A short journey from Prague brings you to this protected area of outstanding natural beauty. This peaceful pocket in the garden of Bohemia is complete with rolling meadows, pine forests and hills dotted with picturesque traditional hamlets. Proximity to Prague makes this trip ideal to combine with a short city stay in this fascinating city. The tranquility of the area is complimented by the riding unlimited by fences or roads. Pure and mixed breed Czech warmbloods will guide you through this varied terrain with care and honesty. Explore the wider area and meet its hospitable people by riding out on a mini trail. Rich local traditions and natural beauty are all experienced en route. Accommodation en route is on local farms in basic log cabins with shared facilities.
No supplement if willing to share. Otherwise:
2012: £125/€149/$189
SAMPLE ITINERARY - CZECH FOREST AND MEADOW TRAIL
Day 1 Arrival by own car or transfer from airport. You can explore the farm, getting to know all of the animals and taking in the views down the valley. There is time for a first familiarisation with the horses. Overnight accommodation tonight is at the farm after a welcome meal in the dining room, giving you a chance to meet your fellow riders.
Day 2
After breakfast you will ride through the forest and meadows. Riding time 1-2 hours. Back to the farm for a hearty lunch to re-fuel for the afternoon. The afternoon ride will take you in another direction, more rolling hills, forests and vast meadows with ever changing vistas. Riding time 2 hours. Today will give you the opportunity to get to know your horse who will guide you through the rest of the trail.
Day 3
After breakfast you will ride through the forest and meadows in the surrounding of the farm. Riding time 2 hours. After lunch ride we travel from this farm to Držovice - (neighbouring farm) - a goat farm. After supper there will be a goats cheese tasting. Lodging is in the rooms in the farm.
Day 4
Ride from Držovice to Brezi (another neighbouring farm). Lunch is in a small restaurant on the way. Riding time 5-6 hours. After settling your horses for the night you can enjoy the on-site hunting lodge style bar before settling into your accommodation, small Western style cabanas for two people.
Day 5
Ride from Brezi to Píšťany. Again passing through hamlets where you can see the traditional houses of the region - wooden beamed black and white houses. Lunch will be provided for you at a local farm. We visit a view tower, your horses will be left at the bottom of the structure as you climb to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views. Riding time for around 5-6 hours. Your accommodation for the night will be in nice hotel Marina on the riverside of Labe. After supper you will have the opportunity to make a trip on the small ship.
Day 6 Ride from Píšťany back to hosts farm. Lunch in nice restaurant Mostná hora. Riding time 5-6 hours.
Day 7 Today you will travel to the local town of Litomerice, about a 20 minute drive away. Here you will have the chance to wander around one of the oldest and most beautiful Czech towns, established in 10th century at the place of early medieval Slavic fort. You can climb the tower in the main square or stroll along the river front or visit one of the many galleries, churches or museums. After lunch, if you would like, a 5 minute drive will take you over the river into Terezin. Originally built in the late 18th century, Terezin's Small Fortress served as a prison for military and political opponents to the Hapsburg monarchy in the early 19th century. But the most tragic part of Terezin's history came the Czech lands were occupied by Nazi Germany. Terezin's Small Fortress was converted to a police
prison of the Prague Gestapo in June 1940; in November 1941, a ghetto and concentration camp for Jews was established in the Large Fortress and town of Terezin. Or you can spend the day with cycling.
Day 8 Departure after breakfast concludes this horse riding holiday.
Please note: This itinerary is given for your guidance only and it may be altered in accordance with the prevailing conditions by the organising team. Single rooms may not be available on all nights.
NOTES - CZECH FOREST AND MEADOW TRAIL
HOTEL INFORMATION
If you would like to combine your trip with a few days in Prague we will be happy to arrange that for you. Arrival or departure transfers can be arranged to or from your hotel in Prague. We have special relationships with the following hotels and would be happy to arrange your stay.
Hotel Kafka *** or Aparthotel Amadeus ***
Both hotels are situated in a quiet residential street in the Zizkov district, near the city centre, just three tram stops from Wenceslaus Square. They are small, basic and friendly hotels with double en-suite bedrooms equipped with towels, satellite TV and a telephone. Breakfast style buffet is included.
Hotel U Prince *****
U Prince is a 24-room hotel in a 14th century building right on the Old Town square. Like Prague itself, everywhere you look is something: a raucous pair of parrots in a carved wooden cage, a beautiful ornate balustrade, vast brass urns and gilt-edged mirrors, odd ceramics, all dotted among banks of greenery.The hotel offers a seafood restaurant, cocktail bar, saloon, garden on the Old Town Square, also the viewing terrace with its spectacular views of Prague. All serving the best of traditional Czech and international cuisine. Breakfast is a small selection of cereals, bread, ham, cheese, fruits. There is also a hot selection of bacon, egg and sausages
The weight limit for this ride is 18st /251 lb/114 kg, please enquire if you are an experienced rider exceeding this weight.
FURTHER DETAILS
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WHAT IS INCLUDED
All transfers from the meeting point, all meals, wine/ beer/ canned drinks with meals, accommodation, single supplement when available, riding, horses, tack, English speaking guide, use of bicycle or excursion on the last day described in itinerary.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Drinks outside of meal times, spirits, off site activities.
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give an insight into the turbulent, Soviet controlled past of this new country.
