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"Festival Tour" / June 8 - 18, 2012
Tour size is limited to around 10 - 20 people only.
Itinerary* - Just an outline. More cultural events may be added to the daily schedule
(Daily/Hour schedule in detail will be mailed to you approx. 6 weeks prior to departure)
Friday 8 Prague - 2 nights
PM Grand City Tour illustrating its thousand-years history. Tour the Lesser Town, walk across
magnificent medieval Charles Bridge, Old Town Square with astrological clock and more..
This evening join your fellow travelers for the WELCOME DINNER in the local restaurant
accompanied by accordion music.
Saturday 9
This day is full of music - tour to KOLíN where FESTIVAL OF BRASS BAND MUSIC
dedicated to the famous Czech composer & musician František Kmoch is held. Every
year more than 3,000 musicians participate in this huge celebration. Program starts
at 10 AM with various programs with STREET PARADE at 12 Noon and many cultural
events are arranged at different locations thorough the town until evening hours. A great
photo & video opportunity!
Sunday 10 Olomouc - 2 nights
AM departure to KUTNÁ HORA. We’ll tour the St. Barbara Cathedral and city center
followed by visiting the Sedlec Ossuary (a.k.a. Kostnice) a small Christian chapel decorated
with human bones of 40, 000 people. PM after free time continue to our hotel in OLOMOUC.
Monday 11
Guided city tour: View the unique Orloj Clock; Cathedral of St. Wenceslas from 1109 and
other places. PM free time to discover the beauty of the other historical sites of the city
such as the Archdiocesan Museum, established in the year 1998 where Mozart family found
a temporary home here in the autumn 1767 where eleven year-old Wolfgang Amadeus
Mozart composed his 6th Symphony in F-major. You may enjoy many of the fountains
throughout the city.
Tuesday 12 Brno - 2 nights
After breakfast we’ll discover the Moravian Karst - Punkva caves with fabulous formations of
stalactites and stalagmites, fairy-tale domes. Boat ride on the underground river Punkva &
with cable car on the top of Macocha Abyss for beautiful view over the region. PM continue to
the capital city of Moravia - BRNO. On the city tour you’ll find out about the “Brno dragon”,
crooked arts, mummified Monks and more during visit of the City Hall, Church of St. Jacob,
Vegetable market, Cathedral of St. Peter & Paul; city center and more. Rest of the day at
leisure.
Wednesday 13
Day trip to KROMERIZ, sometimes called “The Athens of Haná”. Enjoy Kromeriz at its best!
You will tour the Archbishop Chateau interiors - holds precious collections of paintings, books
and music, based on the zealous research and antiquary work of scholars throughout the
centuries. Get a sweeping view of the town from the panoramic vantage point of the tower,
and after that take a walk through the preserved area of the town center, including the
famous Flower Garden - a magnificent example of 17th century gardening art. Rest of the
day at leisure.
Thursday 14 Ceske Budejovice - 2 nights
After breakfast, while driving through many picturesque towns we’ll continue to South
Bohemia with stop in TELC - consist of a long square lined with arcades and Church of
St. James from the 14th century. Chateau complex is the most impressive architecture
of the region. Free time for shopping and lunch. PM continue to CESKÉ BUDEJOVICE - the
royal town founded in 1265. In the center of the town is a magnificent square, one of the
largest in Europe. It is lined with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque houses with arcades,
Samson’s Fountain in its center.
Friday 15
AM tour the Budweiser-Budvar Brewery followed by city tour. The rest of the day at leisure
for a chance to visit some of the beautiful shops in the city center, including shopping for
renowned Bohemian Garnets in the company store. PM - Optional trip to CESKY KRUMLOV.
Saturday 16 Karlovy Vary - 1 night
Departure South Bohemia to PILSEN. During your free time, tour the historical core of the
town which has kept its original regular ground plan under which there are two-story
underground open to the public. The Town Hall is a good example of Bohemian Renaissance
(1555-59). The gothic St. Bartholomew’s Church (14th century) has the highest spire in
Bohemia (103 m). In a former Franciscan monastery from about the year 1300 there is an
exposition of gothic arts. Visit the monument dedicated to US Army for liberation the city in
May 1945 - “Thank you America!” PM arrival to KARLOVY VARY. The city was founded by the
Bohemian King Charles the IV. in the 14th century. The town has been recapturing its former
glory with its Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings being restored and people rediscovering all
the town has to offer. Tour of colonnade and taste the water from the 12 curative thermal
mineral springs. Admire the beauty of both the historic and modern colonnades. Rest of the
day at leisure.
Sunday 17 Prague - 1 night
AM transfer to PRAHA with stop in LIDICE for visit Memorial dedicated to the people of the
village killed by Nazi. PM last chance for visiting your favored places in the city, shopping or
enjoy one of the many concerts in the center.
Monday 18
Your tour ends this morning, leaving you with pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation.
*Subject to change
Tour price: $2,545.00 per person / double occupancy; For single supplement add: $450.00
Add On Option > Two additional nights in PRAGUE just $295 per person double occ.
Day 1 - Monday 18
WALK THROUGH PRAGUE´S FAMOUS JEWISH HISTORY. During this morning walking tour you will see the only Central European Jewish town - quarter that survived the holocaust. You will stroll through the Old Jewish Cemetery, visit some of the six surviving synagogues and see Kafka’s house. PM, enjoy charming views of Prague’s unique architecture while sitting comfortably on the deck of a historic steam boat, letting the history flow by. You will see Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, National Theater, Emauzy Monastery, Vysehrad Castle and other historic landmarks. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Evening is reserved for our most popular DINNER with FOLKLORE PROGRAM full of MUSIC - DANCE and lots of FUN!
Day 2 - Tuesday 19
Enjoy a free day to further explore the sights of PRAGUE, or perhaps indulge in the last minute shopping for some wonderful bargains including the world famous Bohemian crystal, the garnet jewelry, souvenirs and many handcrafts. There is music available everywhere and you may enjoy a concert, visit Mucha Museum, etc. Perhaps, you’ll like to visit with friends, relatives or visit ancestral village.
Day 3 - Wednesday 20
After breakfast, your tour ends this morning leaving you with pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation.
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