With the overwhelmingly positive responses to 2019's "Czech It Out", 2022's "Czech It Out, Too", and 2024's "Czech it Out Again", we are excited to be heading back to the Czech Republic to give beercationers another chance at Czech out the pivo of the Czech Republic once again!
Embarking May 15th through 26th, for an 11-night trip to once again beercation across the Czech Republic in search of amazing beers, this time we are traveling in the late spring when the crowds are just starting to swell, the weather is warming as summer approaches, and the pivo is always delicious!
Starting and ending in Prague for a total of five nights, this beercation will also spend one night in Karlovy Vary, Cesky Krumlov, České Budějovice and three nights Brno, with several day trips to smaller cities and villages as we search out the amazing beers around Bohemia and Moravia!
Na zdravi!!
• 11-nights in centrally located, 3 or 4-star hotels with complimentary breakfast daily.
• 3-nights in Prague, Czech Republic
• 1-night in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
• 1-night in Ceske Krumlov, Czech Republic
• 1-night at České Budějovice, Czech Republic
• 3-nights in Brno, Czech Republic
• 2-nights in Prague, Czech Republic
• 7 Group Lunches (including gratuity)
• 3 Group Dinners (including gratuity)
• Happy Hour Farwell Toast including Appetizers
• Ground transportation by private coach.
(Beer, soft drinks, and water provided on the bus.)
• Visit the Pilsner Urquell, Budvar, Zichovec, Pegas, and Wild Creatures breweries.
• Tour & Tasting at the Jan Becher and R. Jelenek Distilleries.
• Tour, tasting and wine paired lunch at SONBERK Winery.
• Guided Walking Tours of Prague and Brno!
• Visit the Terezin Concentration Camp Memorial.
• Visit the UNESCO city of Kunta Hora and the Sedlec Ossuary - the Czech Republic's famous "Bone Church"!
• PLUS, MUCH, MUCH, MORE!
Rooms are available as the following:
Double Room - One Large Bed - for two people (booked together)
Double/Twin Room - Two Smaller Beds/Shared Room - for two people (booked separately)
Single Room - for one person (requires the single room supplement)
Pricing Information:
• The price per person for Pub Culture Beercations’ “Czech It Out” Spring 2026 Bercation, May 15-26, 2026, for a total of 11 nights across the Czech Republic, is $3999.00 ($364/day ) based on double occupancy.
• Save $450.00 with the Early Bird Price of $3549.00 ($323/day) if paid in full by Saturday, November 1, 2025.
• For Single Occupancy Supplement, please add $650.00 to the total trip due exclusively to the higher costs of single rooms. Single rooms are limited in availability.
• When committing to the Pub Culture Beercations’ “Czech It Out” Spring 2026 Bercation, May 15-26, 2026, a $300.00 deposit per person is required to hold reservations for hotels, bus, and other scheduled events.
• Your deposit will be applied towards your total trip cost.
(Deposit is 100% refundable until January 25, 2026. After January 25th deposit is only refundable if your spot on the trip is filled by another participant or tour is cancelled by Pub Culture Beercations.)
• To receive the Early Bird Discount your remaining trip balance is due no later than, Saturday, November 15, 2025. Full price balances are due no later than Sunday, February 25, 2026.
(After February 25, 2026, any payments made are non-refundable. Beercationers who cancel after February 25th will only be issued a full refund if your spot on the tour is filled by another participant, or tour is cancelled by Pub Culture Beercations. Partial refunds will be only be granted in the amount Pub Culture Beercations can be refunded for tour expenses, deposits and charges already made plus the amount of included tour items that have not been paid in advance, excluding the cost of any credit card fees.)
• Returning Beercationers take advantage of our Frequent Beercationer Club discounts - $50.00 off each time you take another tour with us, up to $350.00 off after eight or more tours.
* * * You must email us for your single-use FBC discount code before booking your reservation to receive your FBC Discount. * * *
Arrival in the Czech Republic
Many of our beercationers choose to at arrive at least one day before the start of Pub Culture Beercation’s “Czech It Out” tours to compensate for delays should they experience problems while traveling to Czechia and to help reduce the possibility of jet lag by allowing them to get a good night’s sleep before “Day 1” of the tour.
Please note - Pub Culture Beercation participants are responsible for booking and purchasing their own flights. Also, any additional days prior to the scheduled “Day 1” are not included in your cost. Participants arriving early will be responsible for any travel arrangements, reservations, and payments for hotels and any other additional costs associated with arriving before the official start of the tour.
(The last day to depart for Prague is May 14, 2026)
Arrival at Prague International Airport - (PRG)
Václav Havel Airport Prague
If you choose to arrive on the day of, make sure your flight arrives early enough that you will get to the Brewery Hotel U Medvídků to drop your bags and make it for our first event – The Beercation Welcome Toast at the U Medvídků Restaurant Bar at 2:00PM!
Getting to Hotel U Medvídků from Priage Airport.
After arriving at Prague International Airport - Václav Havel Airport Prague you will need to arrange transportation to Hotel U Medvídků, check -in, and prepare for the first event of your beercation.
You can take public transportation, which would include taking a bus from the airport to the metro/tram and take it as close as just a 4 minute walk from the hotel.
You can also grab a taxi, hail a ride share with Uber or Bolt, or arrange transfer directly through Hotel U Medvídků. If booking though the hotel they will ask for your flight number/time so the driver can monitor if your flight should be delayed. If booked through Hotel U Medvídků you will pay the driver directly at drop-off.
Brewery Hotel U Medvídků is a unique 3-star hotel located in a former 15th-century brewery in the heart of Prague. It offers a blend of historical charm and modern amenities, preserving features like Gothic trusses and painted timber ceilings in some of its 45 rooms.
The hotel is renowned for its on-site microbrewery, producing what as beem call "the world's strongest beer", XBEER-33, and a selection of other Czech and Moravian brews. The hotel also features a traditional restaurant serving typical Czech cuisine and a pub offering a wide variety of beers.
Additionally, Brewery Hotel U Medvídků boasts a full-service spa, Brewery Spa, offering beer baths and massages, and a hot tub for relaxation.
The hotel's excellent location is within walking distance of major attractions like Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, and the National Theatre with friendly and attentive staff, comfortable rooms, and delicious food... oh, and don't miss that complimentary beer at check-in!
Many of our beercationers choose to arrive at least one day before the start of their Pub Culture Beercation tour to compensate for delays should they experience problems while traveling to the destination and meet-up point. Plus, arriving early also helps reduce the possibility of jetlag by allowing you to get a good night’s sleep before “Day 1” of the tour.
While most beercationers are excited to get to their destination, we recommended to try and arrive so that you get to the meet up hotel on time, or if arriving a day early, get to the hotel for check-in time so you don’t have to store your luggage and “wander” around until your room is ready to actually check-in.
When you arrive early in the morning, and if you didn’t arrange for early check-in, or your room isn’t ready – and if you didn’t get much sleep on the plane – by the time you finally get into the room it is hard not to take a nap, and often people fall asleep for much longer than intended. When you wake up, not only are you wide awake, but it is also often much later in the day, and you throw your sleep schedule off even more than it already is… and this is when jetlag sets in.
Please note, any additional days prior to the scheduled “Day 1” are not included in your beercation cost. Participants arriving early will be responsible for any travel arrangements, reservations, and payments for hotels and any other additional costs associated with arriving before the official start of the tour.
To add nights before August 14, 2026 contact Hotel U Medvídků directly and let them know you are part of the Pub Culture Beercations' "Czech It Out" tour and need to book additional nights. You can ask to book the same room type so you won't have to change rooms.
Click here to contact reception -> Hotel U Medvídků
Group Welcome Toast and Introduction to Prague, and the Czech Republic, from your beercation tour guide.
Meet in the restaurant bar attached to our hotel for our toast!
At our Welcome Toast, everyone will receive a 3-day public transportation pass (included) that will help make your Prague explorations during free time easier.
Walking Tour of Prague with Eva from Tours by Locals.
We depart from the hotel after our toast. Eva, who participated in the Velvet Revolution when the Czech people ousted the communists, has been a professional tour guide in Prague since 1996. During her tour she will share what she refers to as “Magical Prague” as we visit Old Town and Small Town, finishing our tour crossing the Vltava River on the famous Charles Bridge.
The rest of the evening if free to explore Prague. Use your PubCulture.Beer Prague Digital Map for an Old Town Pub Crawl exploring small breweries and beer bars on a Friday night!
Looking for more than beer? Seek out points of interest, or venture into Prague’s world class cocktail and speakeasy scene as well!
Take the tram 2 stops.
We will be joined by our local guide, Eva, again on our day trip, and she will share information on the way.
Terezin was a concentration camp 30 miles north of Prague in the Czech Republic during the World War II. Originally a holiday resort reserved for Czech nobility, Terezín is contained within the walls of the famed fortress Theresienstadt, which was created by Emperor Joseph II of Austria in the late 18th century and named in honor of his mother, Empress Maria Theresa.
By 1940 Nazi Germany had assigned the Gestapo to turn Terezín into a Jewish ghetto and concentration camp. It held primarily Jews from Czechoslovakia, as well as tens of thousands of Jews deported from Germany and Austria, as well as hundreds from the Netherlands and Denmark. More than 150,000 Jews were sent there, including 15,000 children, and held there for months or years, before being sent by rail transports to their deaths at Treblinka and Auschwitz extermination camps in occupied Poland.
Less than 150 children survived.
Although Terezin was not an extermination camp, about 33,000 died in the ghetto. This was mostly due to the appalling conditions arising out of extreme population density, malnutrition and disease.
The remainder of your day is free to explore and enjoy Prague. Use your PubCulture.Beer Digital Map to find more points of interest, restaurants for dinner later tonight, and classic Czech beerhalls, and more!
Optional Add-On Events Are Not Included In Standard Beercation Packages.
On the evening of Day 2, Saturday, August 15th, join local beer fan, and American ex-pat, Robert A., for a pub crawl to several of Prague's small and artisanal breweries - including Prague's only boat brewery!
A beer (or small tasting flight) at each stop is included, as well as a selection of Czech pub snacks paired with beers at Pivovar Lodi, the brewery boat.
Interested in this tour? Add it when booking as an optional add-on. Cost $80.00/per person.
Free Morning to explore Prague.
Use your Pub.Culture.Beer Digital Prague Map to find points of interest, including architecture, museums, and iconic locations/photo spots, as well as beer bars and breweries, Some past beercationers chose to attend mass at St. Vitus Cathedral.
Optional Add-On Events Are Not Included In Standard Beercation Packages.
Eva will meet those participating in the tour at 10:00 in our hotel lobby. Using your public transportation pass, make your way up to Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral.
After your tour, Eva will bring this group to our lunch spot, where she will join us.
Interested in this tour? Add it when booking as an optional add-on. Cost $25.00/person.
Meet at the Strahov Monastery Brewery – the following route is if departing from the hotel
(12:05) Depart from hotel lobby. Walk to tram stop Národní třída. (about 2-min)
(12:10) Take Tram #23 - direction Královka - to Pohořelec (16-minutes – 9-stops | from Platform B).
(12:23) Arrive at Tram Stop Pohořelec
Walk to Strahov Monastery Brewery. (about 5-min)
The rest of your day is free.
If you didn't take the optional tour with Eva this morning take a moment to visit Prague Castle and the gardens around the area. Wander back down through Small Town as you make your way back to Old Town. Maybe you want to take in a museum, or do some shopping, or take a cruise on the Vltava River. They even offer evening dinner cruises and it is a great view of the city! Enjoy Prague's beauty before we leave to explore more of the Czech Republic on the rest of our tour in the morning.
Join your tour leader, Courtney N., for an optional pub crawl to three of Prague's classic beer halls. This pub crawl is free to attend, but you are on your own for any drinks or food purchased.
Meet in the U Medvídků lobby at 5:00PM.
Today it's an early morning as we have a full day of Bohemian sights and flavors! We will be departing Prague for the spa town of Karlovy Vary
Your luggage will be portered from U Medvídků to the Beercation Bus Pick-Up Location. Luggage to be portered must be in the lobby by 7:45AM.
Use the same route to get to the pick-up point as we did on Saturday.
Take the tram 2 stops.
This will be our bus for the reminder of the tour. The bus is loaded with complimentary water, soft drinks, and pivo! Toilet on board.
The Home of Becherovka is situated in a historical building where Becherovka was produced for over 140 years before the production was moved to a new factory in 2010.
Discover the history of the iconic Czech herbal liqueur through the Becher’s family artefacts, historical bottles, interactive expositions and VR. Every tour is traditionally finished with a tasting.
Make sure you visit our official factory store which is located next to the entrance to The Home of Becherovka, where you can purchase limited Becherovka bottles, gift boxes, souvenirs and merchandise.
Interhotel Central is a traditional four-star hotel with a privileged location – right in the heart of the spa area on the Theatre Square, only 100 meters from the Colonnade with the famous thermal springs.
With many years of tradition and experience gained in the hotel we can offer comfortable accommodation, professional service and spa treatments of the highest quality.
You can contact the hotel to arrange spa time if you choose. (at your own cost)
After we check in you have the rest of the day free to explore Karlovy Vary and their famous mineral springs – make sure to grab one of those local “sippy-cups” and take a taste!
Schedule time at our hotel’s spa or grab a beer baths at the Carlsbad Beer Spa across from our hotel for a unique Czech experience!
Use your PubCulture.Beer Karlovy Vary Digital Map to find points of interest (like filming locations from several James Bond Movies!), restaurants and pubs/bars as you enjoy your evening!
Located across from out hotel, The FIRST BEER SPA KARLOVY VARY is located in the very centre of the town, just 50 metres from the main spring. Today’s spa premises were once used as a storehouse for the golden liquid and thanks to careful reconstruction it is still possible to experience the authentic atmosphere of Old Bohemian spa practices in these cosy premises. Stone and brick masonry with a distinctive patina, a blazing fireplace and unlimited beer consumption will win the heart of every lover of the good old days!
Beer bath Spa Beerland Carlsbad – takes place in handmade, thousand-liter, whirlpool tubs made of Royal Oak. The bath consists of natural extracts used to brew Czech Krušovice® beer – premium hop varieties, brewer’s yeast and malt. The high content of hop essential oils contributes to the overall vitalisation and relaxation of skin pores. The brewer’s yeast has a beneficial effect on skin regeneration thanks to its high vitamin B content and active enzymes. Thanks to this unique combination of natural ingredients and the magical effect of the royal oak tree, which has always been a symbol of longevity and resilience, the bath stimulates metabolism, flushes harmful substances from the body, releases internal and external tension, fatigue and stress, and thus leads to perfect mental and physical relaxation. In the cosy 18th century cellar you will be able to drink unlimited amounts of genuine Czech Krušovice® beer during the treatment.
The Beer That Changed the World!
Discover the history of the beer that inspired more than two-thirds of all beers worldwide!
The first golden lager in the world saw the light of day in 1842. It gained popularity mainly due to its characteristically full taste. Pilsner Urquell is still made from the same high-quality Czech ingredients, using the same original process. The original recipe has never changed, and we will get to sample the fresh pisner strain from the wooden barrels in the cellars!
(You will have time to visit the gift shop after lunch)
We will have a traditional brewery lunch of Bohemian goulash.
When we arrive at České Krumlov we will have portage for your luggage to the hotel. We will walk the 15 minutes from the bus parking to the hotel.
The day is free to explore the Český Krumlov Castle and the many shops as well as enjoy the lively bars and riverside restaurant terraces.
Use your PubCulture.Beer interactive city map to find the perfect spot for diner and or drinks that evening.
(It is recommended to make reservations for dinner)
Make sure to place your luggage for portage outside your room by 8:30AM.
Our hotel is right around the corner. Our bus will be parked there, so after lunch we will grab our bags off the bus and get checked into the hotel for the night.
The rest of your day is free to explore this traditional Bohemian town including the famous Náměstí Přemysla Otakara II square, Black Tower and Cathedral of St. Nicholas, remnants of the former Gothic fortifications: Rabenštejn Tower and Iron Maiden Tower, or the Museum of South Bohemia.
Use your PubCulture.Beer Digital České Budějovice Map to explore sights of this beautiful Bohemian town, home to the largest city square in Europe, as well as several beer bars, craft breweries, and cocktail bars!
Telč, Czech Republic is a charming town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its beautifully preserved Renaissance and Baroque architecture.
Key attractions include the Telč Chateau, the Zachariáš of Hradec Square, and the Church of St. James the Greater.
Once we get checked in you will have a bit of time to relax before we depart from the hotel lobby for a walking tour of Brno on our way to our group dinner at Pivovar Pegas.
After dinner the rest of the night is free. Use your PubCulture.Beer Digital Brno Beer Map to explore the vibrant nightlife of the Czech Republic’s 2nd largest city!
Today you have a free morning until we depart for the Sonberk Winery for a tour, tasting and lunch, before continuing on to the Czech Spontaneous Fermentation brewery Wind Creatures - both award winning producers!
The iconic view of Pálava and the characteristic wines that gradually reveal themselves after pouring are the main features of the winery located on the slopes of Popice near Mikulov. The place where vines have been grown and thrived for centuries is now a space where modern winemaking is demonstrated: careful work with the soil and vineyards, hand-harvesting grapes and creating wine with confidence.
The rest of your night is free. Use your PubCulture.Beer Digital Brno Map to explore sights of this beautiful Moravian town. Find points of interest, restaurants, beer bars, minipivovars as you explore the energetic nightlife!
The rest of the day is for to explore more of Brno on your final night in this Moravian hot-spot. Enjoy the amazing nightlife on a Saturday night!
Today we make our way back to Prague for our final two nights of the beercation, but first we will stop at the UNESCO city of Kutna Hora to visit the Sedlec Ossuary, estimated to contain the skeletons of 40,000 to 70,000 people! After visiting the Sedlec Ossuary, you will have time to explore the city center and grab lunch if you are hungry.
After we visit the Ossuary you will have 2 Hours to wander the town and grab your self a lite lunch or snack before we depart back to Prague.
Free time to relax and start to pack for your return home.
The remainder of your night is free to enjoy as you like.
Free Day in Prague. Take in a museum, do some shopping, or just hang out in a few of Prague’s amazing minipivovars, but you have a full free day to explore Prague.
The rest of your evening is free. Finish packing, stop by a beerhall for a few more pilsners, or head back to the hotel to finish packing and get a good night's sleep before our departure day tomorrow.
Try not to book return flights departing earlier than 11am* to allow time for breakfast at the hotel before our bus departs for the airport.
If you book a departure earlier or later than most of the group, you may have to arrange taxis or use public transportation at your own cost.
* Once participants start booking flights, if the flight times available are such that most of the flights are slightly before 10am, this will be adjusted.
• Pub Culture Beercations will provide ground transportation, lodging, guide(s) and arrangements for all activities listed as “included” in the “Czech It Out - Exploring the Pivo of the Czech Republic Again” itinerary. (last updated 08|24|2025)
(If any changes need to be made to the itinerary, participants will be notified of said changes. Any changes made to the itinerary will be of comparable or better quality.)
• Meals and beverages (including alcohol) as outlined in the detailed itinerary are included in your beercation costs.
The cost of meals and beverages (including alcohol) outside those listed in the detailed itinerary will be the participants’ responsibility.
• The price per person for pub culture beercations “Czech It Out - Spring 2026”, May 15-26, 2026, for a total of 11 nights across the Czech Republic is $3999.00, based on double occupancy.
(Complete pricing information is described in detail on the beercation booking page under each package option. Click any “Book Now” button to view details.)
• Cancelation by participants after Friday, February 25, 2026, will result in forfeit of tour fees already paid. consideration for a partial refund can be made in extraordinary circumstances that can be proven.
• If, for any reason, the tour is cancelled by Pub Culture Beercations, a full refund will be made to the contracting participant.
• Payments accepted by credit card or ACH bank transfer.
(Visa, Master Card, Discover and American Express accepted)
• Minimum trip size to operate is 18 persons with a maximum of 32 persons.
• Participants must be of legal drinking age in country(s) your pub culture beercations trip visits. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• Pub Culture Beercations’ “Czech It Out - Spring 2026”, May 15-26, 2026, has a moderate to active participation rating. participants need to be able to walk/be continually on their feet for at least 30 minutes at a time and keep up with the tour’s scheduled pace. this means you must be able to keep up with the group and our scheduled activities, for example, but not limited to walking and/or biking city tours, brewery and distillery tours, and historical sites such as castles, museums, and more.
(No refunds will be given for parts of itinerary missed due to personal physical limitations or illness during the beercation.)
• Travel insurance is recommended. See information during check-out.
• Pub Culture Beercations is not responsible for any injuries or illnesses participants may encounter while on the “Czech It Out - Spring 2026”, May 15-26, 2026.
(No Refunds will be given for activities missed due to illness or injury during the tour. Exceptions may be made under special circumstances, and only if Pub Culture Beercations did not pay for the scheduled activity in advance.)
• Pub Culture Beercation participants are responsible for booking and purchasing their own flights.
• Pub Culture Beercations is not responsible for any delays participants may encounter traveling to the meet-up destination.
Any delays encountered could result in trip participants’ responsibility to catch up with the rest of the tour group at their own expense.
(No refunds will be given for parts of trip missed due to travel delays.)
• Please note, any additional days before the scheduled “Day 1” or after “Departure Day” of “Czech It Out - Spring 2026”, May 15-26, 2026, are not included in the total trip cost.
• Participants are responsible for making any arrangements and payments for hotels or other events before or after the included group itinerary. In some cases, Pub Culture Beercations may offer an “Early Arrival Add-On” that includes an extra night's hotel stay and activities for an additional charge.
Not Included On Your Beercation:
• Round-Trip Airfare
• Any meals (including beverages and beers) outside of those listed
on the “Czech It Out - Spring 2026” itinerary are at your own cost.
• Costs for add-ons, excursions or activities listed as “optional” in the “Czech It Out - Spring 2026” itinerary or on the beercation booking page.
• Costs for excursions or activities you choose during scheduled “free-time” on the “Czech It Out - Spring 2026” itinerary.
• Travel Insurance (recommended).
• Souvenirs or other optional purchases.