The short answer: three days from Brno are enough to see the city, taste wine in a UNESCO landscape and go underground in the Moravian Karst. Spend day one in Brno, day two around Lednice, Valtice and Mikulov, and day three in the Moravian Karst. If you have a fourth day, add a UNESCO town such as Třebíč or Telč.
Carcatta Highlights
- Day 1: Brno's old town, the Brno Dragon, the astronomical clock and Špilberk Castle.
- Day 2: the wine country of Lednice, Valtice and Mikulov, around the UNESCO-listed Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape.
- Day 3: the caves of the Moravian Karst, with a boat ride on an underground river in the Punkva Caves.
- Day 4 (optional): a UNESCO town such as Třebíč, Telč, Kroměříž or Olomouc.
Day 1: Brno's old town and its legends
Give the city a full day. Start at the Old Town Hall for the Brno Dragon, be at Freedom Square before 11:00 for the astronomical clock, and choose between the ossuary at St. James and Špilberk Castle for the afternoon. Our one-day Brno itinerary has a route you can follow, and the city's official tourist portal, Go To Brno, lists current events.
- With a guide: our 3-hour history and legends walking tour covers the historic center in small groups of up to seven people.
- On your own: use our Brno audio guide.
- Read before you go: the Brno Dragon and the astronomical clock, Špilberk Castle and Brno underground.
Day 2: Lednice, Valtice and Mikulov
Spend the second day in South Moravia's wine country. Mikulov lies about 50 km (31 miles) south of Brno. Nearby are the neo-Gothic château and gardens at Lednice and the Baroque castle at Valtice, both part of the Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
- Castle interiors have their own seasonal schedules, so check the official Lednice Castle and Valtice Castle websites, and read our guide Lednice or Valtice: which to visit.
- Want to taste at the Wine Salon of the Czech Republic in Valtice? Check its opening days on the official Wine Salon website before you pick the day.
- New to Czech wine? Our Moravian wine guide explains the grapes and the labels, and our Mikulov guide covers the town.
- Without driving: our Wine and UNESCO Gems tour from Brno takes about six and a half hours, with hotel pickup in Brno, stops at local wineries and traditional cellars, and an itinerary adapted to your interests.
Day 3: the Moravian Karst
On day three, head north of Brno to the Moravian Karst. Five cave systems are open to the public, and the Punkva Caves end with a boat ride on an underground river. Some caves must be booked online in advance in the main season, so plan this day early.
- Compare the caves in our Moravian Karst caves guide, and plan the details with the Punkva Caves and Macocha Abyss guide.
- Check tour times and book tickets on the official Punkva Caves website, or see all caves on the Cave Administration of the Czech Republic website.
- Coming between November and March? The caves run an off-season schedule. See what's open in winter.
- With a guide: our six-hour Secrets of the Moravian Karst tour is tailored to you and combines caves and the Macocha Abyss with other stops. Cave admission is paid separately.
Day 4 (optional): a UNESCO town
With one more day, choose a UNESCO town. Telč was inscribed in 1992 and Třebíč in 2003 (the Jewish Quarter and St. Procopius' Basilica). The gardens and castle at Kroměříž (1998) and Olomouc's Holy Trinity Column (2000) are also on the list.
- Our Třebíč and Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou 7-hour private day trip, with our Třebíč guide.
- The Austerlitz, Kroměříž and Olomouc full-day trip.
- A long but rewarding day: Český Krumlov from Brno with a stop in Telč. Read our Telč guide first.
Carcatta Tips
- Book the caves first. The Karst day depends on cave tickets, so book them, then fit Brno and the wine day around it.
- Check opening days, not just hours. The Wine Salon in Valtice and the Punkva Caves are not open every day, so check their official websites before you fix the order.
- Do not drive on the wine day. Czech law has zero tolerance for alcohol behind the wheel. Read renting a car or hiring a driver to compare your options.
- Stay in Brno. All three days start and end in Brno, so you can keep one hotel for the whole trip.
Prefer everything in one package?
If you would rather follow one plan from start to finish, our 4-day UNESCO heritage private tour of the Czech Republic and Austria goes from Prague to Brno and Vienna and covers more than 10 UNESCO places. Continue your journey with our private transfers, and see the best day trips from Brno for more ideas.
Frequently asked questions
Is 3 days enough for Moravia?
It is enough for Brno, the Lednice-Valtice and Mikulov area and the Moravian Karst. Add a fourth day for a UNESCO town such as Telč or Třebíč.
What is the best order for the three days?
Book the caves first, because tickets can sell out in the main season. Then check the opening days of the Wine Salon in Valtice on its official website and fit Brno around the other two days.
Do I need to book the caves in advance?
For the Punkva Caves, reservations are recommended, especially in summer and on weekends. Some other caves also require online booking in the main season.
Can I do the wine day without driving?
Yes. On our Wine and UNESCO Gems tour we take you from your hotel in Brno to the wineries and cellars and back, so nobody in your group has to drive.
Which UNESCO sites are near Brno?
Villa Tugendhat (2001) is in Brno. The Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape (1996), Telč (1992), Třebíč (2003), Kroměříž (1998) and Olomouc's Holy Trinity Column (2000) are within day-trip distance.
