Autumn in Moravia
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1st day
PRAGUE - BRNO
Arrival to Prague – guided sightseeing tour: Prague Castle, Loretta Square, St.Vit Cathedral, Golden Lane, Malá Strana (probably the most romantic quarter in Prague). Charles Bridge, Old Town Hall which boasts the famous Astronomical Clock, Cathedral of Our Lady of Týn.
Dinner and overnight in Brno.
2nd day
MORAVSKÝ KRAS – ČERNÁ HORA – BRNO
Morning trip to the Moravian Karst including the visit of Punkevní Caves with the boat ride on the underground Punkva River, Macocha Abyss.
Walking tour: Macocha-Koňský spád-Amatérská jeskyně-Sloupsko-šošůvské jeskyně – Sloup (approx. 8 km – 2,5 hours)
In the afternoon visit of the Brewery Černá Hora (500 years old)- degustation. Return to Brno.
Dinner in the typical pub Pegas.
Overnight in Brno.
3rd day
VRANOV – ZNOJMO – ŠATOV
In the morning visit of the chateau of Vranov – former royal residence.
Walking tour through the parc and valley of Vranov: from chateu to Hamerské vrásy - Ledové sluje – Vranovská brána – Lesná (approx. 10 km—3hours)
Visit of the royal town of Znojmo, important centre of winegrowing area – castle, Romanesque Rotunda of S. Catherine, medieval walls, historical centre.
Visit of the painted wine cellar in Šatov, dinner at the same place.
Overnight in Brno.
4th day
PÁLAVA – LEDNICE – VALTICE – MIKULOV
In the morning hiking tour through Pálava hills: Klentnice – Děvín – Dolní Věstonice (approx. 2,5 hours)
Lednice visit of the neo-gothic chateau, strolling in its gardens with fluvial canals, old minaret and artificial castle ruins of Jan Castle. Free time for walking in the park of Lednice, 1,5 hours.
Wine testing in the wine library Vinum Bonum in Valtice chateau.
Visit of historical city of Mikulov on the border with Austria, other centre of winegrowing area – Castle, Jewish cemetery and the town centre.
Dinner and overnight in Brno.
5th day
BRNO – BUCHLOV – LUHAČOVICE
In the morning departure to Luhačovice spa with typical buildings of D. Jurkovič and picturesque surroundings, walking in the colonnades and drinking mineral springs water.
In the afternoon short walk in the chateau park of Buchlovice and stop in Buchlov, the majestic castle hidden in the middle of deep forest, one of the oldest castles in Moravia.
Dinner and overnight in Brno.
6th day
TŘEBÍČ – TELČ
In the morning visit of Třebíč and its Jewish area and the romanesque-gothic basilica St. Procopius (protected by UNESCO since 2003).
In the afternoon visit of Telč - (historical renaissance town protected by UNESCO) – splendid chateau and renaissance square with arcades.
Dinner and overnight in Milovy, in the centre of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands.
7th day
ŽĎÁRSKĚ VRCHY (MOUNTAINS OF ŽĎÁR)
In the morning visit of Žďár nad Sázavou, chateau situated in the former Cistercian monastery from the 13th century. Visit of the romanesque basilica of St. John of Nepomuk on Green Mountain with unique structure of the baroque Gothic. The pilgrimage church was created by the architect J. B. Santini.
In the afternoon hiking tour: Svratka – Čtyři palice – Křižánky – Devět skal – Mílovy (approx. 18 km – 4,5 hours)
Dinner and overnight in Milovy
8th day
PRAHA
In the morning leave for Prague.
With this programme you can visit:
Brno, Buchlov, Dolní Věstonice, Lednice-Valtice Area, Luhačovice, Mikulov, Moravian Karst, PÁLAVA, PODYJÍ, Telč, Třebíč, Vranov nad Dyjí, VYSOČINA (BOHEMIAN-MORAVIAN HIGHLANDS), Žďár nad Sázavou, Znojmo,
