Tour T2 - Karlovy Vary from Prague

During this 9-hour long trip to the most famous Czech spa town Karlovy Vary from Prague, you will be walking at the Colonnades of this colorful town enjoying drinking of the healing mineral springs. You can also visit the famous Moser glassworks, buy the local liquer Becherovka or take a bath in the hot spring water. The spa town of Karlovy Vary (or Carlsbad in German) was founded some time in the mid-14th century on a site where hot springs were discovered at an earlier period. The town boasts as many as 12 mineral springs with temperatures ranging from 42°C to 72°C, the most famous of which is Vridlo with a geyser of water reaching to a height of 10-15 meters. Bedded in a deep, wooded valley this famous spa was serving as a source of relaxation, recovery and recreation for more than 600 years even to emperors and kings, world-famous novelists, actors and musicians.

The full-day trip to Karlovy Vary from Prague includes walking around the Colonnades where you can drink water from the thermal springs. You can also visit the Moser glass factory, Becherovka herb spirit factory or take a bath or a medical treatment in a spa resort.

About the tour types, vehicles and payment conditions

Karlovy Vary from Prague	Limousine (?)		Mini-van (?)
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English-speaking driver only (?)	7910	311	8780	345	Order
English-speaking driver-escort (?)	9045	355	9915	389	Order
Driver and English-speaking guide (?)	12455	489	13325	523	Order
Note: * The walking Colonnade is not directly accessible by car * Reservation for the spa treatment in advance is needed * It takes about 2 hours to get to Karlovy Vary from Prague by car

The rates are per vehicle, not per person.

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Sightseeing in Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary (also known as Carlsbad in German) is the largest and best-known spa resort in the Czech Republic. The tourist industry is very important for Karlovy Vary. About 150 000 - 200 000 guests stay in Karlovy Vary every year. Almost 70% of them are foreign visitors. The average length of the hotel stay is 2 to 3 days. Karlovy Vary is visited by guests from almost 80 countries around the world.

Karlovy Vary was founded in 14th century by Karel IV, the Czech King and Holy Roman Emperor. Rulers granted the town numerous rights and privileges, including the right of sanctuary - salva guardia. Karlovy Vary was an open town, accessible to friends as well as enemies. The citizens secured peace and order in the spa town to which visitors came to restore their health, undergo medical treatment or to have a rest. The fame of the twelve thermal mineral springs attracted visitors. Even members of the imperial family, the Russian Czar, the Prussian, Swedish, Polish kings and the Persian Shah visited Karlovy Vary. They were followed by a company of artists, poets, musicians, philosophers. Following the footsteps of these prominent personalities, you will walk along the colonnades and enjoy the view on imposing high-quality hotels, stylish guest houses nestling in picturesque parks. Karlovy Vary is also the seat of glass production of the most exclusive kind - Moser, a company, that is proud to count even Queen Elizabeth II amongst its clients. You should not miss to try, what is jokingly called "the 13th spring" - a herbal liqueur, the local specialty, under the brand name of "Becherovka".

For centuries, man uses natural curative springs to improve his health. Although the development of pharmacology and the use of technology in health care enrich contemporary methods of treatment, the bath medicine still has an important position among the standard means, by which the quality of living can be improved.

The Colonnades are built for the purposes of quiet walking associated with drinking of thermal water, and are protected against unfavourable weather. They are the centers of meetings of people walking in the fresh air, which was and is a therapy emphasized by many spa doctors.

In Karlsbad springs, more than 50 elements needed for organism are present. Their beneficial effects on whole digestive system, metabolism, and parodontium diseases, on general improvement of health condition and on immunity against the impact of genetic and civilization pressures are described in hundreds of specialized publications.

Karlovy Vary photos

Related links

Karlovy Vary homepage
Karlovy Vary golf resort

Tour types:

• Driver only: you walk around the sight-seeing spots by yourself
• Driver-escort: driver escorts you from parking to sight-seeing spots and gives basic explanation in English, helps you with tickets etc.
• Driver and guide: a licensed guide gives you detailed explanation
  
  

Vehicle types:

• Mercedes-Benz E-class: a limousine for up to 2 passengers and guide
• Mercedes-Benz V-class: a mini-van for up to 6 passengers and guide
  
  

Payment conditions:

• The rates are quoted PER VEHICLE (not per person) and include VAT, fuel expenses, parking fees, guiding fee in English or German language (if applicable) and driver/guide meal expenses. The rates DO NOT include admission fees.
• The prices are quoted and will be charged in Czech Crowns. The price in Euro is for your information only.
• Full prepayment is requested 1 working day before the service date.
• Payment is possible by a money wire transfer onto our account or by credit card. Accepted credit cards: Amex, Visa, Visa Electron, Master Card, and Maestro.
  
  

Tour conditions and ordering

• Confirmation of your booking will be sent within 24 working hours.
• All tours and trips are available in English, German, Italian, Japanese, French or Spanish language upon the client's request
• All the guides are licensed for Prague and the Czech Republic.
• All the tours are done by the top quality Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
• You will be picked up at your hotel in Prague and dropped off in Prague at place of your choice.
• The tours are private tours, done exclusively for you – there will be no strangers in the car with you.