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Enjoy scenic Czech countryside with castle and caves on a private day trip with professional local licensed guide. The land of Czechia offers more than 1000 castles and chateaus. If you have to pick only one to visit, Karlstejn castle is the one. The role of this medieval castle (14th century) exceeded any other in the country - it was designed as a place to store the crown jewels, royal treasures and collections of holy relics. Today the castle has become the jewel itself. Visit also Koneprusy caves near the castle - the longest cave system in Czech republic with breathtaking unique formations created in 400 mil. years. The tour includes also visit of place of secret workshop of money forgers in 15th century. The guide will take you for a traditional Bohemian lunch (not included).
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Karlstejn Castle
Your private guide and driver will pick you up at your Prague place. After 45 min of comfortable drive you reach Karlstejn village. Starting from there you walk up to the castle about 20 min. After exploring some courtyards you will enjoy guided tour in the Imperial Palace that was the seat of the king, his court and noblewomen (joining a group, admission 13 EUR for basic 1h tour; 30 EUR for 1,5h exclusive tour - reservation in advance required). The castle was built by Bohemian king and Roman caesar Charles IV. who was so humble that the highest and the most sacred place (Holy Cross Chapel) was entered only barefoot. The Chapel is decorated by 129 paintings as an exceptional storage of crown jewels and also holy relics (the exclusive tour). This unique place is full of stories and legends. One of them says that the castle was built only for secular and sacred purposes of the king, therefore to be able to meditate, women were forbidden from entering.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
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After castle tour walk through the Karlstejn village and taste traditional Czech lunch (not included) away from tourist traps.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3KonEpruske Caves
Admire Koneprusy caves near the castle (20 min drive) - joining a guided group tour with EN text or audio guide app. You will see breathtaking formations created by nature in 400 mil. years, doms, chambers and much more on a 1h tour in 620 meters (0,3 mile) with 530 staircase steps (admission 5 EUR per person + 2 EUR Photo license). The caves represent a unique geomorphological phenomenon, finding site of fossils and mineralogical location of world significance. You will be accompanied by nice professional local guide that is flexible to adjust the program to your needs. You will feel like you are on a trip with an old local friend who is ready to give you the best insider tips and recommendations.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
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- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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