prague hotels locations - Prague Airport Transfers
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prague hotels locations - Prague Airport Transfers
122 Prague Hotels Locations A B C D E G J 4th Edition 800 870 888 (free phone) [email protected] www.prague-airport-transfers.co.uk Most tourist attractions are situated in and around the Old Town and can be easy explored on foot. A) Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral – the largest medieval castle in the world – jewel of the Czech capital, enchanting large Cathedral, castle exhibition of Czech history, collection of Bohemian art, Prague Castle Gallery, Toy Museum, Powder Tower and Golden Lane are some of the places to see. Allow at least ½ day. B) Old Town Sq. and Astronomical Clock – just in the heart of the Old Town surrounded by charming baroque, gothic and rococo architecture, OldTown Sq. is a great place to hang around, have a lunch at one of many of its cafes, hire a horse or buggy, browse markets stalls or just watch the Astronomical clock. Male namesti just a few step away from Old Town Sq. was once home to Franz Kafka. Don’t miss the Church of Our Lady Before Týn, the rococo Kinsky Palace, the medieval House at the Stone Bell and baroque St. Nicholas Church. C) Charles Bridge – dating back to 1357 this bridge was built to replace Judith’s Bridge from the 12th century, now it is of the most popular tourist spots in Prague - vibrant day or night, scattered with vendors and entertainers. It offers some magnificent views especially early in the morning and around sunset. D) Jewish Quarter Josefov (Museum and OldNew Synagogue) – oldest Jewish settlement in Europe named after emperor Josef II, beautiful historic buildings comprising of six synagogues, discover the sad part of Jewish history at the Jewish Museum. E) Municipal House – Art Nouveau palace built between 1905 and 1912, the biggest concert hall in town (Smetanova Hall), also don’t miss coffee at the fabulous Municipal House Kavárna. F) Lesser Quarter (Malá Strana) – this beautiful area was found in the 13th century by merchants who set up shops at the base of the castle. Today the area is filled with restaurants, shops and foreign embassies. Visit St. Nicholas Church from the baroque period or attend a concert which usually starts at 17:00. G) Petřín Hill and Funicular – escape to the green peaceful grounds of Petrin, visit the Petrin Observation Tower, Observatory or just enjoy great views of the city. Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) – symbol of modern Prague, shopping, Art Noveau Cafe Evropa, St. Wenceslas Monument. H) Strahov Monastery – this imposing monastery was established in 1140 for the Premonstratensians, visit the library, baroque double-storey Philosophy Hall and Strahov Gallery. The Loreta is nearby – a pilgrimage site established by B.B. Katherina von Lobkwicz in 1626 (see replica of Santa Casa). I) Church our Our Lady Before Týn – fascinating interior with gothic touches form the 14th century located at Old Town Sq. J) Vyšehrad – once it was a forbidding fortress and now it is a popular place for locals during weekends. Visit the city’s oldest Romanesque rotunda St. Martin, the Church of St. Peter & Paul, enjoy a peaceful walk in the gardens. K) National Museum – the oldest museum in the Czech Republic has been hosting a vast natural history collection since 1891, exquisite interior, don’t miss great views of Wenceslas Sq. from higher floors. L) Rudolfinum – an imposing neo-renaissance Czech concert hall hosting various programs and festivals (Czech Philharmonic Orchestra). Prague (in Czech „Praha“), the capital of the Czech Republic, is situated on the Vltava River. The capital has the largest number of tourist attractions ranging from medieval buildings, museums up to dozens of annual cultural and social events. Today Prague’s population is of around 1.2 million inhabitants. Prague was first settled in the ninth century by the Přemysl dynasty, which remained in power for nearly 500 years. In the mid-fourteenth century the Bohemian king and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV founded Charles University in Prague. He was also responsible for the construction of the renowned Charles Bridge spanning across the Vltava River, a major tourist attraction. In 1526 the Hapsburgs came to power in Prague, and not until the end of World War I and the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire did they relinquish control of the city. In 1918 Prague became the capital of the newly formed democratic republic of Czechoslovakia. In 1968 a movement known as the Prague Spring attempted a series of liberalizing reforms from within the government, only to be crushed by the Warsaw Pact forces led by the Soviet Union. In 1989, non-violent protests on Prague‘s Wenceslaus Square toppled the Communist government in the Velvet Revolution (so named because of the lack of bloodshed). The new democracy elected as its president the prominent Czech playwright and philosopher Vaclav Havel, who follows in a long tradition of Prague artists, including composer Antonin Dvorak and writer Franz Kafka. In 1993 Czechoslovakia split into two parts, with Prague remaining as the capital of the Czech Republic. H1. H2. H3. H4. H5. H6. H7. H8. H9. H10. H11. H12. H13. H14. H15. H16. H17. H18. H19. H20. H21. H22. H23. H24. H25. H26. H27. H28. H29. H30. H31. H32. H33. H34. H35. H36. H37. H38. H39. H40. H41. H42. H122. H43. H44. H45. H46. H47. H48. H49. H50. H51. H52. H53. H54. H55. H56. H57. H58. H59. H60. H61. A D C B F I E C H G K Czech Republic free phone 800 870 888 Experience the real atmosphere of our ancient city Daily in English in a small group led by professional licensed guides who make sure that you will be entertained! •Discounted price is valid for full-time students under 26 and seniors over 65 • Children under 12 go free if accompanied by their parent •Reservation is required for most walks and all cruises - please call, send SMS to +420 777 777 237 or ask our driver • We also accept EUR, GBP and website credit card payments The Grand Tour of Prague - Shorter variation of superior tour. In a half day see most of the Prague. Includes a tram ride and “Walks of Prague” CD. Daily at 11am and 2pm, lasts 4hrs. Price 450 CZK (discount 350 CZK seniors/ students). Old Jewish Quarter - learn the history of Prague’s Jewish district. Visit the Jewish Museum and hear the story of the Golem. Daily at 10am and 2pm, lasts 4hrs. Price 300 CZK (discount 200 CZK seniors/students). Medieval Prague - the so-called ghost walk will reveal hidden streets and mysterious corners of Prague. We advise you not to set off alone. Only on Tue, Thr, Sat at 6:30pm, lasts 90min. Price 300 CZK. Prague by Car - designed for anyone spending a limited amount of time in Prague who would like to see the sights in the shortest amount of time. The tour is also suitable for older people with limited mobility. Anytime you wish. Price 2000 CZK with a tour guide (without guide 1000 CZK) for 90minutes. Individual Walk - let us know what you want to see, your time range for the tour and your preferences. This tour will exactly match your wishes. UK 0207 - 043 1191 • 0131 - 208 0620 Superior Tour of Prague “Full day in Prague on foot, by river boat and by tram” Starts at 10am daily, only in English • Tour lasts 6 hrs (max 6 1/2hr.) • Tour includes a lunch, drinks, a boat cruise, a tram ride and „Walks of Prague“ CD Price: Adults 1000 CZK / 33 GBP / 42 EUR Seniors / students: 900 CZK / 30 GBP / 38 EUR Children: 400 CZK / 13 GBP / 17 EUR Wow, Prague in a day! This walk is a unique combination of the very best aspects of each of our walks. From the magic little web of alleys in the OLD TOWN through the important milestones in the history of the JEWISH QUARTER and astonishing revolutions on Wenceslas Square in the NEW TOWN we come to the river just to enjoy a comfortable cruise that shows us the most romantic spots of Prague like the LESSER TOWN or Prague Castle from the most unusual angles. Then we board the tram to ascend the hill to PRAGUE CASTLE. As we stroll around the Jewish Ghetto formed by small houses and narrow alleys that allure Ireland 01-5241656 • USA (214) - 329-9025 tourists by its unique monuments - the Old Jewish Cemetery, the OldNew Synagogue still in use, the Jewish Museum - we look into the Jewish traditions and history. We admire the rich history of the Old Town with the marvellous St.James Church, the medieval customs yard Ungelt, the Estates Theatre where Mozart’s Don Giovanni was introduced to the world and the Charles University, the oldest one in Central Europe. On the Wenceslas Square we witness the Velvet Revolution in 1989. After a typical Czech lunch served in a nice restaurant we experience our cruise. Prague Castle crowing the top of a picturesque hill, Lesser Town, St.Nicholas Church, a jewel of the Baroque, Charles Bridge, the oldest one in Prague, the National Theatre... Let all the Prague‘s treasures give us unsurpassed views over the riverbank! After the cruise we come to the Castle, the real essence of Prague. Your guide takes you through all courtyards, shows you the Old Royal Palace, the Basilica of St.George, the Royal Garden, the Golden Lane... and the architectural gem of St.Vitus Cathedral. On this tour with a great guide, you can peer into the past from the 21st. century! “Enjoy romantic cruise on the River“ Starts at 7:00pm, 3hrs, daily • Tour includes a 3 hour cruise, buffet dinner, aperitif and live music H62. H63. H64. H65. H66. H67. H68. H69. H70. H71. H72. H73. H74. H75. H76. H77. H78. H79. H80. H81. H82. H83. H84. H85. H86. H87. H88. H89. H90. H91. H92. H93. H94. H95. H96. H97. H98. H99. H100. H101. H102. H103. H104. H123. H105. H106. H107. H108. H109. H110. H111. H112. H113. H114. H115. H116. H117. H118. H119. H120. H121. Kampa Garden *** Kinsky Garden Best Western La Boutique Le Palais Legie Liberty Louis Leger Majestic Plaza Mandarin Oriental Marriott (V celnici) Maximilian Melantrich Melantrich Apartments Mercure Accor Metamorphis Metropol Monastery Garden Mucha Neruda Novotel Wenceslav Sq. Pachtuv Palace Paris Pav Pension 44 Residence Praga 1 Prague Centre Prague Centre Plaza President Radisson SAS Alcron Raffaelo Ramada Grand Symphony Residence Mala Strana Riverside Rokoko Roma Rott Saint George Salvator San Marco Santini Residence Savic Savoy Seven Days Sonata Suite Home Eurostars Thalia The Golden Wheel The Iron Gate Hotel & Suites Tulip Inn Prague Terminus U Brany Černá liška U Prince U Shnellů U Tří Čápů U Zlatých Nůžek Veronský Dům Waldstein William Yasmin Zlatá Hvězda U Zlatého Stromu 112 150 155 156 158 *General Emergency No. Fire Medical Emergency Prague City Police Police How to clam this free tour offer? When using our transfer from Prague Airport our chauffer will automatically give you „a transport voucher“. This voucher is issued as a prove that you have paid for return transfer trip. Then all you have to do is to bring your voucher and show it to our tour guide. Do I need to pre-book this tour? No, just turn up. However, if you also need transport to or from the meeting point, then please contact us. Tour dates: every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9:30 am. Tour meeting point is at the Astronomical clock at Old Town Sq. All information where to meet our tour guide are as well printed on our „transport voucher“. Our chauffer will automatically give you this „transport voucher“. Tour finish point is at the Prague Castle complex close to the Lesser Town metro station „Malostranska“. Usually tour finish at 1:30pm. What will I see? This very best walk covers all the most important sights in Prague. And we guarantee that you will enjoy every minute guided by our young and professional lady. The places we visit: The Old Town Square, Powder Gate, Municipal House, Church of St James, Tyn Yard, Little Square, Rott House, Klementinum, Clam-Gallas Palace, Church of St Giles, Betlehem Chapel, Naprstek Museum, Old Town Bridge Tower, Charles Bridge, Kampa Island, Lesser Town Bridge Towers, the Church of St Nicholas, Nerudova street, The Loreto, Cernin Palace, Archbishop‘s Palace, Schwarzenberg Palace, Martinic Palace and Prague Castle complex. Where, when to join us? Including free tour and river cruises? Tour guide is waiting just here. 50 m next to the clock holding red umbrella. • The meeting point for all the walks is in front of the very famous Astronomical Clock on the Old Town Square (ask at your hotel reception for exact directions; it is a 5 minute walk from Staromestska metro or tram station and one of the most famous locations in Prague which everyone knows. Your guide will be waiting for you with a red umbrella standing 50meters next to the clock. *(Similar to 911 in the US). Operators speak English and German. Can be used for any emergency situation (Police, Fire Brigade, or Emergency Medical Assistance). 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Ibis Old Town Ibis Mala Strana Imperial Intercontinental Iron Gate Jalta Jelení Dvůr Jepp Apartman Josef Julian K+K Central K&K Fenix Price: Adults 790 CZK / 26 GBP / 33 EUR Children: 500 CZK / 16,5 GBP / 21 EUR Would you like to be even more impressed by the Prague monuments and the Prague atmosphere? Prague by night is very charming; all the magnificent sights are illuminated and from the boat the city seems to be more romantic. The Charles Bridge… The Lesser Town… The St. Nicolas Church… The Prague Castle… The National Theatre… The Dancing House… Spend an enjoyable evening on this cruise, have dinner with us and be entertained by the live music. The dinner during the cruise is served in the form of a buffet, with a choice of hot and cold dishes. A welcome drink is included in the price, other drinks are charged extra. All river cruises are done on comfortable, well-maintained boats that are air-conditioned in summer and well heated in winter. Foreigner‘s Police Station Prague 1, Jungmanovo namesti 9 (the nearest metro stop is Mustek) This police station is open 24 hours. English translators are provided. Lost & Stolen Credit Cards Visa tel. +420 224-125-353 • MasterCard/Eurocard tel. +420 261-354-650 American Express tel. +420 222-800-111 • Diners Club tel. +420 267-314-285 Emergency Medical Services Prague 5, Nemocnice Na Holmolce, tel. +420 257-271-111 Prague 1, Nemocnice na Františku, tel. +420 222-801-111 Prague 1, Poliklinika Palackého, tel. +420 222-928-111 Prague 2, Všeobecná fakultní nemocnice, tel. +420 224-961-111 Dental Emergencies Prague 1 Palackého 5, tel. +420 224-946-981 (Mon-Fri 7 – 7, Sat - Sun 24 hour cover) Prague 4: Pacovská 31/869, tel. +420 241-733-918 (Mon-Fri 7 – 7, Sat - Sun 24 hour cover) Medical Services Emergency treatments and first aid are free for all visitors to the Czech Republic. British, Irish and other EU nationals receive free health care (excluding non-emergency dental treatments) through a reciprocal agreement. All foreigners must pay for their own prescriptions. 24 Hour Pharmacies Even over-the-counter medication needs to be purchased at a pharmacy (lekarna). In case of urgent need, certain pharmacies are open 24-hours: Prague 1, Palackého 5, tel. +420 224-946-982 • Prague 2, Belgická 37, tel. +420 222-519-731 Prague 4, Thomayerova hospital, Vídeňská 800, tel. +420 261-084 -001 Prague 5, Štefánikova 6, tel. +420 257-320-918 • Prague 5, Motol Hospital, V Úvalu 84, tel. +420 224-435-736 Prague 8, Bulovka Hospital, Budínova 2, tel. +420 266-082-032 Exchange Offices / ATMs Prague has cash machines spread conveniently throughout the city. Some machines don’t accept Diners and Amex cards. All machines accept UK and any other internationally issued cards including MC, Visa, Maestro, Cirrus, Plus Visa electron (and there are no reports of any kind of trouble obtaining cash). If you wish to exchange money, first inquire about the rate of commission, as it can be quite high. We highly recommend Xchange on the corner of Kaprova and Maiselova Street where you definitely get the best rate (near Old Town Sq. just behind St. Nicholas church). Alternatively, banks in Prague offer good exchange rates and low rates of commission around 2%. If you need to exchange traveller‘s cheques try the American Express office at Wenceslas Sq. 56 (tel. 222-800-237). It‘s open daily from 9am to 7pm. 1 Jan New Year‘s Day, Mar/Apt Easter Monday, 1 may May Day, 8 May Liberation Day, May/Jun Whit Sunday and Monday, 5 Jul St Cyril and St Method Day, 6 Jul Jan Hus Day, 28 Sep Czech Statehood Day, 28 Oct Independence Day, 17 Nov Democracy Day, 24-25 Dec Christmas Eve/Day, 26 Dec St Stephen‘s Day France 01 70 70 79 76 • Sweden 08 - 50 638 361 Denmark 36 99 01 81 • Finland (09) 2316 4093 lunch on the River “Enjoy romantic cruise on the River“ Price: Adults 690 CZK / 23 GBP / 29 EUR Children: 380 CZK / 13 GBP / 16 EUR Starts at 12:00am, 2hrs, daily • Tour includes a 2 hour cruise, buffet dinner, aperitif and live music • Reservation is required for all cruises - please call or send SMS to +420 777 777 237 (or ask our driver). Sailing down the Vltava River you can admire the historical centre of Prague, the ancient churches as well as post-modern buildings. The cruise gives you a chance to see unusual picturesque views of Prague and your guide helps you to recognise all the monuments. While having lunch you can just relax, be entertained by the music and enjoy the cruise. The lunch during the cruise is served in the form of buffet, with a choice of hot and cold dishes. Large selection of drinks are available, but aren‘t included in the price. • Boat departing point (for all river cruises) is next to Čechův Bridge (10 minute walk from Old Town Square). The pier is right next to Intercontinental hotel. The closes underground station is Staromestska station on line A. The closest tram station is Pravnicka fakulta station (tram no. 17). Taxi to and from the meeting point If you choose to also book transport by taxi with your tour, our driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the meeting point. When the tour finishes our driver will pick you up and take you back to your hotel or wherever you want to go. This is particularly useful when your hotel is not in the centre. How much can you expect to pay? We charge 300 CZK (10 GBP) each way for a group up to 4 persons or 400 CZK (14 GBP) for a group 5 to 8 persons. National holidays The Famous Pubs of the Old Town “Social and cultural melting pot... ” Starts at 6:30pm, Wed, Fri, Sat, only in English • Tour lasts 2 and 1/2 hrs. • Tour includes beers and a traditional Czech dinner Price: Adults 450 CZK / 15 GBP / 19 EUR Discounted (exclude dinner): 350 CZK / 12 GBP / 15 EUR The history of Prague is also the history of its pubs where the heart of this great city beats. The pubs have been the social and cultural melting pot of the Czechs since the old times. We set this walk by the best old pubs in the Old Town which are very popular among the local people. You get a chance to taste several brands of Czech beer, understand the “ Bohemian way of life ”, ask questions about the life in this country, have a traditional Czech dinner and meet others who like to go out in the evening. You are going to feel Prague in your veins. Cheers indeed! 15 5150 171 215 Lincoln TC72 Lincoln TC120 10 HRS 1-4 3600 CZK 119 GPB 150 EUR 5-8 4500 CZK 149 GPB 188 EUR price for whole group (both ways) Karlovy Vary - Karlovy Vary, also known by its German name, Carlsbad, is the most famous spa town in the Czech Republic. King Charles IV discovered the thermal springs in 1358 when one of his hunting dogs was scalded by the water. During the 19th century, the town was a favourite of wealthy Europeans. Beethoven, Chopin, Bach, and Peter the Great were just a few of the famous personalities that enjoyed the healing waters. You can stroll along the colonnade and sip from the springs as you take in the stunning Art Nouveau architecture that graces the facades of this wonderfully restored town. You might also like to sample Becherovka here, as this is where the herbal liquor was invented in 1805. 4 HRS 1-4 1600 CZK 53 GPB 67 EUR 5-8 2000 CZK 67 GPB 84 EUR price for whole group (both ways) Hummer H200 What souvenir to buy? Here are some tips. Crystal glass items, wooden toys, jewellery (Czech garnets) are usually popular choices. Puppets and marionettes are traditionally hand-carved from wood or made from plaster and can be a good choice for a souvenir too (puppet making goes back to the 18th century). If you like liquors try Becherovka, herbal liquor known to have medicinal properties (good for digestion) is the most unique Czech most one. Czech jewellery (produced by JABLONEX) is very famous, look for bead jewellery, imitation pearls and strass jewelry. DAY TRIPS / EXCURSIONS book directly with our driver or call us 11 HRS HRS 9 HRS 1-4 2900 CZK 96 GPB 121 EUR 5-8 3600 CZK 119 GPB 150 EUR price for whole group (both ways) Kutna Hora - The earliest record of silver mining in Kutna Hora dates back to the 13th century. At that time the „silver rush“ began and the settlement of Kutna Hora grew rapidly. The first written reference to the town is from 1289. Originally, a group of scattered miner‘s settlements, the site became one of the most important cities in the region after King Wenceslas II regulated the mining industry by creating an official code of laws pertaining to all aspects of mining. In the 1305, the Czech Mint was located in Kutna Hora. Today, this UNESCO listed city, preserves the atmosphere of its rich past with, historic buildings, narrow streets and many reconstruction and restoration projects. Popular sites include The Silver Mine Museum, St. Barbara‘s Cathedral, and The Stone Fountain in the historic town square. 1-4 4700 CZK 156 GPB 196 EUR 5-8 5900 CZK 195 GPB 246 EUR price for whole group (both ways) 12.00 – 24.00 Vodickova 9 110 00 Praha 1 150m off Wenceslas Square T 224 948 624 www.buffalobill.cz Jazz Boat Most visitors find travel passes cost effective and hassle free. If you will use public transport more than a few times a day, definitely go for one. Also 3 and 5 day passes allow free accompaniment of 1 child between 6 and 14 (inclusive). “Enjoy night river cruise and great Jazz” The Prague Metro network is made up of 3 lines marked with different letters and colours: green (Hostivař - Dejvická), yellow (Černý Most - Zličín) and red (Ládví - Háje) with the possibility of changing lines at Muzeum (lines A and C), Můstek (lines A and B) and Florenc (lines B and C). The Metro operates daily from 5.00 am until midnight. The time interval between train departures at peak times is approximately 2-3 minutes and 4-10 minutes off peak. 24-hour pass: 100 CZK 3-day pass (72 hours): 330 CZK 5-day pass (120 hours): 500 CZK Prague typical Dish and drinks Although Czech cuisine is not exactly a synonym for healthy cooking (tends to be high in calories, fat and sugar) you still should not miss sampling some of the traditional dishes. The traditional Czech dish is knedlo, vepro, zelo (roasted pork served with sauerkraut and dumplings). Other classic dishes are svickova na smetane (sliced beef sirloin served in a cream sauce with a garnish of cranberries and, of course, dumplings), gulas (goulash served with dumplings and often The underground operates from 5.00am until midnight. Trams and buses run from 4.30am until 12.15am with very limited night service. WHAT‘S ON IN PRAGUE CITY GUIDE There is always something happening all year rounds. For most events you can buy tickets online at ticketpro.cz Tickets are sometimes available at the door but it is advisable to book online specially if intending using your credit card. St Nicholas’s Eve - 5 DEC This is mostly celebrated at city centre. People are wandering at streets in threesomes, dressed as St Nicholas, an angel and a devil, symbolising confession, reward and punishment. Grown man that day are stick to the beer drinking hobby. December Christmas market on Old Town Square: Every festive season a giant Christmas tree lights up the centre of the square, while the space around it is crammed with market stalls selling carved toys, bobbin lace, ceramics, glass figurines, Christmas ornaments and tasty gingerbread cakes, barbecued sausages and svarak (mulled wine). Entertainment is provided by street performers. Cesky Krumlov - Cesky Krumlov, a historic town in southern Bohemia , is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are three hundred buildings in the historic centre that enjoy protected status. The castle complex here is the second largest in the Czech Republic. Among the attractions are the Castle, Barber‘s Bridge, Alchemists‘ Homes, Eggenberg Brewery, Crafts Museum, and the wooden river rafts. 3,5 Terezin - Terezin was originally a military garrison and fortress built in the18th century by French engineers. During World War II the Nazis used Terezin as an internment camp and prison of the Prague Gestapo. Thousands of prisoners were transported from Terezin to their death at concentration camps throughout the German Reich. Several museums in the city preserve the history of suffering during WW II. Exhibitions include The Small Fortress, The Magdeburg Barracks, The Crematorium, The Ceremonial Halls, Columbarium and The Central Morgue. What is not included in this excursion? Entrance ticket to the Terezin memorial site which cost 200 CZK per person (includes guide). Daily Short-term passes (unlimited travel within ticket validity) 1-4 1100 CZK 37 GPB 46 EUR 5-8 1400 CZK 47 GPB 59 EUR price for whole group (both ways) New Year’s Eve (Silvester) On 31st December head for spectacular fireworks and a mellower pace at Prague Castle or Vysehrad. For great festivities go to the Old Town Square where live big screening and other performances are held. Other places where to go are Wenceslas Sq., Old and New Town. Be prepared for streets packed crowds of tourists and champagne bottles to be smashed everywhere. OTHER CITIES EXCURSIONS & TRANSFERS Karlstejn Castle - Located about 35 km southwest of Prague in the Karlštejn village, it is one of the most famous and heavily visited castles in the Czech Republic. Between locals as well tourists this castle gained overwhelming popularity, especially in the summer months streets are packed with souvenirs and ice-cream vendors. Enjoy great views of Karlštejn surrounded by countryside, admire stunning interior and maybe later on have a lunch at some great local village pubs. Open every day except Mondays from 9 am-6pm (or until 5pm or 4pm in the off season months). What is not included in this excursion? There are two tours through the castle. First tour lasts 50minutes and the second one 70minutes. Admission for the tour no.1 is 220 CZK and for the tour no. 2 is 300 CZK per person. Day Trips / Excursions Information TRANSFER FROM/TO ONE WAY PRAGUE DOWNTOWN/ 1 to 4 passengers AIRPORT RETURN 1 to 4 passengers ONE WAY 5 to 8 passengers RETURN 5 to 8 passengers BRNO ASK 3900 | 129 | 163 7400 | 245 | 309 4900 | 162 | 205 9100 | 301 | 380 US LIBEREC CZK | GBP | EUR CZK | GBP | EUR CZK | GBP | EUR CZK | GBP | EUR ASK 2500 | 83 | 105 4700 | 156 | 196 3100 | 103 | 130 5900 | 195 | 246 US PLZEN CZK | GBP | EUR CZK | GBP | EUR CZK | GBP | EUR CZK | GBP | EUR ASK CZK | GBP | EUR CZK | GBP | EUR CZK | GBP | EUR CZK | GBP | EUR ASK US CZK | GBP | EUR CZK | GBP | EUR CZK | GBP | EUR CZK | GBP | EUR ASK US CZK | GBP | EUR CZK | GBP | EUR CZK | GBP | EUR CZK | GBP | EUR ASK US ASK US ASK US ASK US ASK US CZK | GBP | EUR CZK | GBP | EUR CZK | GBP | EUR 1700 | 57 | 71 3150 | 105 | 132 2100 | 70 | 88 3950 | 131 | 165 US Wien 5900 | 195 | 246 10900|361|455 7300 | 242 | 305 14000|463|584 2. All excursions are private and 100% flexible, that means if you wish to stay longer or go back earlier (we adjust your price on the spot) Budapest 9200 | 305 | 384 17500|579|730 11500|381|480 22000|728|917 Berlin 6950 | 230 | 290 13000|430|542 8600 | 285 | 359 17000|562|709 OTHER CITIES Tipping in Prague Tips are generally expected only in restaurants. A tip between 5%-15% is appropriate for a restaurant bill (some restaurants indicate on menu that the final amount includes a tip, don‘t tip twice) or for a taxi driver. For a hotel porter tip 1 EURO per bag, for a tour guide a tip of 2-3 EURO is sufficient. garnished with onion slices), fruit filled dumplings or the apple strudel. Czech meals are often accompanied by the national beverage, which is of course beer. It is not just the fact that Czechs enjoy beer so much but also a matter of price, a half-litre pint is cheaper than a glass of soda or a cup of coffee. The best-known brands are Plzensky Prazdroj (Pilsner Urquell) and Budejovicky Budvar (Budweiser), but just as good are Gambrinus, Krusovice, Radegast, Velkopopovicky kozel or Staropramen. In general, cerne pivo (dark beer) is sweet while svetle pivo (a light, golden-colour beer) is bitter. CITY GUIDE Post office (main post office) Prague 1, Jindrisska 14 (just off Wenceslas Square, open daily from 2am till midnight). Stamps can be bought at any newsstands. Opening hours Banks: Monday to Friday 8/9:00 am - 16/17:00pm Shops: Some are closed on Sunday but in the centre you will find many shops and malls open later and on Sundays as well. Monday to Friday 9:00-18:00, Saturday 9-12/13:00. Big shopping malls close at 20/22:00pm. Museums/ Attractions: Main attractions and museums are typically open Tuesday through Sunday 10am-18:00pm, but there are some exceptions (like Jewish Museum’s synagogue is closed on Saturday) ASK US Same day return transfers: If you need to come back same day order just one way transfer plus pay a waiting fee of 200 CZK for each hour. Safety, Precautions A major risk for tourists is pick-pocketing and we recommend watching your belongings at all times (especially at tourist spots, while travelling on an overcrowded metro or tram). Also good to know - never exchange money on the streets, check the restaurant bill just to make sure you are paying for what you ordered, and never take a taxi off the street or from a rank in any of the main tourist areas (rather ask the hotel to call one for you). Generally Prague is a safe, pleasant city to explore on foot (not more dangerous than any other EU destination). Prague has good standard of public hygiene, tap water is drinkable but tastes unpleasantly chlorinated. Includes a 2,5 hour cruise and live jazz music. PRICE PER PERSON: 590 CZK / 19,50 GBP / 25 EUR DAILY at 08:30 pm, finish at 11:00 pm Spend an enjoyable evening on this cruise, have dinner with us and be entertained by the live jazz music. Always great musicians and always full band - trio, quartet, sometimes even quintet. Forget about one keyboard-man show! We don‘t put difficult contemporary jazz, there is mainly jazz standards, some latin jazz and blues. Jazz specialists will not be disappointed because of high quality of the musicians, and those untouched by jazz will surely enjoy pleasant music and atmosphere. Jazz Boat it is the only boat offering a la carte menu served at your table, ingredients are fresh and the food great. Restaurant is considered the best one among all other boats on the river. Reservation is required. Please call Prague Airport Transfers or send sms to +420-777-777-237. The Grand Tour of Prague “The grand combination of our walks” Price: Adults 450 CZK / 15 GBP / 19 EUR Seniors / students: 350 CZK / 12 GBP / 15 EUR Starts at 11:00am & 2:00pm daily, only in English • Tour lasts 4 hrs. • Tour includes a tram ride and „Walks of Prague“ CD • Promotion: book in advance, min. 2 person (call our office, or send sms) and pay just 300 CZK / 10 GBP / 13 EUR instead of a full rate. This carefully selected walk covers all the most important sights of Prague and seeing it with a great guide is like having the past suddenly rise to the surface. We stroll around the famous historical Prague quarters – Old Town, Jewish Quarter, New Town, Lesser Town and Prague Castle. It starts on the Old Town Square with a general introduction to Prague. Admiring the impressive composition of old buildings and churches we also become acquainted with the life of the Czech reformer John Huss. A visit to the Jewish Quarter leads us back to its tragic history. You discover the destiny of Prague Jews Dance/Night Clubs: in the city centre are usually open every day from 10:00pm – 03/05:00am(usually close earlier on weekdays). Hit the town on Thursday, Friday or Saturday night when bars and discos are often open until the early hours. Restaurants and Cafes: are generally open from 11:00am - 23:00pm/24:00pm. Pubs / Beer Halls: most pubs open before lunch and close at around 10:00pm or 11:00pm. Bars: Opening hours vary, but it is not unusual to find bars closing early in the morning and opening late afternoon. Some even do not close. Best Prague Pubs U Pinkasu - first pub to serve world famous Czech beer Pislner Urquell, traditional Czech food (close to underground station Mustek) Prague in two days CZK | GBP | EUR 1. Prices are pre group not per person (or per vehicle capacity, if one travel - same price as if 4 pax travel togother). 3. There isn‘t licensed tour guide (only on request). Driver provides basic information on the way. At most excursion destinations you are able to arrange tours and guides on the spot or are already included in the entrance ticket (like in Terezin, Karlstejn etc.) Best Prague Restaurants Bellevue Restaurant - Located close to the river, another attraction of Bellevue are the good views of Charles Bridge and across to Prague Castle. At night, the seats by the window offer fine views of both these impressive sights. While the menu is exquisite, offering wonderfully prepared fresh fish, meat and sumptuous desserts, the wine list is worth particular mention. For a tamer but extraordinary treat, try the filet of fallow deer. Al dente pastas share a plate with lobster-and-spinach purée, garlic and herbs, or tomatoes and olives. The vegetables on the side are always fresh and never overcooked. (close to underground station Staromestska – Old Town, main dish 590-890 CZK, rating expensive) Kavárna Imperial – fabulous coffee shop with a great decorated interior, wonderfully atmospheric place for a few drinks, especially on Friday and Saturday evenings when jazz bands are on. Or try cake and coffee in the morning (close to underground station Namesti Republiky, rating inexpensive) Best Prague Clubs Karlovy Lázně – four-floored Disco, music from rock to classic dance (close to Charles Bridge) Radost FX – top local DJ’, exquisite sofas, mosaic-topped tables (close to underground station IP Pavlova) >8 book directly with our driver or call us Tex Mex Bar & Grille Transfer ticket (for multiple uses/long rides) Adults: 26 CZK Children 6-15 years: 13 CZK Children under 6: FREE MORE DAY TRIPS / EXCURSIONS BUFFALO BILL’S This ticket can be used on any type of public transportation and allows transfers between lines (subway to subway, tram to tram, etc.) and types of transport (subway to tram, tram to bus, etc.) for up to 75 min. from validation (90 min. on weekends/holidays and from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on weekdays). List of embassies Austria / tel. 257 090 511 / Viktora Huga 10, Praha 5 Belgium / tel. 257 533 524 / Valdštejnská 6, Praha 1 Canada / tel. 272 101 800 / Muchova 6, Praha 6 Denmark / tel. 257 531 600 / Maltézské náměstí 5, Praha 1 France / tel. 251 171 711 / Velkopřevorské nám. 2, Praha 1 Germany / tel. 257 113 111 / Vlašská 19, Praha 1 GB / tel. 257 402 111 / Thunovská 14, Praha 1 Greece / tel. 222 250 943 / Na Ořechovce 19, Praha 6 Ireland / tel. 257 530 061 / Tržiště 13, Praha 1 Italy / tel. 233 080 111 / Nerudova 20, Praha 1 Netherlands / tel. 233 015 200 / Gotthardská 6/27, Praha 6 Norway / tel. 257 323 737 / Hellichova 1/458, Praha 1 Poland / tel. 257 099 500 / Valdštejnská 8, Praha 1 Portugal / tel. 257 311 230 / nám. Kinských 7, Praha 5 Russia / tel. 233 374 100 / nám. Pod Kaštany 1, Praha 6 Spain / tel. 224 311 222 / Badeniho 401/4, Praha 7 Sweden / tel. 220 313 200 / Úvoz 13, Praha 612 Switzerland / tel. 220 400 611 / Pevnostní 7/588, Praha 6 USA / tel. 257 022 000 / Tržiště 15, Praha 1 This ticket can only be used one time on one type of transportation. It is valid for 20 minutes from validation on trams and buses or 5 stations on the underground, allowing for transfers between underground stations (e.g. from line A to line B) for up to 30 min. of total time of use. This ticket is not valid on night trams and buses and on the Petřín funicular. Day 1: Walk to Old Town Square, watch ‘must see’ Astronomical Clock and visit beautiful Gothic Church of Our Lady Before Tyn or baroque St Nicholas Church. From there head to Charles Bridge and take idyllic photos. Next is to climb to the imposing Prague Castle, where St Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane and the Royal Garden await. If you are a bit tired of walking, you might take a tram up to the hill and walk to the castle from the other side. When you get hungry, make your way back to Malostranske square and have some traditional Czech meal at of numerous pubs and restaurants. Day 2: Second day is good for a ‘laid back’ exploring, leisurely walk along the river. From Qld Town Sq. walk to the Josefov, visit Jewish museum, have a coffee at kavarna Slavia or at Imperial Café. Afternoon do some shopping around Wenceslas Square. If you like classic music you might devout your evening for some concert at the Rudolfinum, or have a few pints of Czech world famous beer at U Pinkasu pub. living behind the wall of the former Ghetto. Old-New Synagogue, Old Jewish Cemetery, the Jewish Museum… visit with us the places where the fabulous Golem was created and follow with us in the footsteps of the famous Jewish writer Franz Kafka. Crooked lanes lead us back around other keyholes into Prague’s past, the medieval courtyard Ungelt, the Charles University since 1348, Mozart‘s Don Giovanni in the Estates Theatre... The Wenceslas Square gives us a testimony of 1968 when the Soviet tanks arrived until the year 1989 when the Velvet Revolution brought democracy again. Crossing the Charles Bridge, the real “open gallery under the sky” we reach the great St.Nicholas Church on the beguiling Lesser Town Square and then Prague Castle, one of the biggest fortresses in Europe. This “city within the city” hides the Old Royal Palace, the Basilica of St.George, the presidential office, the Golden Lane ... and the treasure of the architecture of the St.Vitus Cathedral. The walk finishes with a charming view of Prague, the city of a hundred spires. It is really easy to walk, simple to understand and great to enjoy! 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Lincoln town car 72 Single ticket (for one use/short ride) Adults: 18 CZK Children 6-15 years: 9 CZK Children under 6: FREE TAXI 113 A ZONE - 250 CZK / 8 GBP / 10 EUR 90 (travel distance up to 8 km, short inner city trip) 2700 B ZONE - 400 CZK / 12 GBP / 16 EUR 8 (travel distance up to 20 km, long trip ex. from the city to the outskirts) Lincoln town car 120 C ZONE - 600 CZK / 18,5 GBP / 23 EUR EUR (travel distance up to 35 km, long travel in Prague excluding the Airport destination) GBP Airport Transfer Information CZK Help us improve our service! Have you enjoyed our transfer service? Or you have negative impression about our service. Was your driver impolite? How was free tour? We appreciate all comments. Thanks indeed! 1 HOUR RENTAL MAX. PERSONS Limousine type Prague Airport When do I have to pay for the return transfer? Please pay all at once when you arrive at your hotel. Our chauffer will give you “a transport voucher” as a confirmation of payment. You can pay in local currency or in currency stated in your confirmation email. When paying using your card, it can be charged only in CZK. The Prague public transport system uses two types of tickets - single tickets and transfer tickets and passes. Tickets can be bought from ticket machines at all metro stations and newsagents. A ticket must be validated (punched) at the entrance to the underground station and on the tram/bus to mark the start of the validation period. Spot inspectors are frequent and tourists are famous targets as many tourists don‘t know the fact that they have to validate a ticket. Do you wish to change, cancel or order book return transport? Just give us a call between 7am till midnight, daily. You can also text us or email us. All changes are free of charge. If you want to make your stay in Prague even more memorable why not try our luxury limousine? 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