11 / 14 Days: May 2 – 12 / 15, 2023
Pilsen Liberation Festival May 5 - 8
Discover the beauty of Czech Republic which offers an enticing array of sights, museums, theaters, galleries and an extraordinary richness in architecture. Pilsen Liberation Festival. The 78th Anniversary of the end of WW II and liberation Pilsen by the United States Army in 1945.
CITIES & LANDMARKS VISITING
- PRAGUE • PLZEŇ • ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE • ČESKÝ KRUMLOV • HOLAŠOVICE • TÁBOR • LIDICE • EGGENBERG BREWERY & VELKÉ POPOVICE (Kozel) BREWERY and much more
OVERNIGHT hotels with private facilities in:
Pilsen – 4 nights • České Budějovice – 2 nights • Tábor – 1 night • Prague – 2 / 5 nights
DAILY TOUR PROGRAM
Itinerary* “TRAVEL BOOK” with daily program > detailed schedule information will be mailed to you approx. 1 month prior to departure.
(B - Breakfast; L - Lunch; D - Dinner)
Day 1 - Tuesday, May 2
Depart your hometown and take an overnight flight across the Atlantic. Enjoy in-flight entertainment and meal service as you travel to start your vacation.
Day 2 - Wednesday 3 (D) PRAGUE – 1 night
The tour starts today from your hotel in PRAGUE. Begin your afternoon with a walking tour to Old Town Square, enclosed by Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo style buildings before viewing Týn Church and its magnificent towers, the unique Astronomical Clock, St. Nicholas Cathedral and Old Town Hall. Continue to the 14th century Charles Bridge, one of Prague's loveliest and most characteristic sights with its 16 arches and 30 statues. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for WELCOME DINNER in the local restaurant.
Day 3 - 7 / Thursday 4 - Sunday 7 (B, L) PILSEN - 4 nights
AM depart to PLZEŇ for Pilsen Liberation Festival. The 78th Anniversary of the end of WW II and liberation Pilsen by the United States Army in 1945. The main events will include the memorial services to the U.S. veterans of the 16th Armored Division, 2nd and 97th Infantry Divisions and the Belgian veterans of the 17th Fusilier Battalion. The Convoy of Liberty will conclude the Pilsen festival. Detail program will be announced by the end of March 2023.
Day 8 - Monday 8 (B, L) ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE - 2 nights
Before Noon we’ll depart to the most charming village of HOLAŠOVICE. The pride of this place is the wonderful Baroque farms set around the extensive village green, which even ensured inclusion of Holašovice in the UNESCO world heritage list. After tour of the village and lunch we’ll continue to ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE / the royal town founded in 1265. Rest of the day free.
Day 9 - Tuesday 9 (B, L)
AM Guided city tour will take us to the center of the town with a magnificent square, one of the largest in Europe. It is lined with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque houses with arcades and Samsonʼs Fountain in its center (from 1727). PM trip to ČESKY KRUMLOV - the jewel of South Bohemia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site universally recognized as a unique remnant of historic urbanism. The old town preserves, virtually intact and still vital, an unparalleled ensemble of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque structures. Among the attractions is the second largest castle complex in the Czech Republic. Visiting the Eggenberg Brewery with brewing tradition since 14th century follows the cruise. At present the brewery produces 5 types of beer: 2 types of draft beer (grade 8 and 10); 3 types of lager and Dia beer for diabetics as well as Light non-alcoholic beer for drivers. Free time for shopping of renowned Bohemian Garnets in the factory store, other souvenirs or a chance to visit the chateau.
Day 10 - Wednesday 10 (B, L) TÁBOR – 1 night
AM free time. After lunch depart to TÁBOR a medieval town strongly connected with one of the most famous periods of the Czech history - the Hussite Movement and Hussite Wars in the early part of the 15th Century. The newly restored Hussite Museum located in the impressive building of the late Gothic tow hall. From the ground floor one can enter the underground catacombs of the ingenious tunnel system (800 m / 2,400ʼ) running under Žižka Square. City tour followed by free time.
Day 10 - Thursday 11 (B, L) PRAGUE – 1 night
This morning we’ll depart to VELKÉ POPOVICE touring the brewery aka Kozel (goat). The first official report from the 16th century writes about the Popovice Brewery. More than 10% 2 nights of the Velkopopovický Kozel production is now exported to many countries in the world including the United States of America. After sampling their fine beer, we’ll continue to our hotel in PRAGUE. Free time at leisure.
Day 11 – Friday 12 (B)
After breakfast, your tour ends this morning, leaving you with pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation. Transfer to Václav Havel Airport.
*Subject to change
Add On Option - Extend your trip:
Day 11 – Friday 12 (B) PRAGUE – 3 nights
Completely free day. If you like to visit your ancestral village – we can arrange for you an English speaking driver who will take you there.
Day 12 - Saturday 13 (B, D)
Visit the Memorial in LIDICE dedicated to the people of the village killed by Nazi. PM tour the VYŠEHRAD - The fortress was originally built in the 10th century. Local legend holds that Vyšehrad was the location of the first settlement which would later become Prague. Situated within the castle is the Cathedral of Saint Paul & Peter, as well as the Vyšehrad cemetery also known as Slavín, the final resting place of many composers, artists, sculptors, writers, and those from the world of science and politics such as: Antonín Dvořák, Božena Němcová́, and others. Evening is reserved for our most popular DINNER PARTY with FOLKLORE PROGRAM full of MUSIC - DANCE and lots of FUN!
Day 13 - Sunday 14 (B)
Enjoy a free day to further explore the sights of PRAGUE such as Prague Castle. Perhaps you may 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.
Day 14 - Monday 15 (B)
After breakfast, your tour ends this morning, leaving you with pleasant memories of a wonderful vacation. Transfer to Václav Havel Airport.
* Subject to change
TOUR INCLUDES
- Land transfers by comfortable motor coach
- Daily breakfasts; lunches or dinners as per itinerary
- All scheduled sightseeing & entrance fees, local taxes, music, parties & entertainment
- Professional, local English speaking Tour guides
- "Travel Book” and maps of the Czech Republic and Prague plus information you need to know
NOT INCLUDED
- Airfare (please ask us, we can assist)
- Travel Insurance (please ask us, we can assist)
- Porterage and gratuities for local tour guides and driver
- Meals & beverages not mentioned in tour program
- Personal expenses
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
TOUR RESERVATIONS DETAILS
Booking by: January 14, 2023 Past due by: February 4, 2023
Land price per person w/ double occupancy:
May 2 – 12, 2023: ONLY: $3,195 For single supplement add: $825
May 2 – 15, 2023: ONLY: $3,495 For single supplement add: $980
Any U.S. Veteran & Member of the 16th ADA will $ave $100 per person from the price above
For more Information and Registration on this tour, please contact us.
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Airline ticket arrangements available upon request at time of booking