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Conference of the International Bar Association | ||||
Pre / Post Conference Tours V / Pre-Conference Tour South Bohemia – 2 days / 1 night 310 EUR per person based on double occupancy, min 5 persons. Departure Saturday 24 September 0800 Lobby, Hotel Holiday Inn Prague Congress Centre Return Sunday 25 September 1800 Day one of the tour begins with a visit to the Hluboka Chateau, founded in the 13th century and which houses a rich collection of Czech tapestries, woodcarvings, china, pictures and old weapons. Cesky Krumlov is an UNESCO-listed town, considered to be the best-preserved Renaissance town in Central Europe. You can admire the medieval houses as well as the magnificent Cesky Krumlov castle with its Baroque, Renaissance and Rococo interiors and the gardens with its Pavilion Bellaria. The second day starts at the city of Ceske Budejovice founded in 1265. You will see the beautiful main square, Baroque Town Hall, Bishop’s Palace, St Nicolas Cathedral and the Black Tower. You will also pay a visit to the Budweiser brewery for a tour and tasting. Moving on to the spa town Trebon, which extracts its treatments from the surrounding peat marshes and are very rich in minerals. Inside the town you will see houses from the 16th-18th centuries, the Trebon Castle built in Gothic style, monasteries and churches and the Baroque brewery. The final destination is the historical town of Tabor, a national monument. Tabor played an important role in the Hussite movement in the 15th century. The town contains a rich history, interesting architecture and is surrounded by charming countryside. Price includes: English speaking guide, entrance fees to the Hluboka Chateau, Cesky Krumlov Castle, Trebon Castle, Black Tower in Ceske Budejovice and admission to the Budweiser brewery. Bus transfer from the PCC and back to the PCC (alternative departure/arrival point at the Intercontinental Hotel), one night’s accommodation with full board in the 4* Hotel Dvorak, Ceske Budejovice, 1 x breakfast, 2 x lunches, 1 x dinner. W / Post-Conference Tour South Bohemia – 2½ days / 2 nights 350 EUR per person based on double occupancy, min10 persons. Departure Friday 30 September 1300 Prague Congress Centre Return Sunday 2 October 1800 Day one of the tour begins with a visit to the Hluboka Chateau, founded in the 13th century and which houses a rich collection of Czech tapestries, woodcarvings, china, pictures and old weapons. You will walk through the centre of the beautiful city of Ceske Budejovice and taste the famous Czech beer in the renowned Budweiser brewery. From here you will continue to Holasovice, a historical village reservation built in “Folk Baroque style” which is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cesky Krumlov is another UNESCO-listed town, considered to be the best-preserved Renaissance town in Central Europe. The medieval houses of its ancient centre lie on one bank of the river Vltava, while its magnificent castle dominates the other. You can admire its Baroque, Renaissance and Rococo interiors as well as the Castle Gardens with its Pavilion Bellaria. The second day starts at Jindrichuv Hradec, a large castle complex that covers an area of three hectares and consists of many buildings in Gothic and Renaissance styles. From this town you will take the narrow-gauge railway and take a ride on an old steam train through the romantic countryside which is referred to as ‘Czech Canada’. Price includes: English speaking guide, entrance fees to the Hluboka Chateau, Cesky Krumlov Castle, Jindrichuv Hradec Castle, Black Tower in Ceske Budejovice, admission to the Budweiser brewery and train ticket. Bus transfer from the PCC and back to the PCC (alternative departure/arrival point at the Intercontinental Hotel), two nights’ accommodation with full board in the 4* Hotel Dvorak, Ceske Budejovice, 2 x breakfasts, 2 x lunches, 2 x dinners. X / Post-Conference Tour Czech Paradise – biking and hiking – 2 days / 1 night 340 EUR per person based on double occupancy, min10 persons. Departure Saturday 1 October at 0900 Prague Congress Centre Return Sunday 2 October at 1800 The name once given to this area is truly fitting – the Czech Paradise. Our tour could be called a “trip through a fairytale land”, as this is how it feels travelling through the sandstone rocks and medieval castles. You can stop at your leisure to admire natural monuments, tiny villages and beautiful views. The accommodation at Hruba Skala Chateau is positioned to take full advantage of the unique view of the rocky scenery and the ruins of Trosky Castle. On Sunday you will walk rather than bike to Hruba Skala. You will see amazing sandstone towers and rocks that once formed the sea bottom. Sychrov Chateau is one of the most significant monuments of the 19th century; all building work was carried out by local artists and craftsmen. The Chateau is surrounded by a beautiful English style park. Price includes: English speaking guide, rental of bicycles, entrance fee to the Sychrov Chateau. Bus transfer from the PCC and back to the PCC (alternative departure/arrival point at the Intercontinental Hotel), accommodation at Hruba Skala Chateau, 2 x lunches, 1 x dinner, 1 x breakfast. |