Overview: Golden Prague!  The city of Slavic legends comes alive as you join a local guide for a walking tour of the Castle, Cathedral and Old Town.   From atop the hill at the castle you will see the “Golden Prague”, with over 500 church spires and the silvery winding ribbon of the Vltava River.  Prague’s castle is the largest preserved fortress from the middle ages in all of Europe.  Personal time can be spent wandering off the beaten track into Prague’s side streets and courtyards, or into the old Jewish Quarter, and many of the city’s churches.  Perhaps you will be tempted by the crystal and garnet shops, or the windows full of traditionally painted eggs and unique table linens. Street musicians and performers liven the atmosphere – so be sure to keep some change available!

In Karlovy Vary, your time is your own.  You can fulfill your grandest dreams of crystal chandeliers and stemware, look for the Russian Orthodox Cathedral and other significant architectural gems.  Relax from the hustle and bustle with a spa visit.   

Day 1:  Our tour begins with departures for our overnight travel to Prague.

Day 2:  We arrive at our hotel for an early breakfast (included).  We travel by bus downtown and explore the castle, cathedral and Old Town with a local guide.  You are on your own for lunch and the afternoon hours, meeting again in the later afternoon for a guided walk with some further commentary back to the bus.  After returning to the hotel and time for freshening up, you have a group dinner (included).  You are free for the evening to pursue your own plans:  theater, opera, discos, or repose.  Taxi service is available from the hotel lobby.

Day 3:  After your breakfast (included), we depart and travel directly to Karlovy Vary to take advantage of the luxury town’s shops and hospitality.  A walking orientation opens the way for your personal explorations in this world-famous spa resort.  Shops and sights are open for you to visit.  Purchases are possible for crystal, chandeliers, garnet and amber jewelry and much more!  We begin our journey homeward in the afternoon with a dinner stop in Germany, arriving at our points of departure around midnight.

NOTE: Pack a bathing suit and a towel in case you’d like to take a dip in one of the thermal baths, or make use of a spa.