Accompanying programme
Get-Together Evening
Is to be held in the Congress Hotel Clarion Prague on Monday, September 14.
Included in the Conference fee.
Conference dinner
Will be hosted at the Grand Monastery Restaurant on Thursday, September 17.
Included in the Conference fee.
Dress informal but wearing national dress welcome!
Guided tours
Please make sure you register for the tours required during your conference registration procedure. A minimum of 15 participants is required for each tour to take place.
Grand Tour of Prague
Price: € 39 / per person
Please kindly note THIS IS A WALKING TOUR!
Monday, September 14, 2009, 9:00 - 13:00
Wednesday, September 16, 2009, 13:00 - 17:00
Price includes English speaking guide and A/C coach transfer to the Prague Castle and back from the city centre to the Congress Hotel Clarion Prague.
Duration: 4 hours
This insightful historical tour lets you enjoy the city’s most famous sights. The tour starts at Prague Castle (Hradčany), registered as the biggest castle complex in the world. It established itself as the spiritual centre of the Bohemian sovereigns from the 9th century and since 1918 (foundation of Czechoslovakia) it has served as the residence of presidents. A visit to St. Vitus Cathedral is included. The tour then follows the “Royal Route”, the former promenade of kings and part of the official coronation by foot. Winding down to Lesser Town and picturesque Kampa Island you will cross the famous Charles Bridge and continue to discover remarkable monuments in the Old Town area. The sightseeing tour ends in front of the Old Town City Hall with its extraordinary astronomical clock.
Old Town and Jewish Quarter
Price: € 44 / per person
Friday, September 18, 2009, 09:00 - 13:00
The price includes an English speaking guide, entrance fees and a return transfer with A/C coach transfer from the Congress Hotel Clarion Prague.
Duration: 4 hours
This insightful historical tour of the Old Town of Prague lets you enjoy the city’s most famous sights such as the Powder Tower, the Estate Theatre, the Charles University, the Old Town Square, the Charles Bridge with the Prague Castle Panorama, the Jewish Quarter and other sights. You will discover the astonishing history of the Jewish community in Prague, which can be traced back to the middle of the 10th century. Miraculously many outstanding monuments have remained intact despite WWII. The visit includes the Jewish Museum located in various Prague Synagogues and Old Jewish Cemetery.
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