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Czech Republic

Duration 7 days Cost ~EUR 1,600 for two Season April-June, September-October Currency CZK (Czech Koruna) USD 1 USD = 20.6 CZK Lang Czech

“Prague never lets you go. This dear little mother has sharp claws.”

— Franz Kafka

Prague is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, with red rooftops, the Charles Bridge, and architecture spanning Gothic to Art Nouveau. Beyond the capital, medieval towns, castles, and world-class beer culture await.

Why I Want to Visit

Prague survived WWII intact, making it a living museum of architectural styles. The Czechs drink more beer per capita than anyone, and fresh Pilsner Urquell in a centuries-old beer hall for a couple of euros is hard to beat.

Planned Itinerary

A week to explore Prague and the stunning countryside:

Prague (4 days) - Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Charles Bridge at sunrise, Old Town Square, Jewish Quarter, beer halls
Kutna Hora (1 day) - Sedlec Ossuary (Bone Church) and medieval silver mining town
Cesky Krumlov (2 days) - Fairy-tale medieval town with castle, river rafting, cobblestone streets

What I’m Most Excited About

Crossing Charles Bridge in early morning fog
Fresh Czech pilsner at a traditional beer hall
Winding medieval streets of Cesky Krumlov
Layers of history in Prague’s Jewish Quarter

Where to Eat

Lokál Dlouhááá (Prague) — Authentic Czech beer hall with tank-fresh Pilsner Urquell. ~CZK 200-400. 📍 Maps
Eska (Prague) — Modern Czech restaurant in Karlin district. ~CZK 400-700. 📍 Maps
U Zlateho Tygra (Prague) — Legendary Golden Tiger pub, a haunt of Hrabal and Havel. ~CZK 100-200. 📍 Maps
Cafe Savoy (Prague) — Grand Neo-Renaissance cafe near Mala Strana. ~CZK 300-500. 📍 Maps
Krcma v Satlavske (Cesky Krumlov) — Candlelit medieval cellar tavern. ~CZK 250-450. 📍 Maps

Where to Stay

The Emblem Prague ★★★★★ (Prague) — Luxury boutique hotel off Old Town Square with rooftop panoramic views. ~CZK 5,500/night. Book
Mosaic House ★★★ (Prague) — Eco-friendly design hotel near the Vltava. ~CZK 2,200/night. Book
Hotel & Suites Zlata Koruna ★★★★ (Cesky Krumlov) — Restored Renaissance building on the main square with castle views. ~CZK 3,000/night. Book
NYX Hotel Prague ★★★★ (Prague) — Art-themed hotel near Wenceslas Square. ~CZK 2,800/night. Book

Tours & Excursions

Prague Castle & Lesser Town Guided Tour — World’s largest castle complex with St. Vitus Cathedral. 2.5h, ~EUR 20. Book
Kutna Hora & Bone Church Day Trip from Prague — Sedlec Ossuary and medieval silver mining town with Gothic cathedral. 6h, ~EUR 45. Book
Prague Czech Beer Tasting Tour — Historic pubs and microbreweries sampling pilsners, dark lagers, and craft ales. 3h, ~EUR 55. Book
Cesky Krumlov Day Trip from Prague — Fairy-tale medieval town with castle and riverside cobblestone streets. 10h, ~EUR 50. Book
Prague Food Tour: Traditional Czech Cuisine — Local pubs and hidden eateries for svickova, trdelnik, and kolache. 3.5h, ~EUR 60. Book

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Why I keep coming back to Prague — and how to find the city the books actually describe. Old Town Square at sunrise, Charles Bridge without the crowds, the Castle without the queue, Vinohrady and Žižkov, Czech food and beer, restaurant recommendations with what to order, and honest tips after four November days in Prague.