Travel Itinerary 
Czech Republic - Prague
You will be whisked away on a dream vacation to the most beautiful city in Europe; Prague. You will tour some of the historical buildings and tranquil gardens. In addition you will enjoy fine cuisine, wine, beer and more beer. The days will be a sequence of breath taking sights of wonder and awe. At night the city comes alive with lights, music, excitement and a carnival like atmosphere.
There are 5 areas around the city for touring; Prague Castle, Little Quarter, Jewish Quarter, Old Town, and New Town.
- Area: 496 sqkm
- Population: 1,173,000
- Geographical situation: north latitude 50° 05', east longitude 14° 27', height above sea level 235 m (average)
- Time: Central European (GMT+1), summer time - Central European +1 (GMT+2)
- Climate: average temperature 9,0°C
- summer season - July 19,0°C
- winter season - January -0,9°C
- The Vltava river flows through the city in the length of 30 km, its maximum width being 330 m
- Parts of the historical centre: Hradcany, Mala Strana (Lesser Town), Stare Mesto (Old Town) including Josefov, Nove Mesto (New Town) and Vysehrad
- Administrative division: 22 administrative areas
- Voltage: 230 V
October 12 – Tuesday
- find hotel - The pension is located close to Wenceslas Square
- Get a detailed city map
- Convert some cash
- Locate a banking machine close to pension
- Survey location for bus stops, local markets, etc.
October 13 – Wednesday
- relax
- Orientation of city, bus stops etc.
October 14 - Thursday
Tour Day 1 - Wenceslas Square
Now the main street of Prague’s commercial district it however is of major
historical interest - it was first laid out over 600 years ago and since then
has been a regular parade ground for every kind of person, organisation or
political party. The street can comfortably hold 400,000 people.
The 750-meter long and 60 meter wide boulevard originates from the Charles IV
period when it was used as a horse market. In the upper part of the boulevard
the statue of St.Wenceslas on his horse can be seen. He is the good king
Vaclav, who was murdered by his brother over a thousand years ago, and who over
the years has become the national hero. The artist J.V. Myslbek began to make
this statue in the year 1884 and 36 years later it was finished.
A few meters from the statue a plaque stands in memory of those, who were
killed during the Communist period, including Jan Palach, a 20 year old
student, who set fire to himself in January 1969, in protest against the Soviet
invasion, four month earlier. Jan Palach died three days later with 85% burns.
800.000 people followed the funeral.
Today the street is a hustle and bustle of commerce, tourist shops,
restaurants, casinos, hotels and countless shops and prostitutes. The major
historical sights are all within walking distance of the street.
- Koruna Palace
- Fenix Palace
- Church of Our Lady of the Snows 1347
- National Museum 1890
- Mucha Museum
- The Monument to the Victims of Communism
- State Opera Building
- Franciscan Garden
October 15 - Friday
Tour Day 2 – Charles Square
- Church of St. Cyril and St. Methodius
- Church of St Ignatius
- Botanical Gardens
- U Fleku (beer Pub since 1459)
- Dvorak Museum
- Chalice Resturant/beer hall
October 16 - Saturday
Tour Day 3 – Old Town South/East/North
This place is sweet architecture culture. Old Town Hall, Church of Our Lady Before Týn (Tyco Brahe is buried here), the Štorch House and all the other Gothic and Romanesque houses with interesting reliefs on the south side of the square, the Jan Hus Monument, the Church of St. Nicholas and the Golz-Kinský Palace (where Kafka studied) all share prime frontage. It takes a beer at a sidewalk table (U Orloge Restaurant affords great views of the square) to absorb the amount of history condensed into such a small proximity.
- Powder Gate
- Old Town Square
- Old Town Hall / clock / tower 1338
- Municipal House
- Celetna Street
- Church of Our Lady before Tyn
- House at the Stone Bell
- Church of St. Nicolas
- Kinsky Palace
October 17 - Sunday
Tour Day 4 – Jewish Quarter
- Museum of Decorative Arts
- Old Jewish Cemetary
- Old-new Synagogue
- St. Agnes Convent
October 18 - Monday
Tour Day 5
Old Town (west)
- Clementinum
- Smetana Museum
Little Quarter (Riverside)
Charles Street Bridge:
The Charles Bridge connects two great fun parts of Prague. You can
get beer on either side. The crowds and the bridge statues compete
for attention. The bridge leads directly into the Little Quarter,
which has seen limited growth and building since the 1800s. When crossing the bridge be sure to
check out the sculptures lining the walls – the Madonna, St. Dominic and
St. Thomas, the 17th-century Crucifixion, St. John Nepomuk and
St. Luitgard (sculpted by Matthias Braun when he was 26) are especially
remarkable.
- Kampa Island
- Vojan Park
Little Quarter
- Wallwenstein Palace / Gardens
- Church of St. Nicolas
- Nerudova Street
- Little Quarter Square
October 19 - Tuesday
Tour Day 6
Prague Castle and Hradcany
It’s all uphill in the heat, but once at the top it is easy to understand why this fortress location is so coveted – you can see everything for miles around. Within the Castle walls lie a palace, three churches and a monastery. Since 1918 the castle has been the seat of the president of the Czech Republic. Hradčany is on the outskirts of the castle.
- Prague Castle
- St. Vitus’s Cathedral
- Royal Palace
- St. George’s Basilica
- Golden Lane
- Picture Gallery
- Powder Tower
October 20 - Wednesday
Tour Day 7
- Zoo
- National Technical Museum
- Letna Park
October 21 – Thursday
Tour Day 8
Book a TOUR outside of the city (Optional)
Possible Karstein Castle , Konopiste Chateau or Krivoklat Castle
One or any combination.
Other option may include a concert, ballet, or opera
October 22 - Friday
Remaining days are rain dates
And relaxation days
October 23 - Saturday
October 24 - Sunday
Be sad - packed and ready to go
October 25 – Monday
Still sad - go to airport