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| STM Events | : | Incentive Travel | : | Destinations | : | Czech Republic |
| Key Facts | |
| Population | 10.5 million (2009 est.) |
| Capital | Prague |
| Time zone | GMT +1 |
| Calling code | +420 |
| Currency | Czech koruna (CZK) |
| Voltage | 230V |
| Main airports | Prague (PRG), Brno (BRQ), Ostrava (OSR) |
| Entry requirements |
British passports holders, whose nationality is shown as a British Citizen, do not require a visa for entry to the Czech Republic. |
| Embassies | Embassy of the Czech Republic in London British Embassy in Prague |
Day 1
Arrival to Prague Ruzyne Airport.
Guides will meet the group with a girl and a boy dressed in Czech national costume who will be offering bread and salt (Czech traditional welcome).
Transfer to a 5* hotel.
Welcome drink and check-in at hotel, free time.
Afternoon short introduction walking tour from the hotel including the Charles Bridge, Jewish Quarter, Parizska street (the most famous Prague's fashion street), Old Town Square with it´s astronomical clock, the Municipal House and Wenceslas.
Welcome dinner at Plzenska restaurant at the Prague's Municipal house.
In the basement there is a beautiful Art Nouveau period Pilsen restaurant offering classical Czech meals and superb Pilsen beer. The Pilsen restaurant represents an ideal restaurant for organization of lunch dinner for up to 350 people. Typical Czech dinner with Czech traditional music, dances.
After dinner walk or transfer to the hotel.
Day 2
Breakfast at the hotel.
Prague tours
Option 1 - Prague Jewish Quarter tour
A stroll around synagogues listening to the story of Prague Jewish community. Also included, Old Jewish school, unique Jewish clock and peaceful cemetery.
Option 2 - Prague Castle Tour and Lesser Town
Prague Castle area, where first you will visit Prague Castle, is devoted to gardens and fountains, towers and churches, palaces and summer-houses. Today the castle is the residence of the head of state, housing a magnificent gallery, and also a treasury.
It's called Lesser because traditionally it was the smaller half of Prague, the half in which the king lived, and the half away from the bustle of the markets on the other side. Today Mala Strana is a maze of narrow cobbled-stoned streets, winding their way between historical monuments - including the St. Nicholas church.
Option 3 - Glass decorating classes
Our guide will take your group to the Old Town of Prague. They will visit a famous gallery, where they can admire the beautiful works of art and after, they can create their very own piece of art using the artistic flair to paint a piece of glass which the gallery people fire and mould in their kiln at 800°C. Your own glass bowl will be ready the following day, providing a lasting and unique souvenir of your stay in Prague.
Private evening concert in House at the Stone Bell at Old Town Square. This historical building is located on the Old Town Square, between Tyn church and St. Nicholas church. The capacity of the concert hall is 100 persons.
Day 3
Breakfast at the hotel.
Halfday tours out of Prague
Option 1 - Pilsner Brewery with Zbiroh Castle
By touring the Pilsen brewery your group will learn about the unique brewing process for Pilsner Urquell, the only original type of Pilsner beer.
First stop will be in the modern Visitors Centre, which is dominated by a model of the brewery. Here they show a short film on the history of Plzensky Prazdroj. During the tour the group visits the authentic places where Pilsner Urquell has been produced from the beginning.
Afterwards, they go through the heart of the brewery, the brew house, by a labyrinth of storage cellars which have retained the traditional methods for producing beer. The tour is combined with a tasting of unfiltered Pilsner Urquell beer in the original cellars.
After the brewery the tour continues to Zbiroh Castle (approx 30 minutes drive). Neo-Renaissance mansion on the former site of the early Gothic castle. The completely renovated mansion has been open to the public since June 2005. There will be an excursion of the Castle followed by lunch served at the Medieval Castle Tavern.
Option 2 - Tour to Nelahozeves castle with lunch and wine tasting
The village of Nelahozeves is located 30 minutes north of Prague and both the Dvorak Museum and the Nelahozeves Castle are found there. The 16th century castle, which is the historical home of the Lobkowicz family, represents the pinnacle of Renaissance Bohemian architecture. Your group will have a private tour of the Castle, followed by 3 course lunch in the castle restaurant and followed by wine tasting.
Farwell evening
Transfer from hotel by historical tram through the city, which takes your group through the city centre, along the river with unique views. During the ride, guests will have a glass of wine, and listen to live accordeon and the guides show them all the highlights.
At Mlýnec, Prague's top restaurant, guests will enjoy a unique drama at their table written by Marek Purkart, the first Czech chef to receive the Michelin „Bib Gourmand“ (great value for money) award three times. Superbly situated at the foot of the infamous Charles Bridge, Mlýnec’s interior and terrace offer a spectacular view of the Charles Bridge.
Day 4
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out from hotel.
Individual departures.
If requested, VIP lounge can be arranged at Prague Ruzyne Airport with unlimited consumption of drinks, refreshments (each person would get voucher).
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