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Prague Sightseeing Tours & Activities 2016 Prague Sightseeing Tours & Activities 2016 All rates are per person in US dollars. Hop On-Hop Off Panoramic Bus Tour: Daily AM 24 hour Pass $ 60 or 48 hour Pass $ 75 On this Hop On/Off Bus tour, enjoy either a 24 hour pass or 48 hour pass to admire the city, from a “higher perspective! On board, listen to the interesting & informative commentary as you pass all the important sites, Then, if you wish to explore the city sites on your own, get off whenever you want and as many times as you want at the designated stops. Prauge’s Old Town & Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour: AM $27 Discover the history of Prague and its Jewish community on this 2-hour walking tour of the Old Town and former Jewish Ghetto. Visit the highlights of the Old Town, which includes the Astronomical Clock and Tyn Cathedral, the Estates Theatre, and the birthplace of Franz Kafka. Then, continue to the former Jewish Ghetto in the Josefov quarter. See some of the city synagogues, and learn about the cramped conditions before the ghetto was destroyed in the early 20th century, the history of Bohemia, and why these sites are so important to the Czech people. Sightseeing Cruise on the Vltava River: AM & PM $18 Discover all the charm and beauty of Prague from the water as you cruise along in a traditional canal boat, on this 45 minute tour. Admire the views along the Vltava River, and learn why this area is referred to as the “Venice of Prague”. Uncover mysterious, hidden corners of this city, such as the remains of Ancient Prague. Prague Segway Tour: AM & PM $86 Explore the most beautiful parts of Prague on a Segway. After a brief training session, led by your guide, cross over the Charles Bridge and discover all that Prague has to offer. Glide along the streets, as our guide points out the cities highlights and even local hotspots. During this leisurely tour you will visit Kampa Park, the John Lennon Wall, St. Nicholas’ Church, and Prague Castle. Then at the Strahov Monastery, take in the breathtaking views of the city as you enjoy a short break. Then, continue through Petrin Hill, cross over the Charles Bridge to see the National Theatre, Wenceslas Square, the Old Town Square and a visit to the Jewish quarter, before arriving back at the starting point. Prague Castle Tour: PM $90 This 2 ½ hour tour begins at the Charles Bridge. Led by our expert guide, cross over, to Lesser Town Square for the tram that will take you to the Castle. Explore St. Vitus Cathedral while learning all about the history of this site and the princes, kings, and emperors that shared it. Tour the old castle, Vladislav Hall, and then head to St. George's Basilica, and then to Golden Lane. (Incl. Tram Ticket, admission tickets for St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, and St. George’s Basilica & Golden Lane) Prague Beer Tour & Taverns: PM $18 Enjoy some of the world's finest beers and classic Czech hospitality on this 4 hour tour of Prague's best-loved bars. A Mecca for beer lovers, discover, the best kept secrets of the national drink, as you learn how Czech beer is made and just why it’s considered the best in the world. As you visit authentic pubs, each specializing in a specific Czech beer, take in the unique atmosphere and sample the typical cuisine along with the locals! Na zdraví! Jazz Boat Evening Cruise: $30 Experience the delights of Prague while cruising through the center of the city, listen to amazing jazz! You'll be welcomed onto the boat with a drink as you relax into the party atmosphere. Sit back and take in the amazing views as you enjoy the music. (Dinner supplement available). Full Day Excursion to Karlovy Vary: AM $98 Enjoy a relaxing 2-hour drive from Prague to Karlovy Vary famous for its healing spa waters. Learn about its famous springs, including Vridlo. After lunch, visit the Moser Glass Shop and the Thun Porcelain Shop. Finally, enjoy a guided visit to the Moser Glass Factory Museum. Half Day Terezin Concentration Camp: PM $44 On this excursion visit Terezin, the site of the notorious concentration camp run by the Nazis during their occupation of Czechoslovakia. Led by our expert guide you’ll visit the Memorial of National Martyrdom, the small fortress which served as a prison for the Prague Gestapo and finally the Ghetto Museum, which was opened in 1991 in the building that housed the former Terezín School. Half Day Excursion to Kutna Hora: PM $40 Today, travel east of Prague to the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site of Kutna Hora. Led by our expert guide, discover the medieval architecture; visit the Cathedral of St. Barbara, tour the Old Mint, where the town's silver was turned into precious coins and visit the Sedlec Ossuary, the Bone Chapel. If your tour is not listed, please call 1.866.446.1897 or email [email protected]. All rates are per person in U.S. dollars, valid from April 1 – October, 2016. Reservations: 1.866.446.1897 www.ez-italy.com email: [email protected] .
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