Prague
The fairy-tale city of Prague is without doubt one of Europe's most beautiful capitals. Known as the city of a hundred spires, its buildings tell the story of six hundred years of architecture undamaged by natural disaster or war.
This guided sightseeing and walking holiday explores the medieval centre of the city, which is a web of cobbled alleyways and courtyards guarded by Prague Castle, the largest ancient castle in the world. Prague's glory, its architecture and wealth, is not hidden away in museums, but is displayed throughout the city waiting to be discovered with one of our HF Holidays' leaders.
Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings line the streets and squares, the most famous of which is Wenceslas Square, scene to some of the most dramatic events in Czech history.
Detailed information
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The following is a suggested programme, but your HF Holidays' leader may adjust it at their discretion, according to the wishes of the group or to fit into local opening times. There is clearly no obligation to join in any activity, and you should feel free to spend the time as you wish. Download a full itinerary above.
Prague is a city of distinct quarters, and each one has a character worth exploring. Wenceslas Square is at the heart of the New Town. It’s not a square as such but more an elegant boulevard, nearly half a mile long, lined with opulent 19th and early 20th-century buildings. At the head of the square the statue of King Wenceslas stands guard in front of the National Museum. The Old Town Square dominated by the wonderfully gothic Tyn Church is another fascinating place to wander. From here we can cross the Charles Bridge over the Vltava River to Kampa Island and the Little Quarter, a quiet district of churches, parks and delightful hidden squares. Another gothic delight is the cathedral of St Vitus, within the walls of the mighty castle. Here too is the Royal Palace of the old Bohemian kingdom, and over 1,000 years of architecture plied into a small area. It’s worth escaping from the centre of Prague for half a day, perhaps to stunning Karlstejn castle with its 60m high great tower. Another way to escape the bustle of the centre is by boat on the Vltava River, a brilliant way to see this ‘Golden City of a hundred spires’. With outstanding museums and galleries and beautiful parkland too. Prague is a city worth taking time to discover.
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| Dates and prices |
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| Tues 23 Dec 2008 |
4 |
£495 |
£355 |
| Sat 2 May 2009 |
6 |
£699 |
£479 |
| Sat 26 Sept 2009 |
6 |
£699 |
£479 |
Single room supplement: £28 per night (Xmas £18)
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Guests who have booked their holiday 'with flight' will arrive at Prague Airport. The journey direct to the hotel by coach or minibus takes around 45mins.
Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 25/10/2008 (provisional)
Czech Airlines
Heathrow - Prague
Out 14:40 - 17:45
Return 12:35 - 13:45
Czech Airlines
Manchester - Prague
Out 10:40 - 13:50
Return 14:35 - 15:55
Manchester flight supplement: £20
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Making Your Own Travel Arrangements
By air to Prague: Prague's Ruzynê airport is located 11 miles northwest of the city and is served by a number of direct scheduled, charter and 'low-cost' flights from the UK. If you are booking your own flights you may wish to consider one of the following options:
www.czechairlines.com flights from Heathrow and Manchester.
www.bmibaby.com flights from Birmingham, East Midlands and Manchester.
www.easyjet.com flights from Bristol, East Midlands, Gatwick, Newcastle and Stansted.
www.jet2.com flights from Leeds/Bradford and Edinburgh.
www.britishairways.com flights from Gatwick.
To reach the hotel: From Prague airport join the HF Holidays' transfer for £25 return. Please contact our Reservations Team to find out the latest times and book your place.
By public transport, airport buses leave for the city centre every 20mins and take approximately 45mins. En route to the centre the buses call at 'Dejvická' metro station. If going direct to the hotel it is convenient to change here onto the metro. Take line 'A' (green) to 'Muzeum' station where you should change onto line 'C' (red) to 'Pavlova' metro station. The hotel Beranek situated about 200m from 'Pavlova' metro station.
An HF Holidays coach transfer costs £25 return per person. Another easy way of transferring to the hotel is by using one of the airport shuttle minibus. This will take you direct to the hotel and can be pre booked at
www.prague-airport-shuttle.com. For 1-3 people this cost around £38 return. Alternatively a taxi for up to three people costs about £45 return at www.cityhoppa.com.
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| Temperatures |
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| May |
8°C |
19°C |
| June |
12°C |
23°C |
| Sept |
9°C |
20°C |
| Dec |
-2°C |
3°C |
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| What the holiday includes |
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- Return economy class air travel (with flight).
- 6 nights' accommodation in double or twin-bedded en-suite rooms.
- Bed & Breakfast.
- Services of HF Holidays' Leader.
- Detailed itineraries.
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