DISCOVER the CZECH REPUBLIC

The Czech Republic, formally part of Czechoslovakia, is renowned for its rich cultural history, breathtaking mountains and forests, and colourful history.

The capital Prague is recognised as one of Europe's most beautiful cities. Prague is often called the "Golden City" and the "City of the hundred spires" and rightfully boasts a historical core and great number of palaces, churches and tiny narrow streets. The panorama of Prague Castle with the Gothic Cathedral of St. Vitus dominates this special capital city.

We offer the following:

1. City Packages and Accommodation
2. Prague Rhapsody
3. Transfers
4. Sightseeing tours
5. Coach tour: Vienna - Prague - Budapest

1. CITY PACKAGE: PRAGUE
Ref: Mon

* 3 Days / 2 nights at selected hotel
* Daily breakfast
* City Tour
* Round trip transfers

Please contact (012) 460 8382 for rates, or e-mail: info3@duto.co.za

2. PRAGUE RHAPSODY
(Prague Rhapsody can only be booked with a hotel reservation)

Included:

* ½ day city tour
* Coffee and cake at the Municipal House Coffee-Shop
* Dinner or lunch in a typical Czech pub, coffee and a drink included
* Ticket for the Black Theatre
* "Prague Card" for museums (free admission or discounts for museums and a 3-day public transport pass)

3. TRANSFERS

Please contact (012) 460 8382 formore info about transfers, or e-mail: info3@duto.co.za

4 SIGHTSEEING IN PRAGUE

4.1 City tour
Passing by Vysehrad castle and the Charles bridge we cross the Moldavia river to reach the lesser town. We drive on to Loretto and to the Hradschin (approx. 1½ hours guided walk) where we visit Prague's most famous sights: the St. Vitus Cathedral, the Royal Palace and the Golden lane.
We pass by the Smetana Theatre, the Parliament and the National museum and return to the centre, where the tour ends.

Departures in Summer: Daily at 9:30 and 14:00, Duration: 3½ hours
Departures in Winter: Daily at 9:30 with additional departures on Fri, Sat at 13:30

4.2 Prague by boat

We visit Vysehrad, Prague's oldest castle and first residence of the Czech kings, from where you have a fantastic panorama of the city, passing by St. Peter and St. Paul's Church and the National Cemetery, we reach the banks of the Moldavia river. Coffee and cake will be served whilst a boat trip leading past the National Theatre, the Prague Castle and the Lesser Town. We continue across the Charles Bridge and following the Coronation road reach the old town square, where the tour ends.

Departures in Summer: Tue to Sun at 15:45, Duration: 3½ hours
Departures in Winter: Sat, Sun at 10:45

4.3 Castle of Karlstejn

We lead you along the rivers Moloavia and Berounka to the most impressive Bohemian Gothic Castle of Karlstejn, situated on a dominating rock, surrounded by deep forests. We walk for about 20 min. (up hill!) To reach the Royal Palace, founded in the 14th century by emperor Charles ]v, to protect the treasures of the kingdom (interior visit). Return to Prague . End of tour in city centre.

Departures in Summer: Wed, Fri, Sun at 14:00, Duration: 4 hours
Departures in Winter (Nov & March only): Wed and Sun at 9:30

4.4 Prague by night

Prague's historic centre is illuminated at nighttime. Enjoy an evening full of atmosphere and Bohemian specialities. After a tour of the illuminated Prague, we serve you a typical bohemian dinner with beer or wine, accompanied by a colourful folklore-programme. We continue to the Prague Castle, where you can enjoy the marvellous panorama of the illuminated city. The tour ends at your hotel.

Departures in Summer: Fri and Satat 19:00, Duration: 4 hours
Departures in Winter (March only): Fri, Sat at 19:00 (March)

4.5 Bohemian Highlights: Medieval treasures

Through the outskirts of Prague we take you to the luxurious Konopiste Castle where you will visit it's fascinating collections of historical weapons, paintings, tapestries and hunting trophies. After a typical Bohemian lunch we carry on through the enchanted forests to the gothic Castle of Karistejn (interior visit of the royal palace). Driving along the Berounka and the Moldavia we return to Prague. End of tour in city centre.

Departures in Summer: Fri, Sat at 09:00, Duration: 9 hours
No tour in Winter

4.6 Getting Aquinted
Ref: Mon
Daily departures all year round

4.7 Historical and Jewish Town

Departures: Apr - Oct on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun at 12:00

4.8 Vlatava River Cruise with Lunch and Music

Departures: Daily at 11:30 from Apr - Oct

5. COACH TOURS

Imperial Capitals Tour: Vienna - Prague - Budapest
Ref: Mon

5 or 7 days, departures mid-May to mid-October

Day 1 (Sunday) Vienna
Transfer, city sightseeing tour

Day 2, Vienna - Prague
Departure at 08h00 from the Vienna State Opera House to Prague via Haugsdorf [border crossing] where we will arrive in the early afternoon. Afternoon city tour including the old city with Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and the Jewish Quarter. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel Don Giovanni or similar.

Day 3, Prague
In the morning visit the Prague Castle district including St Vitus Cathedral, Hradcany [Prague Castle] and the famous Golden Lane. Lunch in a typical Czech Restaurant. Afternoon and evening at leisure.

Day 6, Budapest - Vienna
Drive from Budapest via Székesfehérvár to Lake Balaton, the largest steppe lake in Europe and one of the most popular resort areas in Hungary. Visit to the peninsula of Tihany and opportunity for lunch. Afterwards the journey continues along the lake via the spa resort of Sarvar and the historical town of Sopron to the Austro-Hungarian border and through the Burgenland back to Vienna.

Day 7, Vienna
Day at leisure, transfer to airport

Included:
* Transfers to and from airport [for 7 day package]
* Accommodation with buffet breakfast in 4-star hotels
* 2 x lunches and 2 x dinners, 6 x breakfasts
* Luxury coach
* Local guides and entrance fee on city sightseeing tours as specified
* Professional escort from Mon - Fri

For more information, contact (012) 460 8382, or email: info3@duto.co.za

Updated 2006