Following the History of Czech Beer (Pivo)

Czech beer

In the company of a professional guide who will introduce you to the Czech Republic — its history, monuments, landscapes and the best of its gastronomy, with its star: PIVO. For those who have already visited Prague and want to keep discovering the country, or for those visiting the Czech Republic for the very first time. Czech beer is the best in the world. What sets it apart from others is its fuller flavour, greater bitterness and, above all, the feeling that you simply have to have another one. The Czech beer market is also notable for its enormous variety. In addition to the world-famous brands Plzeňský Prazdroj and Budějovický Budvar, there are also many local brands with their own distinctive taste. As far back as the 18th century there were more than 1,200 of them, and today there are approximately fifty, most of which can be tasted directly at the breweries. There are also around twenty restaurant-style microbreweries where you can watch the brewing process while enjoying the beer. Perhaps the most famous is U Fleku brewery, which has been brewing since 1499.

Tour itinerary (6 days)

Day 1 — Prague

Half Board

Arrival in Prague and transfer to Hotel Penta Prague 4★ with a Spanish-speaking driver. Free time until dinner at U Fleku brewery . Includes 1 house-brewed dark beer.

Day 2 — Prague

Full Board

Start of the panoramic tour with a local Spanish-speaking guide. We walk through the main streets and monuments of the Staré Město district (Old Town): the Powder Tower (Gothic style), the Municipal House (Art Nouveau), the Royal Route beginning on Celetná Street, passing through the Old Town Square (with the Church of Our Lady before Týn and the famous Astronomical Clock) and continuing along Karlova Street to Charles Bridge. On Pařížská (Paris) Street we see elegant buildings housing luxury boutiques. We skirt the Jewish Quarter and learn about its history. Lunch at Plzeňská Rychta brewery on Wenceslas Square (1 beer included). In the evening, dinner at Pivo Karlín brewery.

Day 3 — Prague – Konopiště Castle (Bernard Brewery) – České Budějovice

Full Board

Departure from the hotel with a Spanish-speaking guide to one of the most iconic palace-castles in the Czech Republic, former residence of Archduke Franz Ferdinand d'Este, assassinated in Sarajevo in 1914. Lunch at St. Bernard Brewery, the last family-run brewery in the Czech Republic, offering 13° beer and a typical game menu. At 15:30, onward to České Budějovice. Arrival and accommodation at Hotel Savoy 4★. Dinner at the Budvar–Masné krámy brewery.

Day 4 — České Budějovice – Český Krumlov (Eggenberg Brewery)

Full Board

Breakfast at the hotel. At 09:00, walking tour of České Budějovice. We start at Přemysl Otakar II Square (133 × 133 m), with the Baroque Samson Fountain, the Black Tower and the Town Hall. We then visit the Budvar Budweiser brewery. Lunch. At 15:00, departure towards Český Krumlov, a jewel on the Vltava river declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit of the Upper Castle, the beautiful corners of the town and its Freedom Square. Dinner with live entertainment at Eggenberg brewery. After dinner, return to České Budějovice.

Day 5 — České Budějovice – Pilsen (Pilsner Urquell Brewery) – Karlovy Vary

Full Board

Breakfast and departure with a local Spanish-speaking guide to the emblematic home of the world's most international Czech beer: Pilsner Urquell. Tour of the brewery where you can observe the entire production process, from the preparation of malt and hops to the historic fermentation cellars. At 14:00, lunch at the brewery restaurant. We then head to the largest and most important historic spa town in the Czech Republic, also known as Karlsbad. According to legend it was founded by Emperor Charles IV — Karlovy Vary means "Charles's Boiling Spring". The most prestigious local industry is Bohemian crystal. At 20:00, dinner at the local Romania restaurant. Free afternoon: visit the baths, massages, saunas, jacuzzi, etc. Accommodation at Hotel Elefant 3★ sup.

Day 6 — Karlovy Vary – Prague Airport

Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning for shopping — crystal, garnets or other local specialities. At 11:00, return to Prague airport. Time permitting, a stop at the Krušovice brewery museum.