Musical Prague 2009 / 2010

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1 Musical Prague 2009 / 2010 Prague has plenty to offer in terms of music. The package below combines all the highlights of Prague musical heritage from classical music and opera to folklore and black light theatre. It is an excellent way to get an overview of the Musical Prague as well as exploring the most important sights of the Golden City. The services in the package can be changed according the requirements of each group. Please contact us: reservations@codan-agentura.com DAY 1 Arrival in Prague. Arrival guide meets the group at the airport. Transfer to the hotel and check-in (usually possible from 14:00 onwards). 19:00 Opera performance either in the State Opera, National Theatre or the Estates Theatre. First class seats will be booked. Afterwards dinner in a first class restaurant near the opera venue. Transfers can be booked additionally. DAY 2 Guide meets the group at the hotel for a 2-hour walking tour in the Old Town. The tour starts at the Powder Tower and the Municipal House, continues via the Old Town Squareand the Jewish Quarter to the Charles Bridge. The tour finishes with a Backstage visit with the guide in one of the major theatres. The content of the visit varies depending on the theatre or opera venue. Symphony concert either in the Rudolfinum or Smetana Hall or a church concert. Dinner in a first class restaurant near the concert venue. Transfers can be booked additionally. DAY 3 Guide meets the group at the hotel for a tour to the Hradcany and the Prague Castle. Visit the magnificent library of the Strahov Monastery (Philosophical and Theological halls). 13:00 Classical music concert at the Lobkowicz Palace.

2 It is about 55 minutes concert in the beautifully restored Concert Hall, featuring 17th century painted stucco ceilings. The programs consist of the works of the most famous Czech and international composers, such as Mozart, Vivaldi, Dvořák and Beethoven. The repertoire is performed by an accomplished trio, typically consisting of flute, violin and piano. Visit the impressive Gothic Cathedral of St Vitus, the superb Roman Basilica of St. George and stroll the picturesque Golden Lane. Afterwards descend the Royal stairs down to the historical quarter of Mala Strana. Lunch during the day. Back to the hotel individually. In the evening a Black light theatre performance. The black light theatre is a unique form of theatre originating from the Far East and Prague has become famous for its interpretations. The non-verbal performance presents no language barrier. The black theatre is a synthesis of dramatic art, dance, contemporary music and pantomime. The distinctive feature of black theatre is the use of black curtains, a darkened stage and special lighting paired with fluorescent costumes, in order to create various visual illusions. Dinner in a first class restaurant near the theatre either before or after the performance, depending on the starting time. Transfers can be booked additionally. DAY 4 Morning at leisure 15:00 Guide meets the group at the hotel for a visit to Villa Bertramka, the place where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart lived and composed during his visits to Prague. A former vineyard manor house from the turn of the 17th century, the property was bought by the singer Josefina Duskova and the pianist/composer Frantisek Xaver Dusek in Here, in the idyllic environment of Bertramka, Mozart finished the score of Don Giovanni shortly before its memorable first night on October 29, :00 A classical music concert in the villa. Transfers included. 20:00 Dinner with Folklore Show. 3-course menu and unlimited drinks until 22h00 (beer, local wines, non-alcoholic drinks). Show with traditional Moravian music, songs and dances. Guide accompanies the group for the evening. Transfers can be booked additionally.

3 DAY 5 Departure transfer to the airport. Bookings and inquiries: reservations@codan-agentura.com The package includes : Accommodation for four nights in a double room in a selected hotel One first class ticket to opera One first class ticket to symphony concert One first class tickets to black light theatre Three dinners in fine restaurants Folklore evening with show, dinner and drinks Backstage visit to one of the major theatres Walking tour in the Old Town Tour at the Castle area including entrance fees to Strahov Monastery, St. George Basilica and Golden Lane (St. Vitus is free of charge) Classical concert at the Lobkowicz Palace Lunch on day 3 Tour and entrance fee + classical concert at Villa Bertramka Airport transfers, transfer to Prague castle, return transfer to Villa Bertramka and back Price examples with accommodation Ibis Old Town***, Na porici 5, Prague 1 Ibis Old Town hotel is a comfortable hotel in the very centre of Prague, 150m from the entrance to the Old Town (Municipal House and Powder Tower). Large shopping centre Palladium is basically next to the hotel. All the rooms are equipped with flatscreen satellite tv, WiFi connection, air-conditioning, telephone

4 and bathroom. There is a breakfast restaurant in the hotel and many restaurants can be found in the neighbourhood. In the adjacent hotel Century Old Town Prague are four meeting rooms with a capacity for 120 persons. Extra features are parking in the garage (for a fee), 24-hours reception and a bar 24 hours a day. Buses can park 300 meters away for a fee. Package price per person: 495,- (Valid for high season: March - October excluding holidays and Package price per person: 445,- (Valid for low season: November - February excluding holidays and Barcelo Old Town ****, Celetna 29, Prague 1 Barcelo Old Town is a very nice hotel occupying a historical building from the 14th century. After a complete reconstruction became a romantic boutique hotel with an excellent service exclusively orientated towards its customers' satisfaction. It is perfectly located in the very centre of historic Prague, right next to the famous Powder Tower and the Municipal House. All major tourist sights can be easily reached on foot and public transport stops are also very close. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, many of them have a beautiful city view. The a la carte restaurant offers excellent Mediterranean cuisine. The meeting room can sit up to 20 people. Bus parking 600 meters from the hotel for a fee. Package price per person: 555,- (Valid for high season: March - October excluding holidays and Package price per person: 475,- (Valid for low season: November - February excluding holidays and Aria*****, Trziste 9 - Mala Strana, Prague 1

5 Aria is a luxurious five star boutique hotel inspired by the beauty of music. There are 52 rooms and suites dedicated to a specific style of music or to a particular artist or composer. The four floors are each devoted to a different musical genre: Jazz, Opera, Classical or Contemporary Music. An extensive music & DVD library, in-room entertainment systems, in-room PCs with Internet access and ipods with connections to a sound system all contribute to the theme. The hotel is nestled in the enchanting Mala Strana of Prague, close to the Charles Bridge and the Prague Castle. Buses can park 2km away. The CODA restaurant, its rooftop terrace and Wintergarden provide for meals. Package price per person: 635,- (Valid for high season: March - October excluding holidays and Package price per person: 533,- (Valid for low season: November - February excluding holidays and Other hotels and services are available. Please send us your request:reservations@codanagentura.com All the rates are net and the accommodation rates are per night per room. Rates and space are subject to availability. Some offers are more popular than others so the rooms will be sold out much quicker. codan-agentura.com reserves the right to modify or change these offers at any time without notice.