be transferred to the horse stables.
You can pick your own level of challenge for the day in the saddle. Your
destination is the Zlata Koruna monastery. |
| Car |
From Trebon drive to Ceske Budejovice (Budweiss) famous for its world
class beer. The next stop is the fairy-tale like Tudor Gothic chateau of
Hluboka. Visit the monastery in Zlata Koruna, then continue to Krasetin
to take the cable car to the top of Klet Mountain. |
| *Canoeing |
Cesky Krumlov - Zlata Koruna (10 km / 6 miles) - You can take a canoe
to cover the distance from Cesky Krumlov to Zlata Koruna. Return
to Cesky Krumlov by train. |
| Day 7 |
Cesky Krumlov
The recommended program gives you ample time to enjoy all that Cesky
Krumlov has to offer within one day.
Overnight in Cesky Krumlov. |
| Day 8 |
Cesky Krumlov - Prague
On this day you will continue your activities in Central Bohemia. The Sazava
River valley is the main feature of this region.
Overnight in Prague |
Your options:
| Hiking |
Kameny Privoz - Davle (12,5 km / 8 miles) - The route leads through the
Sazava River canyon on one of the most popular hiking trails in the Prague
region.
It leads
through
a
beautiful
valley
with cliffs and woods, complete with romantic hiking chalets built
in the style of the Canadian North. |
| Cycling |
Tynec nad Sazavou - Prague (28 km / 18 miles) - Cycle from Tynec nad
Sazavou to Pruhonice with its Renaissance chateau and park. Pruhonice is
the center of botany and horticulture in the Czech Republic. |
| Horseback |
Tour of the chateau of Konopiste, one of the most popular castlesin the
Czech Republic. It once belonged to Franz Ferdinand d'Este, the Emperor
of Austria. |
| Car |
The route begins with a tour of Konopiste chateau. Next stop is Karlstejn,
founded by Czech King Karel IV and once home of the Czech crown jewels.
The day ends with a short walk through the beautiful Sazava River valley. |
| *Canoeing |
Sazavou River Valley (16 km / 10 miles) - Canoe or kayak trip down the
Sazava River canyon. The highlight is the section from Tynec to Pikovice
- in
a sturdy
canoe.
This
small section
of white water can be easily negotiated by a beginner with the help
of a guide. Experienced paddlers can go by kayak in more challenging areas. |
| Day 9 |
Prague
Coming to Prague from the quiet, rustic countryside is like entering a different
world. This living, changing, active city combines the feeling of history
with a
uniquely modern world view.
Prague is one of the great cities of the world, a spawling metropolis of towers, palaces, parks, and museums, of galleries, exhibitions, and trade fairs. It is warm, well lived-in city of shops, restaurants, pubs, and cafιs. Centuries-old buildings in Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque line narrow, winding streets, interrupted by some of the most daring Art Noveau architecture of the century. Somehow it all seems to fit together. In Prague, the past and the future are in harmony, one complementing the other. When you enter Prague, even for a day, you become more aware of your own small place in the flow of history. This awareness will return to you later as a memory - an old stone wall, a rainy street, a green park lawn in the sunshine, a soaring tower. Hidden in Prague, somewhere, you may accidentally find something of the meaning of life.
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| Price (per person): |
1595 EUR (based on double occupancy) |
| Single supplement: |
400 EUR |
| Price includes: |
Accommodation in select hotels and pensions (8 nights)
Buffet breakfast
Luggage transfer during the entire trip
English route descriptions
Detailed cycling or hiking maps
Town maps
Global Positioning System (GPS) console
with programmed route
Transportation by car according to program
Welcome briefing upon arrival
Quality TREK bike rental, horse and canoe rental
Stand-by support (cell phone and contact person)
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If you have a group of four or more people then get in touch with us for custom
guided tours - info@gtc.cz
Price (per person):
Group size 4-7 people:
Group size 8+ people: |
2390 EUR (based on double occupancy)
2095 EUR (based on double occupancy) |
| Single supplement: |
400 EUR |
| Price includes: |
Professional bilingual guide
Accommodation in select hotels and pensions (8 nights)
Support van
Buffet breakfast and dinner
Luggage transfer during the entire trip
English route descriptions
Detailed cycling or hiking maps
Town maps
Quality TREK bike rental, horse and canoe rental
Welcome briefing upon arrival
Guided tours at chateaux, castles,museums and other select attractions
Special events, including wine tasting and picnics |
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