How many nights do I need?

We suggest 4–7 nights. Our Czechia packages can be extended or shortened to suit you.

Can I combine Czechia with another destination?

Yes. Many travellers pair it with a neighbouring destination — use the trip builder or mention it in your inquiry.

Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral spires above the red rooftops of Malá Strana, seen from Petřín hill

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Czechia

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Requirements depend on your nationality. Please check official government guidance; we can point you to the right resources.

Gothic spires, castle towns and spa valleys

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Why go to Czechia

Prague’s fairy-tale skyline is only the beginning — Bohemia is dotted with castle towns, spa resorts and vineyards.

Most travellers begin in Prague. Our specialists typically suggest 4–7 nights to see the highlights without rushing — longer if you’d like to combine regions or add beach time.

Best time: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, Dec
Suggested length: 4–7 nights
Packages from: $1,090 pp
Main gateway: Prague
Time zone: UTC+1
Currency: Czech koruna (CZK)

Czechia at a glance

Czech Republic

Capital: Prague
Region: Central Europe, Europe
Currency: Czech koruna (CZK)
Languages: Czech, Slovak
Dialling code: +420
ISO codes: CZ · CZE · 203
Local time: —Europe/Prague

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Best time to visit

Recommended: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, DecPossible, with trade-offs

Key attractions & experiences

Prague Castle

A vast walled complex of palaces, churches, courtyards and gardens above the Vltava, founded in the late 9th century and today the seat of the Czech president.

Charles Bridge

Prague's landmark bridge: a pedestrian stone crossing over the Vltava begun in 1357, guarded by Gothic towers and lined with 30 statues and sculptural groups.

Český Krumlov

A small medieval town wrapped in a loop of the Vltava, crowned by a vast castle with a painted tower and one of Europe's best-preserved Baroque theatres. UNESCO-listed since 1992.

Karlovy Vary

Czechia's best-known spa town, where pastel hotels line the Teplá river and visitors sip warm mineral water from colonnades. Part of the UNESCO Great Spa Towns of Europe since 2021.

Destination guide

Explore 14 places in Czechia

Landmarks, sacred sites, islands, parks and food streets — each with its story, the best time to go and what’s nearby.

14 places in Czechia

Landmark

Hradčany, Prague 1

Prague Castle

A vast walled complex of palaces, churches, courtyards and gardens above the Vltava, founded in the late 9th century and today the seat of the Czech president.

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Landmark

Staré Město / Malá Strana, Prague 1

Charles Bridge

Prague's landmark bridge: a pedestrian stone crossing over the Vltava begun in 1357, guarded by Gothic towers and lined with 30 statues and sculptural groups.

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Heritage

Český Krumlov, South Bohemian Region

Český Krumlov

A small medieval town wrapped in a loop of the Vltava, crowned by a vast castle with a painted tower and one of Europe's best-preserved Baroque theatres. UNESCO-listed since 1992.

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City

Karlovy Vary, Karlovy Vary Region

Karlovy Vary

Czechia's best-known spa town, where pastel hotels line the Teplá river and visitors sip warm mineral water from colonnades. Part of the UNESCO Great Spa Towns of Europe since 2021.

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The astronomical clock on the Old Town Hall with the twin spires of Týn Church across an almost empty Old Town Square

Landmark

Staré Město, Prague 1

Old Town Square & Astronomical Clock

The heart of the Old Town, where the 1410 astronomical clock on the Old Town Hall puts on its hourly show beneath the Gothic spires of the Týn Church.

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Weathered, tilted tombstones among ivy, ferns and dandelions in the Old Jewish Cemetery in spring

Heritage

Josefov, Prague 1

Josefov – Jewish Quarter

Prague's former Jewish Town, where historic synagogues, the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Ceremonial Hall tell more than a thousand years of Jewish life in Bohemia.

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The wooded slope of Petřín Hill topped by its lookout tower, above the red roofs and palaces of Malá Strana

Viewpoint

Malá Strana, Prague 1

Petřín Hill

A green hill of orchards, rose gardens and woodland paths rising above Malá Strana, topped by the 63.5 m Petřín Lookout Tower with sweeping views of Prague.

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Twin spires of the Basilica of Sts Peter and Paul on wooded Vyšehrad above the Vltava, with rowers on the river

Heritage

Vyšehrad, Prague 2

Vyšehrad

A historic fortress on a rock above the Vltava, home to the Basilica of Sts Peter and Paul, the Rotunda of St Martin and the cemetery where many great Czechs rest.

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Green dome and bell tower of St Nicholas Church above the red roofs of Malá Strana under a cloudy sky

Heritage

Malá Strana, Prague 1

Malá Strana (Lesser Town) & St Nicholas Church

Prague's Baroque Lesser Town, a maze of palaces, gardens and cobbled lanes between Charles Bridge and the castle, dominated by the great dome of St Nicholas Church.

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Czechia · 5 nights4★ Boutique

Prague & Bohemian Castles

Prague Castle
Český Krumlov
Vltava cruise

Includes accommodation · private transfers · daily breakfast · guided sightseeing

Indicative from

$1,090 pp

City breakCulture

Czechia · 4 nights5★ Hotel

Christmas Markets of Prague

Old Town Square market
Classical concert
Mulled-wine walk

Includes accommodation · private transfers · daily breakfast · guided sightseeing

Indicative from

$1,320 pp

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Sample itinerary

Prague & Bohemian Castles

6 days · 4★ boutique · indicative from $1,090 pp. Every day can be adjusted.

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Day 1
Arrive in Prague
You’re met on arrival and taken by private transfer to your boutique. The rest of the day is free to settle in — your travel specialist will have left a welcome pack with local tips.
Day 2
Prague Castle
The largest ancient castle complex in the world, above the Vltava. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.
Day 3
Charles Bridge
Stroll the 14th-century bridge at sunrise before the crowds. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.
Day 4
Český Krumlov
A riverside town of cobbled lanes under a painted castle. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.
Day 5
Day at leisure
A free day to explore at your own pace. Suggested: river cruises, spa days, brewery visits. Optional excursions can be pre-booked as add-ons.
Day 6
Departure
Enjoy a final breakfast before your private transfer to the airport or onward journey.

Food, culture & things to do

Food

Svíčková, trdelník, Moravian wines

Culture

Classical concerts and puppet theatre

Shopping

Bohemian crystal and Christmas markets

Activities

River cruises, spa days, brewery visits

Practical information

Language: Czech
Currency: Czech koruna (CZK)
Time zone: UTC+1
Gateway: Prague
Best for: History, Festivals, Food & drink, Wellness

Entry requirements depend on your nationality. Please check official government guidance before you travel — your specialist can point you to the right resources.