MEDIEVAL PRAGUE

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Selected departure dates throughout 2008 & 2009
From 3 day durations
Return flights & hotel transfers
From 2 nights bed & buffet breakfast at a 3 star central hotel
FREE INSURANCE on selected dates

Prague is without doubt one of the most dramatic, spectacular, atmospheric and historic cities in Europe. The first settlement was established around 1230 after which the city had numerous rulers before the epoch of Charles 1V when Prague became the capital of the Bohemian & Holy Roman Empires. The stunning St. Vitus, St. Wenceslas and St. Adalbert Cathedrals were commissioned and built and the first European University was established. Up until the second world war, Prague was one of the top 5 wealthiest countries in the world. The Soviet take over saw communism rule until 1989 when the ‘Velvet Revolution’ took place. To this day Prague remains one of the worlds most beautiful cities in Europe.

Day 1. Depart from the airport and travel you will be met at the airport by a representative and travel by coach to the Hotel.
Day 2. After breakfast you will be met by a city guide who will give you a half day walking tour of the city. Unlike many European cities the majority of the places of interest can be easily reached on foot. The castle, which sits on the hill overlooking the centre is also within walking distance over the Charles Bridge and up the hill or you could choose to take a tram, which are extremely inexpensive and easy to use. A visit to the castle and cathedral is something that you should not miss. You will no doubt, during your walking tour come across the ‘Old Town’ square and have the opportunity to see the world famous Astrological Clock in action. We can also recommend a visit to the ‘Municipal House’, which is one of the most precious treasures of "Art Nouveau" style in the world, containing rich decoration inside and out (Mucha, Myslbek, Saloun, Svabinsky, Ales, Zenisek), and housing the well known Smetana concert hall.
Day 3. After breakfast a coach will meet you at the hotel and transport you to Sternberk Castle (see picture). The castle, which has now been given back to the Sternberk family was occupied for many years by communist government officials. During the bleak communist regime the Baron was forced to work as a servant to the communist occupiers of the castle but his son, is now a doctor in Vienna and has renovated the castle and it is one of the most popular excursions from Prague. You will receive a fascinating guided tour of the castle and after your visit you will return to Prague where you will have the afternoon at your leisure in the city.
Day 4. Today is completely at your leisure to continue to explore the city.
Day 5. Sadly you will be departing today and will check out of the hotel after breakfast. You will be able to leave your bags in reception and have time for a last minute walk around the city before the transfer back to the airport and your flight back to the UK.

EXCURSION OPTIONS

A guided walking tour of the city
A visit to Prague Castle
A guided tour of Cesky Sternberk
A river cruise
A traditional folklore evening & dinner
The Jewish Museum
A visit to Karlstein Castle
A visit to Kutna Hora
A visit to Karlovy Vary

PRICE & SUPPLEMENTS

Price on application
Single room supplements & minimum numbers apply

HOW TO BOOK

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