Tentative itinerary for May 2008 Czech trip
Friday, May 18th, 2007We’ve hashed it out some of the details with the staff from the National Czech and Slovak Museum and we’ve put together a tentative intinerary for the May 2008 group trip to the Czech Republic. The dates may change a little bit and we don’t know about pricing yet. If you are interested the dates below would be good to reserve on your calendar. We’re in the process of trying to arrange ground transportation in the Czech Republic so if you are really interested, then drop us a line at “beerroom@johngrocery.com” so we can better judge interest.
- Wednesday, May 21 Depart for Prague.
- Thursday, May 22 Arrive in Prague – Go to Plzeň, the Capital City of Beer, for a welcome dinner – overnight in Plzeň.
- Friday, May 23 Tour Pilsner Urquell Brewery & Museum. Time on your own to visit the historic sites of Plzeň. Dinner and overnight in Plzeň
- Saturday, May 24 Travel to The Chodovar Family Brewery in Chudová Planá, the oldest brewery in Western Bohemia. Try the optional spa treatments including soaking in a beer bath. Dinner and return to Plzeň for overnight.
- Sunday, May 25 Travel to Březnice to tour the Herold Březnice Castle Brewery and the Březnice Castle. Dinner. Overnight in Březnice.
- Monday, May 26 Travel to České Budĕjovice to tour the Samson Brewery and the world-famous Budvar Brewery. Dinner. Overnight in Český Krumlov.
- Tuesday, May 27 Free day to enjoy the sights and tour the castle of Český Krumlov. Optional visit to nearby Hluboka Castle. Overnight in Český Krumlov.
- Wednesday, May 28 Travel to Jaroslav Svoboda’s glass studio in the village of Karlov outside of ŽĎĂR nad Sázavou. Then on to visit the Želiv Monastery Brewery in Humpolec Želiv.
- Thursday, May 29 Travel to Prague. Optional city tour. On your own for sightseeing and shopping.
- Friday, May 30 Optional guided tour of The Musaion, folk museum. Farewell dinner.
- Saturday, May 31 Depart.