EXCURSIONS

 

We are offering tours with a professional English-speaking guide. The prices are not included in the registration fee. Participants who like to take part in tours are asked to fill in the respective part of the registration form. In the case of low interest tour can be cancelled and possible paid deposit will be refunded to participants.

 

Prague Castles

Tuesday afternoon, July 18, 2006 – Price: 600 CZK

Minimum persons: 15

 

This is a walk around the castle courtyards with a guide. You will have a chance to visit St. Vitus Cathedral with its crypt and tower, Old Royal Palace including the exhibition "The Story of Prague Castle", St. George's Basilica, Golden Lane and the Daliborka Tower.

 

 

Walk through the Old Town

Wednesday morning, July 19, 2006 – Price: 420 CZK

Minimum persons: 15

 

We will show you the historic centre of the capital city. From the Powder Tower yuou will walk along the Royal Route to the Old Town Square, where you will find the Old Town Hall with its astronomical clock and apostles, surrounded by examples of Baroque architecture. You can see St. Nicholas Church and the gothic Týn Cathedral. Our walk will continue along Parizska Street (Art Nouveau), through the former Jewish Quarter to the Rudolfinum. From here we can offer you a magical view of Charles Bridge and Prague Castle. You will then return to the Old Town Square, where the tour ends.

 

 

Vyšehrad Castle

Wednesday morning, July 19, 2006 – Price: 350 CZK

Minimum persons: 15

 

A short walk brings visitors from the Congress Center directly to ancient legends mentioned Vysehrad as the original seat of the Czech princes. See the most ancient buildings in Vysehrad: The St. Martin rotunda from the 11th century, and the wonderful new-gothic St. Peter and Paul Church. The underground casemates house the originals of several Baroque statues from the Charles Bridge. Stroll through park and cemetery with the tombs of famous representatives of Czech cultural history. Vyšehrad retains its character of magic and mystery. It offers visitors one of the most beautiful urban panoramas with river Vltava and bridges, quiet parks for relaxation with historic statues, and true cultural and spiritual atmosphere.

 

 

Lesser Town & Charles Bridge

Wednesday afternoon, July 19, 2006 – Price: 500 CZK

Minimum persons: 15

 

You will visit the Church of our Lady Victorious where you can find the world known little statue of the Infant of Prague with its famous collection of little coats, then the St. Nicholas Church, the tour will continue with walking through the Lesser town over the Charles Bridge with its two towers, twenty two sculptures and a nice view to the river Vltava with a weir, riversides, islands and an old mill with its race and wheel.

 

 

Český Krumlov

Wednesday whole day, July 19, 2006 – Price: 1 500 CZK

Minimum persons: 15

 

The UNESCO town offers its medieval character thanks to its narrow lanes and many picturesque historical buildings mentioned in historical sources already in the 13th century.

The castle of Cesky Krumlov is after Prague Castle the 2nd biggest castle in Bohemia. The former seat of powerful Lords of Rozmberk’s and Schwarzenberg’s houses rich collections of period furniture and historical weapons. In the park you can admire a unique castle theatre from the 18th century. After a guided tour of the castle we will take you for a walk through the historical centre and for a short rest in some of many stylish and cosy pubs.

 

 

Jewish Prague

Thursday morning, July 20, 2006 – Price: 800 CZK

Minimum persons: 15

 

This is a trip to the Jewish history. During this walking tour you will see Jewish town-quarter, rebuilt by beginning of 20th century in admirable stylish architecture, the only one in Central Europe, that survived holocaust. You will stroll through the Old Jewish Cemetery, visit some of the six surviving synagogues and the Kafka’s house. You will then walk through Maislova street and reach the Old Town Square where your journey to the past ends. The price includes admission to the Jewish Museum, which is the largest of its kind in the world, and the Old Jewish Cemetery.