ACCOMPANYING PERSONS TOURS

All registered accompanying persons are invited to join the following two half-day
tours
Both tours will depart from and return to the lobby of the Hilton Prague hotel.

JEWISH QUARTER

Thursday, 28 February, 2008
09:00 - 13:00

You will discover an astonishing history of the Jewish community in Prague, which can be traced back to the middle of the 10th century. The visit includes the Old Jewish Cemetery, the main synagogues (Old-New Synagogue, the oldest one in Europe, founded in 13th century, the Pinkas Synagogue) as well as the Jewish Museum that stores a heart-breaking collection of children’s art from the Nazis concentration camp, Terezín. Before departing take some time to visit the museum of the famous writer Franz Kafka.

GRAND TOUR OF PRAGUE

Saturday, 1 March, 2008
09:00 – 13:00

This historical tour starts at Prague Castle (Hradcany), then follows the “Royal Route”, former promenade of the kings and part of the official coronation by foot. Winding down to Lesser Town and Kampa Island you will cross the Charles Bridge and continue to discover the monuments of the Old Town.
The tour passes by the Estates Theatre where Mozart personally conducted the world premiere of his Don Giovanni then finish the tour in front of the Old Town City Hall