About the trip
Two landscapes built for slow travel — Třeboň’s network of medieval fishponds and a Renaissance spa town changed very little in five centuries, and the Wachau Valley’s loop of the Danube between steep vineyard terraces and Baroque monasteries. This tour moves south then southwest, following the Czech-Austrian border country before dropping into one of the most scenic river valleys in Central Europe. Třeboň is a lesser-known gem — more popular with Czechs than with international visitors — while the Wachau is firmly on the map but rewards seeing it from the road rather than from a river cruise. Together they make a day that feels quieter and more reflective than most of our tours, suited to those who prefer beauty over spectacle.
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Třeboň is 1h 45min from Prague; the Wachau is a further 1h 20min south into Austria. Plan for an 11 hour day. The Wachau is especially rewarding in late April and May (apricot blossom) and September through October (harvest). Třeboň carp is the classic lunch here if you visit in autumn.
Price and Capacity: Book your private day trip for a single price, valid for your entire group of up to 8 people.
Included: Private vehicle, professional driver, fuel, tolls, and parking.
Not included: Entrance fees to Trebon chateau, boat trips, meals, or beverages.
Category: Nature | Scenic | Gastronomy
Duration: Full-day (approx. 11 hours)
Seasonality: Best in spring and summer; autumn golden for harvest colours
Suitable for: Nature lovers, foodies, couples, relaxed travellers
Winter note (checked 13 October 2026): Melk Abbey is open all winter — 2 November 2026 to 6 January 2027 daily 10:00–16:30 (24 December mornings only), and from 7 January to the end of February 2027 by guided tour only (11:00, 13:30, 15:00). Třeboň Castle offers only limited tours on selected days until 31 December, and its Route A is closed 28 November 2026 – 31 March 2027. You can adjust the route in the trip planner or with your driver during the day (a longer route may cost extra).
Stops
Třeboň 2 h
Třeboň is one of the most intact Renaissance towns in the Czech Republic — its old town walls, gates, and main square almost entirely preserved, the surrounding landscape shaped over centuries by an extraordinary feat of engineering. Beginning in the 15th century, the Rožmberk lords and later the Schwarzenbergs built a system of over 460 fishponds across the South Bohemian basin, connected by canals and channels to supply carp to the tables of Bohemian nobility across the continent. The ponds cover 7,600 hectares and remain in active use today; the autumn harvest, when the ponds are drained and enormous quantities of carp are netted, is one of the most distinctive agricultural traditions in the country. The town centre is surrounded by the ponds and connected by tree-lined avenues, giving it an unusual sense of being embedded in nature. The Renaissance chateau at the town’s edge was the summer residence of the Schwarzenberg dynasty; the church crypt holds the Rožmberk sarcophagi. The spa tradition is equally old: Třeboň’s peat bogs have supplied therapeutic baths since the 19th century, and the town retains the unhurried atmosphere of a place that has always had reason to stay put.
Wachau 2 h 30 min
The Wachau is a 36-kilometre stretch of the Danube between Melk and Krems in Lower Austria — a UNESCO World Heritage landscape of vine terraces, apricot orchards, ruined castles, and Baroque monasteries that has been continuously cultivated since Roman times. We drive the valley road from Melk, where the vast Benedictine abbey church rises above the river on its rocky bluff — one of the finest Baroque buildings in Austria, its library holding over 100,000 volumes, its church interior a controlled theatrical splendour. The road descends to Spitz, Weissenkirchen, and Dürnstein: the blue church tower of Dürnstein is visible from far off; beneath it, the ruined castle where Richard the Lionheart was held captive in 1192. You can stop at a Heuriger — a traditional wine tavern, open only when the new vintage is ready — in Weissenkirchen or Dürnstein, where local Grüner Veltliner and Riesling are served with simple food (not included) in a tradition unchanged since Maria Theresa’s time. The drive back to Prague follows the motorway north through Austrian farmland and across the Czech border — the long descent into Bohemia marking the end of a full and beautiful day.
Price per vehicle with driver (max. 8 persons)
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Frequently asked questions
Planning your trip with Private Tours Czech is simple:
- Choose your pick-up location.
- Plan your route and stops.
- Select the length of each stop or overnight stay.
- Set your final destination (which can be the same as your starting point).
- Choose additional services – free child seats, or a licensed guide on request (on site, or with you in the car all day).
Travel in comfortable, spacious vehicles and complete your booking easily online.
If you don’t want to plan the entire trip yourself, you can choose from our Popular Tours section with recommended routes and then customise them to suit your needs.
Payment is made directly to the driver – you can pay in cash or by card in your chosen currency (CZK / EUR / USD upon request).
The price includes everything listed in your confirmed booking – for example, transportation in a comfortable vehicle, professional driver services, fuel, tolls, parking, and selected additional services.
The price does not include expenses such as entrance tickets, licensed local guides, meals, overnight stays, or other personal expenses.
Please cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled pick-up time. For quick cancellation, use the cancellation link in your confirmation email.
There are two ways to change your booking:
- Cancel your existing booking using the cancellation link in your confirmation email and create a new one.
- Contact our customer support via email or chat – our team will make the changes for you.
We use fully equipped Hyundai Staria 4×4 vehicles for up to 8 passengers, with a fixed price and large luggage capacity.
Ideal for families and groups with luggage on trips.
All vehicles feature:
- Leather seats
- Britax Römer child seats
- Vittel water
- Electric doors
- Tinted windows
- Modern safety systems
- USB and air conditioning
Drivers are carefully selected, follow strict quality codes, and are regularly checked.
If you have special requests – such as assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, transport of sports equipment, specific vehicle equipment, or route adjustments – include them in the “Notes” field when booking.
You can also contact us via email or chat for personalised advice.
Don’t want to plan from scratch? Choose from our range of Popular Tours with carefully designed routes and itineraries.
You can customise each one – change the order of stops, adjust the length of visits, add services, or include your own stops.
