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Riga Dear partners, Belfast Aarhus Leeds please allow me a short introduction of our com- Dublin Copenhagen Manchester Vilnius pany and our programs, which we offer you in this Cork catalogue as a kind invitation for visiting the Czech Birmingham Gdansk Minsk Cardiff Hamburg Amsterdam Republic and other Central European countries. London The Hague Poznan The company Czech holidays was established in Berlin Dortmund Warsaw Brussels 1998, currently it is represented by 14 employees – Leipzig Le Havre Kiyev experienced professionals with many years practice Frankfurt Paris Prague in tourism. Krakow L’vov St. Nazaire The main business activity of the company is incom- Nantes Strasbourg Munich Vienna NTRODUCTION ing tourism to the Czech Republic, but also to the Bratislava Zurich Budapest neighbored Central European countries. Due to our Graz Bordeaux Odessa Lyon

–I connections we are able to arrange tours all around Milan Europe as well. Our main focus is providing organized Bilbao Ljubljana Zagreb Sevast group tourism for tour operators from the whole Toulouse Bucharest Bologna Nice Belgrade Andorra la Vella world. We can arrange common tour programs in Marseilles Central European countries as well as specialized pro- Sarajevo Sofiya Barcelona grams with different thematic orientation (music, ar- Ajaccio chitecture, history, UNESCO World Heritage, tour for Sk j EPUBLIC kids/men/women etc.). Part of our offer is also MICE

R tourism in all its extent of service. Our biggest advan- tage in this field is the exact knowledge of the local market and environment as well as excellent connec- tions with a wide range of service providers.

ZECH For individuals we provide not only visits of cities of

C with additional supplementary serv- ices, but also stays in Czech spa areas (www.czech- spa-wellness.cz). HE For domestic clients the company offers a wide T scale of spa and wellness stays in the Czech Repub- lic and other European countries. The company is member of ACK (CZ), ASTA (USA), and RDA (Germany), the executive director is member of the SKAL Club Prague.

Mr. Jan Kučera – executive director & his team Czech holidays [email protected] General information about the Czech Republic: (+420) 221 105 219 Area: 78 864 km2 Bank holidays: Transport: CONTENT: Inhabitants: ca. 10,3 Millions 01st of January Top speed: Introductory information 02 Language: Czech Easter Monday In cities 50 km/h. n The Czech Republic – Prague – MICE 03 Capital city: Praha/Prague 1st of May Highway: 90 km/h. Currency: Czech koruna - CZK 8th of May Motorway: n The Czech Republic – Prague – sights & tours 04-05 5th of July - bus 100 km/h. n The Czech Republic Telephone dialling code: +420 6th of July - Trailer bus 80 km/h. – Prague – program arrangement 06 28th of September - Cars 130 km/h. n The Czech Republic – Prague & surroundings 07 Important telephone numbers: 28th of October n The Czech Republic Central emergency: 112 17th of November, Motorway token: toll able, visi- – Prague – Special artistic tours 08-09 Police: 158 24th of December bly fix on the windscreen n The Czech Republic Fire fighters: 150 25th of December. – Czech UNESCO monuments 10-11 Emergency: 155 26th of December Other transport regulations: n The Czech Republic – Grand city tours 12-13 Traffic emergency: 154 Absolute alcohol band. n The Czech Republic – Czech spas & health care 14 ABS-towage service: 124 It is obligatory to drive with the n The Czech Republic – Czech spas - Karlovy Vary 15 dim light on during the whole n The Czech Republic – Czech spas day. – Mariánské Lázně/Františkovy Lázně 16 n The Czech Republic – Czech spas Photo documentation: – Františkovy Lázně/Luhačovice 17 Czech holidays, Czechtourism, Taichova komorní filharmonie, Výtvarný atelier Malování a kreslení, PIS, n The Czech Republic – Wedding & Honeymoon Správa Národního parku České Švýcarsko, Image Theatre, PRAGUE BOATS, s.r.o., VIA PRAGA, s.r.o. - National Marionette Theatre, Imperial Karlovy Vary a.s.,Obchodní společnost Richmod a.s., Lázně Františkovy Lázně a.s., Lázně Luhačovice, a.s., Chateau Zbiroh, tours & chateau hotels 18-19 s.r.o., GRANDHOTEL PUPP Karlovy Vary, a.s, Jan Hotels - Properties, a.s. – Hotel Růže , LEGOLAND® Deutschland, n Europe – Germany – introduction 20 Europa-Park GmbH & Co Mack KG, DZT, Swarovski Kristallwelten, Österreich Werbung, SACK Slovensko, Cityrama Budapest, n Central European Tours 21,23, 25, 26 Polska Organizacja Turystyczna, Wiener Tourismusverband n Europe – Austria – introduction 22 n Europe – Hungary & Slovakia – introduction 24 n General commercial conditions 27

2 www.czech-holidays.cz ited destinations in2014. Prague is No. scoring 5amongthe world'smost vis- nouncing the travellers' choice awards winners, According to TripAdvisor.com the web portal an- metropolis that, however, its historical face. andmodern young the way and rhythm oflife a the yearshave lefttheir traces. Today Prague is in in Europe where many over personalities famous is with nodoubt oneofthe most attractive cities itage List visitors enchants Prague andagain. again monuments that are onthe UNESCO World Her- of them with numerous its cultural andhistorical Town, the Prague andthe Town, Lesser each chitecture andgave the city its uniqueness. TheOld which strongly influenced the planningandar- city road ofvariouscultures andcultural directions, cross- written.been Forcenturies a Prague been has city where the history of the wholenation has a princes the – andkings seat ofBohemian been • Sanofi –Belarus • Sanofi –Germany • Lufthansa • Raiffeisnebank –Austria Group• REWE Austria • ASFINAG Austria • Lions Germany ClubGelnhausen • Lions Germany ClubBerlin Cola Brasil • Coca • Vertretervereinigung der AllianzVersicherungs- Australia StLeonards of Society • Pharmaceutical • Internationaler Reitclub e.V. BadGodesberg • VDMFK-Vereinigung der Mund- undFußmalen- • AFM+EAußenhandelsverband fürMineralöl ofRealEstate • School Wien Austria• Berlitz Germany Eschborn • Berlitz • NewWorld Symphony MiamiUSA • Gaffel Köln Germany Since its foundation inthe 9 AGe.V. Sachsen/Thüringen Germany NSW Australia Germany Wachtberg tum Liechtenstein den Künstler inaller Welt e.V. Fürsten- Schaan und Energie e.V. Hamburg Germany Come and take your clients to enjoythe yourclients Come andtake conferences, exhibitions in exhibitions conferences, Meetings, incentives, unique atmosphere ofPrague! Our References Prague Amsterdam Netherlands Amsterdam th century Prague has Your to: send please requests etc. Medio, Del LeTerrior Kogo, Bodeguita La Marina, Savoy, French restaurant ArtNouveau, Crosseto Bourgeoise (Michelin-Star), Café Bellevue, Amade, restaurants Degustation inPrague -La Boheme of international cuisine willfindtheir highquality Medvídků andothers. But even fans Pinkasů, U U Kalicha, Vejvodů, U Fleků, U U tion the beerhouse men- company-visit. wecan anexample every As amusing entertaining program well-liked very by also beer, but and cuisine Czech excellent only not Czech rustic inPrague offeringtypical beerhouses fromApart the hotel restaurants there are many etc. Oriental Hotel, Gourmet Mandarin in Essensia Restaurant Aria, Hotel in Coda Hotel, Hotel, inImperial Imperial Café Restaurant in Alchymist Hotel, Buddha BarinBuddha Bar Blu(Michelin-Star),Radisson Aquarius Restaurant in the hotel-own restaurants: Restaurant Alcron in ment. Thehotels present also fabulous gastronomy meeting equip- rooms andhalls with allnecessary able facilities for meetings andconventions, such as hotels. 4-star fortable Most ofthem provide suit- hotel 5-star whether chains, com- ordiverse luxury wide range ofaccommodation of hospitality -a Prague offers the infrastructure perfect inthe field Accommodation, restaurants, Accommodation, meetings [email protected] Club inthe Hotel Palace perfect MICE trip MICE perfect for your clients! Just tell ideaandwewillcreate usyourbasic the manyand more. theme-focused programs, activities outdoor sport paintball,casino, historical ralliesandquiz shows, teambuilding – the galaevening oreven for a We arrange can many other amusing programs for ofthe dances.some where groups ofvisitors loveto take andlearn part ing andsingingintraditional national folk costumes, many interactive folklore like performances, danc- Prague offers music-there notonly classical are also your choice, ifyour clients wish so. ofthe part galadinner inthe venue of a gram as It to is possible arrange House. also nicipal this pro- theconcertas classical halls Rudolfinum orthe Mu- well as Opera, State the Theatre, Estate Theater, the music halls they were created for -the National playing the masterpiece inthe composers ofthose performance ofthe brilliant orchestra Czech tend a tripNo MICE shouldmiss the opportunity to at- orJanáček. Dvořák likemous composers Smetana, country offa- Czech Republic is well-known a as entertainment, excellent your clients willexperience finecatering-service and Troja Castle, Zbraslav Castle or Zbiroh Castle. There nohrady and Smíchov oreven historical like halls like the Palace orthe National Žofín Vi- House the Rudolfinum House ipal orthe State ball Opera, University, the historical concert halls -the Munic- the Charles of part a the Carolinum Hallas Castle, the suchSpanish Hallattorical as halls, the Prague Prague offers occasions breathtakingFor special his- organized individually byus. Framework Programs Events /Cultural and Gala Evenings Gala all acco rding wish to ones

3 THE CZECH REPUBLIC – MICE Prague Castle and Hradčany Hradčany & Petřín Quarter & Lesser Town Prague Castle The Prague Loreto Located in the so-called Hradčany (Castle Quarter), over- Loreto Prague is a remarkable Baroque historical complex

TOURS looking the Lesser Town, this sprawling series of con- of buildings at the edge of the Prague Castle complex that nected palaces, courtyards and gardens cover almost became by the years a pilgrimage site. The decorative front th

& 70,000 square meters and make it therefore the largest cas- façade and the clock tower from the 17 century are the tle complex in the world enrolled in the Guinness Book most impressive spots of the Loreto. Every hour between of World Records. Originally dating back to the 9th century, 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. the 27 Loreto bells play the song “We but rebuilt many times, the Castle reflects each architec- Greet You 1,000 Times,” composed by Antonín Leopold tural and historical era that it has lived through. Until Dvořák. Many touching legends about the bells con- Prague for culture and history today it serves as the seat of the Czech president. Visitors tribute to the astonishment when listening to the carillon. shouldn’t miss the changing of the guard at the Castle’s When walking through the frontal building there is the lovers SIGHTS main entrance on Hradčanské náměstí, or the daily cere- so-called Santa Casa – a copy of the “Holy house” in 6 days / 5 nights mony in the First Courtyard at noon, which includes a fan- Nazaret and the Church of the Nativity of Our Lord. The st – 1 DAY – ARRIVAL TO PRAGUE fare and flag ceremony. most valuable item of the liturgical treasury is the Loreto 2nd DAY – NEW TOWN & OLD TOWN Treasure - a collection of sacred object from the 16th to St. Vitus, St. Wenceslas During a city tour your guide will show you the State 18th centuries. The most famous of these is a monstrance, and St. Adalbert Cathedral Opera, the Main Train Station with the counter-hall (Art also known as the Prague Sun, decorated with unbeliev- The most stunning site within the Castle is the Gothic St. Nouveau style), the Anniversary Synagogue, the St. Henry able 6,500 diamonds. Vitus, St. Wenceslas and St. Adalbert Cathedral visible Church, the Coal market – Church of St. Martin in the

RAGUE from most of the historical center of Prague. It is decorated Petřín – Observation Tower Wall (one of the oldest in Prague), the Dušek House, the with innumerable amount of jewels and gold and is pre- Rising up from the top of the Petřín Hill, the hill-park con- Bethlehem Chapel (Jan Hus pulpit), the Clementinum (Je- serving the provincial patrons, saints, kings and archbish- necting the Prague Castle with the Lesser Town, the Petřín suits centre) and the Small Square with the house U Rotta - P ops remains. Even though the cathedral started to be built Lookout Tower was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris. (Hard Rock Cafe). You will get to know the Old Town under the reign of king Charles IV. In 1344, the construc- Built in 1891 by the Czech Tourist Club for the occasion Square with the Church of St. Nicholas, the Jan Hus Mon- tion was finished in the second half of the 19th century. of the Jubilee Exhibition, the 60-meter-high tower has 299 ument, the Kinský Palace, the House at the Stone Bell, the Anyhow it is the landmark of the country and the sight steps leading up to the top observation deck. The Tower Týn Church, the Church of St. James, the Powder Tower every tourist has to visit once he arrives in Prague. is accessible either by walking the path uphill, or by taking and the Municipal House. The Golden Lane the cable car. In case you are not a big fan of observation 3rd DAY – OLD TOWN AND LESSER TOWN towers, the visit uphill in the park is anyway for sure worth One of the other top spots hidden at the Prague Castle is The third day you will see the New Town Hall, the City Li- EPUBLIC it, as it offers one of the most beautiful views of Prague the preserved Golden Lane. It consists of medieval humble and the Prague Castle especially. brary, the Clamm-Gallas Palace, the Charles Street, the R dwelling, where the castle servants, the castle marksmen Church of St. Clement, the Church of St. Salvator (one of and goldsmiths used to live. The houses were occupied Lesser Town – St. Nicholas Church the oldest Baroque churches north from Alps), the Old until World War II, but since the beginning of the 20th cen- The visit of the romantic Lesser Town with its small bakery, Town and the Charles Bridge with the stat- tury it was made sure not to change any piece of the fruit and vegetable and other local shops shifts you back ues. Further the guide will take you to the Lesser Town houses to the picturesque character of the lane. to history. However, the highlight of the Lesser Town is for Bridge Tower, the Maltese Square with the Maltese ZECH St. George’s Basilica sure the St. Nicholas Church with its copper dome and Church, the Church of Our Lady of Victory with the Infant

C belfry, making it one of the most stylistically pure exam- The St. George´s Basilica was the second church at the Jesus of Prague, the Church of St. Nicholas at the Lesser ples of High Baroque architecture in Europe. Partly serving Prague Castle founded around 920 by Prince Vratislaus I. In Town (the most beautiful Baroque church in Prague), the for religious purpose but partly for governmental purpose, 973 the church was enlarged and rebuilt by the main Czech Vrtba Garden and the Wallenstein Garden. HE the belfry became a strategic Prague through patron St. Wenceslas. The present Romanesque style of the 4th DAY – HRADČANY & PRAGUE CASTLE

T 1891 and a secret police watch tower under the commu- basilica with an apse and two main towers comes from re- Your guide will show you the Strahov Monastery with the nist regime. building after a devastating fire in 1142. During the first half library, Černín Palace (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), Loreto, of the 13th century the Chapel of St. Ludmila, the grand- Lesser Town – Infant Jesus of Prague Toscana Palace, The Hradčany Square – Schwarzenberg mother of St. Wenceslas, was added, in the early 18th cen- The Church of Our Lady of Victory is world-wide famous Palace and Archbishop’s Palace, The Prague Castle area – tury the baroque John of Nepomuk´s chapel finished the for preserving since 1628 the sacred 47 cm tall wax-coated Vladislav Hall, The Bohemian Chancellery (defenestration), enlarging of the Basilica. After a few other less significant wooden figure of Infant Jesus. It was a gift to Prague from St. George’s Convent and St. Vitus, St. Wenceslas and St. changes it was finally reconstructed in 1969 and adapted Spain. It is said it once belonged to St. Teresa of Avila and Adalbert Cathedral. You will get to know The Royal Gar- for exposure of the Czech National Art Gallery. that it has the ability of making miracles. Roman Catholic dens, The Ball House and The Royal Summer Palace. Old Royal Palace pilgrims from all over the world come to Prague just to 5th DAY – NEW TOWN & TROJA PALACE see this figure. The Church of Our Lady of Victory itself is The Royal Palace at the Prague Castle went through many After breakfast you visit Karlov – the Church of Our Lady an early baroque building constructed by German Luther- architectural periods. Founded in the late 9th century as and Charles the Great, the Church of Mary, the Monastery ans in 1611 – 1612 and consecrated to the Holy Trinity. a wooden building with a stone foundation wall it was re- of St. Nepomuk on the Rock, Charles Square – Church of The early baroque main altar from 1716 is unique for its built into a stone Romanesque palace in the 12th century St. Ignatius and The New Town Hall. In the afternoon you alternating black-and-gold finish. Many other altarpieces and connected with the All Saints' Chapel in 1182. By the will see Troja Palace. are valuable works of art as well. end of the 15th century the magnificent Vladislav Hall, 6th DAY – BŘEVNOV MONASTERY combining the Late Gothic style with elements of the The Bridge Towers Your guide will show you the memorial place of the White newly arriving Renaissance architecture, was added to the The Charles Bridge, connecting the Lesser Town and the Mountain and the monastery Břevnov. Royal Palace. In the 15th century the Place was destroyed Old Town, is from both sides bordered by the Bridge Tow- by a big fire and had to be rebuilt new. Nowadays the in- ers. Even though they look almost same, they are built teriors of the Royal Palace serve as ceremonial conference about 200 years apart and they served quite different pur- rooms and for an exhibition of creative art. poses. The smaller Romanesque Lesser Town Bridge Tower TIPS FOR DIVERSE CLUB, ASSOCIATION The Vladislav Hall is called Judith Tower after the former Judith Bridge that AND HOBBY-GROUP VISITS was destroyed by floods in 1342. It was used as a jail for From the 16th century the Vladislav Hall served particularly over two centuries and the customs authority was based • Bowling tournament for royal state purposes. It was the scene of coronation cer- in the tower from 1591 to 1784. The taller High Gothic emonies, banquets, knights' tournaments and markets with • Prague Fire station visit with professional Old Town Bridge Tower was constructed together with artistic and luxurious goods. Even nowadays the Vladislav lecture the Charles Bridge in 1357. It took over one century to fin- Hall partly fulfils the state function - the inauguration of • Choir and band performance in churches or ish it and even though it was originally built as a the president of the Czech Republic and ceremonial gath- for defense, it served as a storehouse in the end but was on Prague squares erings connected with significant occasions and days of also used as a watchtower by the authorities. • Visits of agricultural or industrial enterprises or the country´s life take place there. The observation gallery opportunities to meet business colleagues Today, both are accessible to the public, and their upper at the southern wall of the Vladislav Hall offers a beautiful • Lectures, professional guided tours through view of one of the Royal Gardens. Adjoining the Vladislav levels offer good views of the Charles Bridge and the Lesser Prague according to specific themes Hall is the Diet, the All Saints' Church and the Ludwig Wing Town. with the offices of the Czech Chancellery. • Sport events for young and adults This is just an example of a program. We can modify and customize it according to your wish, date, duration and number of person. Your requests, please, send to: 4 [email protected] the months. months. the dialwith calendar medallions representing and a figures ofthe Apostles and other movingsculptures hourly clockwork showof Walk ofthe Apostles", a and displaying various astronomical details. "The the sky ing the position ofthe Sun and Moon in main the astronomical components: dial,represent- of mechanismThe threeclock is itself composed clock inthe worldand the oldest onestill working. which is making it the third-oldest astronomical AstronomicalThe first was Clock installed in1410, aged. were heavily also dam- anda chapel Clock logical completely destroyed. The tower withAstro- the eastern andnorthern ofthe buildingwere wings the Town andthe bytank bombarded Hallwas heldbeen there. At the end ofWorld War IIin1945 officialadministration,fied had wedding important there,selected the seat it ofthe city’s became uni- – the King (George ofBohemia ofPodebrady) was history aretry´s connected with the OldTown Hall Old Town Hall.Many significant events inthe coun- thority. This was actualthe foundationpart of the au- this for chosen was merchant wealthy the of gothic house own administrative centre in1338,a When the OldTown wonthe right to establish its fortune. -rubbingNepomuk his is foot rumored to bring statuefamous onthe bridge is that Johnof ofSt. in the Themost inHolešovice. Lapidarium museum of them are replicas today. Theoriginals are housed 1683and1928,however, between added saints all 515 meters with adorned 30stone long, statues of natural disaster. is Bridge every TheCharles survive theput bricks to between raw make eggs the bridge the east Itbetween andwest. that is said, builders connection animportant for as trade and it served Bridge that destroyed was in1342 during the flood It builtin1357at was the place ofthe former Judith the andrecognizable most inPrague. sights popular IV., is oneofthe most iconic structures and oneof Charles after founder its named Bridge, The Charles This is just an example of a program. We can modify and customize it according to your wish, date, duration and number of person and customize itaccording of to duration yourwish,date, of aprogram. and number anexample This isjust modify can We Charles Bridge /OldTown The Old Town Hall court ofEmperor Rudolph II. a Danish astronomer and alchemist at the whoserved One ofthe most is famous the tomb of Tycho Brahe, large oftombs. number a Prague also andpreserves and altars, carvings unique the wood oldest organ in three choirs onthe eastern Theinterior side. shows 80 metertwo hightowers onthe western and facade The church ofart. withworks basilica is a three-aisle Renaissance ofGothic, andearly Baroquesive gallery Founded intheFounded 14 sightnizable ofOldTown Square is the Týn Church. Apart from the Astronomical the Clock most recog- Gothic style in1475.Inthe 18 gates to the OldTown builtbyMatej Rejsek inthe The Powder Tower is a one of originalmedieval the to the mid-15 Jewish Cemetery, oneofthe oldest inEurope, dating significant is part the Jewish Town Hallandthe Old synagogue inCentralpreserved Europe. Another one ofthem, TheOld-New Synagogue, is the oldest – settlement old this from remain synagogues Six Prague Jewish life. the livingtestimony as ings ofmany centuries of opment plans, leaving significant only a few build- to therazed ground apart ofexpansive as redevel- 1893and1913,however,Between the district was whowere inhabitants, its mainly Jewish immigrants. in 1096,for centuries hadto a pogrom against face ghetto smallwalled uments inEurope. It a started as mon- historical Jewish of complex current best the ofwhat smallpart but it before, anyway it was is a The Jewish Quarter inPrague represents only tury. tance, but wonits former back inthe fame 16 the Powder Tower nolonger was ofmainimpor- the ofPrague,as mainpart the OldTown including TownAfter the Lesser IVestablished King Charles city ofsilver.medieval routean important to andfrom Kutná Hora–the Prague the andit also Castle starting of was point at the Powder Tower going allthe way to the ments. Royal coronation processions to start used one ofPrague’s most monu- medieval important people werepeople laidto rest amongjust 12,000graves. In the late 19 a gunpowder depository, givingit current its name. Josefov –the JewishQuarter Josefov Old Town –Powder Tower [email protected] Old Town –Týn Church th th century it rebuilt was andremains century, where more than 100,000 th Old Town century, the church anexten- has th century, it served as served it century, th cen- Winsdor-style buildingin the tale mid19 fairy a This extraordinary chateau was transformed into tinues to Chateau. the Hluboká yourtrip con- Afterthe Baroque sightseeing, period. ratic square inEurope with many monuments from river.Malše Here admire youcan the biggest quad- onthelocated confluence ofthe Vltava andthe České Bohemia, South Budějovice, capital is The of 3 is provided inČeské Budějovice. World Heritage Monument. 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5 THE CZECH REPUBLIC - PRAGUE – SIGHTS & TOURS Your program arrangement in AMUSEMENT IN PRAGUE The most popular are: Prague river trips Black Theatre Metro Prague: Romantic river trips on the Vltava river give you a unique Poetry, humor any irony without words – only pan- Guided city tour in Prague view of many historical monuments of the city – the tomime, music, sounds and light effects. The Black The- We kindly provide a guided city tour in Prague in the lan- Prague Castle, Lesser Town, Charles Bridge and the atre Metro is the only one among the black theatres, that guage of your choice. The duration of the tour and the Vyšehrad Castle. reveals his secret of the light effects at the end of the show route we arrange in advance according to your special If the river-cruise takes 2 or more hours, coffee and cake and each performance is followed by a short interactive wishes, but in a way to make sure, that you will visit all is included, boat-trips in lunch/dinner time include meals workshop. sights mentioned on page 4 and 5. If requested, we arrange and live music. Black Light Theatre IMAGE also visits of interiors. Křižík’s Fountain If you think each black theatre is the same, you are wrong. PRAGUE GASTRONOMY The Křižík´s fountain is rather a water-play or performance Black is different, light is different - the darkness of the with music and colored lights in the Amphitheatre (only scene is full of fantasy. From a mysterious, endless depth Brewery and Restaurant U Fleků / At the Fleks throughout the summer). The fountain has almost 3000 of the black cabinet poetic images show up and disappear The oldest and most famous beer brewery dates back to jets and 1248 underwater spotlights. back in darkness.

PROGRAM ARRANGEMENT the year 1499. It is well-known for serving its unique dark The Brewery Staropramen Laterna Magika 13-grade Flek's beer. The beerhouse offers in total a capac- During the approximately 30 min interactive guided tour Performances in this multi-media theatre have been – ity of 1,200 seats in several rooms, the most beautiful and you will get to know about the history of the Staropramen a must-see for Prague visitors since the theatre opened in best-known rooms called the Knight's Hall. The lunch brewery, founded in 1869. There is a very interesting mag- 1958. A magnificent program awaits you – a combination menus are cut-price, in the evening there is life music and ical audio-visual show about the history and production of music, dance and movie will make you feel like in an- singing for cheering up the mood. The visit of the beer- of the beer Staropramen. After the visit there is a beer tast- other world for a while. house can be extended by a visit of the brewery or the ing part awaiting you in modern equipped rooms of the well-known Flek´s night cabaret. The Puppet National Theatre brewery. RAGUE The Grand Monastery Restaurant In this unique theater more than 20 premieres of classical puppet performances for adults and children have been The restaurant is a part of the Premonstratensian PRAGUE CULTURE listed since 1991. The total number of repeat perform-

- P Monastery in Prague, that was founded in 1140 by the THEATRES ances counts 6,000, most of them attributed to Mozart´s Olomouc Bishop Zdik. Nowadays the total capacity is 620 National Theatre Don Giovanni. The theater offers world-wide known pro- seats. The restaurant offers also a wide range of evening programs, like beer evenings with music (more than 10 The National Theatre was built in the years 1868-1881 by duction in their repertoire. type of beer), folklore evenings, disco-parties, etc., but also voluntary contributions of the whole nation. The original CONCERTS Neo-Renaissance design was by the Czech architect Zítek, diverse culinary art - you can experience a typical South Municipal House – The Smetana Hall but short after the opening a big fire destroyed a big part Bohemian pig-slaughter, Moravian Wine Festival, or a Me- The Municipal House is Prague’s most prominent Art dieval Festival. of the theatre. Due to a new fund-raising and the solidarity EPUBLIC of Czechs, reconstructions could be started very soon and Nouveau building, built in the years 1905-1912. The U Pinkasů / At the Pinkas Restaurant Smetana Hall (897 m2) is the central area of the entire Mu-

R the National Theatre was opened new in 1883. Today the The well-known traditional Prague restaurant, founded theatre is among others one of the best Czech theaters. It nicipal House, where since 1946 the famous international 1843, is offering cold draught Pilsner Urquell and delicious plays, operas, ballets and dramas. Prague Spring Music Festival takes place year by year and many other music performances are listed all year long. Czech cuisine in three stories, five stylish halls and an out- Estate Theatre side seating arrangement. The restaurant is right at the The Czech Philharmonics used to play in the Smetana Hall Built in the years 1781-1783 in Neo-Classical architecture ZECH Church of Our Lady of the Snow of which you can find but since 1942 the hall has been the main hall of the style makes the Estate Theatre the oldest one in Prague. foundation stones in the restaurants beautiful gothic Prague Symphony Orchestra, which is here till today. The C The capacity of the theatre is 659 places. Mozart´s opera back-yard garden. original facilities of the Smetana Hall include mirrors, col- Don Giovanni had its debut here in the year 1787 as well ored stained glass on the ceiling and Art Nouveau fabrics, U Kalicha / Chalice Restaurant as a musical comedy called Fidlovačka. This was the first the seats are replicas of the original ones. HE time when the song “Kde domov můj?” (Where is my This restaurant owes its fame to the novel “The Good Sol- Rudolfinum (House of Artists) T dier Švejk“ by Jaroslav Hašek - it was Švejk’s favorite drink- home?) was performed, which later became the Czech na- ing place. But by the time of Švejk, before World War II, it tional anthem. Today, drama, ballet and operas (especially Rudolfinum is an outstanding example of Neo-Renais- was an ordinary restaurant, same as many others. Nowa- those from Mozart) are being played. sance style, built in the years 1876-1888 by the architects Josef Zítek and Josef Schulz as a multi-purpose cultural days locals and visitors from all around the world come The State Opera here to experience the delicious cuisine. center. The name Rudolfinum is in honor of the Austrian The State Opera, originally known as the New German Crown Prince Rudolf. After World War II, the building got U Vejvodů / At the Vejvodas Restaurant Theatre, was built in the years 1886-1888 on behalf of the a new name, the House of the Artists, which was more This is the biggest among the original Pilsner Urquell restau- German Theatre Association. Prague Germans performed acceptable for that time, but today it was renamed back rants in Prague. It is offering "Pilsner" beer of excellent qual- at time at the Estate Theatre together with the Czechs, to its previous name Rudolfinum. Since 1946 Rudolfinum ity and traditional Czech and international cuisine. but they wished to have their own scene. The theatre is seat of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra. The concerts building has a spacious auditorium and decorations in The walls and the serving bar are decorated with pictures of the Prague Spring Music Festival are held here in the fa- Neo-Rococo style, which are among the most beautiful showing a history of brewing. mous Dvořák Hall. in Europe. The repertoire nowadays contains mainly inter- Folklore Garden national opera and ballet performances. In a castle about 5 km from the center of Prague you can Black Theatres experience a professional and guided performance of Black Theatre is something very typical for Prague. When- Czech folklore art, active participation of the audience is ever it comes to Prague theatres, people will think of the expected. During the program you will enjoy typical black theatre. It is a combination of pantomime, light and Czech specialties and free consumption of beer, wine and music that leads the audience into a magic world of fantasy. soft drinks. Wine bar Račianská The folklore wine bar has a capacity of 160 seats, which can be expanded up to 1,200 places in the summer months at the summer-terrace and in the garden of the wine bar. Thanks to the decoration of the interior you can feel the old Bohemian style in the air. The folk tradition atmosphere even underlines this feeling.

6 www.czech-holidays.cz ture, design andstage. fashion, furni- architecture, of examples with complemented is riod Švabinský, František Kupka andothers). Theimagepe- of the Auguste JanZrzavý, Max Čapek, Rodin, Josef EmilFilla, Cragg, Tony Hendricks, Geoffrey Fontana, Lucio Edvard Munch, Gustav OskarKokoschka, PabloPicasso, Klimt, van Gogh, Miró, Alfons Claude Mucha, art (Joan Monet, Vincent porary collections ofCzech andinternational andcontem- modern struction the National in1995,the buildinghouses Gallery's fire big destroyed Since its ofthe recon- buildings. parts a headquarters foreign for several In1974 trade companies. 1951 trade were fairs held there, later as the palace served func 1925-1929inthe years The buildingof the Trade Fair Palace was constructed in the Art andContemporary ofModern - Museum Trade Fair Palace Vavřinec Reiner andothers). Brandl,V. Škréta, P. K. M.Brokof, (M.B.sance andBaroque Braun, period F. sculptural andpictorial oftheBohemia: late works Renais- permanent exhibition ofthe National -Baroque in Gallery a Italian andVenetian Since 2008the palace is presenting type. northern of graffiti white and black with decorated richly hmesadtrueisrmns n monumental tower chambers andtorture instruments, anda with prison castle famous torture ofthe Fürstenberg,gallery a painting rich anda museum a containing over 52,000books, hibition ofGothic paintings andsculptures, the library castle the chapel, Greatcastle RoyalandChivalricHalls with anex- beautiful prison. Nowadays admire youcan a even a as pose, for differentbuilt andenlarged times several andserved pur- monumental royal Later castle. it re- was todecided builta struction inthe begun 12 oftheThe of castles Czech princesstory its con- andkings. The Křivoklát Castle is oneof the oldest and most important Castle Křivoklát room, the andthe treasury former prison. castle the audiencebedrooms, Hall, the hallofancestors, the dining royal the deanery, the Chapel, Nicholas St. Hallwiththe Knights' equipment from the 14th -19th century, visit also youcan the of the Palace Imperial andthe ofthe lower tower floors keep willoverwh majesty years old,its 800 almost is it though Even jewel. coronation the and relics holy the of royaling of collection treasures,Charles's especially place for safekeep- anexceptionalhas position. a It builtas was IV.Roman Emperor Charles is unique and castles amongCzech GothiccastleThe High in1348by Czech the founded King and Karlštejn Castle aissance palaces from the mid-16 tle panorama and Bohemian oneofthe Ren- preserved best PalaceSchwarzenberg is anessential ofthe part Prague Cas- Dominating the square infront the ofPrague Castle, Palace Schwarzenberg Dürer andmany more). A. H.Rembrandt, Dyck, van end Monaco, ofthe Baroque A. eraElGreco, (L. Goya, note. Today findEuropean youcan artfrom antiquity to the frescoes inthe Antique rooms andChinese are worthy of depicting andthe the illusiveceiling suicideofQueen Dido stuccoond-floor workfrom ceiling 1707,two paintings byDomenicosigned Martinelli sometime after 1697.Its sec- The Sternberg Palace Baroque animportant is landmarkde- Palace Sternberg from 1200–1550. artcrafts medieval the period collections ofBohemian and Central European a preserves canonized in1989.Nowadays was Bohemia the monastery order –the Knights ofthe Cross with Star. the Red Agnes of the andfounded only abbess Czech religious a became self hospital. Sheher-Order of nuns the Poor Clares to it a as use ality, whogave the monastery to the Catholic tiative ofhis sister Agnes -anextraordinary spiritual person- Wenceslaus I of 1233and1234onthe ini- between Bohemia It byKing founded the was first Gothic buildinginBohemia. Bohemia Agnes of The Monastery is of St. consideredbe to Agnes ofSt. Monastery CASTLES, CHATEAUSCASTLES, AND NATIONAL GALLERY HISTORICAL CITIES th tionalistic architecture style. Until architecture style. tionalistic century when the king Ottokar II elm you.Thehistoric interiors th century. Its facades are facades Its century. setal late 19 a essentially Even though Konopiště dates back to the 13 Chateau Konopiště at ofthe Assumption. the Basilica the square infront the Holy Mountain. Thepilgrimage ends is placed. Further the crossroads youpass andreache silver madefrom altar Příbram Magdalene, where Mary St. a of Chapel the Mountain, Holy the of stairs the chapels, and cloister the of visit a includes and Museum Pilgrimage the of Baroque. Thepilgrimage of Holythe Mountaininfront starts one ofthe highly buildingstructures valued Czech of Early pilgrimagefamous destinations inthe Republic Czech and of Chapel one mostis the This with monastery Mary's the St. ofPříbram) (Holy Mountain Svatá HorauPříbrami Monastery -the former andanossuary. Dvůr seatkings ofCzech Vlašský were from Notfar made. Cathedral the there Barbara St. is mer royal where mint, Prague the so-called coins theworth gothic seeing Cathedral andthe Barbara St. for- monuments inthe Czech Republic. Most visited andwell and is rightly counted amongthe most UNESCO important town medieval until today retainedhas the character ofa The city, in 13 the founded UNESCO town Kutná Hora cellar. chateau the great attraction wine-tasting inthe is of vaults local also A therooms, great andthe concert andthe smallsalon hall. orated interiors ofthe palace with livingrooms anddining dec- richly You the restituted. visit can was family Lobkowitz in 1948.After change the political in1992,the chateau ofthe ily, it remained possession until inwhose the expropriation the 18th century the chateau to the Lobkowicz passed fam- sance chateau in1542anddecorated with sgraffito. Since Renais- stone which rebuilt was castle, into a dle Ages bya Slavomír. fortress Thewooden was replaced in earlythe Mid- Slavic fortified settlement oflord chateau originally was a hillcovered with vineyards. The Mělník at rises the top ofa At the confluence andVltava the chateau ofthe rivers Labe Chateau Mělník inhabitedwas byFranz Ferdinand andhis family. internal equipment custom preserved was just it made, as The place for popular weddings. a like it became look formmained inthe until same today anddueto its fairytail- residence inahistorical architectural The style. chateau re- magnificent Ferdinand Heconverted d'Este. into the castle a to sold the Austro-Hungarianwas heir ofthe throne Franz turies (Šternbergs, Wallensteins, etc.), Lobkowitzs, in1887it chateau changed hands bymany over noblefamilies the cen- installed today mainly inthe interiors ofthe 1 other interior supplements. Precious Sternberg collections are leathergilded tiles, Dutch medieval tapestries, stoves and from allover Europe furniture, –paintings, fragments of ofart it collected works is for open see publicandyoucan the noblefamily ofSternberg lived onthe floor. second Today changed Until times. castle was several the end ofWorld War II but over the centuries the ofthe appearance early Gothic nates the picturesque river Valley. Sázava It builtin1241, was For more than 760yearsthe Český Šternberk domi- Castle Castle Šternberk Český area is beautiful for walks. collection ofhunting trophies. the Also surrounding with a www.czech-holidays.cz th century creation. Theownership of the th century ofsilver, inthe locality st th floor. century, it is it century, gis acs n monument to the executed inhabitants. against anda fascism strong ofthe fight symbol new after the World War II.It is a The village Lidice burnt was to the ground in1942,but rebuilt Lidice Fortress. inthe huge camp Small Jewish labour set upa Gestapo and Moraviaof Bohemia through Germany, Nazi the Prague Theresa –Theresia city (Terezín). In1940after occupationthe and Eger rivers. It named inhonourofTheEmpress was Maria ofthe fortress part complex nearthe confluence ofthe Labe a beer namesallaroundbeer the world. today –note the attribute “pils”, “pilsner”, and“pilsener” inthe for more than two-thirds produced ofthe inthe beer world way ofits production invented inPilsen were aninspiration since that spread time has its fame throughout the world.The Pilsnerendary Urquell in1842the Pilsen began brewery and known capital the as ofthe beer world.Thehistory of leg-the Due to the brewery Pilsner Urquell the ofPlzeň city (Pilsen) is Plzeň -Pilsner Urquell brewery KozelGoat of (The Velké Popovice). tastingincludes ofthe beer ofcourse brandVelkopopovický again. well modern Thevisit working factory of brewerythe a strong emphasis onmodern technology and make it towith a challenge new inhis life -to rebuild the brewery andset a ings build- the bought Ringhoffer František magnate industrial rich a and disagreements have to led declines ofthe brewery. In1870 the already highquality ofthe beer at that time. Years ofconflicts ing the two productioning the two halls. The standard duration includ-factory tour of is 1.5hours, the cars. Škoda of construction automate partly modern the mire visit ofthe MladáBoleslav Škoda factory, where ad- youcan the is excursion the of part Another demonstrated. is design logically, that so the sixty-year development ofthe engine inal condition. of th TheGallery up to the latest including the models, vintage intheir cars orig- of the company -presents since the cars Škoda the beginning, Thevisitone ofthose. draws museum ofŠkoda in historythe than onehundred yearsconstant production. Auto Škoda is Only afew automobile manufacturers inthe worldhave more -automotive inMladáBoleslav plants Škoda perature there is 10°C. about history Nature ofEarth The ofthe 1.5millionyears. tem- past numerousas paleonthological excavations, documenting the decorations, ofuniquecavesboast as wellThe opal-bearing can housed inthe 15 housed 1hour. tour about and the lasts sightseeing The leveltop mlong the accessible km long, is part 620 andarerock, over 2 in 1959.Theyoriginated in400-million-year-oldcalcite Devon covered in1950andhave madeaccessible been for the public from the ofKřivoklát castles andKarlštejn.caves The were dis- famous karstcavesThe are situated in Centralfar Bohemia not Caves inKoněprusy forvided the guests. small gift is pro- also A products. wide selection ofglass with a a visit shop to local the replicas).phies, The tour ends with fessionals tro- indecorating sports andcutting gifts, sets, (table actual production and products the ofthe workofpro- glass stepDuring the visit see youcan bystep ofthe glassworks the Japan,tries Singapore andRussia. ofthe NearandMiddleEast, destinations andits mainexport ployees are Coun- the USA, It 165em- has factories inBohemia. of the most glass famous km from Prague. 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7 THE CZECH REPUBLIC PRAGUE & SURROUNDINGS 8 THE CZECH REPUBLIC – PRAGUE - SPECIAL ARTISTIC TOURS ical Czech restaurants, Czech overnightical inPrague. After youwillhave the oftyp- sightseeing dinner insome ends inthe prestigious street shopping street. –Pařížská cemetery,Quarter with andtheJewish synagogues that with the Town Hall,the OldTown Square andthe Jewish withsculptures Town to Old the decorated Bridge Charles In the afternoon youwillcontinue through the famous Wenceslas Cathedral. Adalbert andSt. the the Vitus, St. Golden Lane, George'sSt. St. Basilica, of the Prague incl. Castle visits ofthe OldRoyalPalace, the Prague. Inthe morningyouwillvisit the mainattractions half-dayPrague duringtwo tours walking of sightseeing After breakfast you will get acquainted with the history of 2 this day depends onyourarrivaltime. will have dinner inthe hotel. the program Ofcourse, of hotel, where youcheck-in andafter free time some you After transferred yourarrivalinPrague youwillbe to your 1 late inyourveins. circu- ofart breathe andletthe fantasy inthe history Come “thousand-tower andvisitthe city”, charming musicfestival allovernificant the world. PhilharmonicCzech miss Orchestra atany cannot sig- creative andthetors fabulous andmodern architects painters andsculp- ofyoungauspicious ofart, works designer ofdiverse seedbed Nowadays Pragueisa andtill nowthe situationcapital, hasn’t changed. andculturalthe atmosphere majesty ofthe Czech by bewitched whenbeing their masterpiece, posed orWolfgang Smetana com- Bedřich Amadeus Mozart AntonínWorld-wide as Dvořák, composers famous many artists. for ofart scenery popular the worldandistherefore a cities that in Pragueisoneofthe mostbeautiful fact, ofthe proof list ofWorld whichis a Sites, Heritage inthe UNESCO included centre been ofPraguehas Since1992,the extensive historic eras. Renaissance and andflourishingwhilethethe Gothic Romanesque during founded Itwas architectonic styles. nificant Praguewentthrough allsig- the 1100yearsofhistory alloverthe from tion world.Dueto formany artists forcentur been Prague has –anoil-painting course. onart focus foryouwith the main program We have prepared a nd st Prague - Special artistic tours artistic -Special Prague A PRAGUE DAY – DAY TOURS OFPRAGUE –SIGHTSEEING of oil-painting inPrague of oil-painting It is just the program example, that we will be ready to modify according to your wish, period and number of persons. Your ofpersons. and number according to yourwish, period requ ready that to wewillbe modify example, theIt isjust program One week course course One week 8 days /7nights ies andstill isaninspira- to depends the airport onyourflight departure. Prague andto the The Republic. Czech of time the transfer After breakfast andcheck-out to goodbye youwillsay 8 dinner with asurprise. After return to Prague wewillorganize for youafarewell Kutná Hora. trip to the UNESCO town After breakfast you will go for a 7 andovernightDinner inPrague. Palace with the exhibition “Art ofthe 20 painting inthe streets ofPrague andvisit ofthe Exhibition painting inthe studio, course lunch afternoon break, half-day Your daily program after breakfast consists ofa 6 overnight inPrague. Free time for private dinner and andpainting, walks paintingnoon inthe streets ofPrague. day painting inthe course studio, lunch break andafter- half-Your daily program after breakfast againconsists ofa 5 cruise with dinner. Overnight inPrague. –river- sightseeing painting inthe streets ofPrague anda painting inthe studio, course lunch afternoon break, half-day Your daily program after breakfast consists ofa 4 Gallery. andovernight Dinner inPrague. painting inthe streets ofPrague andavisit ofthe National painting inthe studio, course lunch afternoon break, half-day Your daily program after breakfast consists ofa 3 th th th th th rd A RGE–DEPARTURE DAY – – PRAGUE DAY CITY –UNESCO –KUTHÁHORA DAY –PAINTING &MUSEUM COURSE OF DAY – PAINTING &PAINTING COURSE INTHE DAY –PAINTING &RIVER-CRUISE COURSE DAY –PAINTING &NATIONAL COURSE MODERN ART STREETS OFPRAGUE GALLERY [email protected] th and 21 st century”. ing brushes, turpentine)ing brushes, is provided bythe Artschool. Note: The content• be changed accordingcan of the course to • Space –the technique howto colours to use express • Light inthe andshadow-howexpressed painting • Theme and choice of selection - topic of rightthe ob- Surface andstructure• -the ex • Composition the -principlesfor composing image to topics cover: Important opment ofoil-painting from the till past present. bit the about history the devel- ofart, teacher willtell a position andhowto At colours. use time the same the the about structurewill learnbasics the com- ofpainting, knowledge arttechniques several about andthemes. They During the oil-painting the course students willget basic demic teachers from the Czech Republic andabroad. aca- and artists experienced and are renowned lecturers private with longhistory artschool andexperience, the A ing brushes, turpentine)ing brushes, is provided bythe Artschool. Note: certificate. painter By the end ofthe the course students willget a arrangeart andcan any level ofeducation. designers andarchitects) are professionals intheir field of tomized –the lecturers painters, (academic sculptors, The rietycontent ofart. of alwaysis the courses cus- va- nonprofit organization which offers lecturesIt ofa is a the level ofadvancement ofthe students. space inthe oil-painting ject als indrawings andpaintings all necessary material (painter paint-all necessary canvas, colours, all necessary material (painter paint-all necessary canvas, colours, the oil-painting courses: the oil-painting Information about Information about Art school no.1: school Art Art school no.2 school Art est, please, send to: send please, est, pression ofvarious materi- ments they play andthe level oftheir advancement. into smaller groups according (6-8persons) to the instru- At the end ofthis day the teachers willdividethe students andovernightDinner inPrague. ping. the evening free time for private andshop- sightseeing in Czech composers, famous (2x60min)about lessons separate rooms, lunch break, inthe afternoon 2interactive while there is to the possibility practice ontheir ownin to-one (2x60min)for lessons each student, inthe mean- After breakfast yourdaily program willconsist of2one- 4 Prague. the Music HallRudolfinum. Dinner andovernight in tional Theatre, Estate The Theatre, the Halland Municipal four theatre famous andconcert halls inPrague –the Na- tions. After alunch break inthe afternoon youwillvisit troduction to Czech composi- Czech musicandfamous After breakfast youwillattend (2x60min)–in- 2lessons 3 restaurants, Czech overnightical inPrague. After youwillhave the oftyp- sightseeing dinner insome in the prestigious street shopping street. –Pařížská ends that cemetery, Jewish the and synagogues with ter with Town its Hall,OldTown Square andthe Jewish Quar- withsculptures Town to Old the decorated Bridge Charles In the afternoon youwillcontinue through the famous Wenceslas Cathedral. Adalbert andSt. the the Vitus, St. Golden Lane, George's St. Basilica, Prague incl. Castle visits ofthe OldRoyalPalace, the St. In the morningyouwillvisit the mainattractions ofthe half-dayduring two tours walking ofPrague. sightseeing After breakfast youwillget acquainted with Prague history 2 Overnight inPrague. dinner.ferred to yourhotel, where youcheck-in andhave a Welcome inPrague! After trans- yourarrivalyouwillbe 1 th rd nd st A RGE–ARRIVAL DAY – –PRAGUE DAY –MUSIC COURSE DAY – &PRAGUE COURSE INTRODUCTION One week course ofclassical course One week DAY PRAGUE TOURS OF –SIGHTSEEING It is just the program example, that we will be ready to modify according to your wish, period and number of persons. Your ofpersons. and number according to yourwish, period requ ready that to wewillbe modify example, theIt isjust program THEATRES music inPrague music 8 days /7nights amount of classes willremainamount ofclasses the same. cording to availability ofthe but professors, the total Note: depends onyourflight time. After transfrerred breakfast youwillbe to – the airport 8 equipment dating back to the 14 the ofthe lower Marie-tower floors with its valuable interior historic the of visit a day trip to the castleKarlštejn. The guided includestour half- After breakfast wewilloffer yourelaxation duringa 7 in aconcert andovernight hall.Dinner inPrague. performance andinthe evening youwillhave the concert (1 x120min)–practicing for the collective instrumental there 1collective with willbe lesson allstudents together gether (1x120min).After lunch break inthe afternoon in smallgroups, with 1collective lesson allstudents to- (1x90min) After 1lesson with breakfast courses: youwillbegin Today reward youwillget deserved for youreffort. 6 andovernightDinner inPrague. monia Prague concert (orother top Philharmonia). Czech monia Prague, inthe evening visit ofthe Talich Philhar- with2- hoursworkshop members ofthe Talich Philhar- (1x90min)insmallgroups,ternoon 1lesson andfinally concert), lunch break, inthe af- perform the next day at a (practic groups small in min) After breakfast yourprogram willstart with (2x90 2lessons 5 the sightseeing –river-cruise.the sightseeing Overnight inPrague. Inthe evening youwillhaveping. afarewell dinner during turn to Prague and free time for private and shop- walks lunch inthe restaurant to Re- close the castle. is individual the former After prison). castle the visit ofthe there castle Hall, the HallofAncestors, the diningroom, the treasury, Audience the royal bedrooms, the deanery, the Chapel, Courtier Hall,the Knights' Hallwith the Nicholas St. th th th th A RGE–DEPARTURE DAY – – PRAGUE DAY –CASTLE KARLŠTEJN DAY &STUDENT –MUSIC COURSE CONCERT DAY – WITH &WORKSHOP MUSIC COURSE the schedule of the courses might be changed might ofthe ac- courses be the schedule THE TALICH PHILHARMONIA PRAGUE [email protected] s of the Imperial Palaces ofthe Imperial and n composition youwill ing a th to 19 to th century (the abroad thanks to engagement. theirandmusical passion tional competitions prestige and gained at homeand Prague. Theyare winners of graduates from the Academy ofPerforming in Arts The youngandambitious orchestra consists mainly of chamber orchestra. Czech conductor Václav Talich, a as by the violinist JanTalich Jr., great-nephew ofthe legendary The Talich Philharmonia Prague established was in1992 The Talich Prague Philharmonia English. monia Prague, they are active Most ofthe teachers are members ofthe Talich Philhar- cello,ophone, singingand theory. conducting, musical fields ofmusic–violin, piano, flute, clarinet, trumpet, sax- Music academy offers many highqualified teachers inall completely willbe ual andthe courses customized. The nationality orability, are at individ- the very school classes age, matter your No schools. music Irish and British the of teaching The of music. studies are builton the standards that ofmusicschool offers type high-quality modern It is a ofmusicrooms. number historical Prague andprovides a The AcademyMusic is located in center very the of the Academy The Music tures. the Talich Philharmonia Prague andthe professor´s signa- completing the inPrague musiccourse with the stamp of certificate about eachof the courses student willreceive a and the sheet rehearsed. musicofwhat By willbe the end classrooms withmarked centre Prague the of mapof a with ofthe classes, andschedule booklet the overview a By each ofthe courses student the beginning willreceive available• Classrooms for individualpractising • 1xconcert ofTalich Philharmonia Prague (orother top • with1x 120minworkshop members ofthe Talich Phil- • 1xfinalpublicconcert inthe concert hall 4 x60mininteractive• Czech musicandfa- about lesson • 2x120mincollective course • 4x90mingroup (groups course 6-8persons) • 2x60minindividualone-to-one course Philharmonia Prague inthe terms ofcourse) Czech orchestra there incase is noconcert ofthe Talich harmonia Prague mous Czech compositions andcomposers Information about themusic about Information Each student willattend: Each courses: courses: est, please, send to: send please, est, many domestic andinterna- musicians and speak fluent musicians andspeak

9 THE CZECH REPUBLIC – PRAGUE - SPECIAL ARTISTIC TOURS 10 THE CZECH REPUBLIC - CZECH UNESCO MONUMENTS houses the so-called Krýza´s crèche, the largest Krýza´s the so-called mechan- houses museum) building ofthe former Jesuit cemetery (today a town. Through its corner leads 15 the The tower of Churchthe Lady dominates ofOur the is the third largest chateau complex inthe Czech Republic. - Themost significant sight of the town Jinřichův Hradec to present to you. historical towns that insouthern wewould like Bohemia, This daytake wewill youbyourbus to marvellous the 2 hotel andhave dinner. Overnight inČeské Budějovice. many orfrom Austria) andyouwillaccommodate inthe You willarriveto (from the Bohemia capital ofSouth Ger- 1 yet. didacy cultural heritage, whileothers have submitted their can- sites have already listed been at the UNESCO list ofworld monasteries were founded. Not lessthan twelve ofthese dreds andchurches ofcastles were erected here and a rich andeventful Hun- history. The Czech lands have Munich nd st DAY BUDĚJOVICE –ČESKÉ DAY – JINDŘICHŮV HRADEC &TELČ JINDŘICHŮV HRADEC DAY – It is just the program example, that we will be ready to modify according to your wish, period and number of persons. Your ofpersons. and number according to yourwish, period requ ready that to wewillbe modify example, theIt isjust program &SLAVONICE The Czech UNESCO The Czech Leipzig monuments monuments 8 days /7nights Holašovice Vyšší Brod Vyšší Prague th meridian. The Budějovice České Rožmberk Český KrumlovČeský Tábor Hradec Jindřichův Kutná Hora Kutná Slavonice Telč lvnc - The in town 13 was founded the Slavonice former monitory monastery. valuable frescoes and a with Baptist the John St. of Church also the is sights there nativityical scene inthe world.Amongthe major eč-Oiial royal water keep inthe founded 13 -Originally a Telč gates and two Lady create the silhouette ofthe town. Gothic The ChurchAssumption ofOur mázhaus.). of the and featuring vaulted entrance special halls (the so-called figurative sgraffito with decorated often gables, Renaissance climate. Slavonice is known for its burghers' with houses rich the area is Canada due Czech sometimes called to rough its Budějovice. inthe hotelfreshment, inČeské theserved dinner willbe On the route there enough opportunities willbe for re- Renaissance andBaroque houses. unique complex of monuments there is the square –a the chateau amongthe most important anditspark, tury onthe crossroads ofseveral busy trade routes. Beside berk (Rosenberg), inberk 1302-1602,whomadetheir residence Its golden age during the was rule ofthe Lords ofRožm- valley ofthe Vltava river. deep,a meandering This picturesque town is located in After the breakfast youwillcontinue to Český Krumlov. 3 rd DAY – KRUMLOV ČESKÝ BROD &VYŠŠÍ Třebíč Zelená Hora Zelená & ROŽMBERK Vienna [email protected] Brno Olomouc Kroměříž Bratislava th century and century th cen- pearance ofthepearance town At anditscastle. the end ofthe 17 Renaissance Italian greatlythere. The influenced ap- the from the 14 Upper castle is from the 13 It is the the Rožmberk so-called complex castles, oftwo Rožmberk. Then youwill continue onyourjourney tocastle the You offered willbe avisit ofthis unique place. within Bohemia 70,000books. its the church, the capitulary hall,andthe third biggest library The oldest part issquare the capitulary hall, than there is the 13 Churchmonastery ofthe As after waters inheavy Vok ofVltava River. The survived the legend this the actwas expression ofthanks to God, berg originated the Cistercian monastery. According to Bechyně, constructedBechyně, inthe early 20 Renaissance water tower. The railwayelectrified a – Tábor town, the artificial lake Jordán – the oldest in Europe, with corridor to the underground ofthe extensive hallanda unique theredieval sights are: the GothicTown Hallwith a fortified town there. Amongother valuableme- built a the river Lužnice. TheHussites conquered it in1420and In the 13 Next stop closter onyourjourneywillbe Vyšší Brod. restaurant.and after inalocal that served lunch willbe Youmodelled. for sure miss cannot the visit ofthe chateau Baroque theatre builtandthe chateau was garden re- a century, duringthe rule ofthe Eggenberg dynasty, garian Monarchy.garian theKřižík, first was railway ofthat kind inthe Austro-Hun- South-BohemianThis village from 13 the stop inthe village Holašovice. day trip to Prague with a After breakfast andcheck-out youwillstart yourwhole- 4 Budějovice. The overnight againin be stay anddinnerČeské will (contemporary art). gallery Pernštejn anda sible is the hangman’s the White Perchta house, Lady of and collections are presented to the visitors. Newly acces- ture gallery, etc.) with anarmoury historical furnishings pic- the Lower historical castle interiors (aknight’s hall,a tower which Jakobínka is preserved, has notaccessible. In In the late 14 Tábor.city second The stopbe oldhistoricalthe onyourjourneywill the most Czech opera. famous perhaps Bride, Bartered the from know we those as such livingmonumenta with rustic traditions, The village is gardens inthe rear are situated around the central pond. withhouses painted Baroque gablesinthe front and true ofthe rustic pearl Baroque style. Its 22farm- sidered a th DAY &TÁBOR –HOLAŠOVICE &PRAGUE th century is its most valuable part and it’s dominant. and part valuable most its is century th century Czech magnate Peter Vok I of Rosen- of century magnate Czech Peter Vok I th th century. From the Upper only castle the etr,teewsacastle above founded century, there a was th est, please, send to: send please, est, century, andthe Lower castle sumption from ofOurLady th century by František by century th century is con- is century th then follows the accommodation anddinner inPrague. tour toseeing the OldTown incl. the Jewish Quarter and walking sight- After the arrivalto Prague youwillgo for a more than 120residential them Besides buildings houses. andromanticvaulted passages little squares, includes quarter narrow with isles,darkcorners, dense housing, centres ofJewish culture Theunique Jewish inMoravia. of stone Třebíč work. to to belong used the important unique piece andthe whichthe northern apse is a portal, cross stone the vault, rose windowinthe eastern of part old timbering of the the ceiling, presbytery vaulted bythe more hundred than years seven there with is a the crypt AmongtheProcope. most precious ofthe basilica parts mous ofwhich ofSt. is the Basilica Romanesque-Gothic is the town ofuncommon religious the most sights, fa- with Procope OfSt. andthe Jewish its Basilica Town. Třebíč The next stop onyourjourney therebe wil town Třebíč chitecture. church showsthe Gothic splendid Baroque Bohemian ar- This giant tongue, JohnofNepomuk. ofSt. the symbol a contains cupola the of apex The heaven. to angels by structure. Thebeingcarried depicts mainaltar martyr the inhis remarkable the symbol principal star as pointed to the Santini, five- Giovanni Blasius use whodecided unique testament to the genius ofthe Prague architect a It is JohnofNepomuk. andsaint, the Czech martyr built this pilgrimage church to celebrate of the memory of the has Theabbot monastery Žďár (Žďár nadSázavou). grimage Church at JohnofNepomuk ofSt. Zelená Hora andyoustart with avisitSouth-East ofthe remarkable Pil- After breakfast andcheck-out youwillcontinue to the 6 Court) from the 13 the Barbara’s St. dvůr (Italian (1388),TheVlašský Cathedral monuments are ChurchGothic James’ The (1330)and St. the seat ofKing Václavbecame IV. Themost important Atarea. the turn ofthe 14 the richestHora became andmost town powerful inthe ver minesbrought to fame andKutná the Czech Lands, During the profits MiddleAges, from the Kutná Horasil- historical town Kutná Hora. In the taken afternoon youwillbe bybusto the splendid the Prague Castle. quainted with the most beautiful place ofPrague –with After breakfast youwillstart the day with getting ac- 5 ical beer restaurant. beer Overnight inPrague. ical After returning to Prague youwillenjoy dinner inthe typ- ofmining. museum a tions, houses Castle), which is ofthe part former fortifica- municipal Hrádekcalled Thebuilding (Little Sedlec. suburb called a houses, the former andthe cloister Latin school church in th th DAY &BRNO &TŘEBÍČ –ZELENÁHORA DAY CASTLE &KUTNÁHORA –PRAGUE It is just the program example, that we will be ready to modify according to your wish, period and number of persons. Your ofpersons. and number according to yourwish, period requ ready that to wewillbe modify example, theIt isjust program th century, patrician andseveral th and 15 th century, Kutnácentury, Hora from the early 18 structed. Its interior, decorated with unique wallpaintings TheBack Synagogue served. was completely recon- the have pre- rabbinateschool, been andthe poorhouse Jewi former the of Gothic style. In 1306,the last king ofthe Přemyslid dynasty, from 1109,remodelled 1883-1890inthe between neo- religious inthe building is city the Wenceslas’ St. Cathedral monuments reservation after Prague. Themost important bishops since 1063,andit is largest the second municipal seata of The be Moravia’sto town Olomoucused capital, mouc. After the breakfast youwillgo from Brnoto the town Olo- 7 there. vided - inBrno. Dinner and the accommodation pro- willbe We willfinish this journeyinthe capital Moravia ofSouth Jewish cemeteriesserved inthe Czech Republic. tradition. Today, the cemetery to belongs the best-pre- have taking place been here according to the oldJewish with uniquely interiors. preserved Funeral ceremonies The cemetery includes the Ceremonial Hallfrom 1903 beautiful with park trees tall and mysterious atmosphere. a the eldest ofwhich dates back to 1625,are situated in history ofthe former ghetto. Around 3,000tombstones, th DAY –OLOMOUC &KROMĚŘÍŽ [email protected] th sh institut century, the exposition houses ofthe ions – e.g. the Town the –e.g. ions Hall,the the church dates back to the 15 fortified Church Maurice ofSt. with its renowned organ; monstratensian inallofEurope, monastery andthe tures are the Přemyslid Palace, Hradisko –the largest Pre- Wenceslas murdered III,was here. Other struc- important Brno. Dinner andthe accommodation provided againin willbe ture. architec- palace and garden Baroque European Central They played an important role in the development of preserved example ofBaroque palatial and garden design. ful gardens is considered attractive anespecially andwell- The splendid town Kroměříž with chateauits beauti- and lunch andafter it youwillcontinue to Kroměříž. Moravian pubsfor sureLocal willattract youfor good tence 1716and1754. between the TheBaroque Republic. Czech came into column exis- from 1483,oneofthe most valuableGothic sculptures in Madonna chapel inthe Wenceslas’ St. a Square houses in Prague orinVienna is only 2,5hoursaway. ney through Europe, orstart the way Theairport home. After go ofBrnoyoucan onyourjour- shortsightseeing 8 th DAY – BRNO est, please, send to: send please, est, th -16 th etr.Asmall century. A

11 THE CZECH REPUBLIC - CZECH UNESCO MONUMENTS 12 THE CZECH REPUBLIC – GRAND CITY TOURS Český Krumlov is a small city in the South ofthe inthe smallcity Czech South Český Krumlov is a Vary toKarlovy the picturesque town Český Krumlov. After breakfast youwillcheck-out andyouwillgo from 5 andthe warm-watersprings, River Teplá). Inthe 19 300smaller about (12mainsprings, for hotsprings its city thefounded in1370.Thespa city historicallyis famous the andHoly King RomanEmperor, ofBohemia who after IV, Charles Itisnamed situated inwestern Bohemia. km away from Karlovy Prague.is Thecity Vary 130 bad), Vary (Carls- est andthe Karlovy most spa Czech famous After breakfast you will check-out andtransfer to the old- 4 Overnight stay in Prague. halletc.). beer to yourwish typical (Czech, Italian, Chinese, for youinthe restaurant served accordingDinner willbe mall Palladium. street,the Pařížská the NaPříkopěstreet andthe shopping and at for shoppings 3main prestigious – shoppingspots Prague, where you willenjoy the free time for private walks toclose the youwilldepart castle, back to the centre of After visit andhaving ofthe castle lunch inthe restaurant experience ofyourtour. Karlštejn,Castle that for sure willbe for youanother top half-day trip to the After breakfast youwillgo bybusfor a 3 one ofPrague’s Black Theatres.Overnight stay inPrague. Venceslas Square. After offered dinner youwillbe to visit OldTownHall andfamous Square andcontinue to the Town to Old the Bridge through Charles the Town withits and lunch inatraditional restaurant Czech youwillgo on will startwith visit guided After ofPrague Castle. the visit whole-day tour walking sightseeing inPrague, that you a After breakfast youwillget acquainted with Prague during 2 overnight inPrague. half-day ofPrague, orwith sightseeing dinner and a the wholeprogram, that start youcan with lunch and According to yourarrivaltime to Prague wewillarrange 1 Karlovy Vary.Karlovy Dinner andthe overnight stay provided to willbe youin colonnade. onthethe spa springs atmospherespa anddrinking mineral water from of some your private orjust relaxing and shopping, walks inthe Vary youwillhave inKarlovy enough timesightseeing for After Royale. including Casino the James Bond film-shots, of a number as location the for been used The city has facture Vary, is Glass Moser inKarlovy located too. manu- Theglass liqueurCzech Becherovka. Karlovarská Vary InternationalKarlovy by international celebrities. Thecity also is known for the tourist popular destination well known tury, a it became th rd nd st th Munich A PRAGUE DAY – DAY – VARY KARLOVY KRUMLOV &ČESKÝ DAY &SPA –PRAGUE CITY VARY KARLOVY DAY – &PRAGUE CASTLE KARLŠTEJN DAY –PRAGUE Grand city touracrossthe city Grand Leipzig It is just an example of the program, that we will modify according to you wish, period and number of persons. Your ofpersons. andnumber according to pl you wish,period request, that of the anexample program, wewillmodify It isjust Vary Karlovy Český KrumlovČeský Czech Republic Czech Hluboká 9 days /8nights Karlštejn Prague Hradec Jindřichův Film Festival andthe popular Telč Vienna Brno Lednice Bratislava th cen- the Castle comes from the 14 itage Site. Most ofthe architecture ofthe OldTown and UNESCO World Her- Republic andits oldtown is well as a atmosphere ofthe town. Overnight stay inČeský Krumlov. offered to evening feel sightseeing the aspecial medieval your private After walkand shopping. dinner youwillbe After aguided visit ofthe youwillhave castle free time for different oftime. periods which inturn consists dating ofmany parts defined from whichrock the andthe is upon castle itself, castle built, gapinthe deep coco garden, anextensive bridge over a the Inside Prague its Castle. grounds there is alarge Ro- within the Republic Czech it inextent, is second right after town ofKrumlov's size - which isCastle, quite large for a The styles. core of Old the Town is the Český Krumlov structures are mostly Renaissance, andBaroque inGothic, in Prague andČeský Krumlov. It covers 30,000m and Palace is the third largest inthe country after those largestCastle Thecity inthe city Kingdom ofBohemia. War (1618–1648),Jindřichův the was second Hradec ond half ofthe 14 to the 18 gin andthe fountain inthe centre ofthe square date back a Vir- with The houses highgablesandarcades. of column with Renaissance andBaroque well-conserved plaza urban unique complex oflong sight is the maintown square -a (rebuilding the oforiginalGothic castle), most significant century Renaissance chateau with park anEnglish-style Moravia thehemia, andAustria. monumental Besides 17 Bo- between routes merchant busy of crossroads the town founded in13 was the magictown fabulous your journeywillbe Telč. The to the eastern First ofthe part Republic. Czech stop of After breakfast andcheck-out youwillcontinue yourtour 7 overnight inJindřichův Hradec. found may there. be and Dinner ofbooks ilar number sim- tains 320rooms. More ofartanda than 10,000works settlement. At ofthe 13 the beginning the 12 written mention the about town is in1220.At the end of in youwillget to know the ofthis beauty town. Thefirst where accommodated youwill be inahotel. After check- Your journeythen willcontinue to Jindřichův Hradec, replica to the chateau Hluboká. ment inadjacent hotel restaurant, that the builtas was tour ofthe chateau with gardens its andinhaving refresh- that us, delightedBelieve youwillbe inguided sigtseeing in the romantic Castle. styleofthe Windsor Schwarzenberg ordered the reconstruction ofthe castle ance duringthe 19 It reached Baroque period. current its appear- then inthe rebuiltwas first times, inthe several Renaissance period, gothic builtat was castle the site. Duringitshistory it a the halfofthe Czech Republic. Inthe 13 second of chateaus beautiful most the of one be to considered is Chateau is situated Hluboká and city named inthe same gion. chateaus,to two that are re- nearbyinthe same located After breakfast youwillcheck-out andcontinue yourtrip 6 Site. UNESCO World Heritage Since a 1992allofthis been has ornamentation. stucco received interior the decorated, style The castle. ground vaulted was floor anew, facade the Renaissance rebuilttury was castle the medieval into a chateau inthe 16 Renaissance gradually built, rebuilt was castle into a th th DAY –TELČ CHATEAU &LEDNICE DAY CHATEAU –HLUBOKÁ th century to arrived more the former people Slavic th & JINDŘICHŮV HRADEC century.sec-Gothic builtin castle The was the [email protected] th th century. Inthe times ofthe Thirty Years' century. In the middleofthe 16 th century when JohannAdolfIIvon th etr saroyal water fort on century a as th to 17 to th century -the town's th etr Gothic century a 2 th and con- and century th cen- th the country, which covers 200km². Inthe mid-13 palace andthe largest in park Heritage List. It contains a onthe UNESCO WorldRepublic. In1996it inscribed was Chateau Lednice Moravia is inSouth located inthe Czech visitinggraded the smalltown andchateau Lednice. Continuing up- yourjourneyexperience willbe The overnight vicinity. orin inLednice, be its stay will dinner. withnected winecellar winetasting intypical with cold vineyards andit is matter that ofcourse con- dinner willbe Visiting the southern Moravia youvisit the also region of lim worldat the time ofits construction (1797–1804). sixty-meter minaret, reputedly the tallest the outside Mus- solitary anda castle medieval contains artificial ruins ofa surrounding is park laidout inEnglish garden and style The style palace. Neo-Gothic extensivelywas rebuilt ina In1846-58it onthe grandestclaimed rural scale. luxury the ruling Princes ofLiechtenstein. Theestate pro- house in Prague. where offered youwillbe the farewell dinner. Overnight takenwill be to back Prague (to go 2,5hours), about After ofthe town shortsightseeing andlunch break you Heritage Sites. inthe list UNESCO included been which ofWorld has monument ofBrnois the functionalist VillaTugendhat Veveří Another nearthe Castle BrnoDamLake. important Theother largesymbols. castle in city the is preserved traditional its as depicted are often and cityscape acteristic formerly thatPaul, two buildings medieval form the char- and fortress andthe Peter Špilberk Cathedral of Saints and The most sightsof cityinclude important the castle the for BrnoInternational its also Fairs &Exhibitons. is oneofthe most prestigious Brnois races. well-known World Prix which Championship Racing Grand the Road tradition established in1930 Circuit, a on the Masaryk is known also for hosting bigmotorbike andother races Brno Court. Supreme the and Court Constitutional the of dicial authorityit is the ofthe seat Republic Czech because historical It capital city ofMoravia. is the also capital ofju- 1houraway.about Brnois the largest Moravian city, and After breakfast youwillcheck-out anddepart to Brno, 8 in Prague till the end. fered additional program, that so enjoy youcan yourtime ofyourlater incase Of course, departure of- youwillbe parture. organized willbe accordingthe airport to yourflight de- After breakfast youwillcheck-out andthe transport to 9 villa; inthe 17 villa; Renaissance ofa style the Palace builtina ofLednice was th th DAY &PRAGUE –BRNO DAY –PRAGUE th etr tbcm summer residence of century a it became ease, send to: send ease, th century Munich because ofthe world-renowned Budvar beer because produced in The cityof České Budějovice is world-known, like Pilsen, 7 Bohemia. South Dinner andovernight inČeské Budějovice, capital of castle. tectonically unique city –Jindřichův with Hradec its large away notfar Moravia, ofSouth part from another archi- ney to the magnificent historical cityofTelč inthe western After breakfast andcheck-out youwillcontinue yourjour- 6 dinner. Overnight inBrno. you willenjoy the winetasting accompanied bythe cold and visit oneofthe numerous winecellars, where local On the way back to Brnoyouhave to follow the tradition places. Monumenttade List andit is really worth to visit these gram this day. Theyare in UNESCO also the heri-World MoravianSouth architecture andthey are onyourpro- The chateaus and Lednice Valticepearls of are the called 5 Moravian dinner. Overnight inBrno. typical a New City Halls etc. Thedaybe crowned with will beautiful places ofthis TheOldand city, Špilberk, e.g. tour, sightseeing visiting the most return to Brno for a World Heritage Monument List. Inthe afternoon youwill town Kroměříž. Its chateau complex is inthe UNESCO After ofthe town the sightseeing youwill continue to the theversity seat andalso ofthe city Moravian archbishops. most beautiful cities inMoravia –Olomoucan olduni- After taken breakfast youwillbe bybusto oneofthe 4 have dinner. Overnight inBrno. capital ofMoravia -Brno(2,5hoursto go), where youwill In the late afternoon youwillcontinue from Prague to the centre for private orfor shopping. walk, Prague places of interest andenjoy the free time inthe you willvisit Prague andthe the Castle major imposing After breakfast youwillcheck-out andgo to Prague, where 3 at colonnade. Overnight the inMarienbad. spa tunity the performance to ofthe see “SingingFountain” to the hotel andhaving dinner youwillhave the oppor- town Teplá andwillvisit the Teplá Monastery. After return trip to the the taken afternoon, youwillbe bybusfor a In and willshowyouallthe ofMarienbad. majorsights After breakfastguide willmeet the local youinthe hotel 2 overnight inMarienbad. and Germany. Dinner with border the to close Bohemia, inwestern townAfternoon arrivalinthe spa Marienbad 1 th th th th rd nd st DAY LÁZNĚ –MARIÁNSKÉ DAY –ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE &HLUBOKÁ DAY –TELČ &JINDŘICHŮV HRADEC DAY –CHATEAUS LEDNICE&VALTICE DAY –OLOMOUC &KROMĚŘÍŽ DAY &BRNO –PRAGUE DAY MONASTERY –TEPLÁ Lázně Mariánské Teplá Leipzig – Bohemia &Moravia – Bohemia It is just the program example, that we will be ready to modify according to your wish, period and number of persons. Your ofpersons. and number according to yourwish, period requ ready that to wewillbe modify example, theIt isjust program Vary Karlovy Hluboká Grand city tour city Grand Plzeň Krumlov Český 9 days/8 nights Prague Hradec Jindřichův Budějovice České Telč Vienna Brno Olomouc Valtice Lednice Bratislava Kroměříž Dinner andovernightDinner inČeské Budějovice. tale. fairy ofthe Bohemian South part feel, that youare a ofČeskévicinity Budějovice. Visiting the chateau youwill the afternoon the chateau awaits youinthe Hluboká visit the Budvar famous brewery andtaste In its product. the city. Inthe morningyouwillhave the opportunity to town. Becherovka offeredliquor willbe factory to youinthe ofthe townsightseeing incl. the visit ofthe world-known time plans to leave the the Ofcourse, Republic. Czech The last day programbe organized will according to your 9 afteryou willbe check-in invited to the farewell dinner. The of end dayKarlovy be inspa the town willVary, where tasting. withcourse beer the brewery Pilsner Urquell is onyourprogram well, as of often “the and that’s called homeofbeer” why the visit of visiting the town youwillcontinue to Pilsen. Thecity is tection). builtin RenaissanceAfterthe was Thecity style. city Český Krumlov with its chateau (under UNESCO pro- ofthepearls Czech Republic, the picturesque medieval After breakfast andcheck-out youwillvisit oneofthe 8 th th DAY VARY –KARLOVY DAY KRUMLOV –ČESKÝ &PLZEŇ [email protected] Munich 4 Overnight anddinner inÚstí nadLabem. Organ. Basalt’s and rock along the Lusatian Mountains to the “Master’s House” mantic trip boat through the . The tour continues a ro- mund’s gorge.Kamenice The River willoffer to you After taken breakfast youwillbe for the trip to the Ed- 3 in Ústí nadLabem. inyourhotel inÚstí overnight served nadLabem, will be the Church ofthe ofthe Virgin Assumption Mary. Dinner - duringshortsightseeng sights whereNorth the Bohemia, guide willshowyouthe major lunch youwillcontinue to the in Ústí city nadLabem centre Vary with After yourguide. Karlovy city ofthe spa After breakfast youwillcheck-out andyouwillvisit the 2 The dinner andovernightKarlovy in Vary. of yourEuropean program. dependsKarlovy The arrivalin onyour Vary time itinerary 1 Dresden, etc. Berlin oryourprogram continueLabem, can to Germany to andovernightDinner againinyourhotel inÚstí nad (Felsenburg). to Bastei, where youwillwalkthrough the oldrock castle trip River to onthe Then Elbe your Pirna. trip continues boat a possibility of a biggest fortresses inSaxony. There is lic crossing the border to Königstein, to which belongs the whilethe Repub- Czech After breakfast youwillleave for a th rd nd th DAY –SAXONY SWITZERLAND DAY VARY –KARLOVY DAY –THEELB-SANDSTONE MOUNTAINS DAY VARY –KARLOVY &ÚSTÍ NADLABEM Tour -Saxony to Bohemian Leipzig Ústí nadLabem Vary Karlovy Switzerland Saxony Switzerland 4 days/3 nights Prague Mountains The Elbsandstone est, please, send to: send please, est, Vienna the historical Halland City Bratislava

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Thepack is placed onto is to applied a warmappliance local heat treatment where a Lavatherm is a dividually. similardiagnostic profile orin- groups with other clients ofa in conducted either is Water rehabilitation physiotherapists. qualified natural thermal water andthe exercises are bya led of approximately water the Inmost used ofourspas 33°C. is temperatureWater rehabilitation is conducted inwater at a and dead particles. the flowoflymphatic fluidto remove toxins, debris, cell waste stimulates activity lymph node to andassist cleanse the body where therein cases anirregularity. is been orhas This action which is intended to assist the lymphatic system, particularly physiotherapista conducted massage by a specialized This is wrap. 15-minute body dry full a bycaused the The bubbles. treatment is followed by feeling oftickling soothing pleasant eral relaxation, there as is a intothen pumped the bathtub. The treatment is ideal for gen- temperature Small 32-34°C. bubblesofair ofbetween are a The individual bubblebath is innormal water, heated to www.czech-spa-wellness.cz Oxygen therapy -Oxygen inhalation Laser therapy - Gerovital therapy -Gerovital Laser Manual lymphdrainage Manual Lavatherm - Duotherm -Duotherm Lavatherm Individual bubblebath Water rehabilitation Classical massage massage Classical Laser therapy Laser Inhalation of infertility diagnosis andtreatment Clinic Medicine forReproductive contouring -fat reduction, -genital labioplasty surgery) suction, ultrasonic liposuction -usingan outer probe, body male breast -tummy reduction, abdominoplasty tuck, lipo- reduction mammoplasty -breast reduction, gynecomastia - mentation -breast enlargement, -breast mammaplasty lift, gery, surgery, -nose rhinoplasty -earsurgery, otoplasty aug- brow lift, and neck and forehead contour facial lift, plastic sur- provide aesthetic surgery (blepharoplasty -eyelid surgery, face Clinic forAesthetic Plastic Surgery Dentists oftreatment: Examples the Republic. Czech stays, orat spa the the medical end ofyourstay inEurope / within gained be can services These clinics. high quality special tourism with are almost andhealth equipped care, allspas as wide range medical ofmodern sible to out ofa choose pos- is it spas Czech in treatments conventional to addition In Additional treatment - comprehensive dental care at the highest level Health care Health – specializing inthe field– specializing - top medical teams- top medical will iotherapy, special gymnastics, swimming, dietiotherapy, food. swimming, gymnastics, special tions, acupuncture, acupressure, pneumopuncture, phys- baths,moor paraffin enema, injections, wraps, gas inhala- Drinking cure, acid baths, mudand whirlbaths, carbon 30°C and72°C. tween The atetemperature andsodium). be- of is springs the (containingMineral springs sulphate, chloride,bicarbon- damages ofspine. ofjoints, eases system: ofthe locomotive Diseases bance offat metabolism andobesity. and intestine problems, pancreas, diabetes, gout, distur- bladder, stomach bileduct, and duodenal problems, liver ofthe digestive system: Diseases building activities at the end ofthe 19 inthishot springs area known was already The before. long IV, Charles Emperor Roman and the of existence the but King 1350bythe It founded Bohemian was hot springs. oldestsecond spa inthe Czech Republic with intotal 12 Vary is world-renowned the Karlovy biggest spa andthe A not only inthe but past inthe present well. as admired bymany visitors been Vary has andpersonalities and the liquor Becherovka produced since 1807.Karlovy manufacturerfor glass its “Moser”, the porcelain famous Vary International FilmFestival“. The town also is known most cultural important events since 1946is „TheKarlovy the of one - tradition of lots with centre social a is Vary influence onthe present ofthe appearance city. Karlovy in the coming ArtNouveau architecture hadthe biggest Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) Karlovy NATURAL TREATMENT SOURCES HEALING METHODS INDICATIONS intestinal gall diseases, th century especially century degenerative dis- degenerative Therapeutic Gymnastic tic inthe Group, Water Fitness, Gymnastic, Individual Bath, Pneumopuncture, Inhalation, Therapeutic Gymnas- apy, Cryotherapy, Lymphatic Carbonated Dry Drainage, Electrotherapy, ParaffinPack, Mud Pack, Magnetic Ther- Massage, Classical Partial Massage, Reflexology Massage, Whirl Bath, Alternated Hydro-Jet, Bath, Foot Underwater Aplications: free ofcharge andsauna • swimmingpool report• medical • regulated walk • mineral drinking cure procedures• 16spa weekly (except Sundays) according tests • laboratory examination• finalmedical • initial examination medical • 7xaccommodation with fullboard to recommendation the medical www.czech-spa-wellness.cz Comprehensive Treatment Examples of typical spa treatments in Karlovy Vary: inKarlovy treatments spa Examples oftypical Pearl Bath, Carbonated Bath, Hydroxeur, Bath, Carbonated Pearl Bath, 8 days/7 nights • swimming pool and sauna free ofcharge andsauna • swimmingpool • drinking cure examination• finalmedical lymphatic• 2xface drainage • 4xlymphatic drainage bath • 4xpearl partial massage • 4xclassical • 4xhydro-jet • 6xtherapeutic gymnastic inthe group • initial examination medical • 14xaccommodation with -slimmingdiet fullboard 1000kcal (4200KJ) Detoxication &SlimmingCure Detoxication 15 days/14 nights

15 CZECH SPAS 16 CZECH SPAS apy, magneto therapy, diet food. acupuncture, electro healinggymnastics, swimming, ther- subcutaneous injections, inhalations, gas massages, Drinking cure, dioxide/gas baths, carbon mudtreatment, problems, ofmetabolism diseases and digestive tract. -contributeAmbrose springs to the treatment ofurology Cross, Ru e.g. Healing springs: springs. gas Thermal mineral springs, habilitation after other oncology operations. after oncology treatment ofbreasts and female organs, re- operations: after oncological Recovery lipoproteinemia. hyper constipation, mellitus, dysfunctions: Metabolic syndromes treatment. operational treatment, sterility, infertility, menopausal functional disorder post- ofthedominal diseases, ovaries, of: treatment Female treatment. passages) operation post (air allergicasthma, ofairpassages, diseases tis, chronic ofthe andlower upper airpassages, diseases ofairpassages: diseases Non-specific treatment. operation post tract prostrate kidneys, calculus, function, urinary andurinary term inflammations without se disorders: tract Kidney andurinary Chopin Music Festival that opens season. the spa “Singing Fountain”. Part ofthe cultural spa life is the annual leries orenjoying the andmuseums, extraordinary concerts held those onthe (especially colonnade), gal- lotof a entertainment - theatres, level. sea Thereabove is Thecity situatedis famous. so iánské 630meter Lázně andgardensparks andthe tradition make Mar- the Spa the gentlesprings, magicofthe architecture, the romantic excellent The NATURAL TREATMENT SOURCES Mariánské Lázně Lázně Mariánské healing results of the altogether 40hot the of results healing HEALING METHODS HEALING INDICATIONS Inflammation diseases, chronicInflammation ab- diseases, Overweight, gout, diabetes Overweight, dolf, Ferdinand Carolina, and rious disorder ofkidney Chronic bronchi- Unspecific long- Unspecific Rehabilitation • 24-hour nurse on-call • 24-hournurse emergency• 24-hourmedical staff on-call • mineral drinking cure procedures24 spa weekly• (except Sundays) according to tests • laboratory • doctor's control examination ifneeded • finalreport examination• finalmedical • initial examination medical • 7xaccommodation with fullboard treatments in Mariánské Lázně inMariánské treatments the medical recommendationthe medical www.czech-spa-wellness.cz Comprehensive Treatment Example of typical spa Example oftypical 8 days/7 nights hot mineral springs diseases program: oncological Special Female diseases: spine) the in all of (most Osteoporosis arthritis, chronic inflammations, acute without Thrombophlebitis ailments: apparatus Movement byarteriosclerosis arteriesplugged caused inlimbs, diatis, ischemic heart problems, pressure, high blood diseases: Cardio-vascular Lázně. Františkovy spa the in days Franz ofthe city, –the symbol wishes yourelaxing holi- cultural monument protection.sculpture Thebrass of The mosttown beautifulcentre spas. Bohemian is under the of one architecture Neo-Classicist enclosed to thank quiet and surroun foothills mixed climate for typical large It a has park. middle ofa ofCzech Republic,part 450meters level, inthe see above The oldestpeat of spa worldthe is located in westernthe massages, gas injections, oxygen gas therapy,massages, drinking cure shower, andreflex paraffin, classical peat andmudwraps, Scotch underwater massages, andwhirlpool, pearl sound, Electro therapy, magneto therapy, ultra- diadynamic, COFerrous dry andsulphurcontaining peat, NATURAL TREATMENT SOURCES Františkovy Lázně Lázně Františkovy HEALING METHODS HEALING chronic inflamed diseases ofgenitalschronic diseases inflamed INDICATIONS conditions after rheumatic car- dings. Fra dings. treatment of oncological of treatment ntiškovy Lázně is Lázně ntiškovy conditions after 2 springs, 22 springs, • varied cultural• varied program • reduced admission -Aquaforum to the pools • guarantied heeling natural ofthe usage local resources • 18procedures week the –following per doctor’smax. • non-stop service medical control• examination medical week inthe (1xper second • initial examination medical with treatment planning • 14xaccommodation with fullboard recommendations week) treatments inFrantiškovy treatments Comprehensive Treatment Example of typical spa Example oftypical 15 days/14 nights Lázně Lázně the 19 tions). examina- therapy, medical therapy, movement special hydrotherapeuticmassages, procedures, electrotherapy, methods (drink-cure, wraps, inhalations, mineral beds, Combination rehabilitation andmodern ofhealingsprings Šťastného. are:famous Vincentka, Ottovka, Aloiska, Dr. andother acid,bromine, iodine elements.bonic Themost calcium, magnesium,contain chlorine, iron, sodium, car- These one sulphurous spring. hydro and carbonate 14sodium aciduloussprings Springs: treatment diseases: Oncological dromes ofspine tendons, rheumatism, ankylosis, muscles, syn- painful Problems with locomotive system: gans: or- ofkinetic anddysfunctions dysfunction Metabolic states ofstomach, andgallbladder esophagus complaints ofstomach post-operational andduodenum, organs: Digestive system. respiratory the of states post-operational turbances, dis- voice bronchitis, chronic tract, respiratory the of ments tract: ofrespiratory Illnesses significant inspiration to him. a became Janáček. Luhačovicethe Leoš worldacclaimed composer this place, whoreturned here for altogether was 25times, Probably theits healingeffects. most renowned visitor of centka is well-known allover Czech Republic andsold for developingspringVin- was famous the local The most. builtinthe 18 was house spa for the town’s growth for more than 300years–the first hadbigimportance ofwarmmineraling power springs and is often “the called ingreenery”. spa famous heal- The area protected Biele Karpaty landscape of Moravia ina southeastern valleyin a the part The spa Luhačovice liesin Diabetes and obesity Diabetes andobesity www.czech-spa-wellness.cz th NATURAL TREATMENT SOURCES and beginning ofthe 20 and beginning HEALING METHODS METHODS HEALING Luhačovice INDICATIONS Indigestion ulcerous anddyspepsia, Oncological states afterOncological global th Bronchial asthma, allergicBronchial ail- asthma, are mineral springs, whichare mineral springs, century, but at the end of th century town the spa Painful ailments of • 5x laboratory tests • 5xlaboratory • mineral drinking cure free ofcharge• swimmingpool 42x treatment• procedures according to the doctor’s pre- • initial examination medical with treatment planning • 14xaccommodation with fullboard Spa treatmentofthe Spa sic partial massage, bubblebath, Scottish shower etc.) breathing, group orinthe gym, clas- training inthe pool press andthoracic spine, healing water, pharmaceutical oroiltherapy, peat com- natural with therapy inhalation bath, carbonic natural ple (14xbigand28xsmallprocedurescription for exam- as treatments inLuhačovice treatments Example of a typical spa typical Example ofa 15 days/14 nights individual training incorrect respiratory tract tract respiratory

17 CZECH SPAS 18 THE CZECH REPUBLIC - WEDDING AND HONEYMOON TOURS posals, routes to visit.posals, andrecommended spots Here are tips some and romantic accommodation pro- themselves. to eternal love place where promise people interesting destination, a as Suggest yourclients Prague andthe an Republic Czech as those photographs. journeyremain forever, together with memories from a often can videos outweigh the actual ceremony -the We are aware that ofthe fact, memorial pictures and to organize pleased thebe entire photo-tour assistance. If yourwant to visit wewill Europe before yourwedding, and many other attractions. Allyouwish provide. wecan treatments, dinner inhistorical halls inthe centre ofthe city guestswedding including andwellness spa for example rich program for horse-drawn carriage,a ride ina cludes a magnificent andunforgettable ceremony wedding in- A lately fiancés also ornewly-weds from China. couples from Europe, Israel, Australia, Russia, and Japan “discovered” Prague been has second. inthis way bymany for the Czech Republic, youwon’tIf youdecide regret any daysat linked special to inthe very the wedding. will findthe place perfect that is worth to visit orto stay smaller simpleromantic celebration. Everyone mony, ora castle backyards suitable for anopulent cere- wedding nificent gardens historical ceremonial andparks, halls or In Prague mag- youwillfindnumerous itself splendid spots, big gardens, etc., where celebrate youcan yourwedding. chateauchanting fairytail-like hotels, historical with castles lic is fullofbreath taking beautiful en- andromantic spots, tourswedding stays. TheCzech orfor Repub- honeymoon place for popular pre-wedding very or a Republic became Prague, Český Krumlov andmany other cities inthe Czech Czech RepublicandPrague Czech (Pre) Wedding Tours tothe 1 m 110 Czech chronicles already inthe 12 right inthe historical castle which mentioned was in Křivoklát Forest just 20minutes from Prague. It is situated This hotel in is located picturesquethe of the landscape from 20m basic less than andemperors. Thehotel kings 53 has – rooms naissance chateau and its previous owners were noone turies the converted castle was into the present neo-re- celebration like nooneelse! wedding Chateau Zbiroh” come andexperience –so a of hotelthe The slogan “Nothingsound: at is impossible the surrounding English garden-park. 60hectars andactivities outdoorand possibilities sports for some in a small wellness centre inthe chateau cellars. There also is gothic andwine chapel Renaissance Alfons Mucha Hall),a 2 large andhalls ofsalons (the number large neo- , a www.czech-holidays.cz Chateau Hotel ****,Zbiroh 2 ones to king-size apartments measuring Chateau Hotels &WeddingChateau Hotels spots th century. Over the cen- the Over century. a dry massage tub and a massage bed. massage tub massage anda dry a whirlpool, private sauna, exclusive Suite RoyalSpa with a of the andthe city hotel andwish to stay onenight inthe come to experience but historical the luxury atmosphere this hotel. frompeople The allover top class world the visit, in stood for whocame a stars, Festival allHollywood During the annualKarlov famous fitness modern centre is provided. also ational pier. A recre- with smallthematic inthe cornerspool anda pools a relaxation contains above floor entire The room. ation relax- steam baths, ice fountain, showers anda massage 1,300 m The the areatotal golf course. of the RoyalSpa Pupp is Restaurant situated Bar+Golf Becher´s Dvorana, Malá at the Grandrestaurant Pupp, Café Pupp, Rendez-vous, Club in presented cuisine excellent its for famous is hotel The selves. owner ofthis majestic it buildingandnamed after them- 1701. Inthe 18 in the Czech Republic with longhistory reaching to back The Grandhotelbelongs best to Pupp the hotelsknown Grandhotel Pupp *****, Karlovy VaryGrandhotel Pupp *****,Karlovy 2 h oe ato h ulighue sauna, a . Thelower part of buildinghouses the th century the the family Pupp became y Vary International Film cated inthe former Jesuit dormitory from the 16 charming boutique hotels inthe CzechRepublic.It is lo- Hotel inČeský Růže Krumlov (Rose) is oneofthe most pool a sauna andwhirlpool. sauna a pool swimming unique atmosphere andprocedures-offer, a wellness centre with with meeting rooms, another is part a convention center delicious Partofthe dishes. hotel is a rant ofCzech most andsummer terrace some serve standardtween room, rooms deluxe orsuites. The restau- b the of are authentic parts to detail. Archways, unique ceilings, frescoes andpaintings All 70rooms are for designed yourcomfort with attention professional service. cozy romantic ambiance and whoappreciatefor those a ESCO World Heritage Site. Hotel Růže is the idealchoice UN- unique historical centre ofthe town, which is a in a Wedding spots andHoneymoon Hotel Růže ****, Český Krumlov ****,Český Hotel Růže uilding. Youuilding. be- choose can th century After breakfast Vary wewilltake (Carlsbad) youto Karlovy 4 sion inthe 27 Vi- Aureole tower, Restaurant the TV the of view-terrace –theexclusive Restaurant inthe scenic spots Oblaca carte. Inthe afternoon youwillvisit with the tour-guide 3 a la Themorningprogrambefore. is up to you–Prague back-upa weatherbad of daycase in daythe This day is 3 candlelight only for ofyouto the two crown yourday. AfterPrague Castle. the busyday youwillhave dinner with the Castle, Prague the of gardens the Bridge, Charles Square, andwilltake picturesphoto-spots ofyou–OldTown tographer willtake youaround Prague to the most beautiful provided to willbe car youandthe pho- the next 6hoursa photographer willmake profes afterwards artists, inhandofprofessionalwill be hairstylists andmake-up This day wewillwalkyou to wedding the studio, where you 2 to the must-see theatre Laterna Magika. concert musicor ofclassical orwillleadyoutoby night, a guide willtake youto the beautiful ofPrague view-spot you willaccommodate inthe hotel. After dinner the tour You willarriveto Prague inthe afternoon /inthe evening, 1 gettable memory! the rest andthe ofyourlife, wholetrip anunfor- willbe The pictures shotduring this willaccompanytour you for –photographers, experts our tic places ofthe Czech Republic andoffers from services roman- and beautiful most the thru goes tour offered The to the restaurant is the for best you. youchoose reservation for youfor this evening race. We willmake a beautifulright rooftop ter- at the OldTown Square with a Prince (At ThePrince) Restaurant Terasa inthe Hotel U th rd nd st Munich DAY –PRAGUE DAY VARY –KARLOVY PRAGUE (CARLSBAD) DAY PRAGUE –SIGHTSEEING DAY -PHOTOGRAPHY –PRAGUE DAY Lázně Mariánské Honeymoon andWeddingHoneymoon Leipzig www.czech-holidays.cz Karlovy Vary Photography Tour th floor ofPrague´s highestfloor buildingandthe Zbiroh Plzeň Krumlov Český o ilvstaphoto-studio, where the willvisita you Prague Hluboká stylists, ma stylists, Vienna sional pictures ofyou.For ke-up ar Bratislava tists etc. tists romantic dinner inthe hotel restaurant. a offeredyou willbe wellness treatments inthe hotel and or for enjoying the atmosphere. city Inthe late afternoon you willhave free time boutiques for shoppinginthe local After accommodationsprings. inthe Grandhotel Pupp the –the city colonnade with the hotmineral water show youthe most beautiful andmost of visited spots – the world-wideknown spa itage city. dinner willcrown yourday inthis UNESCO World Her- romantic at the river Vltava (inthe summer months). A short rafting ofyourinterestcase it to is arrange possible a the ofthis guide willshowyouallbeautiful city. spots In Krumlov. After accommodating inthe hotel Růže (Rose) The aimof today´s transfer is historicalthe city Český 6 ner at the castleonly for you. romantic din- with wellness treatments, winetasting anda Hotel Zbiroh, where another youwillspend splendid night known brewery. Thefinal stop of this day is Chateauthe well- the and city beer this of visit a is stop next The Pilsen. top brandis Pilsner Urquell that is brewed inthe city Czech Republic –the is for also its beer famous buildings. withanské itsstunning Lázně Nouveau Art colonnade and This day youwillvisit another well-knownMari- city spa 5 the wemadefor you… video fullofyourpictureswith book agift-the and memory Before your actual departure to wewillsay goodbye you 8 of this city. your journeyto Prague, to enjoy onelast time the beauties Inthe afternoon tale. youwillcontinue fairy cut out ofa away, the chateau as andthe surrounding like look park chateaus inthe It Republic. Czech willtake yourbreath chateau that Hluboká to belongs the most visited visit ofthe On the way to back Prague youwillmake a 7 th th th th DAY KRUMLOV –ČESKÝ DAY – –PLZEŇ –ZBIROH LÁZNĚ MARIÁNSKÉ DAY – –DEPARTURE PRAGUE DAY –PRAGUE –HLUBOKÁ city. After will we arrival

19 THE CZECH REPUBLIC - WEDDING AND HONEYMOON TOURS 20 GERMANY - INTRODUCTION First documented inthe 13 habitants biggest the second city inthe European Union. of the republic andis with its population of3,3Millionin- After the reunification the capital became in1991,Berlin tation. well orchestrasums, as as andchoirs ofworldwide repu- andarttr buildings fascinating Dresden visitors carries away with asynthesis ofthe arts: theOpera, and Dresdner Church ofOurLady. Nowadays Semper including the Catholic Court-Church, the to helped reconstructhas ofthe historic parts inner city, work center. city entire Restoration the destroyed War II ofDresden bythe endAmerican bombing ofthe World and British controversial The Germany. of and artistic splendor, Jewel Box the so-called it so became ofSaxony,of Kings the with whofurnished city cultural Dresden for was centuries the capital androyal residence for every child.for every tractions andfor inBerlin sure anunforgettable adventure andother, insects as is the oneofthe zoo most visited at- fishes, reptiles,floors amphib With the connected aquarium, which displays onthree the world(over 17,000animals ofalmost 1,600species). hectares insize andis considered in the most zoo diverse Berlin The Zoo rant inthe middleofthe sphere. clear day. There is avisitor platform anda revolving restau- structure inGermany. ona visibility Its reach can 42 km TV The Tower the most bustlingbecame traffic intersection inEurope. developing within onecentury about the Potsdam Square through at the wallofBerlin city the Potsdam Gate. After thewheremarks point the oldroad from Potsdam passed and west, south the to km 25 some Potsdam, of city the traffic intersection inthe centre ofBerlin. It after is named Square The Potsdam tion duringthe Berlin Crisis of1961. each brieflyand Americanother faced tanks at the loca- War, representing the separation andWest. ofEast Soviet WallBerlin ofthe Cold asymbol crossing became andalso the best-known 1990.Checkpoint Charlie was 3 October reunification,German which formally was concluded on destroyed.Berlinfall of The the pavedWall waythe for changes political radical the inthe Wall Eastern Block, was Germany. andEast Berlin rounding East In1990,after gust 1961that completely cut offWest from Berlin sur- Germany)Democratic Republic starting (East on13Au- Berlin The Wall parliament. German thein 1999,it meeting once againbecame place ofthe renowned architect NormanFoster. After its completion when it underwent areconstruction byinternationally led disuse untildisuse the reunification German on3 damaged inafire. After World War II,the buildingfell into 1894 to the Diet house until 1933,when it severely was building The Reichstag now oneofthe most well-known ofGermany. landmarks the late 18 Gate The Brandenburg November. der of the two parts was destroyedder was parts ofthe two onthe 9 many. In1989,after ofcivilunrest, weeks the several bor- 1961–89) andfederal state ofthe Federal Republic ofGer- -anexclaveBerlin (surrounded bythe Wall Berlin from Germany, -capitalofEast (GDR) Berlin andWestEast world. After World War into divided II,the city became the third was 1920s Berlin largest inthe municipality pire (1871–1918)andthe Third Reich (1933–1945).In the of the Kingdom ofPrussia (1701–1918),the Em- German Paris The Hague Brussels Amsterdam th Strasbourg century as a neoclassical triumphalcentury arch, aneoclassical as and Zurich is with its height of368meters the tallest Europa-Park was abarrier constructedwas bythe German is one of two zoos inBerlin. It is zoos is 35 oneoftwo Frankfurt Frankfurt is an important publicsquare and Dresden Berlin Castle Neuschwanstein is ahistorical in edifice opened is aformer gate, city rebuilt in th Legoland century, the was capital Berlin ians, andinvertebratesians, such Munich Munich easures, impressiveeasures, muse- Berlin Berlin Dresden Prague th Vienna October 1990, October Poznan Poznan Gdansk Bratislava th Budape of W K and counts millions ofvisitors year. every the accommodate can park upto 50,000guests day per that so capacity, high very have attractions Europa-Park´s themine, newest is “Wodan”, roller awooden coaster). All where apowered coaster through speeds adiamond coasters (the oldest is the MineTrain “Alpenexpress”, at the border to France. Thepark is home to eleven roller the town Rust inthe south-western ofGermany, part right of at edge the Europa-Park islocated inParis. Disneyland thememost resort inEurope, park popular following the is the largest theme inGermany park andthe second 15 Lady Dear ofOur The Cathedral due to team football its famous FCBayern Munich. Summer nowadays Olympics, know many the city people built in1589.In1972Munich the host was city ofthe ery, when the for Hofbräuhaus brewing brown was beer German counter-reformation the and also historical brew- the centre of the artists, and politicians famous many of Bavaria reunited was ahost in1506,Munich city became many. history Its though leads to back the year1158.After state ofBavaria since 1506andthe third largest inGer- city Munich is the andthe capital largest ofthe city German inGermany. themefamous parks their day there oneofthe most andthe Legoland became Thereforethe park. Millionsfamilies of come to spend the Pirates andothers are the attractions most popular of Kingdom, Lego City, Mini-land,Adventure-land, of Land topic-basedSeveral the as Lego sections, X-treme, Knights’ ofthemage –some are suitable even for smallchildren. roller coasters andother gameattractions for kids ofevery Theamusementpark43 hectares. consists ofnumerous is insouthern located Germany andoccupies anarea of Legoland Germany,made ofLego blocks. in2002, opened fromhuge landmarks offamous model allover the world onLego toys. Ineach there ofthe parks ically based is a are altogether around sixtheme parks the worldthemat- the centre ofcommerce, culture, education, andtourism. forget that youare fast-growing inamodern city. Inshort- reach the beautiful Römerberg medieval square youwill city ofGoethe andthe andonce Frankfurt you School tory, Frankfurt as is the historical ofcoronations, city the hub. 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The landmark a is It Archbishop. its of seat and Munich of cese th century the cathedral as ofthe that Archdio- serves www.czech-holidays.cz Frankfurt amMain Frankfurt Europa-Park is a town hallat the northern part Legoland Munich r, railandhighway transport itecture style buildinghas (Hofbräu München)(Hofbräu is is achurch builtinthe ,0 m 3,000 and amust-see At for allsoccer fans. an area ofmore than oneofthe leadingattractionsand becomes ofMunich The Hallof Fame tional sites ofinterest inthe country. many’s andoneofthe venue, favorite top ten sports na- just three yearsafterbecame, it builtin 2005, Ger- was world with afullcolor-changing exterior. TheAllianzArena plastic panels), thatbased makes it the first stadium inthe Itums. is widely known for its exterior (inflated fluorine onewithin allEuropeanmost stadi- football spectacular is the homevenue ofFCBayern Munich andcertainly the Arena The Allianz for the wholefamily. exciting entertainment possibilities notjust for kids, but tions, the 4Dcinema motion rideandmany more are the here. The stuntmen´s show, presenta- effects special the cially successful TV German (1984),but many moreending story” moviesandespe- Never-“Falkor” movie“The tale from the fairy legendary They are sitting on propthe of unforgettablethe dragon ducing companies with almost ahundred-year oldhistory. Bavaria Filmstadt year.every world with millions ofvisitors from allover the world Festival (Oktoberfest) -the largest beer-festival inthe a second cable car takes car cable passengersa second to the top. the mountain andends onthe Zugspitz-Platt, from where Zugspitze Railway, that runs inside the northern flankof Bavarian experience presents the rack railway, the however aunique peak, to the cars run Three cable tria. many, but Germany liesat andAus- the between border above sea level Zugspitze is the highest mountain of Ger- m three Germany´s biggest With glaciers. 2,962 its Zugspitze is part of the high plateau made of karst and Neuschwanstein Castle is a19 tive industry. where youlearnalotofin not just astunning attraction it for is youreyes, aplace also to corner every inthe world.ThewholeBMW World is lo the explaining and building the tour presenting the history fascinating andarchitecture of whole process ofcar-construction andthe BMW Visitor- tive andmotorbikes, cars the BMW showingthe factory the BMW Museum with its 125most valuableandattrac- forum and aconference center. Thevisitorscan admire distribution center for BMW andto offer cars, anevent a to present former andcurrent ofBMW, products to be quarters ofthe BMW It is inthe Olympia-park. designed ence andexhibition inMunich, right located at the head- The BMW World is amulti-functional customer experi- “number oneplayers” etc., altogether over 2,600exhibits. of matches, andsoccer boots jerseys football legendary and shields the club won, oldentrance tickets for top backwards intime andadmire allthe championship cups historyfilled ofthe club. football Thevisitorscan travel presentingmuseum andwith the 112years-long success neyland's Sleeping Beauty's Castle. Castle. neyland's Sleeping Beauty's nently the inspiration moviesandwas inseveral for Dis- Neuschwansteinpalace promi- appeared The has Castle. 1886. 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Thepalace was commissioned by Ludwig IIofBavaria thepalace village onarugged hillabove ofHohenschwan- 2 the record holder FCBayern Munich created a Neuschwanstein Castle is since ofthe 2012apart Allianz Arena , with a capacity ofmore acapacity than, with 70,000, is oneofEuropean’s largest filmpro- BMW World Zugspitze formation the about automo- series wereseries andstill are shot th gistics of the car-supply the of gistics century Romanesque century the paradise for kids, welcometo Central forkids, Europe!the paradise welcometo well.Please slight as touch ofeducation a with airand,without offresh evennoticing, lot with a combined entertainment centersscientific –enough interactive gardens, zoological dren –theme parks, forchil- programs Europe offersuniqueamusement inCentral country ence they willneverforget!Each andletthem liveanexperi- andparadise of fantasy world Allowthem into to a immerse forkids. special up set andsights happybyvisitingendless attractions ofCentral Europeanmarks countries andmakethem forouryoungestto extra ated showthem the land- cre- package a holidaysthe ofhis/herlife!Thisis best Come to visitCentral Europe andletyourchildenjoy yourattention to to raise ouroffer! son this onyourmind,than thought youare the rightper- new, Ifyoueverhad adventurous. something special, to have to vacation, more, than experience ordinary nally there isholiday t having Fi- notime forreal break. physical andmental but young, so being lessons, extra taking homework, doing till eveningstudying, morning from room, class- same Thewholeyear and entertainment? the real fun orshedeserves likehe, And didyoueverfeel happy, so it being that the itforgot rest ofthe world? When thetime was last yousaw face? big smileonits true When time the yousaw last was yourchildwith a These are just the program examples, that we will be ready that wewill to mo are examples, just the program These ime andyourchildwouldlike be transferredbe to for departure. the airport Römerberg andfinally Cathedral andthe youwill Imperial inFrankfurt, visitingsightseeing-tour the square famous After breakfast andcheck-out invited youwillbe for the 8 am Main. andovernightDinner prepared willbe for youinFrankfurt the attractions, that are available. in Europe, where youwith yourchildren enjoy can allof Europa-Park, oneofthe most entertainment famous parks After breakfast the wholeday is devoted to yourvisit of 7 Karlsruhe, where dinner andovernight stayprovided. willbe takening funinthe Legoland youwillbe to the town lowing hoursinthe Legoland with yourchildren. After hav- You for sure any advice, donotneed howto enjoy the fol- dren‘s –the paradise Legoland. journey to western direction (115 km) to another chil- After breakfast andcheck-out youwillcontinue inyour 6 provided in Munich. with the NewTown andovernight Hall.Dinner willbe and the Squareing -Cathedral Lady Main ofOurDear transferredbe to back the centre ofMunich for sightsee- tour –visit ofBavaria Inthe Filmstadt. afternoon youwill After breakfast here comes oneofthe ofyour highlights 5 in Munich. the capital ofBavaria city –Munich. andovernight Dinner transferredIn the afternoon you willbe to Germany, to areas street.shopping –like Pařížská Prague for private oftop and shoppinginsome walks After breakfast andcheck-out youwillhave free time in 4 andovernightDinner inPrague. Town with OldTown its famous Square. Toys to Old the Bridge through Charles then the and visit ofthe interiors ofthe Prague with castle Museum of Prague youwillstart the Castle walking guided sightseeing afternoon after accommodation andtransfer to the enna to Prague, the capital ofthe Czech Republic. Inthe After breakfast andcheck-out taken youwillbe from Vi- 3 inVienna. Overnight coasters historical andthe famous Giant Ferris wheel. an evening visit ofthe Prater district with roller- several After invited dinner School. youwillbe Spanish Riding for performance ofthe Lipizzaner Castle (Hofburg) anda you willcontinue with the sightseeing visit ofthe Court the Stephan-dome andthe Hall.After City the lunch break tour ofVienna visiting sightseeing the like majorsights a After breakfast youwillstart the stay inVienna with 2 dinner. andtakenairport to yourhotel, where offered youwillbe After picked yourarrivalinVienna upat youwillbe the 1 rge(H CZECH REPUBLIC), (THE Prague th th th rd nd st th th Lyon Munich, Legoland, Karlsruhe, Legoland, Munich, Brussels A VIENNA (AUSTRIA) DAY – DAY – –SIGHTSEEING MAIN AM FRANKFURT DAY –EUROPA-PARK MAIN AM –FRANKFURT DAY –KARLSRUHE –LEGOLAND DAY – MUNICH –BAVARIA FILMSTADT DAY –MUNICH –PRAGUE (GERMANY) DAY (THECZECH –VIENNA –PRAGUE REPUBLIC) DAY – VIENNA – SIGHTSEEING TOUR –SIGHTSEEING VIENNA DAY – Tour: Vienna (AUSTRIA), Strasbourg Europa-Park, Frankfurt Europa-Park, TOUR Zurich [email protected] Europa-Park Karlsruhe dify according to your wish, period and number of persons. Your ofpersons. andnumber according to yourwish,period dify (GERMANY) am Maim am Maim Frankfurt 8 days /7nights Legoland Munich Munich Prague Vienna Bratislava Budapest Budapest Warsaw Krakow ris 4 you inLiberec. km away. andovernight Dinner awaits 330 about public, onto the town Liberec inthe Re- Czech break youwillgo you willvisit incl. theBerlin the Zoo Aquarium. After lunch After breakfast andcheck-out andbefore leaving Berlin 3 Berliner pub, overnight inatypical Dinner inBerlin. street Unter den Linden. and have free time for shoppinginthe shopping famous the architectonical masterpiece -the Potsdammer Square . andthe TV After lunch break youwillvisit ofthe city visitingseeing the for Brandenburg example After breakfast the guide willaccompany youduringsight- 2 in Berlin. andtransferredport to yourhotel. andovernight Dinner pickedAfter upat youwillbe yourarrivalinBerlin the air- 1 the airport inMunich.the airport After breakfast andcheck-out transferred youwillbe to 10 pub willcrown yourtrip. Overnight inMunich. the NewTown Hall.Farewell Munich dinner inatypical Square andthe Main with Lady the CathedralofOurDear tour ofMunich incl. the Museum ofToys and the visit of well the afternoon as yourexperience, sightseeing as sify After breakfast the visit ofthe Bavaria Filmstadt willinten- 9 overnight inMunich. willbe taken to the Bavarian capital Munich, dinner and of the highlights ofyourtour. Inthe evening youwillbe After breakfast andcheck-out youwillgo to Legoland, one 8 toback and overnight Dinner Karlsruhe. inKarlsruhe. for sure willenjoy. transferred Inthe evening youwillbe withPark“ plenty ofattractions, that youand yourchildren After breakfast youwillvisit the amusement “Europa- park 7 youinKarslruhe. expects km. andovernight Dinner 500 townGeman ca. Karlsruhe, Karlštejntorical castle andthen you willcontinue to the km from Prague youwillstop andvisit the his- 50 About After breakfast andcheck-out youwillset out to Germany. 6 Prague. andovernight Dinner inPrague. offeredwill be the visit to ofthe Black some Theatres in Prague’s prestigious shoppingcentres. Inthe evening you time for yourprivate of orfor shoppinginsome walks, the OldTown Square. After lunch break youwillenjoy free to Bridge Toys Charles of seum famous bythe followed Prague with Castle interiors its major sights: andthe Mu- touring the walking ofPrague, visiting sightseeing the After accompanied bythe breakfast guide youwillbe dur- 5 and yourchildren. andovernight Dinner inPrague. willbe according track, etarium orbobsleigh to the wish ofyou offeredyou willbe the visit ofthe garden, Zoo, Botanic Plan- km away) andthere transferredyou willbe to Prague (110 Afterof the –the highlights visit lunch break ofIQ-park. After breakfast andcheck-out there is infront ofyouone Europa-Park, Legoland, Munich Legoland, Europa-Park, The Hague th rd nd st th th th th th th iee,Pau TECZECH (THE Prague Liberec, DAY – BERLIN (GERMANY) BERLIN DAY – DAY –LIBEREC –PRAGUE DAY –MUNICH –BAVARIA FILMSTADT DAY – LEGOLAND DAY -EUROPA-PARK DAY (GERMANY) –KARLSRUHE –KARLŠTEJN DAY – –GUIDEDTOUR PRAGUE A ELN–LBRC(H CZECH REPUBLIC) DAY BERLIN –LIBEREC (THE DAY – BERLIN – SIGHTSEEING TOUR SIGHTSEEING – BERLIN DAY – Brussels DAY –MUNICH -DEPARTURE Tour: (GERMANY), Berlin Amsterdam REPUBLIC), Karlsruhe, REPUBLIC), Karlsruhe, Strasbourg Zurich Europa-Park Karlsruhe (GERMANY) 10 days /9nights Legoland request, please, send to: send please, request, Munich Munich Prague Berlin Berlin Karlštejn Liberec Vienna Poznan Poznan Bratislava dt Bd Warsa Krak

21 CENTRAL EUROPEAN TOURS „FOR KIDS“ B Salzburg Vienna Wattens Innsbruck

an Ljubljana Zagreb Innsbruck James Bond's „The Living Daylights“ (1987). UNESCO cat- alogued Schönbrunn Palace together with its gardens on INTRODUCTION Since 1429 Innsbruck is the capital of the Alps that hosted the World Heritage List in 1996, as a remarkable Baroque

- the Winter Olympics in 1964 and 1976. The “city of many ensemble. faces” combines historical imperial monuments - the The Spanish Riding School in Vienna is a traditional rid- Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neo-Classical period ing school for Lipizzaner horses that use a unique technic and contemporary urban design, however with its only of training the horses – they study and cultivate one by 120,000 inhabitants it keeps the atmosphere of a romantic one the horse’s naturally movements. The result is an in- town set in between the monumental Alps. Historical describable harmony between rider and horse. The riding

USTRIA landmarks such as the Golden Roof, the Court Church school was established 1572 in a wooden arena at the with its stunning bronze statues, the Imperial square Josefsplatz, in 1729 the Emperor Charles VI re- A Palace and Ambras Castle evoke the grandeur of the Hab- St. Stephen's Cathedral is the mother church of the placed it straight to the Court Castle (Hofburg), where he sburg empire’s bygone greatness. With no doubt Inns- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vienna and the seat of let build the famous white riding hall, that is used for this bruck also belongs to one of the most famous European the Archbishop of Vienna. The current Romanesque and purpose until today. Nowadays the public performances winter-sports centers and is therefore in its high season Gothic form of the cathedral, seen today at the Stephans- as well as permitting public viewing of some training ses- a lively young atmospheric city. square was initiated by Duke Rudolf IV (1339–1365) and sions is one of Vienna´s leading attractions. it has, with its multi-colored tile roof, become one of the The Prater is a large public park in Vienna full of bicycle Salzburg city's most recognizable symbols. Built of limestone, the pathways, picnic meadows and fountains. In one corner Salzburg is the fourth-largest city in Austria and the capital cathedral is 107 m long, 40 m wide and 136 m tall at its of the large park there is a small amusement park full of of the federal state of Salzburg. Its literal translation means highest point. Over the centuries, soot and other forms turbulent roller coasters, spooky ghost trains and all kinds "Salt Castle", referring to its massive fortress rising above of air pollution accumulating on the church have given it of attractions for children, but also the famous Ferris the city´s valley and the “white gold” from the mountains the black color, but the building was originally white. wheel, that takes you up above the trees and you can in the South. The city’s magnificent center called the Old The Vienna State Opera is an opera house with a history enjoy the beautiful view of Vienna. The combination of Town is listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site dating back to the mid-19th century. It is located in the adventure, tradition and Viennese charm at the same time and can easily be explored by foot. Salzburg’s most famous centre of Vienna. The opening premiere was Don Gio- makes you feel the energy and joy of life – either you son, the 18th century composer Wolfgang Amadeus vanni, by Mozart, on 25th May 1869. For many decades, the spend hours of fun with your family or dinner with friends, Mozart and the heart-warming musical "The Sound of opera house has been the venue of the Vienna Opera Ball. you will always have a great time here. Music" from the 1960s created the area’s fame and popu- It is an internationally renowned event, which takes place Wattens larity for music enthusiasts all over the world. annually in February. Those in attendance often include visitors from around the world, especially prominent Founded by Daniel Swarovski in the Austrian village of Vienna names in business and politics. Wattens in 1895, Swarovski has become the world’s lead- ing manufacturer of precision-cut crystal, however, re- Vienna is the capital and largest city of Austria, until the The Vienna City Hall, built between 1872 and 1883 mains a family-run enterprise. The Swarovski Crystal beginning of the 20th century (before the splitting of the serves as the seat of the mayor and city council of Vienna. Worlds is an architectural masterpiece created by the mul- The town hall also serves, in personal union, as Governor Austro-Hungarian Empire in World War I) it was also the timedia artist André Heller. He designed 14 Chambers of and Assembly of the State of Vienna, a state within the largest German-speaking city in the world. Vienna is said Wonder inspired by and made of crystal. The result is a Austrian federal system. The City Hall and the square in to be “The City of Music” – it played an essential role as universe of discoveries and a simply unique experience. front are most beautiful during Christmastime, when a big a leading European music centre from the great age of Vi- After the exhibition you can enjoy shopping of Swarovski’s th Christmas-market takes place in front of the building. ennese Classicism through the early part of the 20 cen- entire product range - from the famous and exclusive tury. The city's roots lie in early Celtic and Roman Schönbrunn Palace is a former imperial 1,441-room Ro- Swarovski jewellery and accessories, to the much-loved settlements that transformed into a Baroque city, the cap- coco summer residence in modern Vienna. One of the crystal figurines and home decoration objects. In CAFÉ- ital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Historic centre most important cultural monuments in the country, since terra, you can treat yourself to the culinary delights of in- of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including the 1960s it has been one of the major tourist attractions ternational and seasonal dishes. There is plenty to enjoy Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th cen- in Austria. The palace and its surrounding gardens have above the ground too, around the head of the Giant a tury Ringroad lined with grand buildings, monuments and been also the location for various movies, such as spacious park landscape full of surprises is waiting for you. parks. „A Breath of Scandal“ with Sophia Loren and briefly in Dinner and overnight in Innsbruck.

22 www.czech-holidays.cz h e lohv field day. and overnight Dinner inMunich. men have also a break taken youwillbe to the Bavaria where Filmstadt, the signature after After training. lunch andgetclose-up a day, there is the chance to the stars go from football to see training public ofFCBayern Munich taking place that is a the HallofFame/Erlebniswelt ofFCBayern Munich. Ifthere transferred to the AllianzArena andvisit the stadiumand Today it is the FCBayern day! After breakfast youwill be 5 Overnight inMunich. Munich (Hofbräuhaus), where offered youwillbe dinner. the world’s most brewery famous -TheRoyalBrewery Intheprivate evening youwillvisit orfor shopping. walks, Hall. After lunch break youwillenjoy yourfree time for andthe mainsquare Lady withOur Dear the NewTown After breakfast the guide willshowyouthe Cathedral of 4 nich. nich, andovernight Dinner capital ofBavaria. city inMu- Tower andafter lunch break transferred youwillbe to Mu- After breakfast andcheck-out youwillvisit TV the Berlin 3 overnight inBerlin. to enjoy yourfree Dinner and time and shopping. Charlie andthe Potsdamwhere Square, able willbe you ternoon with visits Wall ofthe Berlin with Checkpoint its restaurant local youwillcontinue inthe af- ing lunch ina the Brandenburg Gate andthe Reichstag After dome. hav- tourthe presenting sightseeing youthe like majorsights After breakfast youwillget acquainted with during Berlin 2 offeredwill be dinner andaccommodation. transferredyou willbe to the hotel inBerlin, where you gins inBerlin, the ofGermany. city capital From the airport Your be- andfootball beer experience tour exploringcars, 1 while! alivefora ofyoursbecome part Come to visitCentral Europe andlet the hiddenchild´s shoppingareas. infamous andfriends for yourfamily gifts the chanceandbuysome take toand, not forget, exploretions, the top ofCentral sights European cities beer-brewing about tradi- and widenyourknowledge byvisiting oldbreweriesyour mind,diveinto history the top car-brand“worlds” about that willoverwhelm buildingcomplexhiding fascinating its and discover into the hometown ofthe look BMW Takeing fast. a beat- man´s heart a especially making tions andsights to explore butalso manyof yours, attrac- more diverse wishes onlyto chance catch not upallthis unfulfilled a beer. “Hofbräu“ of the popular Here weofferyou the many big1liter-glass not ofyouevertasted doubt festival “Oktoberfest”, Bavariamous beer butwith no thephies? With allofyouheard fa- nodoubt about ofBayern Munich’s the collection wanted to see tro- Ordidyouever likeinreality? Allianz Arena looks howthe huge about andthought match onTV football Bayern Munich FC How many times didyouwatch a th th rd nd st DAY (GERMANY) –BERLIN Milan DAY – MUNICH &FCBAYERN MUNICH DAY –MUNICH &BEER DAY – -MUNICH BERLIN DAY TOUR –SIGHTSEEING –BERLIN These are just the program examples, that we will be ready that wewill to mo are examples, just the program These Garmisch-Partenkirchen (GERMANY), Innsbruck, (GERMANY), Garmisch-Partenkirchen Tour: Vienna (AUSTRIA) Innsbruck Munich Munich 10 days /9nights Plzeň Berlin, Munich, Berlin, Berlin Berlin Ljubljana Prague Vienna Zagreb Poznan Poznan Punkevní Caves Bratislava Budapest Budapest Warsaw Krakow Krakow Today it is the FCBayern day! After breakfast youwillbe 5 ofbeer. Maß Hofbräu famous Overnight inMunich. dinner with the where(Hofbräuhaus), offered youwillbe world’s most brewery famous -The RoyalBrewery Munich Inthe eveningvate youwillvisit orfor shopping. the walks, After lunch break youwillenjoy yourfree time time for pri- andthe mainsquare Lady withDear the NewTown Hall. ofMuniching the sightseeing visiting the Cathedral ofOur After accompanied breakfast byyourguide dur- youwillbe 4 andovernightDinner inMunich 600 km) to Munich, the capital ofBavaria. Tower andafter lunch break transferred youwillbe (ca. After breakfast andcheck-out youwillvisit TV the Berlin 3 Dinner and overnighttime and shopping. inBerlin. Potsdam Square, where ableto youwillbe enjoy yourfree with visit Wall the Berlin of with Charlieandthe Checkpoint enue Unter den Linden. After having lunch youwillcontinue Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag andthe av- famous Dome tour showingtothe sightseeing youthe like majorsights the After breakfast youwillget acquainted with during Berlin 2 offeredyou willbe dinner andaccommodation. transferredwill be from to the yourhotel, airport where Welcome to Europe, welcome to After Berlin! arrivalyou 1 continue inyourjourney, orgo back home. After transferred breakfast youwillbe to and the airport 10 Vienna steak yourplate. bigas Overnight inVienna. as invitedwill be to Vienna restaurant the typical for typical byprivatespend Inthe evening you and shopping. walks and the Prater (Giant Ferris wheel). Free time youwill visit to the Court Castle (Hofburg) takenyou willbe for a like the Stephan-Dome andthe Hall.After City lunch break andvisit duringwhich the youwillsee majorsights Vienna, After breakfast youwilldevote the day in to sightseeing 9 andovernightDinner inVienna. break youwillgo ofAustria. capitalcity onto Vienna, then the ski famous jumpsinthe Olympic site. After lunch winter center sport with the well-known and Golden Roof After breakfast andcheck-out youwillvisit the historical 8 bruck. Olympic centre –Innsbruck. Dinner andovernight inInns- naturalesque to Austrian the scenery famous winter return to the valleyyouwillcontinue through the pictur- lunch inthe restaurant at the top ofthe mountain. After You sea. mabove for sure willenjoy having 2962 Zugspitze, train to the top ofGermany ofthe highest – peak km by torical railway station andfrom there youwillgo 19 After breakfast andcheck-out taken youwillbe to the his- 7 Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Garmisch-Partenkirchen. andovernight Dinner in Bavaria to the world-known centre mountain sport time incentre ofMunich youwillgo onto the South of premium tour inside. After lunch break andindividualfree visit ofyourtour: highlights ofthe BMW World during After breakfast andcheck-out oneofthe expect youcan 6 th th nd st th th th th rd th DAY – BERLIN (GERMANY) BERLIN DAY – DAY –ZUGSPITZE –INNSBRUCK (AUSTRIA) MUNICH –BMW WORLD DAY – DAY – MUNICH &FOOTBALL MUNICH &BEER DAY – DAY TOUR –SIGHTSEEING –VIENNA INNSBRUCK -VIENNA DAY – DAY – BERLIN –MUNICH BERLIN DAY – DAY – BERLIN – SIGHTSEEING TOUR –SIGHTSEEING BERLIN DAY – DAY –VIENNA CZECH REPUBLIC),Vienna (GERMANY), Prague (THE Prague (GERMANY), (SLOVAKIA), Budapest (AUSTRIA), Bratislava Tour: & GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN [email protected] dify according to your wish, period and number of persons. Your ofpersons. andnumber according to yourwish,period dify 12 days /11nights (HUNGARY) Berlin, Munich Berlin, in Munich. attract youwith interactive ex lunch break youwillvisit the Technical Museum, that will signature after After training. from andget close-up a stars football the see to go to chance day,the that is there training public ofFCBayern Munich taking place there is a the HallofFame/Erlebniswelt ofFCBayern Munich. If transferred to the AllianzArena andvisit the and stadium 8 Overnight inPrague. invitedFor dinner youwillbe for the cruise onriver Vltava. or for shopping. of afternoon youwillenjoy the free time for private walks, Staropramenery for The excursionrest with tasting. beer pubsandthen takenbeer youwillbe to the Prague brew- Old Town ofthe typical insome etc. Lunch served willbe Bridge,The TheCharles the Praguewill visit Castle, andsee Prague, oneofthe most beautiful cities inthe world.You After shownthe of majorsights breakfast youwillbe 7 andovernightdrinks inPrague. this day. Dinner with folklore program with unlimited Urquell andthen youwillgo onto Prague, at the end of where youwillvisit the world-known brewery Pilsner After lunch break youwillcontinue to the Republic, Czech tour inside the BMW World. After breakfast andcheck-out youwillenjoy the premium 6 of yourinterest. continue oryou can port, through Europe to other places After breakfast yourjourneywillend bytransfer to the air- 12 the cruise onriver Danube. the invited evening youwillbe to afarewell dinner while metro inEurope In to ofthe publicthermal some spas. well. After lunch taken youwill be by the oldest second are as Hungarianmeals andspecialties sold the typical Lunch prepared willbe for youinthe Market Hall,where like Hill,ChainBridgeof Budapest andParliament. Castle After breakfast youwillget acquainted with majorsights 11 Folklore dinner youinBudapest. andovernight expect tinue the to capital ofHungary. Budapest, ofthe historicalseeing centre ofthe town youwillcon- short sight- Bratislava, andafter the capital ofSlovakia, a out youwilltravel alongthe river from Vienna to After bytheconnected river breakfast Danube. andcheck- All three Bratislava capitalcities, Vienna, are andBudapest, 10 Vienna steak yourplate. bigas Overnight inVienna. as invitedwill be to Vienna restaurant the typical for typical byprivatespend Inthe evening you and shopping. walks and the Prater (Giant Ferris wheel). Free time youwill visit to the Court Castle (Hofburg) takenyou willbe for a like the Stephan-Dome andthe Hall.After City lunch break andvisit duringwhich the youwillsee majorsights Vienna, After breakfast you willdevote the day in to sightseeing 9 andovernightDinner inVienna. evening youwillcome the to capital ofAustria. Vienna, for winetasting to winecellars. Inthe oneofthe typical tinue through invited region the andyouwillbe winery on the underground river. After lunch break youwillcon- limestone caves Punkevní, where youwillhave trip aboat go to the eastern ofthe part Republic Czech to visit the After breakfast andcheck-out youwillleave Prague and th th th th th th th DAY – MORAVIA –CAVES &WINE –VIENNA DAY &BEERVLTAVA –PRAGUE RIVER MUNICH –BMW WORLD DAY – DAY TOUR –SIGHTSEEING –VIENNA DAY –BUDAPEST DAY –BUDAPEST –CITY SPA &THERMAL DAY –BRATISLAVA (SLOVAKIA) (AUSTRIA) CZECH RUPUBLIC) (THE &PRAG & PILSEN & BUDAPEST (HUNGARY) request, please, send to: send please, request, hibits. Dinner andovernight Dinner hibits.

23 CENTRAL EUROPEAN TOURS “FOR MEN” Krakow

Bratislava Vienna

Budapest

Zagreb Hungary Slovakia

INTRODUCTION Budapest Bratislava

- Budapest, the capital of Hungary, became a single city oc- Bratislava – the capital of Slovakia, is situated in south- cupying both sides of the river Danube with an unification western Slovakia on both banks of the Danube River. It is of the west riverside Buda and east riverside Pest on the the only capital that borders two other countries – Austria 17th November 1873. Budapest has the world's largest ther- and Hungary. In the 9th century, Bratislava became an im- mal water cave system leading to in total 80 geothermal portant town of the Great Moravian Empire, as the oldest springs. That is why the city is called the “City of Spas”. Re- documents dating back to 907 prove. The town gained all garded as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, its the privileges of a free royal town in 1291. In 1467 the first extensive World Heritage Site includes the banks of the Slovak University, Academia Istropolitana, was established. LOVAKIA Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, the Parliament building, There are around 3,000 unique old places and buildings in but also the Millennium Underground Railway - the sec- the old town of Bratislava that have been turned into mu- ond oldest in the world. seums and galleries and are now open to the public.

& S The Chain Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the Bratislava Castle - the greatest treasures of the country´s River Danube between Buda and Pest, the western and ancient history are exhibited there, such as the Palaeolithic eastern sides of Budapest. Designed by the English engi- Venus made of mammoth tusk, which is the oldest piece neer William Tierney Clark, it was the first permanent of art found on Slovak territory. bridge across the Danube in Budapest, and was opened The Old Town Hall - the oldest town hall on the territory in 1849. At the time of its construction, it was regarded as of Slovakia, is also a museum today. Its most precious ex- one of the modern world's engineering wonders. It be- hibits include Gothic wall paintings and a panel ceiling in

UNGARY came a symbol of advancement and national awakening the original chapel. Together with the hall, it has been and has asserted an enormous significance in the coun- transformed into a reception room for the Mayor of H try's economic, social and cultural life, much as the Brook- Bratislava. lyn Bridge has in New York in USA. Primary Palace – the largest palace in the town, that Thermal baths is an inseparable part of Budapest. One serves primarily as a gallery presenting a unique exposi- of the reasons the Romans first colonized the area of tions of European paintings of the past centuries. today's Budapest and established their regional capital is that they could utilize and enjoy the thermal springs. The Mirror Hall - one of the most beautiful rooms of the Primary Palace, where the Pressburg Peace Treaty was There are still ruins visible today of the enormous baths th that were built during that period. The new baths that signed on 26 Decembre 1805. were constructed during the Turkish period (1541–1686) Mirbach´s Palace - one of the most beautiful palaces served both bathing and medicinal purposes, and some built in Rococo architecture, is now a Slovak art exhibition, of these are still in use to this day. Budapest gained its rep- that exhibits Gothic board paintings and European paint- utation as a city of spas in the 1920s, after the economic ings and sculptures. potential of the thermal waters as a visitor spot was real- Pálffys Palace - is built in the Classicist style. Visitors can ized. admire central European and Slovak paintings . The Buda Castle was built on the southern tip of Castle The Slovak National Gallery - is situated close to the Hill, bounded on the north by what is known as the Castle river Danube and displays precious exhibitions of Slovak District, famous for its Medieval, Baroque, and 19th century art from the 12th century up to the present day. Together houses, churches, and public buildings. This historical cas- with the remains of the walls, it is the only preserved part tle and palace complex of the Hungarian kings in Bu- of the town fortifications. dapest was first completed in 1265. In the past it went The Michal Tower – there is an exhibition installed, it de- through several reconstructions and modernizations due scribing the battles which took place in Bratislava. The to Hungary´s long and manifold history and reflects var- gallery offers a beautiful view of the Old Town. ious architecture styles, from the Turkish period to the Austro-Hungarian Empire times. The Hungarian Parliament Building- one of Europe's oldest legislative buildings, a notable landmark of Hungary and a popular tourist destination of Budapest serves also as the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary. It is cur- rently the largest building in Hungary and the tallest build- ing in Budapest. In 1880, after the unification of Budapest from three separate cities the decision to establish a new, representative Parliament Building was made. The con- struction started in 1885 and the building was inaugurated on the 1000th anniversary of the country in 1896, further completed in 1904. About one thousand people were in- volved in constructions, during which 40 million bricks, half a million precious stones and 40 kilograms of gold were used.

24 www.czech-holidays.cz g Prague, Hluboká, Český Krumlov Český Hluboká, Prague, 6 Český Krumlov. km). andovernight Dinner in the town Český Krumlov (170 In the late transferred afternoon youwill be from Prague to music. ofclassical Czech composer famous Antonín Dvořák, will require wewillorganize it, the visit ofthe Museum of Příkopě“ and the shoppingcentre Palladium. who Forthose, „Na zone street, pedestrian –Pařížská places prestigious of After breakfast youwillhave free time for shoppinginsome 5 Overnight inPrague. for youinthe restaurantserved Buddha Barinthe oldTown. and decorations painted byAlfons Mucha. Dinner willbe ofArtNouveaupearl with –the Municipal House its rooms Town. After lunch break andshortrelax youwillvisit the Town, Lesser Old Bridge, Castle, Charles Prague Prague: of After breakfast youwillget acquainted with majorbeauties 4 overnight inPrague. to Prague, the capital ofthe Czech Republic. Dinner and etc. After lunch break youwillcontinue inthe late afternoon lerie Lafayette, shoppingstreet Kurfürstendamm, KaDeWe wewilltake youtoshopping, addresses such like good Ga- After breakfast andcheck out the day devoted to willbe 3 in Berlin. oranother musical, theatresome performance. Overnight After offered dinner youwillbe or the visit Opera, ofBerlin the Pergamon-Museum. inthe hotel. served Dinner willbe -Gendarmen Market.Berlin Inthe afternoon youwillvisit youinarestaurantexpect at the most beautiful square in Charlottenburg Palace with charming its gardens. Lunch will -Brandenburgsights ofBerlin Gate, the Reichstag Dome, After breakfast youwillvisit the major duringthe sightseeing 2 andovernightDinner inthe hotel. you to yourhotel, where relax youcan after yourjourney. Your andwillaccompany youinthe airport guide willexpect 1 while! for a yours Europe, forgettime andletthe andspace worldbe welcometo ofCentral did.Please theperors beauties the as Austro-Hungarian same Em-of dancinghorses orwatch performances to walk, in the Agesused Middle andqueens where kings andparks walk thru gardens a take atmosphere castles, ofmysterious about legends andbreathe inthe hiddenromanticexperience spots Inaddition youwill designers. top from fashion lection Central outthe Europe check latest where col- youcan youto andtake the top-addresstry shoppingstreets of coun- ofeachvisited andattractions the sights must-see tour thru central Europe that only willshowyounot a What weofferhere is their hiddenwishesandneeds. forladiestoEurope, fulfill vacation created especially andromantic ofCentral corners in the mostbeautiful days few ofvacation ladyto enjoya dream ofevery It isa Munich (GERMANY), Innsbruck, Munich (GERMANY), th th th rd nd st Zurich DAY –BERLIN (GERMANY) DAY KRUMLOV -ČESKÝ -MUNICH (GERMANY) DAY – KRUMLOV –ČESKÝ PRAGUE DAY –PRAGUE DAY – REPUBLIC) CZECH (THE BERLIN –PRAGUE DAY – BERLIN –HISTORY BERLIN &CULTUREDAY – Milan These are just the program examples, that we will be ready that wewill to mo are examples, just the program These Tour: TECZECH REPUBLIC), (THE Munich Munich Vienna (AUSTRIA) Innsbruck Berlin (GERMANY), Berlin 12 days /11nights Dresden Krumlov Český Berlin Berlin Ljubljana Prague Hluboká Vienna Zagreb Poznan Poznan Bratislava Budapest Budapest Warsaw Krakow Krakow mous Munich restaurant. 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Opera. offeredyou willbe the visit Vienna ofthe world-famous cup ofcoffee to the worldknown café Sacher. After dinner a lunch break invited and shoppingafternoon youwillbe for for surewill be oneofthe ofyourjourney. highlights After taking place, itperformance ofthe School Spanish Riding If youare lucky with the date, that so there is aLipizzaner 11 etc. andovernight Dinner inVienna ing inthe historical centre with the Stephan Hall City dome, will get acquainted shortly with Vienna duringthe sightsee- km away. Inthe late afternoon you 500 go about to Vienna, After breakfast andcheck-out youwillleave Innsbruck and 10 bruck. Wattens to close Innsbruck. Dinner andovernight inInns- will visit the exhibition centre ofSwarowski inthe small town ofwomen´s lot –you beauty Today youwillexperience a 9 Innsbruck inAustria. Neuschwanstein. 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Your youat andwillaccompany guide the airport willexpect 1 rd nd st th th th th th th DAY – BERLIN (GERMANY) BERLIN DAY – DAY –SWAROVSKI KRISTALLWELTEN DAY – &INNSBRUCK KINGLUDWIG CASTLES DAY –MUNICH –MUSEUMS DAY –POTSDAM –BERLIN -MEISSENDRESDEN DAY OF –THEBEST –BERLIN DAY –VIENNA DAY –VIENNA –SPANISH SCHOOL RIDING VIENNA DAY – CZECH REPUBLIC),Vienna (GERMANY), Prague (THE Prague (GERMANY), (AUSTRIA), Budapest Tour: (AUSTRIA) [email protected] dify according to your wish, period and number of persons. Your ofpersons. andnumber according to yourwish,period dify (HUNGARY) 10 days /9nights Berlin, Dresden Berlin, overnight inVienna. from Prague the to capital ofAustria. Vienna, Dinnerand centre Palladium. After lunch break transferred youwillbe street,Pařížská zone„NaPříkopě“, pedestrian andshopping ofthefor prestigious shoppinginsome places in Prague – After breakfast youwillhave free time for private walkand 6 Prague. Dinner inthe restaurant inthe OldTown. Overnight in the OldTown bythe carriages. horse-drawn of sightseeing tinue invisits ofthe galleries andthe highlight willbe After lunch inthe restaurant with town viewyouwillcon- ing collections inthe National inSternberg gallery Palace. After breakfast youwillvisit the Prague andthe Castle paint- 5 Prague. capital ofthe CzechRepublic.Dinnerandovernight in break and time for shoppingyouwillcontinue to Prague, the Zwingergallery After lunch Opera. andthe Semper famous ital –Dresden. You the Church willsee ofOurLady, the After the cap- beauties breakfast ofthe youwillsee Saxonian 4 to according the airport to yourflight details. After breakfast youwillcheck-out transferred andyouwillbe 10 inBudapest. Overnight prepared for youduringacruise onthe river Danube. time for shoppingorprivate Farewell walks. dinner willbe will invite youfor lunch. Inthe afternoon youwillenjoy free view. There is plenty of oneof themrestaurants on spot, the the HillandFisherman’s Castle Bastion with beautiful town After at ofBudapest breakfast youwillstart the sightseeing 9 and overnight inBudapest. the evening bathing Dinner inathermal inBudapest. spa offered ofyourwishcapital ofHungary. youwillbe Incase lunch break youwilltransit from Vienna the to Budapest, for surewill be oneofthe ofyourjourney. highlights After taking place, itperformance ofthe School Spanish Riding If youare lucky with the date, that so there is aLipizzaner 8 Vienna. formance Overnight in ofthe world–known Vienna Opera. per- atory, too. Inthe offered evening youwillbe to visit a and ordering the your plate, Vienna bigas steak, as is oblig- restaurant visit typical ofsome for dinner a cake. Ofcourse, Sacher with coffee of cup a for Sacher café famous the also and private When visiting walk. Vienna it is to obligatory visit collections. Then youwill enjoy freethe time shopping for accompanied duringthe visityou willbe with ofHofburg its enna like sights the Stephan Halletc. City dome, After lunch After breakfast youwillget acquainted with the majorVi- 7 th th th th th th you inDresden. -porcelainsen factory. andovernight Dinner is prepared for chitecture. After lunch break youwillcontinue to the Meis- mélange ar- ofPrussian andmodern Italian baroque, villas tracts guests immerse whocan themselves from here inthe tre with itscolorful variety ofrestaurants, at- andbars cafes discovery. Thevibrant city cen- at present is equally worth a the witness monuments bearing Besides to the city the past, ably determined Potsdam’s World Cultural Heritage status. ofthethe beautiful banks Havel waterscape have consider- surrounded gardens byan abundance oflandscape lining Potsdam’s architectural masterpieces, the 17palaces that are townrison to oneofEurope’s royal most imposing capitals. th DAY (AUSTRIA) –VIENNA –PRAGUE DAY – PRAGUE CZECH REPUBLIC) DAY (THE –PRAGUE –DRESDEN DAY –BUDAPEST DAY – VIENNA –BUDAPEST (HUNGARY) DAY TOUR –SIGHTSEEING –VIENNA A BUDAPEST DAY – request, please, send to: send please, request,

25 CENTRAL EUROPEAN TOURS “FOR WOMEN” 26 CENTRAL EUROPEAN TOUR – UNESCO TOUR h Overnight inPrague. restaurant. Prague beer youinatypical Dinner expects Cathedral,bert St. George and the Basillica Golden Lane. the Vitus, OldRoyalPalace, St. Wenceslas St. Adal- andSt. half-day youwillvisit sightseeing the Prague with Castle a in the UNESCO heritage list. Inthe afternoon during listed city remarkable this with acquainted get and Prague After breakfast andcheck-out transferred youwillbe to 5 (UNECSO).Dinnerbara andovernight inKutná Hora. andgothic styleChurch Ossuary unique ofSt Sedlec Bar- follow to the town Kutná where Hora, youwillvisit the visit is the Renaissance town Litomyšl and then youwill continue to the first the Czech Republic. As place youwill After breakfast andcheck-out youwillleave Poland and 4 of salt-made statues. andovernight Dinner inKrakow. Mine –anunique underground with museum hundreds and then youwillvisit the visit ofAuschwitz ConcentrationYou Camp willstart with a different monuments listed inthe UNESCO heritage list. The program of this day includes visitsabsolutelythe two of 3 andovernight Dinner 1364) andRoyalCastle. inKrakow. Mary’s Church,St. King’s Way, Jagiellonian University (est. visit Square Main the andthe famous towns – highlights oneoftheas most beautiful oldcities ofEurope. You will first inscriptions inthe UNESCO list (1978)and is regarded capital ofPoland –Krakow. Its OldTown oneofthe was After breakfast youwillgo onyourjourneyto the former 2 Warsaw. the ofMmeCurie. Birth house Dinner andovernight in saw Uprising andJewish Ghetto Heroes Monument and andMermaidRoyal Castle Statue, the Monument ofWar- Palace, the heritage UNESCO Warsaw OldTown with the Church with the heartofFrederic Chopin, Presidential to the ofWarsaw: majorsights the King’s Way, Cross St. and after shortrelax the guide willtake youfor sightseeing Youing. transferred willbe from to the yourhotel airport Your arrivalinWarsaw (Poland) for is this planned morn- 1 th rd nd st th Milan DAY –WARSAW (POLAND) DAY – CASTLE PRAGUE DAY –LITOMYŠL &KUTNÁHORA A UCWT WIELICZKA AUSCHWITZ – DAY – A ASW–KRAKOW DAY –WARSAW – UNESCO TourUNESCO –Poland, the Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia, These are just the program examples, that we will be ready that wewill to mo are examples, just the program These Czech Republic, Austria, Republic, Czech Bologna TECZECH REPUBLIC) (THE Munich Munich Salzburg Berlin Berlin Ljubljana Hallstatt Hallstatt 14 days/13 nights Prague Krumlov Český Hora Kutná Vienna Austria Zagreb Litomyšl Sarajevo Sarajevo Bratislava world-famous Wieliczkaworld-famous Salt Osweicim Budapest Budapest Belgrade Belgrade Krakow Krakow Warsaw Wieliczka Sofiya L’vov Bucharest You 3countries willsee duringthis day. After breakfast 9 Dinner andovernightAmadeus Mozart. inSalzburg. will end this day the birthplace inSalzburg, ofWolfgang lakeside. After visiting the UNESCO town Hallstatt you will leave the Republic Czech and continue to the Austrian youinthis oldtown. expect beauty After lunch break you inthecluded UNESCO heritage list. Romance, history and dieval centre ofČeský Krumlov with that its castle, is in- me- In the morningyouwillwalkthrough the fairytale 8 overnight inČeský Krumlov. to ofBohemia South the town Český Krumlov. Dinner and After ashortrefreshment youwillthen continue to the with its rooms anddecorations painted byAlfons Mucha. ofArtNouveau theand also pearl –the Municipal House of the world-known Antonín Czechcomposer Dvořák After breakfast andcheck-out youwillvisit the Museum 7 Overnight inPrague. providedner duringthe youwillbe cruise onVltava river. zone „NaPříkopě“ and the shoppingcentre Palladium. Din- street,pedestrian –Pařížská places prestigious of some enjoy yourfree time for private orfor shoppingin walks, Square with National Museum. After lunch break youwill Venceslas the and Vltava river the across Bridge Charles the Jewish Quarter visit andyouwillalso the world-known the OldTown with its Town Hall,the oldTown Square and half-day of sightseeing After breakfast youwillundergo a 6 th th th th DAY – SALZBURG – LUBLANA (SLOVENIA) LUBLANA – SALZBURG DAY – HALLSTATTDAY – KRUMLOV ČESKÝ – DAY KRUMLOV –ČESKÝ –PRAGUE DAY TIME –FREE –PRAGUE – ZAGREB (CROATIA) (AUSTRIA) SALZBURG – [email protected] dify according to your wish, period and number of persons. Your ofpersons. andnumber according to yourwish,period dify overnight inZagreb. the capital ofCroatia, the newest EUmember. Dinner and to Zagreb,tinue ofSlovenia, the through capital Ljubljana, and the Salzburg Cathedral. Your journeythen willcon- Salzburg –the majorsights andits Hohensalzburg Castle and check-out youwillshortly get acquainted with the highlights. Overnight inBudapest. Overnight the highlights. not yourday. Dinner with folklore program oneof willbe Monument centre inits but willfinish yoursightseeing, small cute trains. ThevisitSquare of Heroesthe with the (UNESCO) and Europe’s oldest second subway with its MatthiasSt. Church, Utca but the Andrasy also famous HillwithCastle the Fisherman’s Bastion and700-yearsold Stephen’s Parliament,and huge St. neo-Gothic Cathedral, River embankments (UNESCO). You the famous willsee of this town -Buda andPest -are situated onheDanube youandfor sure Two youwillloveit. expects mainparts whole-day tour ofBudapest sightseeing After breakfast a 11 overnight inBudapest. continue the to capital ofHungary. Budapest, Dinner and other After monuments. medieval lunch break youwill Jelacic Square, the Parliament Stone House, Gate and Zagreb visiting -the majorsights its Zagreb Ban Cathedral, After breakfast andcheck-out in youwilldosightseeing 10 say goodbye to Europe!say goodbye After transferred breakfast youwillbe to and the airport 14 enna. yourplate. Vienna bigas steak,ical Overnight as inVi- restaurantdinner inatypical allowsyouto taste the typ- caféfamous Sacher duringthe day is obligatory. Farewell cup ofcoffee with cake Sacher inthe etc.House Having a Theresia Marie tle, Monument, Town Hall,Parliamentary Stephans(UNESCO), St. Cathedral, Vienna Cas- Hofburg walking through the elegant streets ofVienna’s OldTown capital Vienna -visiting Palace Schönbrunn (UNESCO), After breakfast youwillget acquainted with the Austrian 13 count andovernight of50-70%.Dinner inVienna. dreds oftrademarks andwo Europe’s Outlet to inParndorfclose Vienna offering hun- half-day shoppingoption in Outlet Centre and then for a from to Budapest Vienna youwillstop at the Hungarian devoteyou can to relaxation Onthe orto way shopping. After breakfast andcheck-out weoffer youfree time, that 12 th th th th th A BUDAPEST DAY – DAY –ZAGREB –BUDAPEST (HUNGARY) A DEPARTURE DAY – VIENNA DAY – DAY –OUTLETPARNDORF –VIENNA (AUSTRIA) request, please, send to: send please, request, rld-famous brands withrld-famous dis- General commercial conditions

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