Countryside Bike Tour From Prague To Karlstejn Castle

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Countryside Bike Tour From Prague To Karlstejn Castle

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Enjoy a relaxing and beautiful countryside bike tour along the river from Prague to the majestic Karlstejn Castle of King Charles IV.

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Highlights

Enjoy cycling along the banks of the Vltava and Berounka Rivers
See the southwest suburbs of Prague and make observation and refreshment stops
Recharge with fresh air and a traditional Czech lunch
Get a historical and cultural overview of past and present times from your knowledgeable guide
Admire the views of a gothic fortress built by King Karel IV - former home of the Imperial Crown Jewels

Description

This Karlstejn Castle Bike Tour rolls you southwest of Prague along the Vltava and Berounka Rivers and through the Czech countryside to the gothic fortress built by King Karel IV to house the imperial jewels and his collection of holy relics. Karlstejn Castle, with its enchanting, monumental architecture is one of the most-visited castles in the country. You start the guided bike trip to Karlstejn in the center of Prague and cycle about 3.5-4 hours on a flat terrain. During your trip you will pass through several villages, making observation and refreshment stops. Upon your arrival at Karlstejn Village, you stop for lunch in a traditional Czech restaurant (not included). Then, you leave your bikes behind to walk (15 minutes) up to the castle grounds. Your guide will introduce you to the history of the castle as well as the life of Karel IV and will show you castle exteriors, courtyards, and viewpoints. During the whole tour you will be accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who will make sure that you have a pleasant and safe adventure.

Includes

Bike tour to Karlstejn Castle English-speaking bicycle guide Walk through Karlstejn Castle Quality trekking bike rental and insurance Water bottle on the bike Helmets, baskets, and bungee cords Storage of your belongings at the bike office Train ride back to Prague Warm gloves in cold weather and rain ponchos

Important Information

Lunch is not included in the tour cost - average price for lunch is about 8 Euros
This tour has almost no hills but does require a certain basic fitness level and bicycle riding skills
Guests must be able to ride a bike and be fit to cycle 35km/22miles, as an alternative you can reserve an e-bike in order to keep up with the pace
Please wear comfortable or sports clothing and shoes
Based on your individual requirements bring anything extra you might need for a day out (cereal snack, sport drink, etc...)
Adult pricing applies to all travelers