Tours of European castles. Tours to Czech castles

It was a wonderful excursion, my daughter and I enjoyed it, Yulia did an excellent job of guiding both the route and the excursion. The weather was a little let down, it got dark early, but you can’t predict it :)
I recommend it, it’s especially good as a first guided tour of Moscow - easy, interesting and lively

A good walking tour in the very center of Moscow. I learned a lot about the architecture of buildings that I often passed or drove by, but now I know all the details of their construction, the history of their owners. This format, not large groups and there were about 10 of us, will suit many who are interested in the history of Moscow, schoolchildren who have already begun to study the history of Russia, and of course those who like to comprehend and discover new experiences))). Yuli, thank you very much for your competent and interesting presentation material, energetically, with humor at a pace to get everything done, we had a wonderful day!!!

Everything is great

I would like, while still under the impression of the excursion, to tell you where we went today and what we saw.
And today there was a meeting with Moscow castles... yes... yes... you heard right...
I am a native Muscovite, I know it well historical places Moscow, and the excursion with Yulia was of interest because friends recommended it, and I hoped to learn new facts. And I was not mistaken in choosing a guide!
Julia explained the features of the Art Nouveau style so clearly that now you can crack it like nuts.
Now walk around hometown It will be much more interesting and distinguish between different styles: Art Nouveau, Constructivism, Stalinist Empire, Post-Soviet Art Nouveau.
Another interesting feature of Yulina’s excursion is the task cards. Find out your building, write down information about it. And this building is already becoming a home)). Now we’ll know him for sure out of thousands)).
And, of course, I would like to note that it’s nice to listen to a guide who speaks beautiful, lively Russian, and who talks about my hometown with passion and love!
Thanks a lot Yulechka. My sister and I were pleased! We will come back for other excursions.

Good afternoon.
A wonderful tour of Amsterdam gave hope for the possibility of a tour of Moscow.
The group consisted of 21 people. This is a lot for such an excursion. Snacking takes up daylight hours and viewing architecture without daylight becomes meaningless. Family excursions should be organized for meals and toilets and honestly written about this in the description. And I wouldn’t want a biased attitude))). It is better to express it, but not to impose it. More suitable for schoolchildren))

Hello Olga! Thanks for your feedback)
The fact is that the description of the Excursion indicates the possible number of participants - 20 people. I assume that you could expect this number of people and immediately understand whether the format suits you group excursions or not. I do the same individual excursions along different routes. I would also be grateful if you suggest how to make sure that people don’t want to go to the toilet during the Excursion. Unfortunately, this stop is necessary for physiological reasons, and the decision to pause was made by the majority. I think it would be much worse if the lack of access to the toilet would lead to a disaster on the route. The stop did not stop us from looking at the architecture; we only looked at the last mansion at dusk, and it suited him very well. Regarding personal opinion: we are all adults, and we understand that our opinion may not coincide with someone else’s, what can we do? I can’t conduct a survey in advance and find out what you like and what you don’t, and adapt to you. In the end, it turns out that people interfered, there are too many of them and they all want to go to the toilet (how could it be otherwise!), the setting sun (this cannot be stopped!), and your opinion, which did not coincide with mine. Not a word about the route or the guide - then why the rating 2? And what does Amsterdam have to do with it? :)

Julia is an excellent storyteller, the material is presented vividly, imaginatively and at the same time quite systematically, easily remembered. The route is interesting and eventful, I wholeheartedly recommend it!

Yesterday we went on an excursion “in search of Moscow castles”. There were 9 of us. Both adults and children 10-14 years old. Everyone really liked it. You can hear the guide perfectly. There was enough space for everyone (groups of up to 20 people). The story was interesting and multifaceted. We will definitely go on another excursion with Yulia.

Thank you very much for a great walk and interesting story about Moscow castles! And also for giving me the opportunity to feel like, at least for a short time, the owner of one of these beautiful mansions!)

Definitely recommend! This is the second time I’ve gone on excursions with Yulia, and the second time I’ve enjoyed her interesting, dynamic stories. The route is laid out conveniently and logically. Every detail has been thought through. And most importantly, everything is done so that guests are left with a wonderful aftertaste from the excursion)

An original theme, a well-thought-out route and, in fact, I liked everything. Thanks Yulia!

Many thanks to Yulia. It turned out to be an easy and interesting adventure.

I really liked it! It was interesting, lively and very educational. Yulia is great, well done))

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Hello Elvira!
First of all, I was very glad to meet you and your company again yesterday. Thanks again for the gift from Lusha.
Secondly, your attitude and review, spoiling the statistics, is completely incomprehensible, if yesterday I already answered all the questions. It looks like an obsessive desire to defend one’s innocence in public.
So, you are my first excursionist in the two years of existence of this route who decided that the guide should pay for the tea party. There is not a word about this in the description of the Excursion. I brought you to the establishment, advised you to take tea, you didn’t do this, is it the guide’s fault that there was no tea?
I will note that sometimes I have groups of children of 15 people, if I feed everyone with pies, give them tea and each a gift, then I will go into the red. I already work below the market cost of such services, simply because I love my profession and children. If you really wanted to give your child tea, why didn’t you do it yourself? It seems that you wanted to gain these 150-200 rubles at my expense. If I knew that this was so important for you and would lead to such negativity, I would even pay for you, although I don’t think it’s right.
Now about the time. The excursion lasts 2.5-3 hours. I didn’t shorten anything from it, and we finished not an hour earlier, as you write, but half an hour earlier, I only removed the second part of the tasks - children are 5-6 years old, the second part is beyond their strength.
By the way, the description of the Excursion says that it is intended for children over 7 years old. You read about the tea party, but not about the age of the children. Shortening the excursion for children of this age made perfect sense.

We love Moscow, this is not the first time we have walked around the city with our children and Yulia. And every time the children ask to go for a walk with her. I think that says a lot. Traveling with Yulia along Nikolskaya is wonderful, as are the rest of her routes. Informative, easy and creative. Thanks to Yulia and Tripster! And YES, we love Moscow.

The castles of Prague attract tourists with their extraordinary architecture. Majestic halls and ominous dungeons will give you new emotions and impressions. Tours of Prague castles will allow you to plunge into the atmosphere of the Middle Ages and learn new things about the great people who left a significant mark on history. To this day, some universal buildings belong to the same family.

Legendary Karlstejn

One of the most famous castles is Karlštejn, which has been a majestic fortress since 1348. It is named in honor of the Czech King Charles IV. Karlštejn includes an entire castle complex, where there is a storage room for family heirlooms and jewelry of the royal family. Amazing architecture, ancient wall paintings, a gallery of royal portraits - all this is presented to the eyes of curious travelers.

Fascinating excursions to the most famous castles of the Czech Republic

You can spend more than one day visiting all the remarkable castles of the Czech Republic, most of which are located in Prague. This list includes:

• Konopiste
• Hluboká nad Vtalvou Castle
• Czech Sternberk
• Sychrov Castle
• Pruhonice Castle and Garden.

The life of the crowned persons of the Czech Republic has always been surrounded by an atmosphere of splendor and sophistication. Very popular excursions royal castles Prague. Konopiste Castle is a typical medieval fortress with towers. The collection of weapons and military trophies is of great interest. Czech Sternberg – a castle near the most beautiful town Kutna Hora. Many people visit Sternberg for the Chapel of All Saints, but this is far from the only thing this place is interesting about.

Would you like to taste Czech cuisine and take part in a medieval show from the time of knights in armor and influential nobles? You should definitely visit for dinner in Detenice. Authentic dishes and a fun show - the hospitable tavern will readily provide you with both bread and circuses. Children will also enjoy this event.

Delightful architectural solutions, landscape design made in a classical style, fascinating stories and mystical ghosts will not leave anyone indifferent. Book excursions to Prague castles on our website.

• 1 day Berlin

  Flight to Berlin. Meeting at the airport 3 hours before departure with a company representative to receive documents. For exact information on the airport, airline, flight number and departure time, see the section a week before departure.

  Visit* to the Herrenhausen palace and park complex (€ 8).

  In the afternoon, departure from Hannover.

  Visit to the famous spa town of Bad Pyrmont, where one of the most beautiful spa parks in Europe with a palm garden is located (€4 ticket). It is possible to visit* the baths (from €16, you must have swimwear and a towel).

  Transfer in the evening (~150 km).

  Accommodation and overnight at the hotel.

  4 day Kassel – Wilhelmshöhe park and palace* – Alsfeld

  Breakfast in the hotel.

  In the morning, a short walk around the city of Kassel.

  Visit to the famous Wilhelmshöhe Cascade Park (UNESCO) - one of the most beautiful palace and park complexes in Europe (cascade waterfalls open on Wed. and Sun.). For those interested, a guided tour* (€5). After visiting the park, it is recommended to visit*Wilhelmshehe Palace(€6 ticket, optional guided tour €5), where a rich collection of works of art is presented.

  In the afternoon, travel (~280 km) across Germany. On the way, stop at ancient town Alsfeld, pros famous for its historical center with half-timbered architecture of the 16th-17th centuries.

  Arrival at the hotel in the evening. Accommodation and overnight at the hotel.

  5 day Koblenz - Augustusburg* and Falkenlust* palaces – Rhine Valley

  Breakfast in the hotel.

  In the morning, transfer to the city of Brühl, where the famous palace and park complex of Augustusburg and Falkenlust (UNESCO) is located. Visit*: two palaces and a park (€10 ticket. For those interested, a guide at the Augustusburg Palace - €8).

  In the afternoon, transfer (~100 km) to the city of Koblenz, inspection of the “German Corner” - the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine rivers.

  Drive (~100 km) along the Rhine Valley with panoramic views of medieval castles and towns; Stolzenfels (visit*€ 5) with a tour of the amazing castle park in the Romantic style), Marksburg, ruins of castles of warring brothers, ruins of Rheinfels castle, Lorelei rock, the city of St. Goarshausen with castles Katz and Maus, a castle on the island of Palatinate and more. During the trip there will be a boat trip* on the Rhine (approx.€ 15).

  In the evening transfer to the hotel (~100 km).

  Accommodation and overnight at the hotel.

  Day 6 Wiesbaden – Heidelberg – Schwetzingen Palace and Park*

  Breakfast in the hotel.

  In the morning, transfer to the city of Wiesbaden - one of the oldest thermal resorts in Europe. Walk with an accompanying person. Goethe and Dostoevsky visited the city, and in 1860 he lost all his savings in a casino.

  Transfer (~100 km) to the city of Heidelberg. Sightseeing tour with inspection of the ruins of the famous castle, funicular* (€ 7).

  Daytime excursion* to the park of the Baroque Schwetzingen Palace(€15), built at the beginning of the 18th century. Voltaire once stayed in the palace, and Mozart gave concerts.

  Transfer in the evening (~100 km).

  Accommodation and overnight at the hotel.

  Day 7 Ludwigsburg Palace* – Weikersheim Castle and Park

  Breakfast in the hotel.

  In the morning, visit* to the Ludwigsburg Residence, located near the city, which is recognized as one of the most beautiful palaces in Europe (€ 11, ticket to the residence + guide, entrance to the Blooming Baroque Park - € 9).

  In the afternoon, transfer (~150 km) to Wurzburg.

  On the way, stop in Weikersheim and visit* Weikersheim Castle (€10 park + palace + reservation) and the surrounding park. The castle was built in Baroque style. The castle park was created in the French style and is known for a large number of sculptural compositions.

  In the evening, check-in at the hotel.

  Day 8 Würzburg – Veitshöchheim Park*

  Breakfast at the park hotel summer palace Veitshöchheim (€10, transfer) - one of the most beautiful examples of a Rococo park in Germany.

  In the evening, transfer (~350 km) across Germany.

  Accommodation and overnight at the hotel.

  Day 9 Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz

  Breakfast in the hotel.

  Transfer (~70 km) to the town of Wörlitz, where the famous Garden and Park Kingdom is locatedDessau-Wörlitz (UNESCO).The visit is free. Excursion* with a guide (€10, guide + ferry).

  In the evening transfer to Berlin. Disconnection of tourists departing from Berlin from the group continuing the tour through Poland to Brest.

  Accommodation and overnight at the hotel.

  Day 10 Moscow

  Breakfast in the hotel.

  In the morning, transfer* to the airport (early flight and departure from the hotel are possible). For information on flights and departure times, see the section one week before the start of the tour. Flight to Moscow.

  Tourists flying from Berlin to their home city independently organize their own transfer to the airport or can join group transfer* when time coincides .

GUIDE. WHO IS HE?
Moscow expert, journalist, Russian theater and film actor, radio host on “Moscow Speaks”, graduate and now acting teacher at the Theater Institute. Shchukina, professional tour guide.

Moscow is one of the most extraordinary cities in the world. Its appearance was formed over many centuries, and historical cataclysms and fatal events made their own adjustments to the overall picture. The capital that we know now has its own character, sometimes unpredictable and even shocking. Many secrets are hidden behind its respectable facades; thousands of unexpected and amazing secrets are kept in the shadows of cozy squares.

The travel company "site" invites everyone to go on a trip to Moscow castles. In the very heart of Zlatoglavaya there is another city where forging real story, stars were lit, passions were in full swing, monstrous human tragedies occurred and blood-chilling atrocities were committed.

You may have repeatedly passed by these beautiful mansions, without even realizing what an important role silent witnesses to epochal events in the fate of the city and Russia play. During our bus tour“Secrets of Moscow castles” You will receive unique information that can shock, change your worldview and make you look at known facts from a fundamentally different angle.

During our bus trip around Moscow in the company of one of the leading guides of “Unforgettable Moscow” you will visit and see:

• the most interesting alleys of old Moscow;
• the most extraordinary mansions that were built by famous architects for their outstanding contemporaries;
• places where important events for the city and country took place.

• the fascinating history of the Muir and Merliz trading house - a story about how the store was connected with the production of tanks;
• the legend of the curse of the river and its fatal influence on the fate of the famous philanthropist;
• why the Red Army won the civil war;
• the story of how an ordinary bat ruined the life of a millionaire oil industrialist;
• how peasants lived in Moscow and much, much more!

• in the walls of which building did a jealous groom wall up his bride, a flighty ballerina;
• a story about a one-way ticket or the home of a bright communist future;
• what was the relationship between events such as the Battle of Tibet and the high-profile assassination of the ambassador;
• what paranormal phenomena occur in the embassy house, and how diplomats learned to live peacefully with ghosts.

Dress appropriately for the weather, bring friends and a good mood. We guarantee that you will receive a sea of ​​vivid impressions and unique information!

Duration: 11 days/ 10 nights

Route: Picardy - Normandy - Brittany - Loire Valley - Zurich - Bern - Geneva

A program within which you can visit the pearls of medieval European architecture.

Hotels (or another of the same level):
Rouen 1 night: Saint Sever 3*
Mont Saint Michel 1 night: Le Domaine du Mont 3*/ Ibis Avranches 3*
Angers 1 night: Brit Hotel Acropole 3*
Paris 1 night: Mercure Gare de Lyon 4*
Zurich 2 nights: Courtyard by Marriott 4*
Bern 2 nights: Savoy 4*
Geneva 2 nights: NH Rex/ Crowne Plaza 4*

Arrival dates:
01 - 11 April 29 July - 08 August
April 22 - May 02 August 19 - 29
13 - 23 May 09 - 19 September
03 - 13 June 30 September - 10 October
01 - 11 July 21 - 31 October

Optional excursions (net prices per person):
Ethnographic Museum and Cheese Factory in Appenzell, Principality of Liechtenstein (from 10 people) - 125 euros
Interlaken/Grindelwald (from 10 people) - 65 euros
Excursion to chocolate factory Stettler with chocolate tasting. (from 10 people) - 35 euros

Tour program:
1 day. Arrival in Paris
Arrival in Paris. 09:30 - Group gathering at Roissy - Charles de Gaulle airport. Meeting with the guide. Transfer by comfortable bus to Picardy, northeast France. A trip to Picardy is a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the origins of the Frankish kingdom and look into the era of the legendary Merovingian kings. Ancient Senlis is the capital of the Frankish kingdom, a city of Gothic cathedrals whose spiers dominate ancient, light-colored cobblestone streets and picturesque stone medieval houses. During the tour of historical center Visit to Senlis Cathedral and an external inspection of the monastery, founded in the 12th century by the daughter of Yaroslav the Wise, Anna Yaroslavna, who became his wife French king Henry I. Moving to the city of Rouen - the city of the Vikings, ancient capital Normandy and modern capital region of Upper Normandy. Rouen is one of the largest, oldest and most beautiful cities France. In Rouen, there is a sightseeing walking tour with a visit to the magnificent Rouen Cathedral, as well as a walk through the Old Market Square, associated with the history of Joan of Arc, and along the Rue Gros Horloge with its ancient clock tower. Overnight at a 3* hotel in Rouen or in the surrounding area.

Day 2. Fecamp - Etretat - Deauville
Departure to Fécamp, a charming Norman coastal town famous for its ancient abbey and the famous Benedictine liqueur, which was invented here by local monks many centuries ago. During the visit, for an additional fee, there is a tasting of the signature liqueur at the Palais Bénédictine castle. Moving to Etretat is the most a nice place The "Alabaster Coast" of the English Channel, which gets its name from the chalk mountains and white waters that characterize this part of Normandy. A walk along the half-timbered streets and the coast, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the famous steep chalk cliffs “Needle” and “Triple Arch”, which Claude Monet, Eugene Delacroix, Camille Corot, Eugene Boudin loved to depict in their canvases. Travel to Deauville - luxury resort on the banks of the English Channel with the widest sandy beach and the famous boardwalk with “signature” cinematic booths. A city of aristocrats, casinos and romantic stories inspired by the cult film by Claude Lelouch “A Man and a Woman”. Overnight at a 3* hotel in Mont Saint-Michel or in the surrounding area.

Day 3. Mont Saint Michel - Saint Malo - Angers
Start of the day at Mont Saint Michel. The Abbey of Mont Saint-Michel is a real pearl of medieval Gothic, the island is an abbey, the island is a mirage on a granite rock among quicksand, rapid ebbs and flows, one of pilgrimage shrines Christian world. Mont Saint-Michel is included in the list of UNESCO sites and has no analogues in the world in terms of its combination of architectural merits, mystical history and natural uniqueness. The abbey, dedicated to Michael the Archangel, has been rising on the mountain since the 7th century and all these centuries has attracted the curious, the suffering and the faithful. Today Mont Saint-Michel is the second most visited place in France after Paris. Moving to Saint-Malo - a fortress city, the eternal rival of the Norman Mont Saint-Michel, the refuge of formidable corsairs, the place of the most powerful ebbs and flows in Europe, the birthplace of the discoverer of Canada, Jacques Cartier. The program includes a walking tour of Intra Muros - ancient city, enclosed in a ring of fortress walls, from which a beautiful sea panorama and views of ancient forts open. After the tour, you can buy real Breton souvenirs and delicacies in the shops of the city. Transfer to Angers, walking tour of the historical center of English city France, which became the cradle and “second capital” of the English royal Plantagenet dynasty. A majestic fortress with 15 formidable bastions has reigned over the city and the river for many centuries, the foundation of which was laid in the 9th century, defending itself from the attacks of the Normans, by the warlike and cruel owner of these places - Fulk Nerra, Count of Anjou. The city has always been at the crossroads of wars, from the pre-Roman era to the Second World War, which miraculously spared the city. Overnight at a 3* hotel in Angers.

Day 4 Usset - Azay-le-Rideau - Villandry - Paris
Transfer to the Usset Castle - one of the great castles of the Loire Valley, where tourists from Russia are still infrequent guests. With its mystical beauty, the castle inspired the storyteller Charles Perrault to create The Sleeping Beauty, combining the power medieval fortress X century and the openwork romance of the Renaissance. During the time of Joan of Arc, it belonged to Agnes Sorel, the first official mistress of a king in French history. The castle has a magnificent and very valuable collection of furniture. The royal chambers preserve the appearance of the 18th century. The castle houses a rich collection of weapons, beautiful antique Flemish tapestries and paintings by Italian Renaissance masters. The visit includes a tour of the castle and independent walk through its famous park. Transfer to the castle of Azay-le-Rideau, a masterpiece of the early Renaissance, built on an island in the middle of the Indre on stilts driven into the river bed. The construction process was supervised by Philippa Lebay, the wife of Gilles Berthelot, treasurer of King Francis I. Most likely, the castle owes its graceful external towers, tapering upward, and an elegant staircase, the landings of which are decorated with paired Italian loggia windows, to her taste. Visit to the castle. The elegant Castle of Villandry, dating back to the Renaissance, rises near the Loire. The Villandry Gardens are a striking example of French park art. They are located on three levels, which rise one above the other. The upper level is a water mirror. The middle terrace “Garden of Love” is located on the same level as the halls of the first floor, and the lower terrace is occupied by a stylized vegetable garden. The tour program includes a walk through the Villandry gardens. Moving to Paris. Overnight at a hotel in Paris.

Day 5 Paris - Zurich
Transfer by train to Zurich at 06:10. Meeting at the train station in Zurich at 11:30. Next 2 hours sightseeing tour around the city, visiting business and shopping center, Old Town, lake embankment, Linden courtyard, panoramic platform. The tour includes an introduction to the main attractions of Zurich, history and modern life city, the opportunity to take a photo against the backdrop of the city panorama.

Day 6 Zurich
Breakfast in the hotel. Excursion to Stein am Rhein (a medieval town on the border with Germany, famous for its ancient buildings with frescoes on the facades). Stop at the very big waterfall Europe - Rheinfall ( Entry tickets to the waterfalls are included in the tour price). Return to Zurich. Hiking in Zurich for tourists who did not attend the excursion on the first day. Optional excursion to the state of Liechtenstein with wine tasting. A trip to the ethnographic museum of the city of Appenzell with a visit to the cheese factory and cheese tasting (entrance tickets and tasting are included in the tour price; tourists explore the museum on their own).

Day 7 Zurich - Lucerne - Bern
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Lucerne along a panoramic route. A short overview of the center of Lucerne, the Chapel Bridge, a visit to the Lion Monument - business card cities. Transfer to Bern along the Entlebuch valley. Upon arrival in Bern, a 2-hour city tour including the main attractions: the Cathedral (external inspection), the Bear Pit, the clock tower, the government building and the arcades of the old town. Architectural ensemble the old center of Bern is listed as a world cultural heritage UNESCO. Hotel accommodation. Free time.

Day 8 Berne
Breakfast in the hotel. Free day. Optional excursion to the Bernese Alps. During the excursion, you will get acquainted with the history and beauty of the Bernese Alps, visit the resort of Interlaken, located in a picturesque valley between two lakes and ski resort Grindelwald. A unique opportunity to see typical Swiss chalets against the backdrop of the highest Alpine peaks covered with eternal snow.

Day 9 Bern - Gruyères - Montreux - Chillon Castle - Vevey - Geneva
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Geneva via Gruyere - Montreux - Vevey. During the trip: visit medieval city Gruyères, located on picturesque rock over the valley. A visit to Chillon Castle, glorified by Lord Byron, a walk along the flower embankment of the pearl of the Swiss Riviera - Montreux, where you can see monuments to V. Nabokov and F. Mercouri. (Entrance fees to Chillon Castle are included in the tour price). A short walk along the embankment and the ancient street of Vevey with a visit to the monuments to Charlie Chaplin and N.V. Gogol, who lived in this city. Upon arrival in Geneva, check into a hotel and free time.

Day 10 Geneva
Breakfast in the hotel. A 3-hour sightseeing tour of the city, visiting the main attractions and getting to know the history of the city. Visit to the old city center, parks and embankments, district international organizations(a visit to the UN is not included in the excursion program, it is possible in your free time). Optional excursion to the Stettler chocolate factory. During their visit, tourists will learn a lot of new and interesting things about the history of chocolate. The motto of the skilled chocolatiers of the Stettler factory is: “Achieving perfection”, they demonstrate their unsurpassed skill through masterpieces of chocolate art. There will be an opportunity to enjoy a unique combination of taste and aroma of chocolate. And at the end of the excursion they will give you a small gift as a keepsake of this unforgettable day.

Day 11 Geneva
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport or independent transfer to the airport by train (transport card included in the price). Departure.

Optional: extension of stay on the lakes, thermal resorts etc.