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Czech Republic Travel Guide
The Czech guide: Prague, Krumlov, the breweries and the prices.
7 min read · 4 days · Updated September 12, 2026
- czech republic
- travel guide
- Destination
- Prague, Czechia
- Duration
- 4 days
- Best time
- Apr-Jun
- Style
- Culture · Food · History
- Daily budget
- 100 USD
The Czech Republic is Central Europe's friendliest-priced postcard: Prague's hundred spires, Český Krumlov's river-wrapped castle, Pilsner in its hometown, and Bohemian Switzerland's rock arches. Planning figures: Prague ~€90/day, the regions ~€70.
The classic route: Prague (3) → Krumlov day trip or Kutná Hora's ossuary → the brewery towns.
What this guide covers
Prague & Bohemia
The capital and the regions.
Day 1
Prague — castle
The castle at opening; the bridge at dawn.
Day 2
Prague — Old Town
The astronomical hour; the Jewish Quarter.
Day 3
Krumlov day
The river-wrapped castle.
Day 4
Beer or nature
Pilsen's brewery — or the rock arches.
Where to Go
Prague covers the castle, the bridge, the Jewish Quarter and Petřín. Krumlov is the storybook day trip. Kutná Hora's Sedlec ossuary is the strange one. Pilsen and Budweis are the beer pilgrimages.
- Classic: Prague 3 → Krumlov 1.
- Beer: Prague 2 → Pilsen 1 → Budweis 1.
- Nature: Prague 2 → Bohemian Switzerland 2.
The Pilsner Doctrine
Czech beer is a civic institution — tankové pivo (tank beer) tastes different and better. Lokál's pouring rituals are worth studying; the prices make study easy.
What to know before you go
Money
- Prague ~€90/day, regions ~€70.
- Tank beer at pub prices — the cheapest great beer in Europe.
When
- May–September suits the hikes and the gardens.
- December's Prague markets are the cold-weather version.
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The trip planner opens pre-filled with Prague — adjust the dates and interests to fit your trip.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Czech Republic cheap?
Yes — about €90/day in Prague, and Pilsner cheaper than water in places.
Prague alone or plus Krumlov?
Plus Krumlov — the river-wrapped castle is the country's second postcard.
How many days for the Czech Republic?
Four days does Prague plus one region; a week adds the brewery towns.