What’s included:
- 4 Star Hotel
- 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner
- Free WIFI
- 4 Tours as stated below
What’s not included:
- International flights to and from the tour. Contact us for the best prices from your home town.
- Meals and Drinks not specified below in itinerary.
- Taxes, Charges, Fees (unless otherwise stated).
- Travel Insurance.
- Optional gratuities.
Minimum of 2 guests for this tour.
Day 1 – Arrive in Prague and transfer to your 4 star hotel. That evening you will visit a traditional Czech restaurant in the Municipal House, the most imposing Art Nouveau building in Prague. Enjoy a variety of options to choose from for dinner – all of them original Bohemian meals. As you dine, enjoy live music. Dinner includes one soft drink or beer per person. It consists of soup, a main dish and dessert. Gratuities are not included.
Day 2 – Prague City Tour with Vltava River Cruise
During this fantastic trip you will see the historical places of Prague from a coach, boat, and also by foot. It is the longest and most complete introduction to Prague. It combines the most interesting and important places from the three of our tours (Grand City Tour of Prague, Royal Route Walking Tour and Lunch on the Boat on the Vltava River.)
By coach, you will see the National Theatre, a panoramic view of the Prague Castle, Rudolfinum and Old New Synagogue. Near the Charles Bridge you will start your cruise along the Vltava river. You will have the possibility to admire the marvelous panoramic view of the Prague Castle which has been the residence of Czech rulers since the 9th century, Charles Bridge (founded by Charles IV. in the 14th century,) the Cechuv Bridge and National Theatre. During the one hour cruise refreshments will be served.
The last part of the tour is by foot. Our guide will show you Prague Castle Area, Charles Bridge, Klementinum, Townhall (not available Nov 1-Mar 31) and the Old Town Square.
Tour ends at Old Town Square.
Day 3 – Cesky Krumlov, Ceske Budejovice
The picturesque town of Ceský Krumlov is situated above the meandering valley along the upper Vltava river in Southern Bohemia. It has won an international reputation thanks to its historical riches. More than three hundred historic buildings dominated by a huge castle and the church of St. Vitus bear witness to their rich past. Ceský Krumlov has enormous appeal as an urban unity and has been included among the monuments on the UNESCO World Cultural an Natural Heritage list.
You will visit the castle and the old centre of the town. Traveling through Southern Bohemia you may admire its beautiful landscape with many forests and ponds. The castle is closed November 1 – March 31. We then continue to the south Bohemian city of České Budìjovice with its unique historic square, lined with Renaissance and Baroque houses and dominated by the Black Tower.
Day 4 – Kutna Hora
After a one hour drive east of Prague you will arrive at the immensley architecturally rich town of Kutná Hora, which was built in the Middle Ages in the midst of an extensive silver ore field. It became over the course of time, the second most significant town after Prague because of the production of money which symbolizes the force and wealth of Czech kings and the kingdom.
While walking through the historical centre of the town you quickly realize why it was recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site. The interior of the Cathedral of St. Barbara (patroness of the miners) undoubtedly ranks among the best examples of late Gothic architecture in Bohemia. You will also visit the church, the Old Mint, as well as the old mint where Prague Gros and later Austrian Tolar were made.
Day 5 – Vienna or Dresden tour
Vienna:
Don’t miss this special opportunity to visit Vienna, a city that was once the imperial and cultural centre of Europe as well as the seat of the Habsburg Empire in the 18th century. Travel through the picturesque landscape of Bohemia and Moravia, towards the southern border of the Czech Republic. Approximately 3 1/2 hours later we arrive in Vienna, a cultural and architectural masterpiece divided by Europe’s largest river, the Danube.
Our mini-bus will travel the famous Ringstrasse, a grand boulevard built in the 1880’s by Emperor Franz Joseph I on the site of demolished city walls. Along the way, you will see splendid, majestic buildings including palaces, museums, hotels and parks with statues of important historic people. Next we travel to Vienna’s southern edge where you can view Schönbrunn (the former summer residence of the imperial family) and its beautiful reservoir. After the tour of the gardens and the Schönbrunn Castle (own expense), we will return by mini-bus to the city centre for a walking tour through Hofburg (own expense), the Habsburg’s winter residence. Then we will travel to Saint Stephen’s Cathedral.
After the guided tour, enjoy free time for lunch or shopping on your own. At the end of this free time, we will meet in front of Saint Stephens’s Cathedral to board the mini-bus for the return trip to Prague.
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Dresden:
Dresden was once known as the “Florence on the Elbe” (Elbflorenz) but its beauty more or less disappeared during bombing raids on the nights of Feb 13th and 14th, 1945. Join us on a journey that acquaints you with a city that has risen from the ashes like a mythical phoenix. Thanks to the continuous efforts of generations of the city´s inhabitants, Dresden has been resorted to its original beauty.
We will travel to the northern border of the Czech Republic and after 3 hours of travel will arrive in the centre of Dresden. Upon arrival, visit the world-renowned Zwinger gallery with its collections by famous, artistic masters. See the Sistine Madonna by Raphael as well as paintings by Tizian, Canaletto, Lucas Cranach the Elder and Flemish artists. Pass though the Chateau complex, which has been completely renovated and visit the rebuilt Church of the Virgin Mary. This wonderful church is a dominant feature of the city. After your guided tour enjoy free time for lunch or shopping.
Day 6 – Our your own
Spend the day exploring the beautiful city at your leisure.
Day 7 – Transfer to Airport to board your flight home.
3 star – starting at 1,336.00 US, per person, based on double occupancy
4 star – starting at 1,430.00 US, per person, based on double occupancy
