This tour combines a visit to Czech spas, Karlovy Vary and Marianske Lazne.

Your first stop will be the largest and best known Czech spa - Karlovy Vary. (The German name is Carlsbad). The founding of the town has been linked with the name of the Emperor Charles IV since 1358 when he had a hunting lodge built here. The spa has a 600 year tradition and is visited for health and relaxation and to experience the culture.

During your walk along the Tepla River (its name means "warm") and majestic Neo-Renaissance colonnades, you will have the opportunity to taste different mineral waters and purchase souvenirs.

Karlovy Vary is also famous for local china and glass manufacturing. The product of these industries are on display at a special exhibitions and are sold at specialized shops. The spa was visited by rulers and many famous artists including Goethe, Chateaubriand, Chopin, Beethoven, Brahms and Dvorak.

You will also visit the famous Marianske Lazne with its curative springs and unique historical architecture. You will also sample the spa waters from the famous Cross Spring and visit ancient colonnades.

Lunch in Grandhotel Pupp and visit to the Becherovka museum are included in the price. Visit to the Moser glass shop and to the Thun porcelain shop. Grand Hotel Pupp opened in 1701 and boasts a long list of illustrious visitors including composers Beethoven, Dvorak and Bach and famous writers and thinkers such as Goethe, Kafka and Freud. Among the VIP's from the last few years of the International Film Festival in Karlovy Vary include film stars such as actors Michael Douglas, Gregory Peck, Rod Steiger, Julia Ormond and directors Lordan Zafranovic and Milos Forman.

Today you will have a chance to admire the beautiful south Bohemian countryside with its picturesque villages and ponds. Cesky Krumlov is a town on the UNESCO heritage list. The unique urban complex comprising three hundred historic houses and the Castle and Chateau, the second largest after Prague Castle, draws many visitors every year and is rightly called the "Pearl of Renaissance".

The unrivaled status of the town led to the declaration of Cesky Krumlov as a Historical Urban Reservation as early as 1963. The significance of Cesky Krumlov as an unusual Historical Monument was pointed out in 1992 by the act of the International Association of UNESCO. Cesky Krumlov was included among the monuments of world importance, those to which exceptional care, attention and support had to be indispensably devoted.

The State Castle of Cesky Krumlov, with its architectural standard, cultural tradition, and expanse, ranks among the most important historic sights in the central European region. Building development from the 14th to 19th centuries is well-preserved in the original groundplan layout, material structure, interior installation and architectural detail. The mighty complex of the castle is erected on the rock promontory which has been sculpted by the Vltava river from the southern side and by Polecnice stream from the northern side. The castle towers proudly above the refined Renaissance and Baroque burgher architecture of the town below.

The town, together with the magnificent Church of St.Vitus and the complex of the castle, creates an unique feature of the whole region. Like a precious pearl, the town of Cesky Krumlov is situated in the valley surrounded with the massif of Blansko Forest to the north and the undulating foothills of Sumava to the south and west.

This 4-hour morning tour takes you to Konopiste, a charming hunting chateau located 28 miles southeast of Prague.

The Konopiste chateau was built in the 13th century and later converted. The original castle was built in the Early Gothic on the model of a French castellum near Prague. Renaissance and Baroque reconstruction changed the castle into grand stately home. At the end of the 19th century it was refurbished in the Romantic style for Franz Ferdinand d'Este, successor to the Habsburg throne, and famous for his death in 1914 which started WWI.

The chateau offers a fine display of furniture, drape tapestries, sculptures, paintings and a cornucopia of hunting trophies. You will have a chance to see the representative areas of the chateau interiors documenting his life here as well as valuable works of art.

Journey by coach through the picturesque West Bohemian countryside to the world-famous spa town of Karlovy Vary, better known by its German name, Karlsbad (or Carlsbad), which is situated in a beautiful forested valley known for its 12 thermal springs.

Karlovy Vary, is the most famous Bohemian spa. It was named for the Bohemian king and German and Holy Roman emperor Charles (Karl) IV who allegedly found the springs in 1358 during a hunting expedition. In the 19th century, royalty came here from all over Europe for treatment. Among the rich and famous who visited Karlsbad are Goethe, Schiller, Beethoven, Chopin, and Karl Marx.

Upon your arrival in Karlovy Vary, you will visit the glass exhibition at the Moser factory. Then, as you stroll through the town along the spa colonnades, you will have a chance to sip the water from the mineral springs, taste the delicious local wafers and the traditional herbal Becherovka liqueur.

This 2-hour coach tour will allow you to acquire an overall view of the historic sites of Prague, the city of a hundred spires. It's perfect for those with limited time!

From the coach you will see the most important areas and historic sites of the city including:

• State Opera
• National Museum
• Wenceslas Square
• Vysehrad
• Charles Square
• National Theatre
• Lesser Town
• Strahov
• Prague Castle
• Charles Bridge
• Jewish Quarter
• Old Town Square (tour concludes here)

See Prague by Night!

Begin by boarding a coach which will take you from the Powder Tower to the River Vltava where an air-conditioned boat awaits you. After a welcome aperitif, a buffet dinner with a wide selection of hot and cold dishes is available. Accompanied by pleasant music you will be taken on a three-hour cruise along the Vltava, offering fantastic views of the river, lined up by well-lit historic monuments such as the Rudolfinum, Charles Bridge, majestic Prague Castle, the National Theatre, Vysehrad and much more.

After your dinner cruise on the River Vltava, enjoy a short tour of "Golden Prague". The tour concludes in Republic Square.

You will begin with a journey to Konopiste Chateau, built in the 13th century and later converted. The original castle was built in the Early Gothic on the model of a French castellum near Prague. Renaissance and Baroque reconstruction changed the castle into grand stately home. At the end of the 19th century it was refurbished in the Romantic style for Franz Ferdinand d'Este, successor to the Habsburg throne, and famous for his death in 1914 which started WWI.

The chateau offers a fine display of furniture, drape tapestries, sculptures, paintings and a cornucopia of hunting trophies. You will have a chance to see the representative areas of the chateau interiors documenting his life here as well as valuable works of art.

After lunch, continue to the Karlstejn Castle which was built in the 14th century by Charles IV, the Czech King and Roman Emperor. At that time the castle held the treasure of the Holy Roman Empire including the imperial coronation jewels. The foundation stone of Karlstejn was laid in 1348 and the main building works lasted to 1356, the year of Charles' coronation as emperor. Charles IV devoted care to the rich interior decoration of the castle until the time of his death on 1378. The castle was modified in the Renaissance style and re-built in the purism style between the 19th and 20th century.

Please note that this excursion is physically demanding.

Travel from Prague Airport to your Prague City Hotel. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a private transfer service so the price is the same for groups of 1 - 3 who will be transferred in a private car and the same price will apply for groups of 4 - 7 people who will be transferred in a private minibus.

When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Prague Hotel details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.

It's that easy!

Don't forget to book your Prague Airport Departure Transfer (Private), simply type the product code 2190PRGHTLAPT into the Keyword Box.

At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details in the 'Special Requirements' box:

• Airline
• Flight Number
• Departing City / Arrival City
• Arrival Time
• Hotel Name
• Hotel Address

A unique opportunity to get acquainted with the places in Prague where the genius composer stayed. This is also an opportunity to find the answer to the question why Prague citizens welcomed Mozart so warmly, why they loved him so much, and why his music has won the hearts of Praguers and of our nation up to the present day. Meet the history of dramatics and music in Bohemia and Moravia, and learn more about Czech musical history.

On foot - A walk through the Old Town and a stop at the Golden Angel house, the Estates Theatre, the place of the world premiere of Don Giovanni on 29 October 1791 and the Three Golden Lions house where Mozart lived during his second stay in Prague.
By Tram - Transfer to Bertramka, a visit to the exhibition commemorating W.A.Mozart and then transfer by tram to Old Town and then by finicular to Petrin's view tower and go on to the Strahov Monastery at Hradcany.
On foot - The Strahov Monastery where Mozart improvised on the organ in the church of the Ascension of the Virgin on the day of Don Giovanni premiere, Hradcany Square, the Lesser Town and a stop at the houses and palaces where W.A.Mozart held concerts or where he lived.

Conclusion at the St Nicholas's Church where a requiem was held on 14 December 1791 as a tribute to W.A.Mozart and as a statement of Czech nations sorrow caused by his sudden death. Transfer back to your hotel is not provided, the trip ends in the Lesser Town.

The Original Prague Card? - Prague Pass containing free transport for the first 72 hours on all transport, that is underground, tram and buses in the town area. Also valid for the transfer from the airport to the centre and back!

The Original Prague Card? - Prague Pass will give you free entry to various attractions in Prague within a 1 year period. There is something for everyone with Prague Castle Vysehrad and it's casemate (catacombs) and basilica, take a boat trip through Prague on the river Vltava (Moldau), effortless up in the TV tower with the best panorama of Prague or enjoy a ride on the Petrin hill cable railway. The whole city in one hall (perfect model in 1:480 scale) - a time travel to the past in Pragues historical most significant museum. Don't fear the sharks and marvel at the blaze of colors in the Sea World Aquarium, a magical ride at a performance of a Black-Light-Theater or let your soul swing at a concert in a church. River Navigation Museum, Armee museum, Aviation museum and the UNESCO certified automuseum "PRAGA".... all for free!

Also in your pack is a free map of Prague and a program guide booklet as well as a free welcome present. You will also receive discount coupons for several discounts of up to 50% for guided sightseeing- and city-walking tours, Mozart museum, galleries, concerts, internet use, computer games, real laser game or for Rent a Car (25%).

NEW from 1. April 2007 - free original Prague Card? - Prague Pass excursion at the Pragues most famous beer-brewery "STAROPRAMEN" including a free beer tasting.

Kutna Hora is an old mining town founded in the 13th century and famous for its silver mines. Visit the Gothic St. Barbora's Cathedral with its valuable murals and the former royal mint which once produced so called Prague groschen and gold ducats. To-date Kutna Hora has retained the character of a medieval city and rightly belongs to the most important UNESCO heritage sites in the Czech Republic.

Please note the admission to the Ossuary is not included, however individual visits are possible if requested.

Travel from your Prague City Hotel to the Prague Airport. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a private transfer service so the price is the same for groups of 1 - 3 who will be transferred in a private car and the same price will apply for groups of 4 to 7 people who will be transferred in a private minibus.

When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Prague Hotel details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. 24-48 hours prior to your transfer, you will be required to call Cedok directly (the contact number will be provided on your travel voucher) to reconfirm exact pick up times and places.

It's that easy!

Don't forget to book your Prague Airport Arrival Transfer (Private), simply type the product code 2190PRGAPTHTL into the Keyword Box.

At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details in the 'Special Requirements' box:

• Airline
• Flight Number
• Departing City / Arrival City
• Arrival Time
• Hotel Name
• Hotel Address

Your coach will transport you to a typical Czech restaurant, where you will be served a three-course menu, an aperitif, glass of champagne, coffee and an unlimited amount of beer, wine or non-alcoholic beverages.

During dinner you will be entertained by a folklore programme with live music and dancing. Active participation is welcomed or just sit back and enjoy the music! After three hours of evening entertainment and feasting, a guide will take you back to Republic Square.

Historical town of Ustek
On foot to Pravčická brána, a unique European stone bridge
A barge trip on Kamenice river
Cycling through Bohemian Switzerland National Park

Tour difficulty: Moderately demanding (This trip includes walking and cycling)

Note:

• A minimum of six travellers is required for this tour.  Please contact us if you are less than six travellers and we will check for availability.
• This trip can be arranged for groups of at least six people, with dates of your choice.
• This tour must be booked at least 14 days in advance of your travel date.
  

Today you will have a chance to admire the beautiful south Bohemian countryside with its picturesque villages and ponds. Cesky Krumlov is a town on the UNESCO heritage list. The unique urban complex comprising three hundred historic houses and the Castle and Chateau, the second largest after Prague Castle, draws many visitors every year and is rightly called the "Pearl of Renaissance".

The unrivaled status of the town led to the declaration of Cesky Krumlov as a Historical Urban Reservation as early as 1963. The significance of Cesky Krumlov as an unusual Historical Monument was pointed out in 1992 by the act of the International Association of UNESCO. Cesky Krumlov was included among the monuments of world importance, those to which exceptional care, attention and support had to be indispensably devoted.

The State Castle of Cesky Krumlov, with its architectural standard, cultural tradition, and expanse, ranks among the most important historic sights in the central European region. Building development from the 14th to 19th centuries is well-preserved in the original groundplan layout, material structure, interior installation and architectural detail. The mighty complex of the castle is erected on the rock promontory which has been sculpted by the Vltava river from the southern side and by Polecnice stream from the northern side. The castle towers proudly above the refined Renaissance and Baroque burgher architecture of the town below.

The town, together with the magnificent Church of St.Vitus and the complex of the castle, creates an unique feature of the whole region. Like a precious pearl, the town of Cesky Krumlov is situated in the valley surrounded with the massif of Blansko Forest to the north and the undulating foothills of Sumava to the south and west.

This 3-hour walking tour will show you the historic centre of Prague.

From the Powder Tower, walk along the Royal Route to the Old Town Square dominated by the Old Town Hall with its astronomical clock and apostles, surrounded by examples of Baroque architecture. Visit St. Nicholas Church and the Tyn Cathedral.

The walk continues along Pariska Street (Art Nouveau), through the former Jewish Quarter to the Rudolfinum. Enjoy a magical view of the Charles Bridge and the Prague Castle. You will then return to Lesser Town, near St Nicolas Church where the tour concludes.

Journey through the beautiful south Bohemian countryside interwoven with little villages and romantic ponds until you will arrive at the Hluboka Castle. The castle was rebuilt in the spirit of the romantic English Gothic style, based on the royal Windsor Castle. You will be able to admire the magnificent collections of furniture, tapestries, porcelain, paintings and historical weapons.

After lunch you will be taken to Holasovice, a typical village in the rural Baroque style which is on the UNESCO heritage list. Then continue to the South Bohemian metropolis of Ceske Budejovice with its unique historic square, lined up with Renaissance and Baroque houses and dominated by the Black Tower.

The range of beers available on the Czech market would satisfy even the most discerning beer drinker. Czech breweries produce more than 470 types of beer, and brand names such as Pilsner Urquell and Budweiser Budvar are known around the globe. Tasting sessions enable people to experience the main attributes of Czech beer, in particular its clean taste, pleasant aroma and its characteristic slightly bitter aftertaste.

Prague - Royal Route Walk - Staropramen Brewery Tour
Ceske Budejovice - Budweiser Brewery Tour
Zvikov castle - Orlicka dam - Zvikov brewery
Plzen - Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour

Tour difficulty: Undemanding

Note:

• A minimum of six travellers is required for this tour.  Please contact us if you are less than six travellers and we will check for availability.
• This trip can be arranged for groups of at least six people, with dates of your choice.
• This tour must be booked at least 14 days in advance of your travel date.
  

Historical town of Ustek
On foot to Pravčická brána, a unique European stone bridge
A barge trip on Kamenice river
Cycling through Bohemian Switzerland National Park

Tour difficulty: Moderately demanding (This trip includes walking and cycling)

Note:

• A minimum of six travellers is required for this tour.  Please contact us if you are less than six travellers and we will check for availability.
• This trip can be arranged for groups of at least six people, with dates of your choice.
• This tour must be booked at least 14 days in advance of your travel date.
  

The Original Prague Card® - Prague Pass containing free transport for the first 72 hours on all transport, that is underground, tram and buses in the town area. Also valid for the transfer from the airport to the centre and back!

The Original Prague Card® - Prague Pass will give you free entry to various attractions in Prague within a 1 year period. There is something for everyone with Prague Castle Vysehrad and it's casemate (catacombs) and basilica, take a boat trip through Prague on the river Vltava (Moldau), effortless up in the TV tower with the best panorama of Prague or enjoy a ride on the Petrin hill cable railway. The whole city in one hall (perfect model in 1:480 scale) - a time travel to the past in Pragues historical most significant museum. Don't fear the sharks and marvel at the blaze of colors in the Sea World Aquarium, a magical ride at a performance of a Black-Light-Theater or let your soul swing at a concert in a church. River Navigation Museum, Armee museum, Aviation museum and the UNESCO certified automuseum "PRAGA".... all for free!

Also in your pack is a free map of Prague and a program guide booklet as well as a free welcome present. You will also receive discount coupons for several discounts of up to 50% for guided sightseeing- and city-walking tours, Mozart museum, galleries, concerts, internet use, computer games, real laser game or for Rent a Car (25%).

NEW from 1. April 2007 - free original Prague Card® - Prague Pass excursion at the Pragues most famous beer-brewery "STAROPRAMEN" including a free beer tasting.

Learn about the history and contemporary period of glass production in Bohemia when you visit one of the Czech Republic's most famous glass factories.

Located less than an hour from Prague you will visit the small town of Nizbor on the River Berounka, a tributary to the Vltava (Moldau) river. You will be able to see glass being blown and cut, and learn about the entire crystal making process.

Glass is a typical Czech product and the factory gives you the opportunity to purchase products for favorable discounts.

Prague's non-stop nightlife is legendary all around the world. Play Pass is your VIP ticket to Prague's nightlife and activities. Play Pass has 65 unique offers. Free entry, Queue Jump, discounts and much more at Prague's clubs, bars, culture, restaurants and fun activities. Hand in your play pass card at the attractions to get the agreed free entry and offers.

Play Pass includes a map of the locations of each attractions and suggested ways of spending your time. Play Pass gives you the freedom to enjoy the best of Prague in any way you like. But if you're stuck for ideas, our local experts have come up with a few suggestions for different ways to get the most out of your visit.

Play Pass is valid for 30 days from first use and 12 months from date of purchase.

Uncover the secrets of Prague with Play Pass.

This 2-hour coach tour will allow you to acquire an overall view of the historic sites of Prague, the city of a hundred spires. It's perfect for those with limited time!

From the coach you will see the most important areas and historic sites of the city including:

• State Opera
• National Museum
• Wenceslas Square
• Vysehrad
• Charles Square
• National Theatre
• Lesser Town
• Strahov
• Prague Castle
• Charles Bridge
• Jewish Quarter
• Old Town Square (tour concludes here)

The range of beers available on the Czech market would satisfy even the most discerning beer drinker. Czech breweries produce more than 470 types of beer, and brand names such as Pilsner Urquell and Budweiser Budvar are known around the globe. Tasting sessions enable people to experience the main attributes of Czech beer, in particular its clean taste, pleasant aroma and its characteristic slightly bitter aftertaste.

Prague - Royal Route Walk - Staropramen Brewery Tour
Ceske Budejovice - Budweiser Brewery Tour
Zvikov castle - Orlicka dam - Zvikov brewery
Plzen - Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour

Tour difficulty: Undemanding

Note:

• A minimum of six travellers is required for this tour.  Please contact us if you are less than six travellers and we will check for availability.
• This trip can be arranged for groups of at least six people, with dates of your choice.
• This tour must be booked at least 14 days in advance of your travel date.
  

Journey through the beautiful south Bohemian countryside interwoven with little villages and romantic ponds until you will arrive at the Hluboka Castle. The castle was rebuilt in the spirit of the romantic English Gothic style, based on the royal Windsor Castle. You will be able to admire the magnificent collections of furniture, tapestries, porcelain, paintings and historical weapons.

After lunch you will be taken to Holasovice, a typical village in the rural Baroque style which is on the UNESCO heritage list. Then continue to the South Bohemian metropolis of Ceske Budejovice with its unique historic square, lined up with Renaissance and Baroque houses and dominated by the Black Tower.

Follow in the steps of Czech kings! The tower marks the beginning of the Royal Route, the traditional path along which medieval Bohemian monarchs paraded on their way to being crowned in Prague Castle's St Vitus Cathedral.

Your walking tour will include the renowned Wenceslas Square, Municipal House, Old Town Square, Charles Bridge and Lesser Town.

Discover the impressive Bohemian Gothic Karlstejn Castle, built in the 14th century by Charles IV, the Czech King and Roman Emperor. At that time the castle held the treasure of the Holy Roman Empire including the imperial coronation jewels.

The foundation stone of Karlstejn was laid in 1348 and the main building works lasted to 1356, the year of Charles' coronation as emperor. Charles IV devoted care to the rich interior decoration of the castle until the time of his death on 1378. The castle was modified in the Renaissance style and re-built in the purism style between the 19th and 20th century.

Please note that this excursion is physically demanding.

In winter, if the Karlstejn Castle is closed, an alternative visit to the Cesky Sternberk Castle is arranged. Cesky Sternbeck is an imposing castle on a romantic rise above the river Sazava. This Castle features rich stucco decorations and unique collections of weapons.

This 3-hour walking tour will show you the historic centre of Prague.

From the Powder Tower, walk along the Royal Route to the Old Town Square dominated by the Old Town Hall with its astronomical clock and apostles, surrounded by examples of Baroque architecture. Visit St. Nicholas Church and the Tyn Cathedral.

The walk continues along Pariska Street (Art Nouveau), through the former Jewish Quarter to the Rudolfinum. Enjoy a magical view of the Charles Bridge and the Prague Castle. You will then return to Lesser Town, near St Nicolas Church where the tour concludes.

This 3.5 hour walking tour takes you to Prague Castle (by coach) and from here, your fascinating walking tour commences. The informative guide will take you on a tour of the interiors of the Prague Castle - the Royal Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George's Basilica and Golden Lane, highlighting all important historical details of the Castle.

Prague Castle - the largest medieval castle complex in Europe - was built around 850 AD by the Premyslid family. Its history has been long and rich, from its very origin to present day it has been the seat of administration of the country.

For more than 600 years, the roofs of the Castle have been overlooked by the towers of the Gothic Cathedral. The Cathedral, the seat of the Archbishop of Prague, was where the Coronations of the Kings of Bohemia were held until 1836. It is also where Saints, Kings, Princes and Emperors of Bohemia are buried. St. Wenceslas Chapel in the cathedral was built directly above the Saint's tomb by Peter Parler. "Charles IV donated many relics to the church all decorated with gold, silver and precious stones. No other King had enriched and honored the church so grandly and magnificently" (from the Chronicle of Frances of Prague, 2nd half of the 14th century).

After your visit to Prague Castle, the tour continues on foot through the Lesser Town to Charles Bridge where the tour concludes.

Historical town of Ustek
On foot to Pravčická brána, a unique European stone bridge
A barge trip on Kamenice river
Cycling through Bohemian Switzerland National Park

Tour difficulty: Moderately demanding (This trip includes walking and cycling)

Note:

• A minimum of six travellers is required for this tour.  Please contact us if you are less than six travellers and we will check for availability.
• This trip can be arranged for groups of at least six people, with dates of your choice.
• This tour must be booked at least 14 days in advance of your travel date.
  

Historical town of Ustek
On foot to Pravčická brána, a unique European stone bridge
A barge trip on Kamenice river
Cycling through Bohemian Switzerland National Park

Tour difficulty: Moderately demanding (This trip includes walking and cycling)

Note:

• A minimum of six travellers is required for this tour.  Please contact us if you are less than six travellers and we will check for availability.
• This trip can be arranged for groups of at least six people, with dates of your choice.
• This tour must be booked at least 14 days in advance of your travel date.
  

The key mission of the Terezin Memorial, the only institution of its kind in the Czech Republic, is to commemorate the victims of the Nazi political and racial persecution during the occupation of the Czech lands in World War II. The memorial promotes museum, research and educational activities, and looks after the memorial sites connected with the suffering and death of dozens of thousands of victims of violence.

Only in the relatively recent past has Terezin once again entered the worlds public consciousness as a tragic symbol of the sufferings of innocent people who died here during the Nazi occupation of their homeland. Your guide will show you around the entire complex of the former Nazi concentration camp, with narration including authentic personal memories, chilling experiences and episodes from Terezin's grim history.

This 5-hour tour of the Terezin Concentration Camp is an educational and moving experience.

You will begin with a journey to Konopiste Chateau, built in the 13th century and later converted. The original castle was built in the Early Gothic on the model of a French castellum near Prague. Renaissance and Baroque reconstruction changed the castle into grand stately home. At the end of the 19th century it was refurbished in the Romantic style for Franz Ferdinand d'Este, successor to the Habsburg throne, and famous for his death in 1914 which started WWI.

The chateau offers a fine display of furniture, drape tapestries, sculptures, paintings and a cornucopia of hunting trophies. You will have a chance to see the representative areas of the chateau interiors documenting his life here as well as valuable works of art.

After lunch, continue to the Karlstejn Castle which was built in the 14th century by Charles IV, the Czech King and Roman Emperor. At that time the castle held the treasure of the Holy Roman Empire including the imperial coronation jewels. The foundation stone of Karlstejn was laid in 1348 and the main building works lasted to 1356, the year of Charles' coronation as emperor. Charles IV devoted care to the rich interior decoration of the castle until the time of his death on 1378. The castle was modified in the Renaissance style and re-built in the purism style between the 19th and 20th century.

Please note that this excursion is physically demanding.

The Prague Jewish Community has over one thousand years of history. During this walking tour you will see the only Central European Jewish town-quarter that survived the holocaust. Stroll through the Old Jewish Cemetery, visit some of the six surviving synagogues and Kafka's house. Walk through Maiselova Street and reach the Old Tour Square where your journey to the past ends.

The price includes admission to the Jewish Museum, one of the best of it's kind in Europe and the Old Jewish Cemetery, in which 12,000 tombstones remain.

This tour offers all the basic information about Golden Prague's historical monuments.

Travel by coach past the State Opera, the National Museum and Wenceslas Square with its statue of St. Wenceslas. Continue across the Charles Square to the banks of the River Vltava to Charles Bridge, the Rudolfinum and across the river to the Prague Castle. Enjoy a walk around the castle courtyards, where amongst other things you will have a chance to see the St. Vitus Cathedral, Royal Palace and the Golden Lane.

The bus will then take you across the River Vltava to the Old Town, passing through the former Jewish Quarter, to the Old Town Square where you will find St. Nicholas Church, the Tyn Cathedral and the Old Town Hall with its astronomical clock and 12 apostles. Here, not far from the modern city center, the tour concludes.

Please note, visits to the castle interiors are not included, however included on tour entitled "Prague Castle in Detail".

In the Vystaviste fairgrounds adjacent to Stromovka park is Krizik's Fountain (Krizikova fontana). A massive system of water spigots spout tall and delicate streams of color-lit water in a spectacular light show set to recorded classical and popular music.

Small children are especially fascinated by the fantastic performance of water and light followed by music of Smetana, Dvorak, Mercury, Vangelis and Lloyd.

Please note, from November 1 to March 31 the Krizik's Fountain is closed so will be an evening tour of Prague only. Admission to the Krizik's Fountain is included in the tour price.

The range of beers available on the Czech market would satisfy even the most discerning beer drinker. Czech breweries produce more than 470 types of beer, and brand names such as Pilsner Urquell and Budweiser Budvar are known around the globe. Tasting sessions enable people to experience the main attributes of Czech beer, in particular its clean taste, pleasant aroma and its characteristic slightly bitter aftertaste.

Prague - Royal Route Walk - Staropramen Brewery Tour
Ceske Budejovice - Budweiser Brewery Tour
Zvikov castle - Orlicka dam - Zvikov brewery
Plzen - Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour

Tour difficulty: Undemanding

Note:

• A minimum of six travellers is required for this tour.  Please contact us if you are less than six travellers and we will check for availability.
• This trip can be arranged for groups of at least six people, with dates of your choice.
• This tour must be booked at least 14 days in advance of your travel date.
  

The range of beers available on the Czech market would satisfy even the most discerning beer drinker. Czech breweries produce more than 470 types of beer, and brand names such as Pilsner Urquell and Budweiser Budvar are known around the globe. Tasting sessions enable people to experience the main attributes of Czech beer, in particular its clean taste, pleasant aroma and its characteristic slightly bitter aftertaste.

Prague - Royal Route Walk - Staropramen Brewery Tour
Ceske Budejovice - Budweiser Brewery Tour
Zvikov castle - Orlicka dam - Zvikov brewery
Plzen - Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour

Tour difficulty: Undemanding

Note:

• A minimum of six travellers is required for this tour.  Please contact us if you are less than six travellers and we will check for availability.
• This trip can be arranged for groups of at least six people, with dates of your choice.
• This tour must be booked at least 14 days in advance of your travel date.
  

This tour will give you a fabulous opportunity to learn about the Czech people and their culture!

In the town of Pilsen, (a metropolis of Western Bohemia), beer has been brewed since the town was founded in 1295. But the Pilsner known around the world currently is connected with the name of Pilsner Urquell and is brewed in the Prazdroj brewery built in 1842. Since that time brewers all over the world have been trying in vain to imitate Pilsner Urquell taste!

Your factory visit will help you to understand how Pilsner (this bread which flows) was brewed and drunk in the past and how Pilsner is brewed and drunk today. The museum's collection document the brewery's 150 year long history. Lunch in the brewery's restaurant Na Spilce is included in the tour price.

The Czech Republic's most famous glass factory is situated in a small town Nizbor on the Berounka river (a tributary to the Vltava river) approximately an hours drive from Prague. On your factory tour, you will learn the complete history of the contemporary period of glass production in Bohemia. You will be given an excellent opportunity to buy glass products at the glass factory Ni?bor at favorable discounted prices.

The perfect introduction to Prague!

Join a coach transfer to the River Vltava where you will board an air-conditioned boat. Enjoy a 2-hour cruise along the Vltava river, with buffet lunch, accompanied by pleasant music. You will be offered fantastic views of the river, lined up with important buildings and historic monuments such as St. Agnes Monastery, the Rudolfinum, Charles Bridge, majestic Prague Castle, the National Theatre, Vysehrad and more.

The tour concludes on the river bank by the InterContinental Hotel.

The perfect introduction to Prague!

Join a coach transfer to the River Vltava where you will board an air-conditioned boat. The hour long cruise will meander along the Vltava with music and coffee or tea and a cake. The cruise offers fantastic views of the river, lined up with exquisite historic monuments such as the Rudolfinum, Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, the National Theatre and more. At the end of the cruise your guide will take you along Parizska Street through the former Jewish Quarter to the Old Town Square where the tour concludes.