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Czech Republic cycling holidays

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Czech Republic cycling holidays

The tour from Jindrichuv Hradec to Ceský Krumlov combines biking and minibus transfers, in order to make sure you visit all the famous historical sites on the way and you have a pleasant ride through the beautiful landscape of Southern Bohemia. The flat counryside is really suitable for hiking and trips on bikes. We will know picturesque towns with rich Renaissance estates as well as romantic chateaus and fortifications. Of course we will taste excellent Czech beer, too.

Highlights include:

• Medieval Town Jindrichuv Hradec
• The romantic Renaissance chateau Cervená Lhota
• Trebon - the Regent brewery
• The pilgrimage site Rímov & Cistercian monastery Zlatá Koruna
• Pearl of Medieval architekture Ceský Krumlov (UNESCO heritage site)

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Prague/Brno/Wien - sightseeing Jindrichuv Hradec. We will walk through Jindrichuv Hradec observing its immense Renaissance architecture. In the evening hours we will take a walk through the municipal Renaissance estate. Overnight and dinner provided in Jindrichuv Hradec.

Day 2: Jindrichuv Hradec - Renaissance Chateau Cervená Lhota - Veselí nad Lužnicí. After breakfast we will set out on a 35 km cycle through the south-bohemian countryside. In the afternoon hours we will visit a national cultural sight - the Cervená Lhota Renaissance water chateau. Overnight and dinner provided in Veselí nad Lužnicí.

Day 3: Veselí nad Lužnicí - Spa Town Trebon. 30 km (19 miles) by bike. Today we will ride through deep forests and a lot of colourful artificial lakes around Trebon. The whole region is a protected area and the biosphere reserve of UNESCO. Optionally you can visit the Regent brewery one of the oldest breweries in the Czech Republic. Accommodation and dinner will be provided in Trebon.

Day 4: Trebon - Doudleby. 35 km (22 miles) by bike. Well off the beaten trail we will ride around a noteworthy gothic church in Mladosovice, or visit the birthplace of the famous Czech commander Jan Zizka. In the afternoon we will go through a range of villages. Accommodation will be provided in the village of Doudleby founded in the nineteen century.

Day 5: Doudleby - the pilgrimage site Rímov - Prostrední Svince. 25 km (16 miles) by bike. The first village we will ride through today is Dolni Stropnice where rare farmsteads with baroque granaries can be seen. In the next village, Rímov, we will have a break at a beautiful pilgrimage point. Accommodation will be provided in an agriculture farm in Prostrední Svince.

Day 6: Prostrední Svince - Monastery Zlatá Koruna - Ceský Krumlov (UNESCO heritage site). 35 km (22 miles) by bike. We will ride through the Zlatá Koruna where is the ancient cistercian monastery from 13th century. After the sightseeing tour around the monastery, we will ride in Ceský Krumlov. Above the Vltava river we will take a walk through the castle and chateau area. We will reserve a part of the day for free activities. Overnight in Ceský Krumlov.

Day 7: Breakfast and departure for airport in Prague/Brno/Wien.

On this tour you will travel in varied small group of like-minded people. The smaller the group, the less it interferes in the everyday life of the visited place. Small groups also allow our guide to dedicate more time to making your journey more unique and special.

You will spend your holidays not only by sightseeing, but you can also pursue walking amongst the local people in many villages and small towns along the route. Instead of moving through great distances and visiting many places in one day, you will get better idea of how the country feels by exploring its local attractions. On the Cesky Krumlov trip we will walk through picturesque towns with rich Renaissance estates as well as romantic chateaus (eg. the Cervená Lhota Renaissance water chateau) and fortifications, Cesky Krumlov being the most famous of them. By visiting this off the beaten path area we contribute to the sustainable regional tourism and development.

You will not eat only in international restaurants or fast food chains but rather in local restaurants where traditional food is served and where you can enjoy regional dishes (eg. carp in the black manner, filled with a stuffing or smoked meat and various pork specialties) together with excellent beers and wines the country can offer. Cycling through the villages and small towns of Southern Bohemia will bring us closer to the everyday life of local people. In order to maintain maximum authenticity and comfort, we provide accommodation in smaller family run hotels and guesthouses preferably, with local atmosphere and the possibility of an outdoor seating area (eg. pension of a stylish agriculture farm in Prostrední Svince).

You will learn a lot more about the culture of the country by personal experience rather than looking at it through a coach window. This way of travelling has the lowest environmental and cultural impact to the visited country and creates a positive experience for all.

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