Prague

Czech Republic

Baroque beauty and soaring spires

The ancient city of Prague, known as ‘the city of a hundred spires’, is a rich tapestry of sights, sounds and experiences. The cobbled courtyards and secretive alleyways of its labyrinthine Old Town are endlessly charming, whereas the magnificent 9^th century Prague Castle complex overlooks the city from its hilltop position, affording expansive views over Gothic steeples and baroque façades. Packed with Bohemian artistic treasures and cultural gems, the city is sliced in half by the languid Vltava River, which gives rise to numerous picturesque bridges – the most famous of which is the bustling Charles Bridge, Prague’s most celebrated landmark.

PRAGUE CITY BREAK

Explore the charm of this Bohemian beauty

Enjoy a walking tour of Prague, taking in the city’s highlights
Benefit from a central hotel for maximum flexibility
Soak up the historic atmosphere
Explore this city’s wealth of art and culture - see 'Alternatives' below for our suggestions
Return flights included
3 nights bed & breakfast accommodation

Not the itinerary for you? We can turn this into a cultural or an art tour, contact us.

From £429 per person

based on two sharing in a twin/double room, with a minimum of 35 passengers travelling in a specific month

Best time to go

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Suggested Hotel

Adria Hotel, Prague

Unique, family-run 4-star hotel
Located on a quiet, pedestrianised street close to the Old Town & Charles Bridge
Spacious, elegant and comfortable rooms
Truly unusual restaurant – a subterranean, stalactite-laden cave adorned with original Art Nouveau features which date back to 1912.

Not the hotel for your group? Other hotels are available, contact us.

Attractions:

Charles Bridge

Prague’s atmospheric Charles Bridge is perhaps its most famous attraction, and has linked the east and west banks of the River Vltava since the 14^th century. Romantically flanked by the evocative statues of figures from Prague’s history, it is one of Europe’s most beautiful bridges.

Alternatives

Prague Castle

The immense Prague Castle has a history dating back over 1,000 years, and has been the seat of power for Czech presidents, emperors of the Holy Roman Empire, and Bohemian kings. Its ornate turrets and integrated patchwork of architectural styles combine to create a beautiful fairytale fortress that looms over Prague, forming one of the Czech Republic’s most iconic cultural symbols.

St Vitus Cathedral

The impressive St Vitus Cathedral was begun on the site of a Romanesque rotunda in the 14^th century, yet it was not consecrated until 1929. As such, it is a fascinating amalgamation of styles, displaying Gothic, Renaissance and Neo-Gothic architecture with hints of Art Nouveau. Inside, a kaleidoscope of light from the transcendent stained glass windows complements the gilded panels, beautiful frescoes, ornate mosaics and adorned tombs, and the cathedral is the resting place of several saints, as well as homing the Bohemian crown jewels.

Sternberg Palace

Baroque and Bohemian, the elegant Sternberg Palace was built in the 17^th century. Today, it houses the National Gallery’s collections of classical and baroque European art, including pieces by Rembrandt, El Greco, Goya and Rubens.

Veletrzni Palace

This large, Functionalist building holds the National Gallery’s contemporary arts collections. Sprawling over four floors, international works from the 19^th century until the present day are displayed in the rich collection, with works by Klimt, Picasso, Renoir & Van Gogh all making an appearance, amongst many others.

Prague Jewish Museum

Located within Josefov, Prague’s old Jewish Quarter, the Jewish Museum is a fascinating compendium of sacred artefacts that aims to preserve and share the traditions, history and customs of the Jewish population throughout Bohemia. Established in 1906, the museum today holds objects and materials collected from Jewish communities that were destroyed by the Third Reich. The museum is surrounded by several interesting and historic synagogues.

Kutná Hora

Kutná Hora was the Czech Kingdom’s ‘city of silver’, once a national treasury that utilised the silver deposits found around the town (which have long since been exploited). The grandeur of its medieval architecture tells reveals the latter-day importance of this silver-mining boom town, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its Church of St Barbara is a unique example of late-Gothic architecture. Kutná Hora lies to the east of Prague and makes a great day trip.

Make this trip your own

This tour could be a twin-centre trip with Český Krumlov.

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