Dubai, UAE, 21 May 2026: As the summer travel season begins across the GCC, Czechia presents an appealing European alternative—offering cooler weather, green landscapes and an easygoing pace that is ideal for seasonal travel. From historic gardens and elegant spa towns to open‑air cultural events and scenic countryside, summer in Czechia invites Gulf travellers to slow down, unwind and explore a refreshing side of Europe.
Throughout the summer months, Czechia’s parks, botanical gardens and landscaped estates take centre stage, providing tranquil settings framed by castles, chateaux and UNESCO‑listed towns. In Prague, terraced gardens overlooking the Vltava River offer peaceful moments away from the city’s historic streets, while Moravia’s grand estates and South Bohemia’s castle parks blend natural beauty with centuries of heritage—ideal for relaxed walks, family outings and photography.
Summer is also Czechia’s most vibrant cultural season, coinciding with a calendar of internationally recognised events that enhance the travel experience. Highlights include the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, one of Central Europe’s most prestigious cinema events, bringing global film culture to the country’s iconic spa town each summer. Music lovers can experience festivals such as Colours of Ostrava, known for its diverse international line‑up in a distinctive industrial setting, while Prague’s summer months are enriched by open‑air concerts, classical performances and cultural programmes staged in historic venues, palace courtyards and public squares.
Nature becomes an integral part of the summer journey, with Czechia’s mild climate creating ideal conditions for outdoor exploration. National parks, protected landscapes and rolling countryside offer shaded walking trails, cycling routes and scenic viewpoints suitable for families and leisure travellers alike. Thanks to the country’s compact size, visitors can easily combine nature escapes with cultural sightseeing—transitioning smoothly from historic towns to countryside retreats within a single trip.
For travellers seeking rest and rejuvenation, Czechia’s renowned spa towns are particularly appealing during summer. Destinations such as Karlovy Vary, Mariánské Lázně and Františkovy Lázně combine traditional wellness therapies with elegant architecture, leafy parks and colonnade walks. These spa towns offer a refined European wellness experience focused on relaxation, balance and holistic wellbeing—an ideal complement to a summer holiday.
Culinary experiences further enhance the season, with outdoor dining playing a central role. Garden cafés, riverside restaurants and farmers’ markets showcase seasonal Czech cuisine, fresh local produce and regional specialities. Dining alfresco in historic surroundings adds depth to the travel experience, offering visitors a natural connection to local life and traditions.
With its comfortably cool summer climate, uncrowded attractions and blend of culture, nature, events and wellness, Czechia stands out as a compelling destination for GCC travellers during the summer months. Whether attending renowned cultural festivals, enjoying historic gardens, unwinding in spa towns or exploring scenic landscapes, summer in Czechia offers a refreshing and rewarding European escape—ideal for families, couples and travellers seeking balance, authenticity and wellbeing.
About Czechia
Czechia in Central Europe is a country that’s known for over twelve hundred castles, sixteen UNESCO World Heritage Sites, natural healing waters and traditional European thermal spas, sophisticated crystal design and glassworks with a long history. The country has mild climate and cozy atmosphere, with well-preserved architecture across the ages, gentle rolling hills, deep green forests and natural lakes creating unique landscape. There is lot more to be discovered beyond the “crown jewel” of the destination – Prague- like the famous spa triangle in Western Bohemia (Karlovy Vary being the most known), Czechia has picturesque historical towns like Český Krumlov, Telč, Olomouc. The South Moravian region is a culturally rich destination, with vibrant city Brno as the region capital. Stunning Lednice – Valtice complex in vicinity. Embrace the magic of Czechia and explore a realm of cultural wonders and breathtaking beauty.
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About VFS Global Tourism Services
VFS Global has established its regional and global footprints in the space of tourism services, complementing its core visa services business. With 16 years of experience, the Tourism Services Unit has served more than 25 destinations. The team partners client destinations, across different countries, to enable the achievement of their travel and tourism promotional objectives and business targets. We specialize in destination representation, outsourced tourism office management and trade support services for national tourism authorities from client governments. We facilitate them in a wide range of destination promotional activities.
Some of the key services include dedicated tourism support offices, destination training, product development, B2B roadshows & workshops, consumer events, digital campaigns, MICE engagement program, public relations and e-learning modules. The team is able to partner client destinations across different countries to deliver the desired tourist arrival and spend targets.
About VFS Global
As the global leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure mobility for governments and citizens, VFS Global embraces technological innovation, including Generative AI, to support governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. The company manages non-judgmental and administrative tasks related to applications for visa, passport, and consular services for its client governments, increasing productivity and enabling them to focus entirely on the critical task of assessment.
With a responsible approach to technology development, adoption and integration, the company prioritises ethical practices and sustainability while serving as the trusted partner to 71 client governments. Operating over 4,100 Application Centres in 168 countries, VFS Global has efficiently processed more than 542 million transactions* since 2001.
Headquartered in Zurich and Dubai, VFS Global is majority owned by Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, along with minority shareholders including Swiss-based Kuoni and Hugentobler Foundation, Singapore based Temasek and UAE based Dubai Holdings.
* Comprised of 337.50 million transactions by VFS Global and 204.92 million transactions by CiX Citizen Experience