The Art & Castles of Prague

5 days from £899

The statue-lined Charles Bridge over the Vltava at dawn, looking towards the Lesser Town bridge tower and Prague Castle beyond
Charles Bridge, Prague
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Suggested Itinerary#

Your itinerary is exclusively yours to tailor to suit your group's interests and profile of your members. Here is our suggested itinerary:

Day 1 – Prague

Scheduled flight to Prague from your preferred airport – transfer with our professional guide in our private executive coach to the 4* Majestic Plaza Hotel in central Prague.

Day 2 – Prague guided tour & Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia

Guided walking tour of Prague taking in sights such as Wenceslas Square, the Jewish Quarter and Charles Bridge – guided tour of the 13th century Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia, now home to the National Gallery’s collection of ‘Medieval Art in Bohemia and Central Europe’ with works from 14th century Czech artists as well as 15th and 16th century works by central European artists.

Day 3 – Prague Castle & St George’s Basilica

Originally the residence of Bohemian kings and today the seat of the Czech president, our guided tour of Prague Castle Complex takes in some of Prague’s best sights, including the Cathedral of St Vitus, the Powder Tower, the Old Royal Palace and the Golden Lane as well as wonderful views out over the Vltava River with the old town in the background – guided tour of St George’s Basilica, established in 920 as Bohemia’s first convent and the best preserved Romanesque church in Prague.

Day 4 – Konopiste Castle

Guided tour of Konopiste Castle, once the palatial residence of the illfated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and whose richly decorated chambers are adorned with collections he inherited from Modena's house of d'Este and numerous trophies testifying to his passion for hunting – return to Prague for the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 5 – Sternberg Palace

Guided tour of Sternberg Palace, named after Franc Josef Sternberg who founded the Society of Patriotic Friends of the Arts in Bohemia in 1796, and home to the National Gallery's valuable collection of 14th to 18th century European art, including works by Goya, Rembrandt, Rubens and Donatello – transfer to the airport for our scheduled flight home.

Remember, every element of this itinerary can be adjusted. If you'd like to change the days, add different activities, or adjust the pace, just let us know.

Features#

What's included in this tour is entirely yours to customise to suit your group's budget and preferences. Here is what we've suggested:

  • 4* hotel

  • Half board accommodation

  • Guided tours at every venue

  • All excursions included

  • Professional local guide

  • Scheduled flights to Prague

  • Executive coach in the Czech Republic

  • One free place per 10 paying passengers

Tailor your Features#

If you'd like to adjust what's included, perhaps a different hotel standard, more or fewer days, or different excursions, here are some alternatives:

  • For more (or fewer) days

  • Include UK airport coach transfers

  • Bring a specialist lecturer

  • Include all entrance fees & gratuities

  • Visit more (or fewer) sights*

* See Tailor your Sights for suggestions

Sights#

The places your group visits are exclusively yours to decide. Here are the main sights we've suggested:

  • Guided tour of Prague

  • Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia - guided tour

  • Prague Castle Complex

  • St George’s Basilica - guided tour

  • Konopiste Castle - guided tour

  • Sternberg Palace - guided tour

Tailor your Sights#

If you'd prefer to visit different places, or if you'd like to add extra attractions that match your group's specific interests, here are some more suggestions:

  • Obecni Dum (Municipal House) - a national cultural landmark and one of the best Art Nouveau buildings in Prague, Jan Preisler and Mikoláš Aleš, the most significant Czech painters and sculptors of the time, participated in its decoration

  • River Vltava cruise - with coffee and cake on board to see the city from a different perspective

  • Staromestske Namesti - Romanesque, Baroque and Gothic style buildings and the 15th century Astronomical Clock have made this one of the most beautiful squares in Europe

Accommodation#

Where you stay is entirely yours to choose to match your group's preferences. Here is our suggested accommodation:

Four nights on half board basis at the 4* Majestic Plaza Hotel. Located 300 metres from St Wenceslas Square, facilities include a restaurant and bar and all rooms are en suite.

Tailor your accommodation#

If you'd prefer different accommodation, perhaps a different hotel standard, location, or basis of accommodation, here are some alternative choices:

  • Stay at a 3* hotel

  • With fewer dinners included

Extras#

The costs on top of your tour price can be tailored to suit your group's needs. Here is what we've listed as extras:

  • Single room supplement £159

  • Insurance

  • Entrance fees to places of interest

  • Audio headphones

  • Gratuities

Many of these can be included in the tour price if you'd prefer. For example, we can include entrance fees, gratuities, or audio headphones as part of your overall cost.

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