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Tours and Excursions

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If you are interested in one of the following excursions then please fill and return the enclosed excursion reservation form before September 10, 2007. Please don’t hesitate with sending your reservation. In case of any problems please call +420 233 107 517, +420 233 107 511 (Ms. Petra Stejná), or e-mail to stejna@estec.cz.

Excursion reservation form

KONOPIŠTĚ CASTLE

Coach tour lasting min 4 hours.
Pick up at the hotel 9.30
Price 28 EUR

Originally an Early Gothic Castle built in around 1300 in the style of French castles. Architectural changes on a larger scale were first carried out at the beginning of the 17th century and in the 18th century the castle was gradually converted into a charming Renaissance chateau, laid out with beautiful rose gardens, an English park and a lake. In 1887 Chateau Konopiště became the property and the representative seat of the successor to the Austrian-Hungarian throne, Franz Ferdinand d'Este (assassinated in 1914 in Sarajevo). The unique valuable collections inside the chateau include historical weapons, furniture, sculptures, hunting trophies etc.

KARLŠTEJN CASTLE

Coach tour lasting 4 hours.
Pick up at the hotel 10.20
Price 26 EUR

Karlštejn is one of the most outstanding Czech castles from an architectural and historical point of view. The Royal Gothic castle was founded on a rocky hill overlooking the valley of the Berounka River in the middle of the 14th century by Bohemian King and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV as a fortress (imperial crown jewels and precious holy relics were stored there). The construction of the whole castle started in 1348 and was completed in a relatively short time. This Czech National cultural monument is situated in marvellous landscape near Prague.

KONOPIŠTĚ CASTLE + KARLŠTEJN CASTLE

Coach tour lasting 8,5 hours, with lunch.
Pick up at the hotel 9.30
Price 49 EUR

In this all-day trip you will visit two unique gems among the castles in the Czech Republic, which lie in the vicinity of Prague. First we shall visit the Konopiště Castle, which lies some 45 km out of Prague. The castle was founded in the 14th century and it is well renowned for its fascinating collection of antique weaponry and furniture. After the tour we shall continue westwards to the historical Karlštejn Castle. Roman emperor and Czech king Charles IV had this gothic monument build as a depository for the crown jewels and relics of saints. Guide service, lunch and entrance fees included.