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● You’ll join one excursion on both Tuesday and Thursday.● Select a top choice and a second choice for each day. The team will do

its best to grant your wishes.● When your excursion ends, you can spend the rest of the day however

you’d like - exploring on your own, meeting team members, or resting.● Activity levels:

○ Easy: indoor/outdoor walking with some steps○ Moderate: extended walking, more challenging changes in terrain,

physically strenuous● Participation in excursions is optional.

Items to note

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Photography tour

Led by a professional art photographer, you’ll capture the most beautiful views with the best lighting. Your guide will provide short lessons to help you to snap the best photos.

DURATION: 2 hrs (Tuesday/Thursday)

MAXIMUM GUESTS 40

SUGGESTED ATTIRE comfortable attire and walking shoes

MEALS Bottled water

ACTIVITY LEVEL Easy to moderate (walking on uneven cobblestone)

DESCRIPTION: 2-hour walk with a short transfer

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Prague Castle

Built in the 9th century, Prague Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This sightseeing tour takes you through the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, the old Royal Palace with Vladislav’s Hall, Church of St. George, and the Golden Lane. You’ll visit the Lobkowicz collection and attend a private concert.

DURATION: 4 hrs Tuesday / 7 hrs Thursday

MAXIMUM GUESTS 240


MEALS Bottled water, welcome drink


DESCRIPTION: 20-minute transfer, 2-hour walk, concert and welcome drink, return transfer

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Josefov Jewish Quarter

This synagogues and cemetery walking tour includes the story of Prague’s Jewish community. The tour visits synagogues, the Old Jewish school, a unique Jewish clock, and a peaceful cemetery. You’ll follow in Franz Kafka’s footsteps and discover the places that influenced his writing.


MAXIMUM GUESTS 240


MEALS Bottled water


DESCRIPTION: 2.5-hour walk with a short transfer

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Old Town with cruise

Discover Old Town Square with its dazzling array of buildings. The highlight of the Old Town Hall is its 15th century Astronomical Clock. Every hour, clockwork figures on the tower's facade enact a timely story. You’ll also visit the Estates Theatre, where Mozart premiered “Don Giovanni.” The tour ends at the river Vltava with a lovely cruise, providing a unique view of the city.

DURATION: 4 hrs Tuesday / 5.5 hrs Thursday

MAXIMUM GUESTS 84


MEALS Bottled water


DESCRIPTION: 2-hour walk, 50 min. cruise, short transfer

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Hidden gems with vintage car

Explore places that are not usually a part of public tours. Hear stories, myths, and gossip as you visit hidden streets and houses in the Prague Castle area, stunning Strahov library, and Lesser Town with a beautiful hidden garden. The tour will end at John Lennon‘s wall. You’ll finish the tour in a vintage car ride around the city.


MAXIMUM GUESTS 48


MEALS Bottled water


DESCRIPTION Short transfer up the Strahov hill, 2-hour walk, 45 min. ride by vintage cars

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Home cooking

Visit a family and spend the day shopping at a local market and cooking a traditional Czech dish. You’ll learn about life in Czech Republic and enjoy drinks and conversation with your welcoming hosts. Unfortunately, the family won’t be able to accommodate dietary restrictions, since the menu is already set.


MAXIMUM GUESTS 16


MEALS Czech lunch on Thursday, Czech snacks on Tuesday

ACTIVITY LEVEL Easy

DESCRIPTION Transfer to local market/shop, home cooking, and return transfer

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Cooking lessons

Learn how to cook authentic Czech cuisine in a casual, friendly environment. The chefs will teach you how to prepare a bohemian fruit dumpling, potato soup, pancakes, and other snacks before you taste your creations. Please note that chefs may not be able to accommodate dietary restrictions, since meals are already planned.


MAXIMUM GUESTS 40

SUGGESTED ATTIRE comfortable attire

MEALS Czech meal

ACTIVITY LEVEL Easy

DESCRIPTION Transfer to local market/shop, cooking class, and return transfer

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Shopping tour

This tour combines a walk through Old Town and New Town and visiting local shops. You’ll be able to buy traditional Bohemian crystal (Preciosa, Moser), unique Czech garnet jewelry, natural cosmetic products (Manufaktura, Botanicus), and clothing by Czech fashion designers.


MAXIMUM GUESTS 96

SUGGESTED ATTIRE comfortable attire and walking shoes (walking on uneven cobblestone)

MEALS Bottled water

ACTIVITY LEVEL Easy

DESCRIPTION After a short transfer, 2 hrs walking, and return transfer

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Design tour

Just steps away from the souvenir shops and big brand stores, you’ll discover that Prague is home to a flourishing design scene with Czech-made products to suit every taste and budget. In recent years, entrepreneurial design graduates have been quietly building vibrant, diverse, and affordable alternatives to mainstream shopping, with boutiques, ateliers, and workshops. The most famous are Artel, Cihelna Concept Store, and Prague Cabinet.


MAXIMUM GUESTS 48

SUGGESTED ATTIRE comfortable attire & walking shoes

MEALS Bottled water

ACTIVITY LEVEL Easy (walking on uneven cobblestone)

DESCRIPTION After a short transfer, 2 hrs walking, return transfer

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Melnik Palace

Trek outside the city to visit a richly decorated palace that has become the residence of the queen widows of Bohemia. Under Emperor Charles IV, Melnik became a royal city. You’ll visit the palace’s private rooms and enjoy wine tasting in the cellars.


MAXIMUM GUESTS 90


MEALS Bottled water, wine tasting, (lunch on Thursday)

ACTIVITY LEVEL Easy to moderate

DESCRIPTION 1 hour transfer, short walk, 1 hour walk, wine tasting seated, return transfer

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Nelahozeves Palace

Nelahozeves is one of Bohemia’s most striking and monumental Renaissance palaces. It’s splendidly decorated with sgraffiti, stucco, and frescos. You’ll view private lodgings, royal rooms, and the music hall. You’ll also see private collections of paintings, manuscripts, rare books, and weapons. You’ll end with a wine tasting.

DURATION: 5 hrs Tuesday / 7 hours Thursday

MAXIMUM GUESTS 48


MEALS Bottled water , wine tasting, (lunch on Thursday)

ACTIVITY LEVEL Easy to moderate

DESCRIPTION 1 hour transfer, short walk, 1 hour visit of the castle, wine tasting seated, return transfer

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Karlstejn Castle

The Karlstejn Castle was built in the 14th century by the Czech King and Roman Emperor Charles IV to hold the treasure of the Holy Roman Empire. After arriving in Karlstejn village, you’ll take a horse-drawn carriage up the hill to the Castle. You’ll explore the castle rooms and spend time shopping.

DURATION: 5.5 hrs Tuesday / 7 hours Thursday

MAXIMUM GUESTS 45 Tuesday / 90 Thursday


MEALS Bottled water (lunch on Thursday)

ACTIVITY LEVEL moderate (many stairs)

DESCRIPTION 1 hour transfer, horse carriage 15 min., 90 min. castle visit, walk down to shopping, return transfer

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Kutna Hora

The town of Kutna Hora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a medieval mining town. You’ll visit the cathedral, Royal mint, and ossuary.


MAXIMUM GUESTS 80



ACTIVITY LEVEL easy to moderate

DESCRIPTION 1.5 hrs transfer, 2.5 hrs walk, return transfer

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Bohemian crystal

Established in 1846, Rückl moves traditional Czech glassmaking craft to a new level. You’ll view each stage of crystal production, including the art of mouth blowing, delicate processes of quality control, the craftsmanship of glass cutting, and the painter‘s studio. You’ll have time to shop in the crystal factory shop.


MAXIMUM GUESTS 48




DESCRIPTION 50 min. transfer, 1 hour visit, return transfer

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Pilsner brewery

Tour the Pilsner brewery and learn about the unique brewing process for Pilsner Urquell, the original Pilsner beer. During the tour, you’ll move through the brew house via a labyrinth of storage cellars that have retained the traditional methods for producing beer. You’ll also taste unfiltered beer.


MAXIMUM GUESTS 135

SUGGESTED ATTIRE comfortable attire and walking shoes, please dress warmly as cellars are cold

MEALS Bottled water, unfiltered beer, (lunch on Thursday)


DESCRIPTION 1 hour transfer, 2 hour visit, return transfer

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Hike: Bohemian Paradise

Bohemian Paradise (Český ráj) is scattered with dramatic rock formations, deep shady valleys, meandering rivers, and quiet ponds surrounded by forests. Bohemian Paradise is a colorful mosaic of landscape types and historic monuments. You’ll hike from Valdstejn castle through the Bohemian Paradise and end at Hruba Skala Castle (approximately 3mi / 4.8km).


MAXIMUM GUESTS 120


MEALS Bottled water, (lunch on Thursday)

ACTIVITY LEVEL moderate

DESCRIPTION 1 hour transfer, 3 hrs visit, return transfer

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Walk: Berounka river and St. John under the rock

See the beautiful countryside of Central Bohemia. After a short stop at Karlstejn, you’ll land in a picturesque village where you’ll admire the church with hermit cave St. John under the rock. You’ll start the walk at the Berounka riverside bank (approximate 3mi / 4.8km). For those who want to continue, there is an extension for another 1mi / 1.6km that is a more involved hike.


MAXIMUM GUESTS 120



ACTIVITY LEVEL moderate

DESCRIPTION 1 hour transfer, 3 hrs visit, return transfer

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ŠKODA car museum

ŠKODA is one of the world’s oldest automotive brands. You’ll visit the museum where you can see the original production halls in which the company manufactured cars until 1928. You’ll learn about ŠKODA’s history and admire the company’s modern methods in a working manufacturing hall.


MAXIMUM GUESTS 45




DESCRIPTION 1 hour transfer, 1.5 hrs visit of the factory, 1 h. visit of museum, return transfer

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Off-road Bohemia

Get behind the wheel of a 4×4 car and discover magnificent landscapes around Prague. The cars accommodate up to 4 passengers and a driver. You’ll visit forgotten castles and local craftsmen, bivouac / barbecue for breakfast, a trek along narrow paths where only a 4×4 car would be able to take you.


MAXIMUM GUESTS 30



ACTIVITY LEVEL easy to moderate. Unsuitable for those with motion sickness or certain physical conditions (due to significant jostling)

DESCRIPTION 1 hour transfer, short walk during the stop at Karlstejn, offroads (seated), and return transfer

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Wake up, Prague!

Bonus excursion! This early morning stroll is offered to everyone as a welcome gift to Prague. Enjoy the history and architecture of the City of a Hundred Spires without the hustle and bustle of crowds. This 60-minute walk lets you explore the sites you wouldn’t be able to see during during busier times.

DURATION: 1.5 hrs (Tuesday)

MAXIMUM GUESTS no limit


MEALS Bottled water


DESCRIPTION: Starts at 6:30AM, 1-hour walk, with a short transfer

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