15 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.

Get in touch with nature at Prague Zoo and Prague for Two. Your inner history buff will appreciate St. Vitus Cathedral and Prague Castle. Next up on the itinerary: take some stellar pictures from Prague Astronomical Clock, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, pause for some photo ops at Vyšehrad National Cultural Monument, and sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting.

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Ankara, Turkey to Prague is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of bus and flight. You can also do a combination of bus, flight, and train; or drive. The time zone changes from Eastern European Time to Central European Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. In December, daily temperatures in Prague can reach 5°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can go by car to Cesky Krumlov.

Known around the world for its medieval castle, Cesky Krumlov offers the chance to experience the charm of a small European city seemingly frozen in time several centuries ago.

Get some historical perspective at Historie mesta Ceský Krumlov and Christi and Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Get in touch with nature at Outdoor Krumlov and Kolobezky Klet. Step out of Cesky Krumlov with an excursion to The State Chateau of Hluboká in Hluboka nad Vltavou--about 38 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: get outside with Vltava Sport Service, contemplate the long history of The Chaplain's House (Kaplanka), admire the masterpieces at Egon Schiele Art Centre, and tee off at Golf Club Cesky Krumlov.

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You can drive from Prague to Cesky Krumlov in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In December, daily temperatures in Cesky Krumlov can reach 4°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can drive to Brno.

A thousand years old, Brno offers a convenient urban base for exploring the southern section of Moravia, famed for its lush vineyards and natural caves.

On the 13th (Thu), look for all kinds of wild species at Moravian Karst, pause for some serene contemplation at Kostel Jana Amose Komenskeho - Cerveny Kostel, and then contemplate the long history of Spilberk Castle. On the 14th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: tour the pleasant surroundings at Brno Architecture Trail and then explore the historical opulence of Zamek Lednice.

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Drive from Cesky Krumlov to Brno in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 4°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.