Luxury Czech Spa Escape: Karlovy Vary & Marianske Lazne from Prague
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During this tour you’ll have the opportunity to visit the largest, most well known Czech Spa. The founding of this town has been linked to Emperor Charles IV since 1358, when he built a hunting lodge here. There are 12 famous springs with a temperature of about 72°C, the most famous being Vridlo. During your walk along the Tepla River and the majestic Neo-Rennaissance colonnades, you will have a chance to taste different mineral waters and purchase souvenirs .Karlovy Vary is also famous for its local china and glass manufacturing industry. These products are on display at a special exhibition and are sold at specialized shops. The spa was visited by many rulers and artists including Goethe, Chateaubriand, Chopin, Beethoven, Brahms and Dvorak. After lunch (included), visit the Moser glass factory and shop. Next you will come to the famous Marianske Lazne, with its curative springs.
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Watercolorpainter52, 7/5/2023 11:58:29 PM
A unesco protectorate, this city is so lovely... I don't know what is my favorite... the old city, the river with the canoes and rafters, swans and kids, or the castle in Loket, a bus ride away at 20 minutes.
Gabriella_C, 11/24/2022 12:56:44 AM
Very nice tour, worth to see both towns. We went in November, it was raining the whole day, but it was worth it, anyway.
barbara_j, 12/8/2019 6:17:59 AM
the town is beautiful, but not worth a full day; same for factory: guide was not particularly good; too opinionated
Paula V, 6/7/2018 5:53:39 PM
We were 4 people on this tour, they had promised hotel pickup, which they did but half an hour later than they said, that was acceptable because of the traffic and the car driver was a very nice man who took me to the meeting point. There we meet our “guide” (If you can even call her like that) and the driver hadn’t arrived due to the traffic, again. Finally he came and we started the way in a very comfortable van, unfortunately, the driver thought he was in a race and was driving in the worst possible way and I even screamed in one occasion because we were about to crash. After this hell ride we got to the Glass factory and it was great, the local guide wasn’t that good but the experience was awesome. Then we went for lunch to a close by restaurant and the food and service were nice. In Karlovy Vary, the guide was just a walking person with no data to share and we were just following her around, then we finished in the last city and she gave us “free time” and that made me laugh because we had had free time all day without her guidance at all. So, to put it in a sentence: take this tour only if you want “nice” transportation and not having to worry about trains and stuff. Other than transportation and food, this tour didn’t provide anything
Trish M, 12/31/2017 10:45:40 AM
Thought this may have been fun. Our guide talked to low and we were in the back. It was a good hour drive of which o was ok with but our driver thought he was in a race which made me nervous. We stopped the Moser glass but couldn't do the factory tour (It was closed) had lunch that was terrible. The driver was passing with corners coming and whipping around so fast I was sick to my stomach. It was all I could do not to throw up on our poor Russian girl who was in front of me. Our second spa stop was walked around after the guide told us a few things that had no relevant. We didn't stop at Pilsner as it was closed also. We paid 90 bucks each on a crappy tour. The tour company should have known some of these attraction were closed and just cancelled the tour. I'm never booking with Grey Line again
Troy S, 10/13/2017 2:07:20 PM
<p>A nice, small group. There were only 6 of us in a comfortable van. The Moser glass factory was very interesting. The lunch meal was very good. Both spa towns were amazing. Our guide was engaging and knowledgeable. The driver was safe and efficient.</p>
Joseph B, 9/26/2017 5:06:11 AM
<p>The tour was all right. The guide was efficient and nice. The problem was with the driver. He just disappeared for long minutes and had to go back to him from the other end of the city, instead of him coming with the bus. I had a feeling that the guide is afraid of him.<br/> We particularly enjoyed Marienbad a really enchanting place. A pity that we have so short a time there.</p>
Sandra H, 9/24/2017 8:45:38 AM
<p>Excellent trip! I looked hard to find a trip that included Marienske Lazne and if was worth it! Pavel explained history, politics and architecture. Thank you for a wonderful day!</p>
Annette G, 10/6/2016 4:26:03 PM
<p>I'm glad I chose this tour that also goes to Marianske Lazne because I actually liked that better than Karlovy Vary. Marianske Lazne is a little lower key, if you could say that about a gorgeously appointed spa town. The colonnade is truly stunning and the park in the middle of town makes it seems more relaxed and less crowded. Both spas are definitely sights to see with their opulent architecture. The tour offers a great ride through the rolling country outside of Prague and it's great to see that as well, and I did enjoy the visit to the Moser glass factory. We were taken to a pleasant restaurant for lunch that even offered a vegetarian option, and our tour guide had us back in Prague on time. I was even picked up and dropped off at my hotel.</p>
Merridy_C, 7/3/2016 12:47:46 PM
<p>Karlovy Vary and Marianske Lazne are beautiful towns. There was also a tour of the Moser glass factory which we thoroughly enjoyed. The tour overall was good.</p>
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Reservation for shared tour may be cancelled or rescheduled if the minimum group size (4) is not met.
- Shared tour (transfer) is provided in a small group in compliance with all hygienic regulations on health protection such as disinfection of cars before each trip, observance of distances during the trip and in the places visited, disinfectants for use by clients.
- Private option trip with guide and driver is for up to 6 participants.
Departure point
The tour starts from the Gray Line office, Revolucni street 25, Prague 1, 110 00, Palace Vltava at 9:00. You will be welcome there by your driver and guide.Return details
During this tour you’ll have the opportunity to visit the largest, most well known Czech Spa. The founding of this town has been linked to Emperor Charles IV since 1358, when he built a hunting lodge here. There are 12 famous springs with a temperature of about 72°C, the most famous being Vridlo. During your walk along the Tepla River and the majestic Neo-Rennaissance colonnades, you will have a chance to taste different mineral waters and purchase souvenirs .Karlovy Vary is also famous for its local china and glass manufacturing industry. These products are on display at a special exhibition and are sold at specialized shops. The spa was visited by many rulers and artists including Goethe, Chateaubriand, Chopin, Beethoven, Brahms and Dvorak. After lunch (included), visit the Moser glass factory and shop. Next you will come to the famous Marianske Lazne, with its curative springs.Redemption
Clients must have covered noses and mouths (facemask or scarf) and have gloves (they can be needed in some cases).24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund