Historical Cycling International invites you to join us in Prague and the Czech Republic on a enchanting journey through Central Europe's most beautiful city and a countryside brimming with natural wonders. Our rendezvous is Prague, once Europe's wealthiest city. Explore the romantic amalgam of graceful buildings, Gothic and Baroque architecture, art nouveau treasures and Kafkaesque haunts. As part of the Czech Jewish experience we will explore Prague's one-thousand year old Jewish cultural history and its "Jewish Town," the most attractive and magical part of the city. In Southern Bohemia we will pedal along the Vltava River through pastoral countryside filled with ancient castles and medieval villages.

Days 1, 2 and 3: Prague
Rendezvous in Prague and spend our first three nights at the four-star Hotel Maximilian or Hotel Pariz in the heart of Prague. A walking tour of Jewish Prague includes the 12th century Old-New Synagogue, the Jewish Town Hall, the Maisel and Pinkas Synagogues and the Old Jewish cemetery (possibly the most visited monument in Prague). Admire the wonderful Gothic architecture and abundantly decorated neo-Renaissance, neo-Baroque and art nouveau facades of multi-storied buildings. Discover Prague Castle, a symbol of Czech statehood, the Charles Bridge, and delight with a leisurely, evening boat trip down the Vltava river. Join us on a soul-searching afternoon as we visit the Terezin concentration camp. Enjoy our final evening in Prague with an optional soiree to the ballet or national theater.

Days 3, 4 and 5: Hluboka and Cesky Budejovice
Transfer by motor coach to historically rich southern Bohemia. Pedal along the Vltava River sweeping down scenic country roads past the beer towns of southern Bohemia and through forested countryside. Tour the magnificent 13th century Hluboka Castle built to resemble England's Windsor Castle. Cycle mostly level roads past fields of golden wheat and mustard to the town of Cesky Budejovice, birthplace of Budweiser beer (unrelated to the American version).


Meet with a representative of the tiny Jewish community. Spend two nights at the four- star Hotel Stekl. In the afternoons unwind with a visit to the sauna, solarium or whirlpool or treat yourself to a well deserved massage. In the evenings we meet over glasses of world-famous local beers and hearty Czech cuisine to share stories and laughter.

Days 5, 6, 7 and 8: Cesky Krumlov and Sumava National Park
Pedal to Cesky Krumlov, the Czech Republic's most beautiful and best preserved medieval town. Step back in time while you wander the maze of cobblestone streets. Visit the bluff top ruins of the 14th century castle of Divci Kamen above the river. Settle into the four-star Hotel Bohemian Gold or Hotel Dvorak, which sits spectacularly on the banks of the Vltava river in the historic center of town. Visit the town's handsome, abandoned synagogue. Cycle south along the Vltava River to Rozmberk, site of an impressive castle and to the Zlata Koruna monastery in Vyssi Brod. Canoe on the Vltava River. Bike to the Sumava National Park, nestled between Austria and Germany - pedal past pristine lakes and across an undulating Bohemian landscape whose Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture has survived centuries of invasions. Transfer by private coach to Prague where we'll send you off with a lifetime of memories. .