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 Travel through the lands of old Renaissance. Discover both beautiful old history and young and vibrant gay scene. Czech Republic & Slovakia located in the middle of Europe and their turbulent past has left a legacy of hundreds of castles and chateaux – everywhere you look there seems to be a many-turreted fortress perched above a town, or a romantic summer palace lazing peacefully amid manicured parkland. Full of history, unique architecture and natural beauty is really hard to find anywhere in the world.
• Individual & Small Group suggested tour
• Featuring: Prague - Bratislava
• Walk around the magical and rainbow city of Prague
• Step right into a fairytale in the World Heritage-listed town of Cesky Krumlov which has one of the best preserved medieval city cores in the whole Europe
• Enjoy your tour in the Spa Town of Karlovy Vary
• Immerse yourself in the history, architecture and bohemian vibes of the Czech Republic
• Climb up to hill of Bratislava castle and enjoy the view from above
• Hike in the picturesque Tatra Mountains and traverse the steep slopes via funicular, gondola and electric steam train
• Admire the young and trendy Brno, Moravia’s capital, with an authentic atmosphere, remarkable places and delicious food
• LGBT Friendly Tour Guide for Gaily Tours and Excursions
Day 1 -
• Arrival transfer from airport to your hotel.
• Accommodation and free time for shopping and dinner.
• Overnight at your hotel in Prague.
Prague – one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, with stunning architecture, a majestic castle and vibrant gay nightlife. Prague has far more gay and gay-friendly clubs than most Eastern European cities, and is quickly becoming a popular travel destination for gay tourists.
The Czech Republic is justly famed as a highly liberal and gay-friendly destination and the Prague gay scene, mainly centred around the Vinohrady area near the city centre, is particularly vibrant and accessible. There are around 30 gay bars, discos and saunas in the city as a whole with new establishments opening all the time.
Prague has a wide selection of bars and cafes attracting a predominantly gay crowd, from the upmarket Dandy to more regular smaller bars such as Saints and Q Cafe which have a strong tourist and local following respectively. The permanent gay club scene in Prague is dominated by the two Vinohrady clubs Termix and Club Maxx and the Old-town located Friends Club, all of which have regular parties. It is important however not to miss the occasional gay nights in other clubs, such as OMG which normally takes places in Mecca.
Hotel: ibis Praha Old Town Hotel, Prague, 3* (or similar)
Day 2 -
• Buffet Breakfast and start your Prague tour with our Gay/Lesbian Guide with a view of the main highlights. • Begin your tour from the Old Town Square with the worldwide known the Astronomical Clock (entrance included), one of the greatest treasures of the city with a fascinating mechanical performance which in the Middle Ages was considered one of the wonders of the world, also known for the legend about clockmaster Hanus. • Then observe the elegant Gothic Church of Our Lady in front of Tyn, erected by the Roman Emperor Charles the IV, and the pink Rococo Kinsky Palace once hosting a highschool frequented by Franz Kafka. • Continue to the unique building 'At the Black Madonna' where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed the world premier of his opera 'Don Giovanni'. • Continue to the Municipal House, a beautiful Art Nouveau building and a national cultural landmark decorated by Jan Preisler, Max Svabinsky, and Alfons Mucha. • Finish your tour at Wenceslas Square in the centre of the New Town, which inspired world architects in the beginning of modernism. Here take a look to the famous statue of two soldiers kissing each other before the end of your tour. • Lunch on your own. • Afternoon free for individual visits and shopping. • Dinner on your own.
• Overnight at your hotel in Prague.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel: ibis Praha Old Town Hotel, Prague, 3* (or similar)
Day 3 -
• Buffet Breakfast and departure by train/bus to Karlovy Vary. • Enjoy a special walking tour of the city with our LGBT Friendly Tour Guide. • Learn about how the world-famous spa town was founded by Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, in 1358. • Hear about how the local mineral springs have healed many celebrated people, such as the German poet Goethe and the Russian Tsar, Peter the Great. • While walking along the colonnade, take the have a chance to sample the hot springs. • Lunch on your own. • Free time in afternoon before coming back to Prague. • Dinner on your own. • Overnight at your hotel in Prague.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel: ibis Praha Old Town Hotel, Prague, 3* (or similar)
Day 4 -
• Buffet Breakfast and departure by train/bus to Ceský Krumlov. • Enjoy a special LGBT Friendly walking tour in this quaint city is situated in Southern Bohemia and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. • Situated on the Vltava River, the town is dominated by the 13th century Castle, which has both Renaissance and Baroque elements and also offers a splendid view of the town below. • There are many cafés and restaurants to stop and relax in while visiting this picture perfect Bohemian town. • Lunch on your own. • Free time in afternoon. • Dinner on your own. • Overnight stay at your hotel in Cesky Krumlov.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel: U Malého Vítka Hotel, Cesky Krumlov, 3* (or similar)
Day 5 -
• Buffet Breakfast and departure by Car or Minibus to Bratislava. • Lunch on your own and accommodation at your hotel. • In the afternoon, discover the splendid Bratislava together with our LGBT Friendly Tour Guide. • Start your tour from the Old Town of Bratislava. • Afterwards enter the historical quarter through St Michael's Gate, the only remaining Medieval access and observe the Old Town Hall. This was the former seat of the city self-government and it's the seat of the Bratislava City Museum, the oldest museum in Slovakia. • After climbing up the narrow stairs leading to its 45-metre-high tower you will be rewarded with a beautiful panoramic view of the Old Town. • Take a look to St Martin's Cathedral, a Gothic church which has been the site of the coronation of all the Hungarian monarchs since 1563 and for almost 300 years. • Then continue to Grassalkovich Palace, a Rococo summer palace from the 18th century used to be known for its rich social life and a famous composer Joseph Haydn also performed here. Since 1996 it serves as the seat of the President of the Slovak Republic. • Relax and enjoy a walking tour through its precious gardens. • Dinner on your own.
• Overnight at your hotel in Bratislava.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel: ibis Bratislava Centrum Hotel, Bratislava, 3* (or similar)
Day 6 -
• Buffet Breakfast and departure by train to Poprad and then Car or Minibus to Starý Smokovec. • Lunch on your own and accommodation at your hotel. • In the afternoon, take Starý Smkovoec funicular, a new funicular from Starý Smokovec to Hrebienok which facilitates transport for tourists since December 2007 when its operation was launched and replaced an older lift. Approximately five to ten minutes for you to lift exports to Hrebienok altitude over 1200 m above sea level. • Free time to enjoy the landscapes and trekking. • Back to Poprad by Car or Minibus. • Dinner on your own and overnight at your hotel in Poprad.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel: Satel Hotel, Poprad, 3* (or similar)
Day 7 -
• Buffet Breakfast and departure by private Car or Minibus to Brno. • Lunch on your own during the itinerary and accommodation at your hotel. • Free time in the late afternoon to explore Brno. • Dinner on your own. • Overnight at your hotel in Brno.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel: A - Austerlitz Hotel, Brno, 3* (or similar)
Day 8 -
• Buffet Breakfast and departure by train to Prague.
• Lunch on your own during the itinerary and accommodation at your hotel. • Afterwards discover more about Prague, the Czech Republic, with its history and architecture, customs, gay life and much more. • After meeting your Gay/Lesbian Guide, cross the famous 14th century Charles Bridge with its many statues and mysteries to the Lesser Quarter below Prague Castle, which houses numerous Renaissance and Classicist palaces. • Then visit the churches of St Nicholas and Our Lady Victorious head up to Prague Castle, Pražský hrad. Founded in the 9th century, the castle became the seat of Czech rulers and later presidents. • The panoramic view of Prague Castle is one of the most spectacular in the world. Enter the largest castle in the world, strolling aroung its courtyards, palaces, museums and garden all day long and whilst doing so, admiring the overwhelming beauty of a place which has been the seat of Czech kings, emperors and presidents for a thousand years. Discover the secret of this symbol of the Czech Republic and a place which makes Prague one of the most beautiful cities in the world. After the visit end of the tour. • Don’t miss in the evening to explore Prague’s best gay bars and clubs.
• Dinner on your own.
• Overnight at your hotel in Prague.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel: ibis Praha Old Town Hotel, Prague, 3* (or similar)
Day 9 -
• Breakfast in the hotel and transfer to the Prague airport.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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