CZECH REPUBLIC. The Best Collection

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1 CZECH REPUBLIC The Best Collection

2 Nowhere else will you find such a varied mix of architectural styles in such a small area as in Prague. For the past thousand years the city has miraculously escaped major disasters and devastating war damage. In its streets you can read the city s history like a book which blends many different levels of narrative. The oldest stories are woven into the heavy stone walls of Romanesque churches and rise to the sky with the slender pinnacles of Gothic churches, while others tell of the inhabitants of Renaissance town houses long ago or of the spiritual meaning which over time has been restored to dynamically curving Baroque facades. The diverse mosaic of Prague s historical centre is complemented by equally valuable examples of modern architecture, among which are buildings in a style you won t encounter in any other country in the world. Czech cut glass is famous throughout the world, and this success is strongly connected with the traditional Moser glass factory in Karlovy Vary. Its founder, a tailor s son named Ludwig Moser, first opened an engraving workshop in the centre of town, but in 1857 he decided to establish a plant for the production of glass, which soon earned a reputation as the most prestigious glassmaker in AustriaHungary. Traditionally made Karlovy Vary glass has decorated the residences of many exceptional personalities, such as Queen Elizabeth II, the Norwegian King Haakon VII, Pope Pius XI and Elton John, which is why it is sometimes called the Glass of Kings. Right inside the Moser Glassworks is a museum that presents the history of the company. If you would like to see the skilled hands of Karlovy Vary glassmakers in action, we recommend booking a tour of the glass factory. 2

3 from 275 EUR (4* Hotel - price per adult person sharing double room and min 08 pax) Booking Code: CZPRxxx4D PRAGUE 4 Days Sightseeing Tour Optional: Day 2 Black Light Theatre (Image) & Dinner in Medieval Tavern U Pavouka Historical Fantasy Show with 5 course menu including 2 free drinks All day Karlovy Vary excursion Historical Fantasy Show with 5 course menu including 2 free drinks Night Prague Boat Trip with Live Jazz Band & Dinner 3 course menu including 1 free drink Day 1 - arrival Arrival at Prague Airport. Transfer to the hotel Ramada **** (Wenceslas Square) Check in at the hotel Ramada **** Dinner in the hotel and overnight. Day 2 - Prague half day excursion - inscribed in the UNESCO List in 1992 Breakfast in the hotel Ramada **** Prague Half day guided excursion Free program Optional: Black light Theatre ("Image") & Dinner in the Medieval Tavern U Pavouka - Free program in Prague or Karlovy Vary optional excursion Breakfast at the hotel Ramada **** Free program in Prague Optional: 9:00-11:30 Transport to Karlovy Vary 11:30-12:30 Moser museum excursion 13:00-14:00 Lunch at the restaurant Ruze 14:00-16:00 Guided city excursion in Karlovy Vary 16:00-18:30 Transport to Prague Free program in Prague 19:45 - Night Prague Boat Trip with Live Jazz Band & Dinner Day 4 - Departure Breakfast at the hotel Ramada **** Transport to the Prague Airport Program included: Local english speaking guide during the whole stay (4days) Two way airport transfer with english speaking guide Prague half day excursion with english speaking guide Transportation by luxury bus/minibus during the whole stay Accommodation in double room in 4* hotel (3nights) (Ramada Hotel ****) 3x buffet breakfast and 1x dinner 3

4 Booking Code: BHHIxx13D *per request Bohemian Highlights POLAND - HUNGARY - AUSTRIA - CZECH Day 1 - Warsaw Arrival to Warsaw, capital of Poland. Meeting with the guide at the Frederic Chopin airport. Transfer to the hotel. Check in the hotel. Night in Warsaw. Poland: - Visit in Czestochowa Monastery - Visit in Auschwitz-Birkanau - Visit to the Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow - Visit to the Cathedral with Bell Tower in Krakow - Visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mine Budapest: - Visit to the Basilica of St. Stephen - Visit Matthias Church and Fishermen's Bastion Vienna: - Visit St. Stephans Cathedral and Tombs - Entrance to Schonbrunn Castle Prague: - Visit the Royal Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral Day 2 - Warsaw Breakfast in the hotel. Warsaw city sightseeing: transfer to the Lazienki Royal Park with the Palace on the Water and the Island Theatre. From there route leads through Warsaw City with skyscrapers and monumental architecture from communism time, then the Grand Theatre and Opera House, Jablonowski Palace, Tomb of Unknown Soldier and Saski Park, Town Hall, Umschlagplatz and the Monument of Heroes of Ghetto; transfer to the Old Town (UNESCO Heritage). We will walk around the Royal Castle and the cathedral, Market Square and defensive walls with barbican. Further walk to the New Town: the Krasinski Palace, Palace of Justice and Monument of Warsaw Uprising. Night in Warsaw. Warsaw Czestochowa Transfer to Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Czestochowa known for the famous Pauline monastery of Jasna Gora, home of the Black Madonna painting, a shrine of the Virgin Mary. This spiritual capital of Poland every year attracts thousands of pilgrims from all over the world. During your trip you could visit: the Basilica with Black Madonna Shrine, exhibition devoted to the 600-years of the Monastery, Armoury Room and Treasury Room. Transfer to Krakow. Check in the hotel. Night in Częstochowa. Day 4 Częstochowa Auschwitz Birkenau Krakow Breakfast in the hotel. Departing to Auschwitz-Birkenau: all over the world, Auschwitz has become a symbol of terror, genocide and the Holocaust. It was established by the Nazis in 1940, in the suburbs of the city of Oswiecim (Auschwitz in German) which, like other parts of Poland, was occupied by the Germans during the Second World War. A visit to concentration and extermination camp museum might help you to comprehend what incomprehensible. Transfer to Krakow. Check in the hotel. Night in Krakow. Day 5 Krakow Breakfast in the hotel. Krakow city sightseeing: Krakow is the cultural capital of Poland with Old Town listed as UNESCO Heritage. During the tour you would see Barbican and defensive walls with Florian's Gate, Main Market Square with Sukiennice Cloth Hall, St Mary's Church and Town Hall Tower. We would proceed to the Jagiellonian University, pass by Archbishop Palace (where John Paul II used to live) as well as St Andrew's Church and SS Peter and Paul's Church to reach the Wawel Hill; visit to the Wawel Royal Castle and cathedral with bell tower. Afternoon to your leisure. Night in Krakow. Day 6 Krakow Wieliczka Krakow Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Wieliczka, the most beautiful and the oldest operating salt mine in the world (UNESCO Heritage). From over 700 years it was a source of Polish fortune and a physical fundament of culture. Today Wieliczka is the most willingly visited Polish tourist object with magnificent chapels, charming underground lakes and original tools and equipment. During this tour you could see a number of excavated chambers on 3 levels adorned with beautiful sculptures made of salt as well as a salt museum. Transfer back to Krakow. Night in Krakow. 4

5 Lux bus transportation during the whole tour Transfer airport-hotel-airport with the assistance 12 nights in double/twin rooms in 4* hotels - 2 nights in Warsaw - 1 night in Czestochowa - 3 nights in Krakow - 2 nights in Budapest - 2 nights in Vienna - 2 nights in Prague 12 x Half Board (12 breakfasts, 12 dinners): the first meal is a dinner on the second day of the arrival, the last meal is a breakfast on the day of departure Foreign language speaking assistance for whole tour Foreign language speaking local city guides - In Warsaw - In Wieliczka - In Auschwitz - In Krakow - In Wieliczka - In Budapest - In Vienna - In Prague All fees and entrances in Poland: - Visit in Czestochowa Monastery - Visit in Auschwitz-Birkanau - Visit to the Wawel Royal Castle in Krakow - Visit to the Cathedral with Bell Tower in Krakow - Visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mine All fees and entrances in Budapest: - Visit to the Basilica of St. Stephen - Entrance to Matthias Church and Fishermen's Bastion All fees and entrances in Vienna: - Entrance to St. Stephans Cathedral and Tombs - Entrance to Schonbrunn Castle All fees and entrances in Prague: - Entrances in Hradcany to the Royal Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral Day 7 Krakow Budapest (Hungary) Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Budapes. Beautiful scenery awaits us as we drive through the foothills of the Tatra Mountains. Here we cross into the Slovak Republic, full of dramatic geographical features, high alpine villages and a rich cultural heritage. After passing the Hungarian border we continue to Budapest situated on the romantic River Danube. Night in Budapest. Day 8 Budapest (Hungary) Breakfast in the hotel. Budapest city sightseeing: drive over the Margaret Bridge to Buda. We will stop in the Castle District, further walk to see the main attractions of the area: Matthias Church and the Fishermen s Bastion from where you can enjoy the beautiful panorama. Next drive to the Gellert Hill (Citadel) to admire the most spectacular view of Budapest, and then cross the Elisabeth Bridge to Pest with famous Central Market Hall, followed by the largest Synagogue of Europe and the City Park. Passing by Europe s largest thermal spa, the Budapest Zoo and the Amusement Park, the Heroes Square with statues of the most famous Hungarian kings and dukes, the Opera House and the St Stephen s Basilica, visit of the impressive neo-gothic House of Parliament. During the tour you would have a chance to discover the last 1000 years of Hungarian history. Night in Budapest. Day 9 Budapest Vienna (Austria) Breakfast in the hotel. Morning departure to Vienna, journey through the region of Transdanubia, dotted with orchards and vineyards. Arrival to Vienna. Check-in the hotel. Night in Vienna. Day 10 Vienna Breakfast in the hotel. Vienna city sightseeing. Drivingrive along the famous Ringstrasse, Vienna s main boulevard known for such magnificent buildings as the Museums of Fine Arts and Natural History, the State Opera House, the Parliament, the Burgtheatre, the City Hall and the Votive Church. After that we will take the short walk through the most beautiful parts of the city centre: Museumquarter, Hofburg - winterresidence of the Habsburgs, Kärtner Strasse - shopping street and the Stephan s Cathedral. At the end Time for a souvenir hunt in the elegant pedestrian area or visit Schonbrunn Palace. Night in Vienna Day 11 Vienna Prague (Czech Republic) Breakfast in the hotel. Morning departure through historic Bohemian countryside of Czech Republic to Prague. Afternoon arrival at the golden city of Prague, described as the prettiest gem in the stone crown of the world. Check in the hotel. Night in Prague. Day 12 Prague Breakfast in the hotel. Prague city sightseeing: transfer to the Prague Castle, home of Prague kings and queens for many years which houses nowadays the office of the president of the Czech Republic, several museums, the St. Vitus Cathedral, the Royal Castle and more. We would walk through this Hradcany district viewing the Loreto, the Archbishops Palace, Golden Lane and other interesting areas along the way to the castle Visit part of the St. Vitus Cathedral. Walk down through the Little Quarter and over the Charles Bridge via the oronation route to the Old Town Square with the famous Astronomical Clock, Old Town Square Tower, end on Wenceslas Square, the new part of town. Night in Prague. Day 13 Prague Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the airport in Prague. 5 POLAND - HUNGARY - AUSTRIA - CZECH REPUBLIC

6 from 561 EUR (5* Hotel - price per adult person sharing double room and min 02 pax) from 374 EUR (5* Hotel - price per adult person sharing double room and min 04 pax) Booking Code: CZPRxxx6D PRAGUE 6 Days Sightseeing Tour 6 Days Sightseeing Tour Optional: Day 2 Black Light Theatre (Image) & Dinner in Medieval Tavern U Pavouka Historical Fantasy Show with 5 course menu including 2 free drinks All day Karlovy Vary excursion Historical Fantasy Show with 5 course menu including 2 free drinks Night Prague Boat Trip with Live Jazz Band & Dinner 3 course menu including 1 free drink from 338 EUR pp min 02 pax from 240 EUR pp min 04 pax Services / Excursions - Included Assistance during the whole stay (6 days) Transfers Airport Hotel Airport with a private speaking English guide Half day Prague Excursion with private English speaking guide Full day Karlovy Vary Excursion with private English speaking guide 5 hours Excursion to Konopiste Castle with private English speaking guide Entrances that are already included in the price of the excursions: Prague Castle, Moser Museum & Moser Glassworks, Konopiště Castle, Dinner at the hotel, Lunch in the Restaurant Růže, Lunch in the Restaurant U Koně, Not including airfares and personal expences. 1. Day - arrival Arrival to the Prague Airport Transfer to the hotel with the English speaking Guide Accommodation in the Hotel ***** Optional: Dinner at the hotel 2. Day- Half day Prague Excursion The Best of Prague (4 hours) 9:00 Private Transfer to the Prague Castle (car/minivan/bus) 9:15 10:45 Visit of the Prague Castle Visit of the largest medieval castle complex in Europe. Walk through the cobblestone streets of the castle complex and along the way; enjoy spectacular panoramic views over the whole historical Prague. Observe the Changing of the Guard at the entrance to the Royal Palace. Visit the Grand St. Vitus Cathedral, the coronation and Burial Place of the once mighty Czech kings, and for many people the very symbol of Prague Castle. Visit the Royal Palace with famous Vladislav Hall Throne Hall that has been the scene of many a ceremonial meetings. See the beautiful St. George Basilica where daily concerts are held in the afternoon, followed by a stroll along charming Golden Lane with its picturesque houses and small shops. 10:45-11:00 A Walk through the Lesser Town Explore Neruda street and the Mala Strana district, (the Lesser Town or Little Quarter) which clusters around the foothills of Prague Castle, on the opposite side of the river to the Old Town. Almost too picturesque for its own good - with its ancient burgher houses, narrow side streets and St. Nicholas Church - Mala Strana is a favorite setting for films and commercials. 11:00 13:30 Visit of the Old Town Cross the famous Charles Bridge and enjoy a brief walking tour of the Old Town, starting with a visit to Old Town Square, one of the largest and most beautiful town squares in Europe. Observe the procession of the Twelve Apostles on the Astronomical Clock every hour, as a small trap door opens and Christ marches out ahead of his disciples, while the skeleton of death bells to a defiant statue of a Turk. See the stunning St. Nicholas Church as well as the gothic Church of Our Lady before Tyn. Admire the Estates Theater where Mozart's Don Giovanni was first performed. Included: Entrances: Prague Castle Transfers: Hotel Prague Castle English speaking private Guide (4 hours) Optional Program: Boat Trip Enjoy the beauty of Prague from the boat s deck on the gently flowing Vltava River. It is a truly aweinspiring experience. See the historical center with its famous monuments from a unique angle. You will pass by several islands on the Vltava and within a short while, you ll leave the bustling city behind and come to some of Prague's more peaceful areas. It is a nice, scenic trip along the Vltava - under historical bridges, breathtaking views of the castle, many public parks, and other historical and modern buildings. 6

7 3. Day- Karlovy Vary Excursion (Full day 8 hours) 9:00 11:00 Transfer to Karlovy Vary 11:15 13:00 Visit of the Moser Museum & Moser Glassworks Visit of the new Moser Museum in Karlovy Vary offering a unique look at the history of the glassworks. The newly designed, modern exposition offers an absorbing tour, which maps over 150 years of the glassworks history. The tour presents famous owners of luxury Moser crystal products, together with pieces ranging from the oldest examples of glass work to contemporary collections. Live through the unforgettable experience of seeing Moser glassmakers at work at the Moser glassworks in Karlovy Vary! See the perfection with which products are crafted by hand, their high quality and the unique talent of master glassmakers. The magic atmosphere of glass being blown and shaped, the smell of wooden moulds smouldering with the heat and the beauty of molten glass are sure to leave a strong impression. 13:15 14:15 Lunch in the Restaurant Růže 3 Course Menu, 1 drink included 14:15 16:15 City Center Sightseeing Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) is one of Europe s most beautiful spas. It excels especially by its unique architecture, imposing colonnades, exclusive spa buildings and a wonderful layout in the heart of a forested valley. Karlovy Vary is part of the renowned West Bohemia Spa Triangle, in which some of the most famous figures in European artistic and cultural life have enjoyed treatment. (Russian imperator Petr I, Goethe,Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Paganini, Freud and many others). Legend has it that Karlovy Vary was founded by the Czech king and holy Roman emperor Charles IV in the 14th century. It is said that the ruler discovered a unique spring here while out hunting deer. Over the centuries a spa town has developed here whose fame has surpassed the borders of Bohemia, with Karlovy Vary becoming a synonym for charm and social standing. Nowadays Karlovy Vary hosts many movie stars thanks to its film festival, which is one of Europe s most important. 16:15 18:00 Transfer to Prague Included: Entrances: Moser Museum & Moser Glassworks, Transfers: Hotel Karlovy Vary - Hotel English speaking private Guide (8 hours), 3 course lunch in the hotel Růže **** 4. Day - Free Time in Prague Optional Program: Cesky Krumlov Excursion (Full day 10 hours) 9:00 11:30 Transfer to Cesky Krumlov 11:30 13:00 Visit of the Castle & Castle Theatre The Castle Theatre in Česk Krumlov is an extraordinary monument of world importance. It is one of the oldest castle theatres that are preserved in Central Europe and at the same time it represents the most completely preserved baroque theatre in the world. You might find similar theatres in Italy - in Sabionetta, Vicenza or Ferrara, where mainly theatre buildings are preserved, but the original theatre equipment such as decorations, costumes, props etc. are not. In Europe there is only one theatre that is comparable with Česk s Krumlov - the Baroque Theatre in the Swedish Royal Palace in Drottningholm. 13:15 14:15 Lunch in the Restaurant Švambersk s Dvůr 3 Course Menu, 1 drink included 14:15 16:00 Visit of the City Center - Cesky Krumlov is definitely one of the most beautiful cities in the Czech Republic. It s fairytale atmosphere, a spectacular castle, and an historical elegant old town square make this town unforgettable. After earning a spot on Unesco s World Heritage List in 1992, Česk s Krumlov has become the second busiest tourist town after Prague. 16:00 18:30 Transfer to Prague Included: Entrances: Baroque theatre, Transfers: Hotel Česk s Krumlov - hotel, English speaking private Guide (10 hours), 3 course lunch in the restaurant Švambersk s dvůr Day 5 - Excursion to Castle Konopiště & Lunch (5 hours) Konopiste Castle was founded at the end of 13thcentury. The first touch to a medieval structure of the castle was made in the 15thcentury by George ofstenberk. Originally the medieval castle in French Gothic style was later rebuilt into a Baroque residence by the Vrtba family. Its current look is a result of the last renovation made by the most important and famous owner of the KonopisteCastle Archduke Franz Ferdinand d Este. Franz Ferdinand was a successor to the Austro-Hungarian throne, who bought the castle in Before his assassination in 1914 that started World War I, Ferdinand d Este lived inkonopiste with his wife and children. He gathered in castle a large collection of hunting trophies, weapons, antique furniture, paintings, tapestry and other art objects. This collection is today the main attraction of the castle, along with a pair of bears living in a castle moat and the baroque Rose Garden. The typical Czech lunch will be served in the restaurant U Kone in the village Klokocna, whose owner Jaroslav Sapik is one of the best and most famous chefs in Czech Republic. His family has been devoted to this profession since 17thcentury. You will taste here the traditional Czech 3 course menu: Beefconsommé with vegetables, beef and pasta; Roast pork with dumplings and Sauerkraut; Traditional Plum Ravioli served in a Plum Brandy glaze, coated in roasted Bread crumbs and Nuts. Included: Entrances: Konopiště Castle, Transfers: Hotel Konopiště Klokočná - Hotel, English speaking private Guide (5 hours), 2 course lunch in the famous restaurant U Koně Day 6 - Departures Transfer to the airport with english speaking guide. 7