Westbohemian spa-triangle
... or on Goethe's trails
Day 1: Arrival in the Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad) area.
Tour to Loket (Elbogen) where Goethe celebrated his 74th
birthday - one of the mightiest Gothic fortresses in Bohemia. Continue
to Maria Kulm, a place of pilgrimmage.
Day 2: Today you will visit Karlovy Vary,
Goethe’s favourite spa. Tour of the spa ressort, ascend to
the
Diana-Tower by cableway and enjoy the view of the spa. Visit a glass
manufactury - a craft typical for this region - and the Becher Works,
where the famous liquer Becherovka (Karlsbader Becherbitter)
is produced. Tasting. Round off this exciting day with a stroll
through the colonnades.
Day 3: Visit Tepla
with its Monastery of the Prämonstratenser Order, continue
to Marianske Lazne (Marienbad), the second spa town. Tour of the
centre including the Singing Fountain and Goethe Museum. Drive to
Cheb (Eger)
with its large town square and castle.
Day 4: Travel to Frantiskovy Lazne (Franzensbad),
the third spa ressort. Visit the Goethe Memorial and
stroll through the parks.
Day 5: Departure or further programme.
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