Bohemian Rhapsody: Czech Rebublic - Tailor Made

Czech Republic: Bohemian Rhapsody

Find out what Bohemian really means from the Celts to the Hapsburgs in this spectacular country – heart of Europe and a real cultural crossroads.

Itinerary

• Day 1/2: Travel Day / Welcome To Prague

  SEE what perestroika meant to the Czech Republic as you wend your through WENCESLAS SQUARE, site of the VELVET REVOLUTION in 1989. Hear stories of empire and Prussian grandeur as we continue to PRAGUE’S OLD TOWN before joining the crowds to see the Town Hall’s famous walking, chiming, dancing medieval clock.

• Day 3: Prague\'s Royal Route

  Walk across the VLATVA RIVER on the world famous CHARLES BRIDGE to Hradcany Town, where you will find the commanding PRAGUE CASTLE. Perched on a promontory, this Royal Residence was founded in the 10th century and has been the seat of Presidents of since 1918. Within the castle walls is ST VITUS’s CATHEDRAL, site of coronations and the resting place of monarchs, clergy men and patron saints.

• Day 4: CESKY KRUMLOV

  CESKY KRUMLOV, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, ranks among the most visited Bohemian towns. Built on the banks of the Vlatva River, the Lords of Krumlov founded the Castle and town in the 13th century. Highlights include beautifully preserved houses, and interiors of the Renaissance, Baroque and Roccoco periods.

• Day 5: PRAGUE: JEWISH QUARTER/LIDICE VILLAGE

  Look at Prague’s history from a Jewish perspective, starting at LIDICE VILLAGE, scene of Nazi atrocities in the Second World War. We then return to Prague’s JEWISH QUARTER to visit KLAUSEN SYNAGOGUE and JEWISH MUSEUM, which has some of the oldest religious objects in Europe and a moving collection of art created, including children, during their internment at Terezin Concentration Camp.

• Day 6: KARLOVY VARY

  Visit the most celebrated spa in Bohemia, founded by the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV during a hunting expedition in the 14th century. The hottest Spring Vndio is 72 Degrees C! Walk along the colonnades, drink mineral water direct from the spring and relax in cafes that line the rushing River Tepla. You tour also includes a trip to the MOSER GLASS FACTORY, a world famous producer of Bohemian glassware.

• Day 7: KUTNA HORA/FREE TIME IN PRAGUE/BLACK LIGHT THEATRE

  Venture into the BOHEMIAN COUNTRYSIDE on our way to KUTNA HORA, a town whose architectural beauty rivals the most beautiful cities in Europe. Highlights include the cathedral of St Barbara, the Stone House, the Gothic Fountain, and the former Baroque Convent of Ursuline nuns. Finally, we visit the village of SEDLEC, and All Saints Church, with furnishings made from human bones! We then return to Prague to enjoy free time in the centre or visit Prague’s Eiffel Tower and the Hall of Mirrors on PETRIN HILL. Evening: Enjoy Czech Republic’s world famous BLACK LIGHT THEATRE – where actors and objects defy gravity in a show that will dazzle and amaze!

• Day 8: Return to Home

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