Tours
We offer a choice of tours for Wednesday afternoon. Please, make your choice during on-line registration. The cost of the tours is indicated and will be added to your registration fee.
Sightseeing tour of Prague - 280 CZK
Wednesday, September 3, 14:00 - 17:00
Meeting point: 14:00 - Conference venue
The price includes 2 public transport tickets.
You can see: Old Town Square, Municipal House, Wenceslas Square, Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge, Nerudova Street, Prague Castle.
Old Town Square
The most significant square of historical Prague. It originated in the 12th century. The square has several dominant features, the baroque St. Nicholas Church (K. I. Dienzenhofer, 1732 – 1737), the rococo Kinský Palace housing the National Gallery exhibition hall, the Stone Bell House — a gothic city palace from the 14th century — now the Municipal Gallery concert and exhibition halls, and the Memorial to Master Jan Hus sculptured by Ladislav Saloun (1915). The very place where the 27 Czech noblemen were executed on 21 June, 1621, is marked in the square pavement.
Charles Bridge
The oldest Prague bridge built in the place of the Judita’s Bridge that had been badly damaged by a flood in 1342. The Stone or Prague Bridge in 1870 renamed Charles Bridge, was founded by Charles IV in the year 1357. According to the latest research the construction was started by Master Otto and finished by Peter Parler in 1402. Both ends of the bridge are fortified by towers (Lesser Town Bridge Tower, Old Town Bridge Tower). From 1683 to 1928 thirty sculptures and sculptural groups of the saints were gradually set on the bridge piers (M. Braun, F. M. Brokof, etc.). The bridge is 515 meters long and 10 meters wide.
Prague Castle
National cultural monument, the symbol of development of the Czech state. Since its foundation in the last quarter of the 9th century it has been developing uninterruptedly throughout the past eleven centuries. It is a monumental complex of ecclesiastical, fortification, residential and office buildings representing all architectural styles and periods, surrounded by three castle courtyards and covering 45 hectares. Originally it used to be the residence of the princes and kings of Bohemia. Since 1918 it has been the seat of the President.
Trip to Karštejn Castle - 1100 CZK
Wednesday, September 3, 14:00 - 18:30
Meeting point: 14:15 - Conference venue
minimum 15 persons, maximum 48 persons
The price includes entrance to the castle and a picnic snack.
A visit to a majestic gothic castle founded 650 years ago by Charles IV, King of Bohemia and of the Roman Empire. The castle was built in the 14th century as a place for safekeeping of royal treasures, especially the coronation jewels. Located in a picturesque site on the Dragon´s rock in the middle of dense forests just about an hour´s drive from Prague, for many visitors this is one of the most popular destinations. A trip includes 30 minutes walking.
Trip to Kutná Hora - 950 CZK
Wednesday, September 3, 14:00 - 18:30
Meeting point: 13:45 - Conference venue
minimum 15 persons, maximum 48 persons
The price includes entrance to the gothic cathedral of St. Barbara, the Sedlec Ossuary and a picnic snack.
The picturesque medieval town of Kutná Hora, part of the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage, is situated approximately 60 km east of Prague. The sources of the beauties and riches of Kutná Hora are in the silver mines that were exploited most intensively in the 14th and 15th century. At that time the town rivalled Prague in importance. During this excursion you will see interesting and impressive sights as the unique gothic cathedral of St. Barbara, the patron saint of miners, Italian Court which is an important building, originally a Royal Mint that once produced Prague Groschen as well. Then you will see the gothic fountain, and the Archdeacon’s Church of St. James.
Pilsner Urquell brewery excursion - 1150 CZK
Wednesday, September 3, 14:00 - 18:30
Meeting point: 13:45 - Conference venue
minimum 15 persons, maximum 48 persons
The price includes excursion and a picnic snack.
What excitements await you during your tour of Pilsner Urquell:
- You will learn about the history and secrets behind making the legendary Pilsner Urquell lager.
- You can see the actual spot in the brewery where Pilsner Urquell beer has been brewed since 1842.
- We shall guide you through our modern bottling plant, with its capacity of 120,000 bottles per hour; a unique exposition on the ingredients we use; and the historic and modern Pilsner Urquell brewhouse.
- The tour of the Pilsner Urquell brewery would not be complete without a visit to the historic brewery cellars, where you can taste unfiltered and unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell on tap straight from oak lager barrels.
