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The Czech Republic is a walker’s paradise,
and this spirited journey brings us on hikes
through the idyllic countryside to fairytale
stone castles and gorgeous Baroque towns.
Medieval heritage is remarkably intact in places
like Telc, which we’ll encounter on a hike
whose grand finale brings us on foot through
the town’s arched gates, and we’ll follow trails
through Moravia’s pristine woodlands to reach
Slavonice, a medieval gem just a mile from
the once-forbidden border with Austria. In the
UNESCO-protected town of Cesky Krumlov,
our private backstage tour brings us inside the
town’s perfectly preserved Baroque theater, and
we celebrate our journey’s finale in Prague,
one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Our
Trip Leaders are exuberant Czech natives who
share their country’s heritage and cuisine in
WT style.
Days 1-2 Vienna, Austria / Moravia, Czech
Republic / Lednice Castle / Palava We meet
in Vienna, and our first hike brings us across the
border into the Czech Republic’s Moravian wine
country. At Lednice Castle, we walk its grounds,
one of the largest designed landscapes in Europe,
then explore Palava Highlands Nature Reserve.
Days 3-4 Castle Rostejn / Telc / Slavonice
After a picnic at 14th century Castle Rostejn, a
Gothic apparition, we hike across fields brightened
by poppies and into the medieval town of Telc,
with a delightful dinner on the terrace in the
historic town square. The next day we’re off
through pristine woodlands to remote Slavonice,
with its triangular-shaped Renaissance plazas.
Days 5-7 Cesky Krumlov / Sumava /
Rozmberk Crossing into southern Bohemia,
we’re immersed in the unique atmosphere of
Cesky Krumlov, with its dreamy pink-and-green
castle. In the Sumava Forest, we hike from
a 13th century Cistercian monastery to the
castle-town of Rozmberk, set on a bend on
the Vltava River.
Days 8-9 Prague Bohemia’s jewel of a city
had a golden age that lasted from the 14th to
the 18th centuries. We walk Prague’s narrow
Baroque lanes and cross medieval stone bridges
amid the glorious architecture, and explore the
Jewish ghetto, which dates to medieval times.
Depart on Day 9, or extend your stay.
ENCHANTING HIKES, CESKY KRUMLOV, AND GLORIOUS PRAGUE
HIGHLIGHTS
• Delightful countryside walks between
hilltop castles
• Perfectly preserved Renaissance town
of Telc
• Baroque city of Cesky Krumlov, a World
Heritage Site of labyrinthine alleys
• Exquisite Prague, with its incomparable
architecture, lively cafés—and excellent
Pilsners!
DETAILS
• 9-day trip begins in Vienna, Austria,
and ends in Prague, Czech Republic
• 8 nights 3- and 4-star hotels and
country inns
• All meals included except 1 dinner
DATES
May 10-18, 2018
Sep 6-14
Sep 20-28
TRIP COST
$3895 (11-15 members)
$4295 (6-10 members)
$4395 (4-5 members)
Single supplement: $390
TRIP LEVEL
1 2+ 3 4 5 6 7
A mix of easy to moderate walks and hikes,
2-5 hours a day, van support
QUESTIONS? 1.800.368.2794 OR EMAIL 79
Our hiking journey is the perfect combination of country walks, historic castles, and a celebration of Czech heritage. BRIAN MCGILLOWAY ROBERT ZEHETMAYER
LIUBOMIR PAUT-FLUERASU
GUIDO COZZI
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