Tours in Czech Republic
1000 Years of Prague Architecture
Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Art Nouveau, Cubism...sounds familiar? Do you know that Bohemia is the only region in the world where Cubism found its expression in architecture? No? Never mind, you'll be treated to the finest examples of all of the above ...and much more!
Prague Spring, Velvet Revolution
Interested in the politics of the 20th century? Four major empires collapsed at the end of WWI and the political landscape of Europe changed beyond recognition and that is where our story begins. This region has a particularly troubled history and the Prague Spring and Velvet Revolution have been important milestones on the way to democracy.
Milovice tour - former USSR military base
Throughout this exclusive tour I will show you unique ex-military zone Milovice, small town 45 km north of Prague. During our drive and walk trough the whole military area I will give you detailed information on the history and presence of this outstanding site and about all armies which were stationed here. It is a very special tour not provided by any other tour company or guide. On 30.4.1904 it became a military base at first for the use of Austro-Hungarian land forces. Then used by armies of several other states such as Czechoslovak army (1918-1939), German army "Wehrmacht" (1939-1945), Czechoslovak army (1945-1968). Most recently there were stationed occupyig forces of the U.S.S.R. (1968-1990) army after the russian lead Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia on 21.8.1968.
Rural architecture of central Bohemia - museum Prerov nad Labem
An hour drive from Prague is situated unique open air museum of rural and folk architecture in the city of Prerov nad Labem, the fourth one of its kind to be established in Europe. The museum presents a total of 32 structures – from old Bohemian timbered houses, bee hives and a bell tower to mansions below the local chateau, as well as an old schoolhouse and a hunting lodge. Perhaps the most interesting building is the former hall of the Prerov cottagers’ association from the 18th century. In the early 20th century it was reconstructed as a chalet and today represents a unique example of Elbe Valley folk architecture. Prerov former magistrate, belonged to local blacksmiths family until late 19th century. In 1895 it was bought by the owner of the estate Prerov Archduke Ludwig Salvator of Tuscany. At present, the museum is a total of 32 buildings, including seven cottages, 6 granaries and two barns.
Karlstejn Castle
This high gothic castle was founded in 1348 by Czech King and Roman Emperor Charles IV as a place for safekeeping of the royal treasures, especially Charles's collection of holy relics and the coronation jewels of the Roman Empire. At the outbreak of the Husite wars the castle became the place for safekeeping of the Czech coronation jewels, which were kept here, with the exception of several short time breaks, for nearly 200 years. The castle was reconstructed in late gothic style after 1480 and in renaissance style in the last quarter of the 16th century. The present appearance of the castle comes from the last reconstruction, which was carried out, in the purist neo-gothic style by architect Josef Mocker at the end of the 19th century. I will pick you up at your hotel or accommodation and then we drive south-west to the little town of Karlstejn. Karlstejn Castle situated, as castles usually are, on a hill for protection. On arrival there, you have a choice to either board a horse drawn carriage (about EUR 6 per person one way) or we can walk up to the castle (about a 20-30 minute walk). Once there, we take a tour through this fairytale-like castle, conjuring up our dreams of princes and princesses, dungeons and dragons.
General Prague Overview
This introductory tour, with it's walks and exterior visits, is designed to give you an overview of the main sights of our beautiful city. A comfortable car will pick you up from your hotel and take you along cobblestone roads past Wenceslas Square, the State Opera House, the National Museum, and over the Vltava River to the Prague Castle district. We will then embark on foot past the Archbishop's Palace to St Vitus Cathedral, the Royal Palace, the Golden Lane and down the Old Castle Stairs. From here the driver will take us back over the Vltava River and down the exclusive Paris Street to the Old Town Square where we will have a chance to see the Old Town Hall with it's famous Astronomical Clock, St Nicholas Church and the beautiful Tyn Church. This is just a rough outline and I can alter the order of the tour to suit your specific needs.
Day trip from Prague to Cesky Krumlov, Tabor
Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site, is one of the best preserved and most picturesque medieval towns of South Bohemia. Perched on its hilltop, one of Europe`s largest castles overlooks the town almost encircled by two meandering loops of the Vltava River. The oldest Baroque theater in the world with original furnishings and fixtures was built on the castle grounds in 1760 and belongs to the most unique monuments to admire in this country. Optional stop in Tabor, a medieval town and the spiritual center of the Hussite uprising in the 15th century, located about half way between Prague and Cesky Krumlov.
Moravian Caves
The Czech Republic and it’s state of Moravia has one of the most beautiful karst regions in the world. The area north of Brno, the capital of Moravia, is studded with caves full of impressive stalactites and stalagmites – dripstones carved out by rivers and time into the subterranean limestone. These limestone sediments date back to some 350 million years ago – give or take a day. :-) The most visited caves are situated along the mostly subterranean Punkva river and Sloup creek. These caves have been discovered only in the beginning of the 20th century! After I pick you up at your hotel or accommodation, we drive east to Moravia – one of the 3 states of the Czech Republic (Bohemia and Silesia are the others). After about a 2-3 hour drive from Prague, depending on traffic, we arrive in the Karst region full of incredible caves, made by nature and fairly recently made easily accessible to all but the handicapped. We visit as many caves as possible with priority being the Punkva Cave with it’s Macocha (stepmother abyss), Sloup and Sosov Caves and the Katherine Cave. The Macocha abyss is 138.5 meters / 415.5 feet deep! Your guided walking tour through the caves shows you these awesome formations. At the Punkva cave, you also take a boat ride into the cave as well as a cable car ride to the top of the area. The Sloup Cave is another gem not to be missed. The Sosov Cave is especially interesting since it was not discovered until after the area became a natural preserve, so the dripstone robbers could not do any harm here. These caves are well preserved to show you what nature created over the millenniums. Balcarka Cave will also be visited, should time allow.
Comprehensive Tour of Terezin
This former ghetto/concentration camp, which is approximately one hours driver from Prague, is a must-see to understand the complicated history that unfolded here. In 1941 the regions thousand-year-old Jewish communities were transported through here as a way-station to the East and the death camps of Auschwitz, Treblinka and others. You will visit the main sights that will help you understand what happened to thousands of innocent people. You will also view actual artifacts including children's drawings, poetry and other rare items which survived their owners to speak so eloquently for them.
Private tour of Prague from Vienna
This 2 day sightseeing tour of Prague will take us across the Vltava River and up the hill to the most massive castle complex in continental Europe: - first day we will walk around the old city with highlights such as the Staromestske namesti/ Old town square,/ with its world famous clock/ Jewish synagogue, National theatre, Charles Bridge and many other parts of Prague along the way, we will finish the day in the oldest pub in Prague, built in 1499. - second day we will spend in the Prague Castle. We'll tour the impressive Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica and St. Vitus Cathedral and enjoy the views of Prague, - enjoy your last moments and do the last shopping and after all this get ready and travel back to Vienna
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