Press Trips

Group Press trips 2023

20-24 April 2023 | Castle and chateaux trip - organised by CzechTourism Benelux - see program
For: 4 places available for NL/BE
Regions: Central Bohemia and South Bohemia
There are almost three thousands of castles and chateaux in the Czech Republic, which are locaties at amazing places; on rocks, forested hillsides and above meandering rivers. This five day trip will go to the most important and most beautiful castles of Central and South Bohemia. Some of the highligts of the trip will be Český Krumlov, Hluboká nad Vltavou and the red castle Červená Lhota.

5-7 mei | Pilsen Liberation Festival - organised by Pilsen Tourism -  - see program
For: International group, 2 places available for NL/BE
City trip to the beer capital Pilsen in combination with the celebration of the liberation of Pilsen by the US Army on May 6th 1945. The visits will include Patton Memorial Pilsen, Pilsner Urquell brewery, St. Bartholomew cathedral and the Adolf Loos interiors.

23-26 May Bohemian Forest and it's castles - organised by Pilsen Tourism -  see program
For: International group, 2 places available for NL/BE
Explore the National Park Šumava in the South of the Czech Republic. We will visit the three castles Rabí, Velhartice and Kašperk and make some short hikes in the beautiful nature of Bohemian Forest. 

4-7 June The countryside of Pilsen region - organised by Pilsen Tourism  -see program
For: International group, 2 places available for NL/BE
Hiking in beautiful nature, relaxing in a beer spa, enjoying the local Czech food at nearby farms. This trip combines all the best of the region Pilsen: Beer, wellness, nature and fresh products. 

Begin of June | Outdoor trip Liberec region - organised by CzechTourism
For: International group, 2 places available for NL/BE
Hiking, cycling, canoeing and climbing. The region of Liberec is a great destination for outdoor lovers. You can find mountains, rocks and romantic river valleys in the area. This active trip will explore the nature reserve Bohemian Paradise and the Giant Mountains by foot. The cycling trail Greenway Jizera will be followed and an amazing via ferrata will be done. 

9-11 June 2023 | L'Etape Czech Republic - organised by CzechTourism Benelux
A race organised by L'Etape by Tour de France. The longest route is 146 km long and has an elevation gain of about 1900 metres. A fair classic stage that offers the best of the Křivoklát forests and the Berounka valley. 
For: 2 places available for NL/BE
*Possible to combine this trip with the cycling trip form Prague to Krakau

11-16 June 2023 | Cycling trip from Czechia to Poland - organised by CzechTourism Benelux - see program
For: 4 places available for NL/BE
Regions: Prague, Central Bohemia, East Bohemia, East Moravia, Moravia-Silezia and Poland
This important cycling route is framed with 6 UNESCO world heritage sites, numerous castles and plenty of little towns and hidden villages. The tour starts in Prague and will end in the historical city Krakow in Poland.
*Flight from Brussel is not possible
*Extension of the trip is possible on own cost

21-24 June 2023 | Wine and biking in North-Bohemia - organised by CzechTourism
For: International group, 2 places available for NL/BE
With this trip we discover the region of North Bohemia. The quiet elbe river flows through this area. You can follow this river by bicycle. In the region are the northernmost vineyards of the Czech Republic, such as the town of Litomerice and Melnik. At the end of June, the annual Royal Silvering event takes place in the UNESCO town of Kutná Hora, culminating in historical parades, medieval markets and gastronomic experiences.

22-25 August West Bohemia baroque trip - organised by Pilsen Tourism -  see program
For: International group, 2 places available for NL/BE
Explore the northern area of Pilsen which is known for its monumental baroque sites, such as Plasy monastery and Manetin chateau. The trip will be combined with a visit of Pilsen and Rabstejn nad Strelou, the smallest city in Central Europa. 

15-17 September Festival Sun in the Glass in Pilsen, microbreweries festival - organised by Pilsen Tourism -  see program
For: International group, 2 places available for NL/BE
Ciytrip to the beer capital Pilsen during the microbreweries festival Sun in the Glass. We will also spend half an hour in a beer spa in the Purkmistr microbrewery. 

Middle of September | Golf in North Moravia - organised by CzechTourism
For: International group, 1 places available for NL/BE
The Czech Republic is a great country for golf enthusiasts. The country has a rich golf history dating back to the early 20th century with the opening of the first golf course in Karlovy Vary. Today there are more than 100 courses. Golfers can challenge themselves on world-class golf courses surrounded by beautiful nature and a landscape characterized by castles and parks. This trip will explore the golf opportunities in North Moravia such as Golf Club Ostravice and Čeladná. 

October 2023 | The Krkonoše beer trail, a hiking and beer trip to the Giant Mountains - organised by CzechTourism Benelux and the Czech Embassy in the Netherlands - see program
For: 4 places available for NL
Regions: Hradec Králové, Liberec and Prague
In Krkonoše (Giant Mountains) you can find several microbreweries. The Krkonoše Beer Trail connects the microbreweries. The trail leads through the most beautiful parts of the national park. This gastronomic trip will combine hiking, beer tasting and relaxing in the highest mountains of the Czech Republic. 

6-8 October Pilsner Fest, beerfestival - organised by Pilsen Tourism -  -see program
For: International group, 2 places available for NL/BE
Besides visiting Pilsen we will go the factory of Czech sparkling wine and visit castle Radyne. 

30 November-3 December 2023 | Christmas trip to Prague and South Bohemia - organised by CzechTourism 
For: International group, 1 place available for NL/BE
Winter trip where we will experience advent time in the Czech Republic. We will discover the Czech Christmas traditions and visit several Christmas markets in Prague and the region South Bohemia. 

5-7 December Pilsen Christmas - organised by Pilsen Tourism  - see program
For: International group, 2 places available for NL/BE

8-12 December | Christmas train trip to four Czech cities - organised by CzechTourism Benelux - see program
For: 4 places available for NL/BE
Regions: Prague, Olomouc and South Moravia
Christmas is one of the most important holidays celebrated in the Czech Republic. Enjoy the atmosphere of Czech Christmas in the centres of towns. From the end of November there are Christmas markets in every city. This winter trip will go to the cities Prague, Olomouc, Brno and Znojmo where we will discover some interesting Czech Christmas traditions and the gastronomic delicacies of the regions and the cultural highlights.

Individual Press trips 2023

Besides group press trips we also organise individual trips for online and print media from the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. The following topics are interesting for us: 

• Family holiday
• Camping 
• Castles and chateaux
• Hiking
• Cycling
• Traveling by train
• Marathon Prague or other half marathon organised by RunCzech
• L'etape de Czech Republic by Tour de France (10 June 2023)

*Paid press trips are not possible

Our criteria:

• Please contact us well in advance, preferably at least two months prior to the trip
• You have an agreement with the invited media on publishing editorial content on the Czech Republic
• The article/show will be published within 12 months of the visit, or at its earliest convenience
• The circulation/readership/viewers and advertising value are measured by an official media survey
• The readership/viewer profile matches the target group of CzechTourism – modern, open-minded people with a high sense of social responsibility
• You represent media from our target markets: Netherlands, Belgium or Luxembourg
• You represent an outlet that focuses on travel, lifestyle, food or design daily/weekly newspaper, tv, film, radio or online platform

We are able to help you with the following:

• Accurate information on regions, destinations, activities, places to stay, people to meet, etc.
• Itinerary based on the theme of your article/show
• Assistance with travel bookings and costs (decided case-by-case)
• High resolution images and videos along with other materials