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"Sokol Tour" - XVth All-Sokol Slet / June 29 - July 9, 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 June 29
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 30
Trip to picturesque medieval town of KUTNÁ HORA, part of the UNESCO World
Cultural and Natural Heritage. During this excursion you will see interesting and
most impressive sights as the unique Gothic Cathedral of St. Barbara, the patron of
saint miners, Wallachian Court (Vlašský dvůr) which is an important building, originally
a Royal Mint, that once produced Prague groschen as well. Free time for lunch at city
center. PM continue to SEDLEC for visit OSSUARY - Bone Church with the most
interesting creations - the chandelier in the center of the nave, containing all the bones
of the human body , two monstrances beside the main altar and the coat-of arms of
the Schwarzenberg noble family .
Program of the Main Days of the XVth All-Sokol Slet July 1 - 7, 2012
Program in detail will be announced later
Sokol Gala – Official Opening of the Slet - Sokol Parade in the Historical parts of PRAHA.
Festive Opening at Strahov Stadion. Cultural program and stage performances.
Sunday, July 8
Day trip to ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE - the royal town founded in 1265. We’ll tour the
city center with it’s magnificent square, one of the largest in Europe. It is lined with
Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque houses with arcades, Samson’s Fountain stands in
its center (dates from 1727). The five story Black Tower from the later half of the
16th century rises to height of 70 meters behind two Late Gothic houses. PM continue
to medieval town of ČESKÝ KRUMLOV. Guided city tour followed by free time for
shopping of beautiful Bohemian Garnets and other souvenirs or more exploration of
the town. You may consider to visit the second largest chateau in the Czech Republic
dominating the northern part of the town that was included into the World Heritage
List of UNESCO.
Monday 9
After breakfast - Your tour ends this morning, leaving you with pleasant memories of
a wonderful vacation.
Tour price: $2,345.00 per person / double occupancy; For single supplement add: $450.00
* Subject to change
Add On Option > Two additional nights in PRAGUE just $295 per person double occ.
Day 1 - Monday 9
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 10
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 11
After breakfast, your tour ends this morning leaving you with pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation.
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