8002 - Czech Republic - classic II.

Sightseeing Tour
Destination:	Czech Republic - Praha, Karlovy Vary, Nižbor, Křivoklát
Duration:	7 days / 4 nights
Price from:	682,- EURO

Available April 1 - October 31

1. Day : Departure Bangkok

Departure from Bangkok by ..........

2. Day : Arrival Prague

Arrival to Prague by ........ at ........ Welcome at the airport - Transfer to the hotel in the centre of the city. First visit of Prague - Old Town Square. Orloj (Medieval Astronomical Clock of the seasons mounted on the of Gothic Old Town City Hall Tower, dates back to 1410, was made in cooparation with professors of mathematics and astronomy at old Charles University) - ancient colorfull narow street Karlova ulice (Charles street), famous historical Karlův most (Charles Bridge) from 14. and 15. centuries decorated by alley of 30 statues. Dinner in a typical Czech restaurant - brewery "U Fleků". Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Prague. Meal: Dinner 

Praha (Prague): "Mother of Cities" or "City of a Hundred Spires" is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Known since as early as the 9th century AD, centre of the state for more than 1100 years. By the 14th century it was one of Europe's leading cultural and trade centres, for many decades during the Gothic and Renaissance eras, Prague was the permanent seat of two Holy Roman Emperors and thus was also the capital of the Holy Roman Empire. Historic centre of Prague, which occupies the center of the city, is an architectural treasure on hilly banks of the Vltava River. It has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites, making the city one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe.

3. Day : Prague, city tour

Prague Castle (Hradčany), one of the biggest castles in the world. Seat of ancient Kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman Emperors and Czech presidents contains many fine churches and palaces. Buildings represent every architectural style of the last millennium - St.Vitus Cathedral, impressive large Cathedral first built in the 10th cent. Containing the tombs of many kings, it is an excellent example of Gothic architecture and is the biggest and most important church in the country. Lunch in the Castle area in the Lobkowicz palace.
In the afternoon, there will be a visit to the Lesser Town of Prague, pitoresque unforgettable settlements beneath the Prague Castle on the left (west) bank of the river - Infant Jesus of Prague or Holy Child of Prague, famous miraculous statuette in baroque church of Our Lady of Victory. Dinner in a restaurant in the Prague centre.
Overnight in Prague. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4. Day : Prague, Karlovy Vary spa

In the morning, departure from Prague to Karlovy Vary (130 km). During the day - visit of spa town - Thermal Hot Spring Colonnade, the twin-steeple Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Opera House, The Grandhotel Pupp. Lunch in the centre of the city. In the afternoon return to Prague.

Overnight in Prague. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad): Bohemian spa historicaly world famous for its hot springs (13 main springs, about 300 smaller springs, and river warm water). Among visitors, there were the tsar Peter the Great, J.W. Goethe , N.V.Gogol, F.Schiller and others. The spa was established in the XIV th century, according to a legend, mineral hot springs were discovered by the Emperor Charles IV th. At present time the town is also known for the international film festival, for popular Czech liquer Becherovka and glass manufacturer Mosser Glasss.

5. Day : Prague, Nižbor crystal work, Křivoklát Castle

In the morning, departure from Prague to Nižbor (small townlet in very beatiful valley of Berounka River) and there visit glasswork Factory Bohemia Crystal. At the end of the tour you can visit the firm´s shop.
Transfer to Křivoklát. Lunch in a historical part of the town. In the afternoon - visit the Křivoklát Castle. Departure back to Prague (about 60 km). Dinner in the Prague.

Overnight in Prague. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nizbor crystal work factory: The Rück Crystal, a.s.(established 1846 ), glassworks in Nižbor manufactures an extensive range of cut 24% leaded crystal in a wide variety of decorations from the simple to extremely complex and laborious, with gilt,hand painting and sandblasting. Rückl crystal, a.s. offers tours of the glassworks with a professional explanation of the operations. During the excursion visitors will get to know the individual stages of producing glass crystal by hand, i.e. the furnaces, processing, designing and polishing.

Krivoklat Castle: the castle of Křivoklát belongs to the oldest and most important castles of the Czech kings. The history of its construction starts in the 12th century. During the reign of Premysl Otakar II a large monumental royal castle was built to be later rebuilt by king Vaclav IV and even later generously enlarged by king Vladislav of Jagellon. In the castle we can visit beautiful castle chapel, the Great Royal and Chivalric Halls with an exhibition of Gothic paintings and sculptures, the library of the Fürstenberg noble Family containing over 52.000 bands, medieval prison designed for most important criminals like alchemists and prisoners of State with torture instruments, dungeon in huge main castle tower. And enjoy view of the surrounding national park hills forest area.

6. Day : Prague, departure

Programme depends on the hour of aeroplane´s departure. In the morning, individual visit to Prague with a possibility of buying souvenirs. Lunch individually in the course of walking through Prague New Town.
Return to the hotel depending on the hour of flight departure and the time of departure to the airport.
Departure from the hotel including the guide - check out at the airport - flight by...

Meal: Breakfast

7. Day : Arrival Bangkok

Arrival to Bangkok by ..........