40 Vacations - Travel Guides - Destination Prague
Recreation
Prague boasts of parks and gardens and large sports and entertainment centers as well. You can also visit some of the zoological garden and the Strahov athletic complex, which are also located in the nearby prime location in Prague.
The athletic complex holds three stadiums, which were actually used during the Communist era for significant gymnastic exhibitions known as Spartakiada.
You will find that there are many small parks and gardens that are scattered around this city and are considered as architectural gems, which include Prague Castle and the Petrín Hills.
Football in Prague
Toyota Arena of Sparta Prague
Prague has 3 clubs that play for the Czech top league. This includes the Sparta Prague who is often the Czech qualifier for the Champions League, Salvia Prague as the local rival for Sparta and Viktoria Zizkov a famous working class club.
Sports Watching
Sports watching can be fun for everybody and moreover it also suitable to get your kids along who are above 8 years.
Running time: daily 10 am to 10 pm.
Target Practice
Like in other case where people normally use their gun to shoot at targets, an authentic looking crossbow is used to fire crossbow bolts on a 50ft firing range at a target approximately 2ft by 3ft - which is in fact quite tough.
Ice Hockey Tip Rating:
Czechs are actually quite excited about Ice Hockey. You could visit some places that offer excellent ice rinks along with the best atmosphere to play this sport.
Vltava River Cruise with Afternoon Tea
Starting from $20.24 per person
Duration: 2 hours
Introduction:
This is one of the most ideal ways to go round the main tourist locations around the city of Prague. All you have to simply do is join a coach transfer to the River Vltava where you will board an air-conditioned boat. This is an hour-long cruise, which will also take you right up to Vltava while you listen to some music and sip hot coffee.
The cruise also provides exclusive views of the river, lined up with lovely historic monuments such as the Rudolfinum, Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, and the National Theatre.
All these sites are bound to entice you and certainly make you come back for some more.
While you are at the end of the cruise your guide will show u along the road to Parizska Street through the former Jewish Quarter to the Old Town Square.
Dates: Daily
Unavailable Dates: December 24
Location:
In the Republic Square opposite the Powder Tower.
Time:
1:40pm (November-March) or 3:40pm (April-October)
Return Details:
Cruise concludes at the Old Town Square.
Additions:
River Vltava Cruise
Afternoon tea including coffee or tea and a cake
Coach transportation
English and German speaking guides
Additional Info:
Book at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
Confirmation for this cruise is given at time of booking
Infants aged 3 years and under are free of charge
Child prices are applicable for children aged 4 - 10 years inclusive
Grand City Tour of Prague by Bus and On Foot
Starting from $26.19 per person
Duration: 3.5 hours
Introduction:
You could book tickets for this tour by foot that provides a bird's eye view of Golden Prague's historical monuments.
You can continue your travel across the Charles Square till the banks of the River Vltava to Charles Bridge, the Rudolfinum and across the river to the Prague Castle.
You can walk and stroll around the castle courtyards. Along with the other things take pleasure in viewing the beautiful structures of the St. Vitus Cathedral, Royal Palace and the Golden Lane.
Please note that the visit to the castle interiors are not included.
Dates to visit:
21 March to 31 October 2006:
Daily at 9:30am and 2:00pm
1 November 2006 to 31 March 2007:
Daily at 9:30am
Friday and Saturday at 1:30pm
Unavailable Dates:
January 01
Location:
The Yellow Kiosk is situated near the Republic Square opposite the Powder Tower and is easy to locate.
Inclusions:
Coach transportation: English and German speaking guides
Exclusions: Entrance fee to the Jewish Quarter.
Additional Info:
Book at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
Confirmation for this can be done at the time of booking.
There is no charge for infants aged 3 years
Entry for Children aged 4 - 10 years are charged at special rates
