Czech Reformation Grand Tour, South Bohemia

On this tour you will discover the important places of the Bohemian and Moravian Reformation. At the end of the 14th and during the early 15th Century, the Reformation in Bohemia and Moravia was strongly influenced by the work of Jan Hus. He served as a preacher, professor and writer. There are several places, especially in Prague, which are related to the work of this famous Czech reformer. Jan Hus was a Czech spiritual thinker in the Middle Ages and at the same time the rector of Prague's famous Charles University. He was particularly strong in criticizing the lax morals of the church. In this respect, he was influenced by the thinking of the English reformer John Wycliffe and was persecuted for his stance by the Catholic Church. He was finally burned at the stake as a heretic in 1415 during the Council of Constance. His death was the catalyst for the Hussite unrest in Europe and the same time his work served as a precursor to the later Reformation. The Czech Reformation ushered in a century of the greater reformation in Europe. This period was represented by another more well-known Augustinian monk and university professor by the name of Martin Luther. He identified himself with the Czech Reformation based on the book by Jan Hus, called “About the church.”    

Itinerary

8:15 Departure from Prague 9:45 Arrival to Tábor 10:00 - 11:30 Visit of the Hussite Museum - Exhibition "Hussites" 11:45 - 12:45 Lunch 13:00 - 14:00 Travel to Chelčice 14:10 - 15:00 Visit of Peter Chelčický Memorial 15:00 - 15:20 Travel to Husinec 15:30 - 16:30 Visit the birthplace of John Hus 16:45 - 17:00 Travel to Prachatice 17:10 - 18:00 Walk around historic center, coffee - freetime 18:10 Departure for Prague 19:00 Arrival in Prague   Starting point: Prague Duration: approx. 11 hours Group size: minimum 6 persons  

What is included in the price

• Transportation
• Professional tour guide
• Entrance fees to monuments included as per itinerary
• Magni Guide Publication

 

What is not included in tour price

• Accommodation
• Air transportation
• Meals and beverages
• Passenger trip cancellation insurance (details sent with reservation form)
• Gratuities for tour manager, and driver
• Cultural entertainment

 

Tour itinerary includes a visit to the following towns and its monuments

Price is netto, including VAT, fees inlcude: entrance fees, Magni book guide, 1x lunch Entrance fees: Hussite museum, Chelčice / Memorial of Jan Chelčický, Husinec - birthplace of Jan Hus Become a partner