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UNESCO sites tours

Lednice
Valtice

Visit 4 UNESCO monuments in 2 days

Marvel at a varied selection of architectural wonders, with some of the Czech Republic’s finest and most unique UNESCO sites.

1st day – Brno, Lednice–Valtice area
This full-day trip starts in the morning with a visit to a fine example of functionalist architecture – Villa Tugendhat, a UNESCO monument situated in Brno. This unique UNESCO World Heritage Site was designed by famous architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in the early 20th century.

After the visit we will move to Lednice Chateau, which is part of the stunning Lednice–Valtice area and was once the property of the well-known European aristocratic family of the House of Liechtenstein. After visiting the castle, where you will learn the history of the building and its owners, we will walk through the castle garden, once referred to as the Garden of Europe. Our steps will lead us to the Minaret which was built as an oriental chateau with the minaret and its viewing tower. From the top of the minaret you can see 3 countries: which countries? Well, you will be shown while you are there. After about 2.5 hours we leave for Valtice, the capital of Czech wine. Here we will be ready for unlimited wine tasting in the cellars located in the Chateau of Valtice. During the half hour spent there you will be provided with an excellent opportunity to taste samples of the best Czech wines – winners of the National Wine competition.

Late afternoon return to Brno.

2nd day – Brno, Kroměříž, Olomouc
This full-day trip will take us to 2 Moravian towns, both inscribed on the UNESCO heritage list. The history of both towns is tightly bound with the Archdiocese of Olomouc. In Kroměříž, which acted as a summer residence for Olomouc bishops and archbishops, we will see the Archbishop Palace, where Milos Forman’s Oscar winning movie Amadeus was filmed, and 2 gardens – the castle garden and the Flower Garden. The Flower Garden, the most preserved garden of its kind in Europe, was the main reason for the listing of the town as a UNESCO monument. After learning about how bishops used to spend their leisure time we will drive to Olomouc, the official residence of the archbishops. In Olomouc we will take a walking tour in the city centre starting with St Wenceslaus Cathedral and ending at the UNESCO monument of the Holy Trinity Baroque Column.

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Telč

Visit 8 UNESCO monuments in 6 days

Experience some of the most breath-taking architectural sights in South Moravia with this compelling 6-day tour of 8 of the region’s UNESCO wonders.

Day 1 (Monday) – arrival – city tour and welcome dinner
The Ryanair flight from Stansted should arrive in Brno around 5pm. Pick up directly at Brno Tuřany airport. Check in at the hotel – Best Western 4* hotel in the centre of Brno. Evening: Dinner in a local restaurant – a gourmet experience in the form of a three-course menu at a renowned restaurant (3-course menu paired with 3 glasses of local wine, and a coffee or tea to finish).

Day 2 (Tuesday) – UNESCO Brno & South Moravia
After morning breakfast – visit to the Villa Tugendhat UNESCO monument situated in Brno. This impressive example of functionalist architecture was designed by the famous architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in the early 20th century.
After the visit we will move to Lednice Chateau, which is a part of the stunning Lednice-Valtice area, once the property of the well-known European aristocrat family of the House of Liechtenstein. After visiting the castle, where you will learn the history of the building and its owners, we will walk through the castle garden, once referred to as the Garden of Europe. Our steps will lead us to the Minaret which was built as an oriental chateau with the minaret and its viewing tower. From the top of the minaret you can see 3 countries: which countries? Well, you will be shown while you are there. After about 2.5 hours we will leave for Valtice, the capital of Czech wine.
Late afternoon return back to Brno.

Day 3 (Wednesday) – Olomouc & Kroměříž
This full-day trip will take us to 2 Moravian towns, both inscribed on the UNESCO heritage list. The history of both towns is tightly bound with the Archdiocese of Olomouc. In Kroměříž, which acted as a summer residence for Olomouc bishops and archbishops, we will see the Archbishop Palace, where Milos Forman’s Oscar winning movie Amadeus was filmed, and 2 gardens – the castle garden and the Flower Garden. The Flower Garden, the most preserved garden of its kind in Europe, was the main reason for the listing of the town as a UNESCO monument. After learning about how bishops used to spend their leisure time we will drive to Olomouc, the official residence of the archbishops. In Olomouc we will take a walking tour in the city centre starting with St Wenceslas Cathedral and ending at the UNESCO monument of the Holy Trinity Baroque Column.
Late afternoon return back to Brno

Day 4 (Thursday) – Litomyšl, Žďár nad Sázavou
During this day trip we will visit 2 UNESCO monuments, the Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk at Zelená hora, and the town of Litomyšl, which is the birth place of famous Czech composer Bedřich Smetana. While in Žďár nad Sázavou, we will learn about the life of one of the most important Czech patrons, St John of Nepomuk, and we will discover a masterpiece of the famous Czech architect Jan Santini Aichel. In Litomyšl we will visit the castle, which is considered to be the most beautiful Renaissance castle in Central Europe. In the evening we will arrive in Třebíč (accommodation at the four-star Hotel Joseph 1699).

Day 5 (Friday) – Třebíč & Telč
After a night in Třebíč, we will start the tour of the town with the Romanesque Basilica of St Procopius and the Jewish Quarter, with the Rear synagogue and the Jewish cemetery which are inscribed on the UNESCO cultural heritage list. Our next stop on this trip is the beautiful town of Telč, with the main square surrounded by picturesque burgher houses of Renaissance origin. Remarkable interiors of the Telč castle, originated in the second half of the 16th century, are still a largely undiscovered gem of the Czech Renaissance.

Day 6 (Saturday) – return to Brno & departure
After breakfast we will move back to Brno. In Brno we will start with the Brno city tour. This is a walking tour through the city centre, where you can see the famous landmarks of the city, the historic centre, Old Town Hall, several impressive churches and temples including the Church of St. James and, perhaps most impressive of all, the Cathedral of Saint’s Peter and Paul, which stands proudly above the centre of the city.
After the tour – free time in Brno and in the afternoon (approx. at 3pm) move to Brno airport (private transport).

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