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the czech republic's Best 12-day trip
by Bus and train
Day
Plan
Sleep in
1
Arrive in Prague
Prague
2
Prague
Prague
3
Prague
Prague
4
Day-trip to Terezín
Prague
Concentration Camp
5
To Český Krumlov
Český Krumlov
6
Český Krumlov
Český Krumlov
7
To Telč via Třeboň
Telč
8
Telč and Slavonice
Telč
9
To Olomouc via Třebíč
Olomouc
10
Olomouc
Olomouc
11
Return to Prague
Prague
12
Prague
Prague
With more time in the Czech Republic, consider a pair of other
destinations that are a little more difficult—but still possible—
to reach by public transportation: Hikers enjoy Wallachia,
which fits easily into the above schedule after Olomouc
(make your home base in Trojanovice). Wine-lovers head for
the Mikulov Wine Region, easiest to visit between Telč and
Olomouc (make your home base in Pavlov).
Beyond the Czech borders, consider adding Budapest,
Hungary, and Kraków, Poland—each an easy, direct night-
train trip away from Prague (or an even quicker connection
from Olomouc). For more on these destinations beyond the
Czech Republic, see the current edition of
Rick Steves' Eastern
Europe
.
cafés or your hotel to research transportation connections, confirm
events, check the weather, and get directions to your next hotel.
Buy a phone card (or carry a mobile phone) and use it to make
reservations, reconfirm hotels, book tours, and double-check hours
of sights.
Connect with the culture. Set up your own quest to find the
most characteristically Czech pub you can. (Anything with an
English menu doesn't count.) Once inside, get recommendations
from the locals on the best type of beer, and make it your goal to
get the most interesting story you possibly can out of them.
Enjoy the friendliness of the Czech people. Slow down and
be open to unexpected experiences. Ask questions—most locals
are eager to point you toward their idea of the right direction.
Keep a notepad in your pocket for organizing your thoughts. Wear
