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Prague to Karlovy Vary Tours - Spa Town & Crystal Factory
From EUR 404.00 Price info below Private day trips from Prague to Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad)Are you ready to explore one of the most captivating spa towns in Europe? Look no further than Karlovy Vary, also known as Carlsbad or Karlsbad. This stunning west Bohemia spa town is home to 13 curative thermal springs and approximately 300 smaller springs, making it a popular destination for those seeking rejuvenation and relaxation. With our private day trip from Prague to Karlovy Vary, you’ll have the opportunity to stroll along the town’s elegant colonnades and taste its hot mineral springs. Indulge in the town’s breathtaking views, and discover why it has been a favorite of European aristocrats and celebrities for centuries. But the magic doesn’t stop there. The tour also includes an optional visit to the Moser Glassworks (closed on Sundays), where you’ll witness the creation of world-famous Bohemia crystal. You’ll be amazed as you see how skilled artisans transform raw materials into beautiful works of art. And with plenty of time for a traditional Czech lunch, souvenir shopping, coffee at the famous hotel Pupp or even a swim in the thermal pool (swimsuit required), you’ll have a chance to fully immerse yourself in the town’s relaxing atmosphere. Don’t just take our word for it. Our satisfied customers rave about the quality of our private day trips from Prague to Karlovy Vary. One happy customer wrote, “We had a great day trip from Prague to Karlovy Vary, a spa town in Western Bohemia. Our guide was really good, very knowledgeable, and creative on the spot when traffic dictated a detour that was hardly noticeable, including the alternate spot for lunch.” Read more testimonials on our Private Prague Guide Day Tours profile at TripAdvisor.com. Prague – Karlovy Vary: 10-hour Itinerary2 hours Prague to Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) transfer This is a private tour, so the itinerary can be adjusted as you wish. Car/Van/Coach + driver/guide who will show you places of interest and answer all your questions
Tour DetailsSpa Town of Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad)Founded by Holy Roman Emperor and Bohemian King Charles IV in the middle of the 14th century after one of his dogs stumbled upon the Hot Spring, Karlovy Vary is a magnet for famous personalities including writers Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Franz Kafka as well as Russian Czar Peter the Great and composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Imagine Goethe strolling down the elegant streets. While the spa averaged about 19,000 guests at the end of the 19th century, by 1911 some 71,000 people visited springs here. The world-renowned International Film Festival is held in Karlovy Vary each July. “Vridlo” and hot springs in Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad)Marvel at Karlovy Vary’s historical center with five colonnades, and savor the hot springs. The best known spring is the biggest and hottest one, named Vridlo – the Sprudel. It spouts its curative water to a height of 12 meters at 2,000 liters of mineral water per minute. If you like you can go swimming in Karlovy Vary’s Thermal Hotel public swimming pool, which is built into the cliff above the city. The swimming pool water composition is one-third Karlovy Vary hot spring water and two-thirds fresh drinking water. Enjoy a spa treatment at the Castle Spa (upon request)Another option is visiting a spa complex at the Thermal Hotel featuring a thermal pool (year-round warm mineral water), a sauna world and a breathtaking view of the center of Karlovy Vary. Moser Crystal Glassworks – Glass of KingsWe will also visit the world-famous Moser Glassworks. You will discover how the crystal creations are made and see more than 1,000 exhibits tracing the 150-year history of this trade. Established in 1857, Moser Glassworks first focused on polishing and engraving. By 1904 it had received so much acclaim that the Imperial Court of Austria was a regular customer. In 1908 the glassmakers manufactured their wares for Edward VII. Admission fees and opening times: Mon-Sa: 9 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. glassworks’ break). Closed on Sundays. During factory holidays July 27 – August 10, Glassworks tours are not available. Note: In the case of tropical temperatures the last guided tour is at 1:00 p.m. Entrance fee for the Glassworks tour is 350 CZK / person. Karlovy Vary – Hot Spring Underground (temporarily closed)The Hot Spring water from the underground colonnade is supplied to the spa hotels, which are using it both for bathing, as well as for drinking cures. The old section of the thermal underground is open to the tours of Hot Spring Underground. Apart from the underground vents, you can also see the process of petrifying the Karlovy Vary (Karlsbad) souvenirs and rare minerals. The hot spring colonnade is under reconstruction and so the underground is temporarily closed for visitors. Admission fees and opening times: Open Tue-Sun: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed in winter: November – April. Entrance fee: 160 CZK / person. Sample Krusovice BeerOn the way from/to Karlovy Vary, we will stop at the Krušovice Brewery to sample this tasty beer. The prestigious brewery hails from the 16th century. The brewery flourished under the ownership of Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II, who took control of it in 1583. Krušovice is famous for not only its 10` and 12` beers but also for its dark beer and for the labels Mušketýr and Malvaz. Similar Tours to Karlovy VaryYou may also consider booking a similar tour: Once back in Prague, we also recommend you our popular Prague Beer Tour. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Location | 130 km / 2 hour drive northwest of Prague (direction Germany - Cologne) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Sights to See | Karlovy Vary - historical center | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Interiors | Carlsbad Colonnades with hot mineral springs, Becherovka Museum, Hot Spring Underground | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Included | Car/van/coach, driver-guide, fuel, toll roads, parking fees | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Excluded | Entrance fees, food, and drinks | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability From-To | All year round | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Departure Time and Location | We will pick you up at the agreed place and time, most likely at the reception of your hotel in Prague. (To be specified in the request form below) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Duration | 10 hours | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Return Location | We will finish the tour anywhere you wish in Prague. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Means of Transportation | Walking and/or Driving - Car, Van, Minibus, Bus | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Required Walking Ability | Low | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Language | All services are in English, but exceptions can be made in advance. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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