Take a day trip through the picturesque West Bohemian countryside to the world-famous spa town of Karlovy Vary. Better known by its German name, Karlsbad (or Carlsbad), this spa town is situated in a beautiful forested valley known for its 12 thermal springs.
Highlights
- Full-day trip to Karlovy Vary from Prague
- Discover Bohemia's most famous spa town
- Glass exhibition
- Sample the mineral spring water, local wafers and traditional herbal liqueur
- Lunch included
- English- and German-speaking guides
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Karlovy Vary Day Trip from Prague
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Exhibitionin the shop of the Moser glass factoryPhoto by: Ioana C12 2012 -
Spring number 1The geyserPhoto by: Ioana C12 2012 -
Colonadeswhere people walk sipping their wonder water.Photo by: Ioana C12 2012 -
Karlovy VaryFamous complex 'PUP', part IPhoto by: Aleksandra BLatvia, 07 2009 -
Karlovy VaryFamous complex 'PUP', part IIPhoto by: Aleksandra BLatvia, 07 2009 -
Karlovy VaryThe street along Tepla riverPhoto by: Aleksandra BLatvia, 07 2009 -
Karlovy VaryLook on another side of the riverPhoto by: Aleksandra BLatvia, 07 2009 -
Karlovy Vary. Mineral water ...This mineral stream situated in earth on the depth of 13 meters. It is max. stream in Europe after Iceland's streams.Photo by: Aleksandra BLatvia, 07 2009 -
Karlovy Vary. Two faces ...Two faces Janus fountain near mineral curative complex. Now you can one face only.Photo by: Aleksandra BLatvia, 07 2009 -
Karlovy Vary.Two faces ...Two faces Janus fountain near mineral curative complex. Now you can both of faces.Photo by: Aleksandra BLatvia, 07 2009 -
Karlovy VaryThe streetPhoto by: Aleksandra BLatvia, 07 2009 -
Karlovy VaryNarrow streetPhoto by: Aleksandra BLatvia, 07 2009 -
Karlovy VaryThe mountains are around the city.Photo by: Aleksandra BLatvia, 07 2009 -
Karlovy VaryTepla riverPhoto by: Aleksandra BLatvia, 07 2009 -
Karlovy VaryThe river and the cityPhoto by: Aleksandra BLatvia, 07 2009 -
Karlovy VaryCzech national cuisine restaurantPhoto by: Aleksandra BLatvia, 07 2009 -
Karlovy VaryThis street go to mineral curative complex.Photo by: Aleksandra BLatvia, 07 2009 -
Useful Information
The Thermal Spa Town of Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad)
Karlovy Vary is the most famous Bohemian spa, and was named for the Holy Roman Emperor Charles (Karl) IV. The emperor allegedly found the springs in 1358 during a hunting expedition. In the 19th century, many famous people came here from all over Europe for treatment, including Goethe, Schiller, Beethoven, Chopin and Karl Marx.
Upon your arrival in Karlovy Vary, you will visit a glass exhibition at the Moser factory. Then, as you stroll through the town along the spa colonnades, you will have a chance to sip the water from the mineral springs, taste delicious local wafers and the traditional herbal Becherovka liqueur.
Upon your arrival in Karlovy Vary, you will visit a glass exhibition at the Moser factory. Then, as you stroll through the town along the spa colonnades, you will have a chance to sip the water from the mineral springs, taste delicious local wafers and the traditional herbal Becherovka liqueur.
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