Highlights of the stay
- La Traviata at the Státní Opera
- New Year's concert at the Rudolfinum
- Your choice of visits in Prague with your private guide
- Your personal M&O assistant 24 hours a day
The capital of Bohemia is aptly named the Crown of the World. A city of a hundred steeples, imbued with Baroque style, it delights its visitors: Mozart created Don Giovanni here; Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and also Dostoyevsky, Apollinaire and Rodin paid tribute to it in their works. Along the Vltava or in the center of the former Jewish city, you're sure to fall under Prague's romantic charm.
New Year's Eve is particularly conducive to reverie, especially if a few romantic snowflakes cover the St. Charles Bridge. Two shows are on the program for this wonderful holiday. The immortal and beautiful Traviata will move audiences on the stage of the superb Státní Opera. A colorful New Year's concert at the Rudolfinum (Prague's great concert hall) will bring a festive end to a magical year.
To round off your stay in style, a tour with a private guide will take you on a choice of visits to the City of a Hundred Spires, Prague Castle, the Jewish City, Art Nouveau and Art Deco Prague or Baroque Prague.
Program
- Saturday, December 28, 2024: Arrival in Prague
- Sunday, December 29, 2024: City tour of Prague & Verdi's La Traviata
- Monday, December 30, 2024: Free day
- Tuesday, December 31, 2024: New Year's concert at the Rudolfinum
- Wednesday, January 1, 2025: Departure from Prague
Arrival in Prague
- On arrival in Prague, private transfer from the airport to the hotel of your choice
- Installation in the hotel of your choice
- Night in the hotel of your choice
City tour of Prague & your evening at the opera “La Traviata” by Verdi
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Discover the city of Prague with your local guide, a visit to choose from the following themes: The City of a Hundred Spires, Prague Castle, Jewish City, Art Nouveau & Art Deco Prague or Baroque Prague
- 5:00 pm, performance of Verdi's opera La Traviata, at the Státní Opera, in category 1
- Night in your hotel
Free day
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Free day
- Night in your hotel
New Year's concert at the Rudolfinum
- Breakfast at the hotel
- 3:00 pm, New Year's concert at the Rudolfinum, category 1
- Night in your hotel
Departure from Prague
- Breakfast at your hotel
- Private transfer from your hotel to the airport according to your flight schedule
Program
Conductor
Jirí ŠtruncVincenzo Milletari
Anna Novotná-Pešková
Director
Arnaud BernardConductor
Tomáš NetopilPerformers
Josef SpacekIvan Vokác
Choeurs
Czech Philharmonic OrchestraGuided Tours
To make your stay as enjoyable as possible, we suggest a number of different tours:
- the city of a hundred steeples
- a visit to Prague Castle
- the tour of the Jewish city
- Prague Art Nouveau and Art Deco
- Baroque Prague
The city of a hundred steeples
The walk begins in the vast Old Town Square, where the guide will tell you the story of the Astronomical Clock and the Church of St. Nicholas with its bulbous steeples. It's also an opportunity to learn about the fate of the former Jewish ghetto that lay nearby. From here, take the Royal Way to the 15th-century Pourdrière Tower and the Municipal House, jewels of Czech Art Nouveau.
Rue-sur-les-fossés then takes you to the modern heart of Prague, the huge esplanade of Wenceslas Square, dominated by the National Museum. And your historic journey continues to the Charles Bridge (14th century), where a magnificent view of... the other side of the river awaits you: Prague Castle and Hradcany, the Mala Strana district and Petrin Hill.
Prague Castle
The castle is situated on an ancient rocky outcrop overlooking the Prague skyline. It abounds in historical and artistic treasures. We'll discover St. Vitus Cathedral, the former royal palace, St. George's Basilica and finish with the famous Golden Lane. The castle boasts beautiful gardens with a superb view over the historic heart of the city.
The site is one of Prague's must-see attractions.
A tour of the Jewish quarter
A walking tour that explores the history and customs of the Jewish community, evoking legends such as Rabbi Löw and the Golem. Or the influence of Jews on the arts, culture and heritage of Franz Kafka, Max Brod and many others. You'll discover Jewish museum landmarks such as the Spanish, Pinkas, Maiseil and Klaus synagogues, home to collections and objects of Jewish culture. The rest of the tour is devoted to the mysterious Jewish cemetery, with its 12,000 gravestones, unique in the world.
Prague Art Nouveau and Art Deco
The tour takes you through the architecture of the New Town, with its facades featuring plant motifs, stained-glass windows and magnificent mosaics that bear witness to the splendor of the turn-of-the-century period. The grandiose houses, often referred to as palaces, also feature passageways.
You'll visit the most emblematic: the Lucerna passage and the Koruna pasasge. The walk ends with a visit to the Mucha Museum, which exhibits the works of Alfons Mucha: the Czech poster artist, illustrator and painter, well known for his decorative panels and advertising posters.
Baroque Prague - Mala Strana baroque quarter
Mala Strana is an apogee of Baroque art, with splendid streets lined with pastel-colored houses, sumptuous palaces and churches whose domes rise to infinity.
And don't forget the gardens that conceal Baroque sculptures and fountains. First you'll discover and visit the Church of St. Nicholas, a Baroque masterpiece with a dynamic, undulating façade. Then your journey will take you to the Church of Our Lady of Victory, where you'll discover the statuette of the Little Jesus of Prague, and nearby the Palace of the Order of the Knights of Malta. Opposite the Palais Buquoy (now the French Embassy), the John Lennon wall reminds us of the history of the 20th century.
Cross the Certovka River to reach Kampa Island, where your walk ends.
Accommodations
K+K Hotel Central 4*
The K+K Hotel Central is one of the city's oldest Art Nouveau buildings. Located in the heart of Prague, it's an ideal base for discovering everything the golden city has to offer within walking distance, including the Jewish Quarter, the Astronomical Clock and Republic Square.
15-minute walk from Statni Opera & 8-minute walk from Stavovské divadlo
Tarifs
Cosy Urban Double Room (2 pers)
€1,112 / pers.Cosy Urban single room (1 pers)
€1,819 / pers.Programmes and prices are subject to change made by venues and providers.Availability has to be confirmed at the time of booking.
Hotel CUBE Prague 4*
Ideally located in Prague, Hotel CUBE Prague offers a buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi access throughout its premises. This 4-star hotel has a gym. Private parking is available on site.
20-minute walk from Statni Opera & 15-minute walk from Stavovské divadlo
Tarifs
Superior double room with terrace (2 pers)
€1,573 / pers.Superior single room with terrace (1 pers)
€2,850 / pers.Programmes and prices are subject to change made by venues and providers.Availability has to be confirmed at the time of booking.
Emblem Prague 5* Hotel
Hotel Emblem Prague - Preferred Hotels & Resorts is located 0.300 km from the city center and offers free WiFi, a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of central Prague and a 24-hour reception. The Staromestska metro and streetcar station is a 4-minute walk away.
20-minute walk from Statni Opera & 7-minute walk from Stavovské divadlo
Tarifs
Queen Dom double room (2 pers)
€1,790 / pers.Deluxe Queen single room (1 pers)
€3,109 / pers.Programmes and prices are subject to change made by venues and providers.Availability has to be confirmed at the time of booking.
The price includes
- Transfers
- Accommodation
- Show seats
- Excursions
- Entries in the sites
- Personal Travel Assistant
The price does not include
- Assistance
- Tips
- Flights
- Tax
- Drinks and Meals
Practical information
For each country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs) publishes travel advice sheets on its website. You will find the latest recommendations on safety, formalities and health. We strongly recommend that you consult these sources of information regularly, right up until the day before your departure.