Tripology

Sightseeing

After you check-in (for those who are just arriving), we will regroup at the reception just before noon and set out for a three-hour introductory walking tour of Prague with a professional guide.

Bus

After a breakfast at our Pension, we load our bikes and board a bus that will take us to Ceske Budejovice, the beautiful administrative center of southern Bohemia and the home town of the original Budvar (Budweiser) beer.

Bicycling

We start today with a guided tour of the Cesky Krumlov Castle. After a short walk through town, we head northeast on winding back roads through more beautiful hamlets and some of Europe's oldest nature reserves dating back to the 1800s. Gradually, the terrain becomes flat as we enter a wooded region abounding with sparkling lakes, artificially made for fish raising (mainly carp and trout) already in the 1500's. We then make our way to the center of this region, the town of Trebon, which dates back to the 11th century and was famous in the past for its fishing industry.

Bicycling

We leave Trebon cycling on small, almost forgotten winding country roads, passing many of the region's ponds, crossing creeks and rivers, cruising through golden wheat fields and occasionally stopping to check out some of the quaint towns and villages, their churches of various architectural styles (from Gothic through Renaissance to Baroque) and unique folk architecture. We then reach Jindrichuv Hradec, the beautifully preserved Renaissance cultural center of southern Bohemia complete with an originally Gothic castle and Renaissance chateau.

Bicycling

Today offers so much to see... There are some climbs on the way but the rewards are more than worth it. First of all, after a short ride from our hotel, we visit the Gothic Landstejn Castle built in the 12th century as a fort. The spectacular views of "Czech Canada" from the top of the castle's watchtower are worth the climb. If we are lucky, we may even be able to shoot some mediaeval crossbows on the castle ground.

Bicycling

We leave Telc and travel along the small roads of the lovely Moravian Highland, passing the ruins of Rostejn Castle, visiting renowned Trest with its synagogue and rich Jewish history dating as far back as the 1200's. Franz Kafka used to live in Trest and there is an exhibition on Kafka and Jewish history in the synagogue.

Bicycling

Heading north through the Vysocina region, we'll follow the Sazava River into charming Ledec, where you can enjoy lunch and explore its Baroque castle and town center. Ledec is also home to the oldest Jewish settlement in Bohemia.

Sightseeing

In the morning we visit the nearby Ossuary, a small chapel decorated with over 40,000 human bones dating back to the Plague in the 15th century.

After breakfast at our lodging, we depart for home (except people who have opted to stay longer in Prague). Shuttle service to the airport is available in the morning. Have a save trip home!