Tours
During the 24th European Congress of Pathology, the officially appointed local partner AIM GROUP INTERNATIONAL will offer various guided tours in and around Prague for participants and their accompanying persons. All tours will be conducted in English and will start and end at the congress venue, Prague Congress Centre, if not mentioned otherwise.
Book your tour here.
Sunday, 9 September 2012 14:00 – 18:00
Monday, 10 September 2012 14:00 – 18:00
Wednesday, 12 September 2012 09:00 – 13:00
For registered accompanying persons this tour is included in the registration fee. Please note that advance registration is required.
The Prague Castle is devoted to gardens and fountains, towers and churches, palaces and summer-houses. Today the castle is primarily the residence of the President of the Czech Republic. It also includes a magnificent gallery and a treasury.
During the walking tour of the castle you will enjoy several courtyards and will pass the main building and the impressive St. Vitus Cathedral before you continue to the so-called Golden Lane. The tour will take you to Little Quarter (Mala Strana), which was founded in 1257 and is located by the Prague Castle. Mala Strana still reflects its ancient image and can be proud of its impressive baroque palaces and old houses. Via Nerudova is a picturesque narrow street that leads up to the Prague Castle as a part of the Royal Way. There is a splendid selection of heraldic beasts and emblems on the houses. Finally, you will walk over the famous Charles Bridge, a stone Gothic bridge connecting the Old Town and Mala Strana in The Lesser Town.
Transfer from the congress center to the city and back will be arranged.
Price per person: EUR 22,00
Sunday, 9 September 2012 09:00 - 12:00
Monday, 10 September 2012 09:00 - 12:00
Follow your guide and let the city enchant you. There is a secret to discover behind every single corner. Visit the Old Town Square providing a dazzling panorama. Stand in the centre and turn in a slow circle: It's as if all the most charming city streets of Europe were stretched around you. Every building is different in every detail - roof, windows, doors and colours. The history of the Old Town Hall began in the 14th century and has developed in slow bounds to match the municipality's growth in size and importance. A highlight of the Old Town Hall is its 15th century Astronomical Clock, where you can observe the procession of the Twelve Apostles on the hour, every hour.
Afterwards, the city walk continues to the Estates Theatre, the theatre where Mozart's "Don Giovanni" was performed the first time. It was Mozart who said: "My Praguers understand me". A few steps from here you will enter the New Town with its popular centre: Wenceslas Square. More a gardened boulevard than a wide open plaza, Wenceslas Square is Prague's answer to the Champs Elysees. Almost all the buildings were designed or renovated in the 20th century and demonstrate some examples of Art Nouveau and Constructivism.
Transfer from the congress center to the city and back will be arranged.
Price per person: EUR 21,00
Tuesday, 11 September 2012 19:30 – 22:30
A bus will bring you to the landing pier. Enjoy a wonderful evening on the Moldau River with colleagues and friends. Discover Prague from a different perspective and take in the beautiful scenery of the city with unparalleled views of the well-known sights. During the 2.5-hour cruise you will enjoy a buffet dinner on the boat.
Afterwards you will have the opportunity to explore Prague’s nightlife on your own.
Price per person: EUR 65,00 (incl. buffet dinner and beverages)
Tuesday, 11 September 2012 09:00 - 13:00
During this tour you will explore the Jewish history of Prague. The present shape of the Prague Jewish Ghetto is the result of an extensive reconstruction carried out at the turn of the century, in which only a few significant architectural relicts of the thousand-year-long history of the Prague Jews have been preserved. The visit to the Jewish Quarter includes the Jewish Cemetery and National Jewish Museum, situated in the Pinkas, Klausen and Spanish Synagogue.
Price per person: EUR 33,00
Wednesday, 12 September 2012 13:00 – 17:00
You will be taken along the rivers Moldavia and Berounka to the most impressive Bohemian gothic castle of Karlstejn. Situated on a dominating rock, surrounded by deep forests, you will walk about 20 minutes to reach the Royal Palace.
The Karlstejn Castle was founded in 1348 by the Czech King and Roman Emperor, Charles IV, in gothic style. It was not intended to be an emperor’s residency, but rather a fortress for keeping imperial crown jewels and holy relicts. During the Husit wars, the Czech crown jewels and the most important documents of the Czech kingdom were kept here. The castle was renovated in the 19th century.
Price per person: EUR 60,00 (incl. lunch)
Tuesday, 11 September 2012 08:00 – 18:00
According to a legend, the name Krumlov is derived from the German “Krumme Aue”, which may be translated as “crooked meadow”. The name comes from the natural topography of the town, especially from the tightly crooked meander of the Vltava River. The word Český simply means Czech in Bohemian as opposed to Moravian or Silesian. The town was first mentioned in documents from 1253.
The Castle of Český Krumlov, with its architecture, cultural tradition, and expanse, ranks among the most important historic sights in the central European region. The construction development from the 14th to 19th centuries is well-preserved in the original layout, material structure, interior installation and architectural detail.
A worthy assessment of the area, by both domestic and foreign experts, resulted in the acquisition of the historic monument preservation status. In 1992 the entire complex was included in the list of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Monuments.
Price per person: EUR 86,00 (incl. lunch)
Monday, 10 September 2012 09:00 – 18:00
Karlovy Vary (“Carlsbad”) is the oldest, largest and most important spa in the Czech Republic, also renowned for the famous “Moser” crystal, as well as for the “Becherovka” factory. The transfer time is approximately 2 hours each way.
The foundation of Karlovy Vary was laid by the Czech king Charles IV mid of the 14th century. Its origin and development was always connected with beneficial effects of the hot mineral springs. The history of the spa is characterized by ups and downs. The town was afflicted by catastrophic disasters several times. Thanks to the spa sector it always recovered. Beside the world known spa tradition, Karlovy Kary is also famous for its cultural tradition. The most significant visitors at the turn of the 18th and 19th century were J.W. Goethe, F. Schiler, T. Korner, Ludwig van Beethoven and N. Paganini.
Dependant on availability, you will visit and tour the Becherovka factory or the Moser museum and glass factory.
“Becherovka” from Karlovy Vary is a liqueur specialty which was originally produced as a “medicine“ as long ago as 1805 in the small pharmacy of Mr. J. Becher based on a recipe of the English physician Dr. Frobrig. Due to the growing industrial demand for it, the production was started in 1807.The oak wood of the barrels, the atmosphere, and the temperature of the cellars form the guarantee the high quality.
The history of the “Moser” crystal is inextricably linked with the name of its founder, Ludwig Moser (1833-1916). In 1857, this skilful engraver and talented businessman gained recognition for establishing the company that bears his name. From its beginning, Moser focused on the production of blown, hand-cut, engraved and painted glass. Moser glass soon gained a worldwide reputation for the quality of its glass, perfection of workmanship and artistry, because the products are outstanding in their purity, brilliance, elegance and classical proportions. Due to this tradition, Moser is referred to as "The Glass of Kings" to this very day.
Price per person: EUR 86,00 (incl. lunch)
- Full payment in advance is required.
- All tours will be conducted in English.
- All tours are based on a minimum of 20 participants. The organisers reserve the right to cancel the tours if the minimum number of participants is not reached. Full refunds will be available for tours which will not take place.
- You will receive your tour tickets at the Accommodation & Tour Desk at the Congress Centre.
- All tours start and end at the congress venue, Prague Congress Centre, if not otherwise mentioned.
- Meeting point will be the Accommodation & Tour Desk.