9-Day Czech Republic Road Trip from Prague traveling west to Ceske Budejovice, Plzeň, and Carlsbad

Your road trip adventure in the Czech Republic begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Prague. You’ll stay in Prague for 5 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Prague has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Powder Tower. This attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 40,711 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Prague, Kantýna. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,694 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Prague is Brasileiro Restaurant. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,183 customers.

Locals recommend U Kroka as one of the best restaurants in the city of Prague. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,515 customers.

Prague also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Prague is Hemingway Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,897 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Prague is U Tellerů. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 517 customers.

Locals also enjoy Restaurace Malostranská beseda. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,195 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 9-day vacation in the Czech Republic!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Prague has to offer. Cherish the 4 nights you have left in Prague by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Prague. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Prague, like the extraordinary Petřín Lookout Tower. This attraction is an observation tower and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 27,864 visitors. Petřín Lookout Tower gets around 234,200 visitors every year.

Another of the best travel destinations in Prague is the spectacular Lennon Wall. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 38,461 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing St. Vitus Cathedral. This catholic cathedral has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 79,355 visitors.

Prague Castle is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This castle is a popular destination among visitors in Prague. Rated at an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 165,886 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit. In one single year, this attraction usually gets more than 512,800 visitors.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Stromovka. Stromovka is a natural monument in the czech republic and popular attraction in Prague. More than 16,053 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Prague does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Prague on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in the Czech Republic, be sure to eat at Sia Restaurant, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Prague. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,997 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Prague is the popular Pepř a Sůl. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,983 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Prague is Bílá Kráva - steaky a francouzská venkovská kuchyně. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,843 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, U Parlamentu is one of the best bars in the city of Prague for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,974 customers.

Lehká hlava - vegetarian restaurant is another of the most popular bars in the city of Prague. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,152 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Prague is Aero Cinema. Aero Cinema has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,755 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Prague!

Day 3 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Prague has to offer. Cherish the 3 nights you have left in Prague by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Prague. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Prague, like the extraordinary Clementinum. This attraction is a building complex and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 19,143 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Prague is the spectacular Prague Astronomical Clock. This attraction is an astronomical clock and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 59,932 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Old Town Square. This square has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 102,226 visitors.

Prague Zoo is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This zoo is a popular destination among visitors in Prague. Rated at an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 55,801 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit. In one single year, this attraction usually gets more than 1,445,126 visitors.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Nature Park Draháň-Troja. Nature Park Draháň-Troja is a park and popular attraction in Prague. More than 17,818 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Prague does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Prague on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in the Czech Republic, be sure to eat at Café Jen, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Prague. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,385 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Prague is the popular V Zátiší. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,190 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Prague is Café Louvre. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 16,246 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, BeerGeek Bar is one of the best bars in the city of Prague for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,906 customers.

Anonymous Bar is another of the most popular bars in the city of Prague. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,644 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Prague is XL Restaurant Grill & Bar. XL Restaurant Grill & Bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,337 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Prague!

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Prague has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Prague by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Prague. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Prague, like the extraordinary Vyšehrad. This attraction is a fortress and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 45,300 visitors. Vyšehrad gets around 45,878 visitors every year.

Another of the best travel destinations in Prague is the spectacular Dancing House. This attraction is an office building and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 52,721 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Franz Kafka - Rotating Head by David Cerny. This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 25,194 visitors.

Národní Muzeum (National Museum, Prague) is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This national museum is a popular destination among visitors in Prague. Rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 33,461 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider Letná Park. Letná Park is a park and popular attraction in Prague. More than 25,441 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Prague does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Prague on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in the Czech Republic, be sure to eat at Lokál, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Prague. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 13,249 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Prague is the popular Kozlovna Apropos. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 7,062 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Prague is Restaurace Hybernská. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 5,779 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Červený Jelen / Red Stag is one of the best bars in the city of Prague for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,102 customers.

Restaurant Kandelábr is another of the most popular bars in the city of Prague. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,468 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Prague is Black Angel's Bar. Black Angel's Bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,859 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Prague!

Rise and shine on day 5 of your road trip in Czech Republic. Today, you'll wake up in Prague and embark on a scenic drive to Ceske Budejovice, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Prague before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Prague. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful The State Chateau of Hluboká. This attraction is a top-tier point of interest that has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 23,568 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Ohrada Zoo. This attraction, a beloved zoo, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 12,161 visitors. Ohrada Zoo welcomes around 201,500 yearly visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Prague is the stunning Black Tower. This tower and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,320 visitors. Approximately 16,434 travelers come to Prague every year to see this fascinating attraction.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated park in Prague. The popular Samson fountain is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,145 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Červená Lhota Castle. This attraction is a château that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 9,572 visitors. Around 42,414 people visit Červená Lhota Castle every year.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like BRIO Restaurant. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 1,318 customers.

Locals also recommend Poetic Cocktail Bar Žlutá Ponorka, another of the best restaurants in Ceske Budejovice. Poetic Cocktail Bar Žlutá Ponorka is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 665 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at Indian Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,444 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit Restaurace Masné krámy to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Ceske Budejovice, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,907 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Minipivovar Krajinská 27. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. Minipivovar Krajinská 27 has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 990 customers.

Singer Pub is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 849 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Czech Republic, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 6 of your road trip will take you to the city of Český Krumlov and the city of Blatná. You’ll stay in Plzeň for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the town of Český Krumlov today is Stations of the Cross. This excellent attraction is a place of worship that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 427 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Český Krumlov Castle, an outstanding castle, in the town of Český Krumlov. Around 24,572 travelers rated this attraction with 4.8 out of 5 stars. Given the incredible Český Krumlov Castle's popularity, more than 196,400 people stop by Český Krumlov Castle to explore it.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the town of Český Krumlov is The Castle Garden. This amazing attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,427 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Czech Republic, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the town, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in the Czech Republic. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Castle Blatná for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of Blatná. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,871 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Plzeň.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Plzeň, Delish. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,269 customers.

Locals recommend Pivstro - Brewhemian Beer Bistro as one of the best restaurants in the city of Plzeň. Pivstro - Brewhemian Beer Bistro is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,085 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Plzeň is Restaurace & Hotel U Salzmannů. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,572 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Plzeň, Parkan. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,383 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Na Spilce. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,014 customers.

Lokál Pod Divadlem is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Plzeň. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,789 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Czech Republic with a toast!

Day 7 of your road trip through Czech Republic is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Plzeň and the city of Mariánské Lázně. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Plzeň is the amazing Cathedral of St. Bartholomew. This attraction is a catholic cathedral and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 6,697 visitors. As one of the top sights in the area, around 50,412 people visit Cathedral of St. Bartholomew every year.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Pilsner Urquell Brewery. This top-tier point of interest and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,171 visitors.

DinoPark Plzeň is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Plzeň. This well-known attraction, a spectacular dinosaur park, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from over 16,678 reviews.

Joining a top-rated tour in Plzeň is another excellent way to spend your new day in the Czech Republic. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Czech Republic’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Czech Republic’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Czech Republic’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing Zpívající fontána in the city of Mariánské Lázně for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a fountain and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,837 visitors.

You’ll also have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Carlsbad.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try BAGEL Lounge, one of the best restaurants in the city of Carlsbad. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,994 customers.

Locals also recommend Staroslovanská kuchyně Karlovy Vary as one of the best restaurants in the city of Carlsbad. Staroslovanská kuchyně Karlovy Vary is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,982 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Carlsbad is Velkopopovická Karlovy Vary. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,125 customers.

After dinner, visit Špunt & Knoflík Company, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Carlsbad. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,266 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Thomas Restaurant - Carlsbad / Karlovy Vary. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,484 customers.

Alternatively, Slash Bar Karlovy Vary is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Carlsbad. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 231 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Czech Republic!

Rise and shine on day 8 of your road trip in Czech Republic. Today, you'll wake up in Carlsbad and embark on a scenic drive to Prague, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Carlsbad before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Carlsbad. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Park Colonnade. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 6,640 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible Mill Colonnade. This attraction, a beloved colonnade, has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 12,500 visitors.

If you have time, another site you could explore in Carlsbad is the stunning Vřídelní kolonáda. This colonnade and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 9,377 visitors.

Next, you could make your way to the best-rated observation tower in Carlsbad. The popular Rozhledna Diana is a great place to visit on this day of your road trip adventure. Rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,121 visitors, it’s one of the most popular places to see in the city.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Loket Castle. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 17,632 visitors. Around 115,347 people visit Loket Castle every year.

After dinner, visit The Grand Mark Prague to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Prague, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,426 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like NIGHTMARE Prague Horror Bar. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. NIGHTMARE Prague Horror Bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,178 customers.

OSSEGG Praha - Pivovar & Restaurace is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,264 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Czech Republic, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 9 of your road trip in the Czech Republic is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Prague before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Charles Bridge is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Prague. This stone bridge and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 158,552 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Prague and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Czech Republic.

You’ll then say farewell to Prague. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Czech Republic!