Czech Republic in 7 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Trip at a glance

Route and overnight bases

Prague (day 1–2); Český Krumlov (day 3–5); Brno (day 6–7)

Approximate cost of activities and meals

10–10 EUR per person for the whole trip, excluding flights and accommodation. Prices are estimates.

Getting between places

Prague -> Český Krumlov (about 145 min); Český Krumlov -> Brno (about 172 min)

When to go

Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are the most comfortable seasons for walking between sights. Summer is busier and, in many cities, hot.

Day 1: Prague

• 12:00 Airport → Hotel transfer — Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Consider taxi, shuttle, or public transport.
• 14:00 Hotel Majestic Plaza Prague — Stylish hotel with cultural attractions nearby, perfect for food and wine lovers.
• Afternoon Franz Kafka - Rotating Head by David Cerny — Franz Kafka - Rotating Head by David Cerny: 4.5★ (44,736 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Kantýna — Kantýna: 4.6★ (14,087 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 2: Prague

• Morning Café Imperial — Café Imperial: 4.6★ (16,040 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Prague Astronomical Clock — Prague Astronomical Clock: 4.7★ (103,736 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Café Louvre — Café Louvre: good budget fit, 4.5★ (24,110 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Charles Bridge — Charles Bridge: 4.8★ (200,946 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Café Savoy — Café Savoy: good budget fit, 4.2★ (8,298 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Prague's narrowest alley — Prague's narrowest alley: 4.0★ (9,799 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 3: Český Krumlov

• 09:00 Hotel Majestic Plaza Prague — Stylish hotel with cultural attractions nearby, perfect for food and wine lovers.
• 09:35 Prague -> Český Krumlov — Travel from Prague to Český Krumlov. About 140km — train or coach is the usual option (~145 min). Check Trainline or the local operator.
• 15:00 Hotel Dvořák — Located by the river, perfect for enjoying local food and wine experiences.
• Afternoon State Castle & Chateau Český Krumlov — State Castle & Chateau Český Krumlov: 4.8★ (28,975 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Můstek Beer&Burger — Můstek Beer&Burger: 4.9★ (2,328 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby

Day 4: Český Krumlov

• Morning Masná 130 House﹠Café — Masná 130 House﹠Café: 4.9★ (908 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Morning Český Krumlov Castle Tower — Český Krumlov Castle Tower: 4.8★ (5,086 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Authentic cafe — Authentic cafe: 4.6★ (1,195 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Afternoon Church of St. Vitus — Church of St. Vitus: 4.7★ (1,024 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Krčma Šatlava — Krčma Šatlava: good budget fit, 4.3★ (5,378 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Evening Cloak Bridge — Cloak Bridge: 4.8★ (1,085 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 5: Český Krumlov

• Morning Penzion a restaurace Maštal — Penzion a restaurace Maštal: 4.2★ (1,303 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Fountain and Plague Column — Fountain and Plague Column: 4.7★ (686 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon MY SAIGON — MY SAIGON: 4.6★ (1,958 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby
• Afternoon Egon Schiele Art Centrum — Egon Schiele Art Centrum: 4.4★ (788 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Tavern of the Two Maries — Tavern of the Two Maries: good budget fit, conveniently located nearby, 4.0★ (1,932 reviews)
• Evening Budějovická Gate — Budějovická Gate: 4.6★ (179 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 6: Brno

• 09:00 Hotel Dvořák — Located by the river, perfect for enjoying local food and wine experiences.
• 09:35 Český Krumlov -> Brno — Travel from Český Krumlov to Brno. About 172km — train or coach is the usual option (~172 min). Check Trainline or the local operator.
• 15:00 Hotel Grandezza — Elegant hotel with a focus on local culture and fine dining experiences.
• Afternoon Skip the Line: 10-Z Bunker Entrance in Brno — Skip the Line: 10-Z Bunker Entrance in Brno: 4.3★ (52 reviews), fits the city's character, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Stopkova Plzeňská Pivnice — Stopkova Plzeňská Pivnice: good budget fit, 4.3★ (10,148 reviews), conveniently located nearby

Day 7: Brno

• Morning Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul — Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul: 4.8★ (7,512 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• 11:00 Hotel Grandezza — Elegant hotel with a focus on local culture and fine dining experiences.
• 12:00 Hotel → Airport transfer — Head to the airport. Allow plenty of time for check-in, security, and any last-minute shopping.

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