Newport RI, The Wayfarers Czech Republic: Vienna to Prague Walking Vacation met the stringent and competitive National Geographic Traveler criteria for trips, which are: the ‘most authentic, most innovative, most immersive, best-guided and most sustainable’.

 

Michael West, Founder of The Wayfarers said: ‘We’re absolutely delighted to win this special award and achieve recognition for our brand of ‘slow travel’ which is fun, inspiring and enlightening.'

 

The Vienna to Prague Walk balances hiking in spectacular scenery with visits to historic monuments, UNESCO sites and fun cultural events. The Wayfarers Czech Walk Leader is a local art historian, who shares her expert knowledge and fascinating personal insights about life in the Czech Republic with the group. Guests gain a unique appreciation of the country, including learning about life under Communism and the Czech Republic’s journey to democracy.

 

NGT executive editor Norie Quintos explains further about the special features of the winning trips: ‘This year marks the 125th anniversary of the National Geographic Society. The tours we selected capture that spirit of exploration. They push the boundaries of mainstream tourism, whether taking travelers to the far corners of the globe, or helping them dive deep into the culture of familiar destinations.’

 

Czech Republic: Vienna to Prague Walk Highlights
 

• Staying in a hotel in the central square of Jindrichuv Hradec (Henry's Castle) - a town built round a gothic masterpiece of a castle
• Sampling Czech beer and Moravian wines, learning about their regional production methods Exploring Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site one of Europe’s most beautiful cities
• Walking in the Palava hills, a nature reserve with medieval ruins and wonderful wild flowers
• Private Prague city tour
• Folk music and dancing evening, with the chance to talk to the dancers about the cultural references in their display. 
• Music evening in a local gypsy bar.

 

Vienna to Prague Walk Itinerary, Dates & Price

  

http://www.thewayfarers.com/walking-tours/european-walking-tours/vienna-to-prague/

 

• 7 nights all-inclusive June 8-15/September 7-14/September 28-October 5
• Price US$4,195 per person (based on two sharing).
• Walk Level 2 (of 5), covering up to 10 miles per day on foot, on forest paths and open country.

NEW for 2013, The Wayfarers has created another unique Czech Republic Walk, Prague to Dresden, which can be taken back-to-back with Vienna to Prague.

  

The new Prague to Dresden Walk takes guests further into the country, visiting unspoilt countryside and villages along the Czech /German border. This beautiful area inspired 19th century poets and writers and is a magical contrast to the bustling and magnificent city of Dresden, where the Walk finishes.

 

Prague to Dresden Walk Itinerary, Dates & Price

 

http://www.thewayfarers.com/walking-tours/european-walking-tours/czech-republic-prague-to-dresden/

 

·        7 nights, all-inclusive June 15-22/September 14-21.

·        Price US$4,295 per person (based on two sharing).

·        Walk Level 3 (of 5), on forest paths, open country and meadows

 

 

Special offer: book both Czech Republic Walks back-to-back for the special rate of US$7,750 per person (based on two sharing) for 14 nights – a saving of $740.

 

 

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Notes to editors:

 

About National Geographic Traveler

National Geographic Traveler magazine has been recognizing the best tours and outfitters for travelers for the last eight years, as part of the magazine’s mission “to propel readers out of their armchairs and into the field.” Traveler has the largest audience of any travel magazine, with more than 8.5 million readers. Our readers love to travel, with the highest passport ownership, most international and domestic trips, and most outdoor recreation spending of any other travel title.

 

About The Wayfarers Walking Vacations

Named by National Geographic Adventure as one of the ‘Best Hiking Companies,’ The Wayfarers offers an eco-sensitive walking vacation of both culture and fitness in 16 countries with 40 itineraries.

 

Walks cover Austria, Northern Ireland, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Switzerland, Italy, France, New Zealand, Patagonia in Argentina, Alaska, Southwest USA, and a barging/walk combination in Burgundy. Now in its 30th year, The Wayfarers offers exclusive entrees into homes and gardens otherwise closed to the public, graceful accommodations, outstanding cuisine, and meetings with local residents. Walks are from 6-13 days and are rated on a five-level challenge scale.

 

The Wayfarers is a member of Trusted Adventures, www.trustedadventures.com, dedicated to the highest standards of small-group travel and to giving back to places visited. The company is also members of TIES - The International Ecotourism Society - and actively follow their six principles of ecotourism wherever they apply in its offices and the field (see www.ecotourism.org).

 

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