Number of days: 7
Country/City: Czech Republic
Everywhere you look there's always a story to be told! We welcome you in one of the prettiest open air museum, Prague. During this 8 days, you will visit the most outstanding places of Prague, Karlstein and Konopiste castles, the Medieval Town Kutna Hora, you will have a day trip to Karlovy Vary and traditional folk party, and also, you will have wonderful dinner on small and charming boat.
1st day: Arrival to Prague. Welcome Folk Dinner. Meeting at the airport (railway station) with our driver. In the evening, we invite you to Folklore Party, where you will discover the atmosphere of original Czech, Moravian and Slovak Folklore in the authentic environment of a 18-th century country farm. You will get a chance to taste Czech original cuisine (there will be a choice from 8 different menus) and drink Czech beer, wine or another drink as much as you can. After our folk party, our bus will take you back to the hotel. Overnight in Prague.
2nd day: Prague city tour. After breakfast, our driver will take you to the beginning of excursion. And our excursion will start in Royal Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George Monastery and Golden Lane. A pleasant stroll through romantic Nerudova Lane will lead you to Lesser Town with its famous and marvelous palaces and medieval Charles Bridge (Karluv Most). Then, all together, we come in Old Town Square surrounded by Old Town Hall with its famous Astronomical Clock, tyn and St. Nicholas Churches. From Old Town Square, we continue our tour to Wenceslas Square with St. Wenceslas statue. We finish our tour close to National Museum, in the heart of Prague. From that point, you will have a chance to do some shopping and to get your lunch in one of charming traditional or international restaurants. Overnight in Prague.
3rd day: Tour in Karlovy Vary with lunch. After you have breakfast at the hotel, our bus with guide takes you through the picturesque West Bohemian countryside to Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) which situated in a beautiful wooded valley. We visit world famous spa, especially known for its 12 thermal springs and both historical and modern colonnades. In addition to the curative waters you can also have delicious local wafers and traditional Becher liqueur produced from herbs. During your walking in Karlovy Vary, you will have the opportunity to take a bath in the thermal water. During this trip, you will have some free time for your lunch and shopping. Then our bus will bring you back to the hotel. Overnight in Prague.
4th day: Czech Castle tour: Karlstejn & Konopiste Castles with lunch. After your breakfast, we go to Konopiste, a lovely hunting castle, built in the 13th century, and rebuilt in the 19th century, which houses are full of fascinating collections of historical weapons, furniture, paintings and tapestries. We continue in Karlstejn Castle, 35 kms southwest from Prague. It is the most outstanding medieval castle founded and built between 1348-1355.A.D.by Emperor Charles IV. as a depository for the Empire coronation jewels and state documents. During this excursion our guide will open all secrets and mysteries of these places. You can ask him about all details which you will be interested in. Overnight in Prague.
5th day: The Medieval Town Kutna Hora. After the breakfast, we take you to medieval town Kutna Hora, the ancient silver mining town, founded in the 13th century and listed in UNESCO. We walk through the town and visit St. Barbara's Cathedral with its valuable paintings and the former Royal Mint that once produced Prague groschen. Overnight in Prague.
6th day: Vltava River cruise and Dinner. Today you will have the full day to explore on your own. In the evening, we invite you to wonderful Vltava River cruise. You will enjoy dinner with music entertainment, while fantastical illuminated sights of Prague, Charles Bridge, Castle District, National Theatre and Vysehrad are passing by. Overnight in Prague.
7th day: Free day on your own. Your own Prague's experience. Overnight in Prague.
8th day: Departure. Transfer to the airport/train station.
Price includes:
- 7 nights accommodation in hotel 3/4 star-class hotel
- Transfers according to this itinerary
- 2 lunches
- Folk dinner (3 course menu)
- Dinner on boat
- All excursions according to the itinerary
- Hotel taxes and service charges
Price excludes:
- Visa
- Travel Health Insurance
- Flight/Train Tickets
Price: per person / in room / for package
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