5-day Christmas excursion in medieval Prague

Meeting at the airport, where you will meet the escort of our office, a leader specialized in the specific destination and an absolute connoisseur of the history and culture of the city. Check in and direct flight to the fairytale city of Prague. Arriving in the capital of the Czech Republic and on our way to the city center for our first acquaintance, we will begin to feel its aura. We will visit the most famous monument, the astronomical clock.We will see closely why millions of visitors visit it and wait patiently with cameras and mobile phones in hand for the bells to ring, to capture the famous Astronomical Clock "coming to life" before their eyes. Then transfer to our hotel and check in the rooms. For the first night, we suggest you visit one of the dozens beer halls and enjoy traditional beer. Do not forget that in Prague there are 28 breweries and dozens of bars and restaurants with a central theme of beer!

Breakfast and we start the day with a tour of the Old Town, where among other things we will see the Old Town Square (Staromestskenamesti), which is the oldest and most important square of the city. Since the 12th century it has been a "witness" to many historical events. We will also see the medieval town hall with the astronomical clock, the Church of Our Lady of Tyn, the Jewish Quarter, the Gothic Gunpowder Tower, Charles University, the Nostic Theatre, Wenceslas Square (Václavskénamesti), the National Library, the Philharmonic Hall and we will enjoy a walk on the stone bridge of Charles which is decorated with 30 statues of saints, with the most "famous" one being Saint John of Nepomuk.If you touch it, says your legend, it guarantees your next visit to Prague. In the afternoon we will have free time for eating and shopping. We can also (optionally) board a boat from the bank of the "Little Side" for a two-hour cruise on the country's longest river, the Moldova River, or on the Czech Vltava. Relax, we will admire the Castle, the bridge, and all the other beautiful sights of the medieval city, from another angle. For the evening we suggest you visit the Black Theater in Prague and be taken on a colorful visual journey of dance, pantomime and impressive 4D lighting effects by live performers.Be amazed by the incredible scenery, and the games that take place in front of you. A journey into a magical world dominated by colorful lights and impressive objects floating in the air in an experience you should not miss!

In the morning and today we suggest an excursion to the "Florence of the North", Dresden. We will visit the beautiful city with a long and glorious history, which was indeed the seat of the Saxon kings. The city is built on the enchanting valley of the river Elbe, it is the capital of Saxony and on our city tour you will see why it is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Its characterization as the "Florence of the North" is not only exaggerated, as the city is a huge open-air museum where buildings-jewels, characteristic examples of baroque architecture and art spaces succeed one another.The city was completely destroyed by the bombing of allied aircraft during the Second World War, but left behind the ghosts of the past and was reborn, having regained its old glory. On our walk, we will see the Opera House, built in 1841 and stands out for its special architecture, the Cathedral, which dominates with its bell tower, the town hall, the Renaissance palace, the Zwinger palaces, the jousting grounds, the gunpowder tower, the Canaletto terrace, the Academy of Fine Arts, the cellars of the Vettinas, the bridge of Augustus that joins the new and the old Dresden.Free time in the city for lunch and in the afternoon return to Prague. For the evening, for a different view of the "heart" of Prague, we suggest you go up to the observation tower of the Old Town Hall. Alternatively, you can test your endurance by climbing the 280 steps inside the cathedral of Saint Vitos to enjoy the view from the 100 meter high tower.

Breakfast at the hotel and today we offer a wonderful excursion to the spa town of Karlovy Vary in the Western Czech Republic, famous for its thermal springs. The town is located in the Tepla river valley near the German border, 140 km from Prague and is popular a tourist destination, especially for international celebrities who visit the spa town. Karlovy Vary was founded by Emperor Charles IV in the 14th century and was named "Royal City" by him. Since then it has been established as a meeting place for personalities of letters, arts and politics.Crossing the main pedestrian street next to the Tepla river we understand why Goethe, Schiller, Beethoven, Bach, the Tsar of Russia etc. walked the same street. The city is also known for the international film festival and for the popular Czech little Karlovarská Becherovka. Free time. In the afternoon return to Prague. For the last evening we suggest you visit the beautiful old town with its wonderful central square. Try traditional soup in one of the restaurants you will come across.

In the morning and today we will get to know the unique Castropolis, with the Castle located on the top of the Hracani Hill. On our tour we will see the Strahov Monastery, the Chernin Palace, the Loreto, the Schwarzenberg Palace, the Prague Archdiocese, the Presidential Palace , the Cathedral of Agios Vitos and the church of Agios Nikolaos. We will also see the Golden Alley, a series of small colorful shops that originally served as accommodation for the palace guards and today sell tourist items and local sweets.Free time for shopping, but also for panoramic photos of the city. Then transfer to the airport for our return flight. Arrival in our city full of images and unique experiences.