Grand Tour of CZECH REPUBLIC & SLOVAKIA • Prague – Karlovy Vary – Cesky Krumlov – Brno – Bratislava
Highlights
Featuring: PRAGUE – KARLOVY VARY – CESKY KRUMLOV – BRNO – BRATISLAVA
- Walk around the magical Prague
- Step right into the fairytale Cesky Krumlov
- Enjoy the Spa Town of Karlovy Vary
- Immerse yourself in the bohemian Czech Republic
- Climb up to hill of Bratislava castle
- Hike in the picturesque Tatra Mountains
- Admire the trendy Brno, Moravia’s capital
Included
- Individual / FIT & Groups suggested Tour
- Accommodation at Ignas Tour’s Selected Hotels
- Transportation by Private Bus/Minibus/Car *
- Official Tour Guides during the City Tours *
- Entrance Tickets and Food & Wine Tastings *
* (according to the program – if mentioned)
from € 490
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
| Day 1: PRAGUE Arrival transfer from airport to hotel. Accommodation. Overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 2: PRAGUE Breakfast and start your Prague tour with our Guide with a view of the main highlights. Begin your tour from the Old Town Square with the worldwide known the Astronomical Clock, one of the greatest treasures of the city with a fascinating mechanical performance which in the Middle Ages was considered one of the wonders of the world, also known for the legend about clockmaster Hanus. Then observe the elegant Gothic Church of Our Lady in front of Tyn, erected by the Roman Emperor Charles the IV, and the pink Rococo Kinsky Palace once hosting a highschool frequented by Franz Kafka. Continue to the unique building ‘At the Black Madonna’ where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed the world premier of his opera ‘Don Giovanni’. Continue to the Municipal House, a beautiful Art Nouveau building and a national cultural landmark decorated by Jan Preisler, Max Svabinsky, and Alfons Mucha. Finish your tour at Wenceslas Square in the centre of the New Town, which inspired world architects in the beginning of modernism.Lunch on your own. Afternoon free for individual visits and shopping. Dinner on your own. Overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 3: PRAGUE – KARLOVY VARY – PRAGUE Breakfast and departure to Karlovy Vary. Enjoy a special walking tour of the city with our Tour Guide. Learn about how the world-famous spa town was founded by Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, in 1358. Hear about how the local mineral springs have healed many celebrated people, such as the German poet Goethe and the Russian Tsar, Peter the Great. While walking along the colonnade, take the have a chance to sample the hot springs. Lunch on your own. Free time in afternoon before coming back to Prague. Dinner on your own and overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 4: PRAGUE – CESKY KRUMLOV Breakfast and departure to Český Krumlov. Enjoy a special walking tour in this quaint city is situated in Southern Bohemia and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated on the Vltava River, the town is dominated by the 13th century Castle, which has both Renaissance and Baroque elements and also offers a splendid view of the town below. There are many cafés and restaurants to stop and relax in while visiting this picture-perfect Bohemian town. Lunch on your own. Free time in afternoon. Dinner on your own and overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 5: CESKY KRUMLOV – BRATISLAVA Breakfast and departure to Bratislava. Lunch on your own and accommodation at your hotel. In the afternoon, discover the splendid Bratislava together with our Tour Guide. Start your tour from the Old Town of Bratislava. Afterwards enter the historical quarter through St Michael’s Gate, the only remaining Medieval access and observe the Old Town Hall. This was the former seat of the city self-government and it’s the seat of the Bratislava City Museum, the oldest museum in Slovakia. After climbing up the narrow stairs leading to its 45-metre-high tower you will be rewarded with a beautiful panoramic view of the Old Town. Take a look to St Martin’s Cathedral, a Gothic church which has been the site of the coronation of all the Hungarian monarchs since 1563 and for almost 300 years. Then continue to Grassalkovich Palace, a Rococo summer palace from the 18th century used to be known for its rich social life and a famous composer Joseph Haydn also performed here. Since 1996 it serves as the seat of the President of the Slovak Republic. Relax and enjoy a walking tour through its precious gardens. Dinner on your own and overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 6: BRATISLAVA – POPRAD – STARY SMOKOVEC – POPRAD Breakfast and departure to Poprad. Lunch on your own and accommodation at your hotel. In the afternoon, take Starý Smkovoec funicular, a new funicular from Starý Smokovec to Hrebienok which facilitates transport for tourists since December 2007 when its operation was launched and replaced an older lift. Approximately five to ten minutes for you to lift exports to Hrebienok altitude over 1200 m above sea level. Free time to enjoy the landscapes and trekking. Back to Poprad. Dinner on your own and overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 7: POPRAD – BRNO Breakfast and departure to Brno for a transfer back. Lunch on your own during the itinerary and accommodation at your hotel. Free time in the late afternoon to explore Brno. Dinner on your own. Overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 8: BRNO – PRAGUE Breakfast and departure to Prague. Lunch on your own during the itinerary and accommodation at your hotel. Afterwards discover more about Prague, the Czech Republic, with its history and architecture, customs, tradition much more. After meeting our Guide, cross the famous 14th century Charles Bridge with its many statues and mysteries to the Lesser Quarter below Prague Castle, which houses numerous Renaissance and Classicist palaces. Then visit the churches of St Nicholas and Our Lady Victorious head up to Prague Castle, Pražský hrad. Founded in the 9th century, the castle became the seat of Czech rulers and later presidents. The panoramic view of Prague Castle is one of the most spectacular in the world. Enter the largest castle in the world, strolling aroung its courtyards, palaces, museums and garden all day long and whilst doing so, admiring the overwhelming beauty of a place which has been the seat of Czech kings, emperors and presidents for a thousand years. Discover the secret of this symbol of the Czech Republic and a place which makes Prague one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Dinner on your own. Overnight. Meals: B |
| Day 9: PRAGUE After breakfast transfer to Prague Airport. Meals: B |
* The itinerary is on request and rates are subject to the availability of the hotels at the time of booking.
Prices are subject to change if travel occur during trade shows, bank holidays or special events and supplements may be applied.
Included Features
- Accommodation in Ignas Tour’s selected Hotels
- Itinerary Car, Minibus or Bus for the Itinerary (all included)
- Half Day Tour Guide in Prague (3h)
- Entrance Fee – Astronimical Clock
- Half Day Tour Guide in Karlovy Vary (3h)
- Half Day Tour Guide in Cesky Krumlov (3h)
- Entrance Fee – Cesky Krumlov Castle
- Half Day Tour Guide in Bratislava (3h)
- Entrance Fee – Bratislava City Museum
- Funicular Stary Smokovec – Hrebienok
- Half Day Tour Guide in Prague (3h)
- Entrance Fee – Castle of Prague
Not Included
- City Taxes – to be paid on spot
- Extra Tips
- Extra Expenses
- Everything not listed under “INCLUDED”
Ignas Tour Hotel Collection
| DAY | BUDGET | STANDARD | DELUXE | PREMIUM | ||
| 3* Hotels • City Area | 3* Hotels • City Center | 4* Hotels • City Area | 4* Hotels • City Center | |||
| Day 1 | Prague | Hotel Astra *** | Hotel Adeba*** | Hotel Duo **** | Hotel Augustus**** | or Similar |
| Day 2 | Prague | Hotel Astra *** | Hotel Adeba*** | Hotel Duo **** | Hotel Augustus**** | or Similar |
| Day 3 | Prague | Hotel Astra *** | Hotel Adeba*** | Hotel Duo **** | Hotel Augustus**** | or Similar |
| Day 4 | Český Krumlov | Hotel Studenec *** | Penzion Onyx*** | Savoy Hotel **** | Hotel Dvorak**** | or Similar |
| Day 5 | Bratislava | Hotel Plus*** | Hotel Modena*** | Hotel Tilia**** | Lindner Hotel Gallery Central **** | or Similar |
| Day 6 | Poprad | Hotel Spolcentrum *** | Hotel Pobrad*** | Hotel Greenwood **** | Hotel Europa**** | or Similar |
| Day 7 | Brno | City Hotel Brno *** | Hotel Brno *** | Orea Hotel Voronez **** | BW Brno Hotel International**** | or Similar |
| Day 8 | Prague | Hotel Astra*** | Hotel Adeba*** | Hotel Duo **** | Hotel Augustus**** | or Similar |
| Day 9 | / | / | / | / | / |
Prices
| Low Season: | 40 pax | 30 pax | 20 pax | 10 pax | Suppl. SGL | Suppl. HB (*) | Suppl. FB (*) |
| BUDGET 3* Hotels • Area | € 490,00 | € 585,00 | € 675,00 | € 1.045,00 | + € 135,00 | + € 150,00 | + € 300,00 |
| STANDARD 3* Hotels • Center | € 525,00 | € 595,00 | € 685,00 | € 1.055,00 | + € 155,00 | + € 150,00 | + € 300,00 |
| DELUXE 4* Hotels • Area | € 535,00 | € 610,00 | € 705,00 | € 1.055,00 | + € 210,00 | + € 200,00 | + € 400,00 |
| PREMIUM 4* Hotels • Center | € 575,00 | € 645,00 | € 735,00 | € 1.105,00 | + € 260,00 | + € 200,00 | + € 400,00 |
| Mid Season: | 40 pax | 30 pax | 20 pax | 10 pax | Suppl. SGL | Suppl. HB (*) | Suppl. FB (*) |
| BUDGET 3* Hotels • Area | € 535,00 | € 600,00 | €690,00 | € 1.055,00 | + € 135,00 | + € 150,00 | + € 300,00 |
| STANDARD 3* Hotels • Center | € 560,00 | € 615,00 | € 705,00 | € 1.065,00 | + € 155,00 | + € 150,00 | + € 300,00 |
| DELUXE 4* Hotels • Area | € 580,00 | € 630,00 | € 725,00 | € 1.090,00 | + € 210,00 | + € 200,00 | + € 400,00 |
| PREMIUM 4* Hotels • Center | € 600,00 | € 670,00 | € 650,00 | € 1.115,00 | + € 260,00 | + € 200,00 | + € 400,00 |
| High Season: | 40 pax | 30 pax | 20 pax | 10 pax | Suppl. SGL | Suppl. HB (*) | Suppl. FB (*) |
| BUDGET 3* Hotels • Area | € 560,00 | € 630,00 | € 720,00 | € 1.085,00 | + € 135,00 | + € 150,00 | + € 300,00 |
| STANDARD 3* Hotels • Center | € 575,00 | € 650,00 | € 735,00 | € 1.105,00 | + € 155,00 | + € 150,00 | + € 300,00 |
| DELUXE 4* Hotels • Area | € 590,00 | € 665,00 | € 750,00 | € 1.115,00 | + € 210,00 | + € 200,00 | + € 400,00 |
| PREMIUM 4* Hotels • Center | € 625,00 | € 695,00 | € 785,00 | € 1.135,00 | + € 260,00 | + € 200,00 | + € 400,00 |
Rates are Commissionable to Travel Agencies & Tour Operators
Rates Per Person / Per Package in 1/2 DBL Room / BB
Upgrades & Supplements on the BASIS PACKAGE rates – Rates Per Person / Per Package
Free Of Charge 1/21 Paying Pax (1st in SGL, 2nd in ½ DBL)
(*) Suppl. HB & FB – 3-Course Menu(s) – Drinks are not included
** also available “without Transportation” option