12 days in Czech Republic Itinerary

Prague lures millions of tourists each year with its World Heritage-listed medieval city center--a labyrinth of narrow lanes, bridges, cathedrals, and palaces overlooked by a thousand-year-old castle.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Prague Castle as well as Film Legends Museum PRAHA. Take a break from the city and head to Prague for Two and Kralovska Obora-Stromovka. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Jewish Museum in Prague and Prague Astronomical Clock. There's still lots to do: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Prague Zoo, take in the views from Charles Bridge, identify plant and animal life at Devil's Channel, and wander the streets of Old Town Square.

To see maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Prague online route builder .

New Delhi, India to Prague is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus. The time zone changes from India Standard Time (IST) to Central European Time (CET), which is usually a -4 hour difference. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from New Delhi in October, with highs in Prague at 15°C and lows at 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to take a train to Kutna Hora.

A prosperous silver-mining center during medieval times, Kutna Hora features a well-preserved old town (it's a World Heritage Site) famed for its blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Wed): take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Barbara and then examine the collection at Bohemian Museum of Silver. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Barbara's Church and then explore the striking landscape of Toulovcovy Mastale.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Kutna Hora tour builder site .

Traveling by train from Prague to Kutna Hora takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October in Kutna Hora, expect temperatures between 16°C during the day and 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Karlstejn.

The site of one of Europe's most visited medieval castles, the small market town of Karlstejn sits in a densely forested region just a short drive west of Prague.

Get out of town with these interesting Karlstejn side-trips: Royal Brewery Krusovice (in Krusovice) and Museum of Chocolate and Marzipan (in Tabor). The adventure continues: step into the grandiose world of Karlstejn Castle, admire the landmark architecture of Pilsen Gate, and look for all kinds of wild species at Medvedarium.

For reviews, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read Karlstejn attractions planner .

You can drive from Kutna Hora to Karlstejn in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 8°C in November, and nighttime lows around 1°C. You will have some time to spend on the 4th (Sun) before leaving for home.