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Prague: Wenceslas Square and Old Town

Discover what perestroika meant to the Czech Republic as you wend through Wenceslas Square, site of the Velvet Revolution in 1989. Hear stories of the 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.

Prague: Charles Bridge, Prague Castle and St Vitus’s Cathedral

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.

Prague: 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.

PRAGUE: LIDICE VILLAGE and JEWISH QUARTER

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.

KARLOVY VARY: Tepla River and Moser Glass Factory

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 Celsius! Walk along the colonnades, drink mineral water direct from the spring and relax in cafes that line the rushing Tepla River. You tour also includes a trip to the Moser Glass Factory, a world famous producer of Bohemian glassware.

KUTNA HORA, SEDLEC and PRAGUE: Gothic Fountain, All Saint Church and 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!