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Days like theseOur recommendations for the perfect holiday in the Czech RepublicDay 1-2 - PragueRelatively untouched duringWWII, much of Prague’s stunningarchitecture has been preservedintact. Take a walk along the cobbledstreets of the Old Town andmeander across Charles Bridge forspectacular panoramic views of the‘city of 100 spires’.Day 3-4 - Karlovy VaryThe world famous spa town ofKarlovy Vary, situated in a greenvalley of the River Teplá, wasfounded in 1350 by the Czech Kingand Holy Roman Emperor CharlesIV. Karlovy Vary’s famous visitorshave included Casanova, Beethoven,Mozart and Franz Kafka.Day 5-6 - Mariánské LázneMariánské Lázne is the secondlargest Czech spa with 40 springs inthe town and 100 in the surroundingarea. No visit would be completewithout a visit to the town’s theatreor a performance of the WestBohemia Symphony Orchestra.Day 7-8 - Cesky KrumlovEnjoy the stunning beauty of thissmall medieval town and exploreits narrow alleys with its manyrestaurants and little cafes. In theevening, experience the legendaryRevolving Theatre or take a trip toCeske Budejovice, well known forthe beer brewed there since the13th Century.Day 9-10 - JindrichuvHradecContinue to Jindrichuv Hradec withits city castle and palace. There are320 rooms with more than 10,000works of art and books. Visit thetown’s many churches and themarketplace with its pristine Gothiccity hall.Call a Regent Czech RepublicSpecialist to create the perfectIndividual Tour, Fly-Drive or PragueCity Break for you.PRAGUETachovGERMANYChebGERMANYChomutovKarlovyVaryPlzenMostBerounDomazliceKlatovyStrakoniceKladnoRokycanyDecín LiberecUstí nadLabemJilinMladáMëlnikBoleslavBenesovVltavaPísekCeskéBudejovicePRAGUEHavlickuvJihlavaTáborBlanskoJindrichuvHradecHradecKrálovéPardubiceSumperkChrudimSvitavyZnojmoTrutnovCZECH REPUBLICTrebicDyjePOLANDMoravaOlomucVyskovBrnoBreclavBruntálOpavaOstravaNovyJicÍnPrerovFrydek-MistekVsetínSLOVAKIAAUSTRIACzech Republic - Perfect ForWith its labyrinthine streets, cosy nooks and fairytale castles, Prague is trulya city for romantics and appreciators of dramatic architecture alike. Praguewas also Kafka’s birthplace and inspiration, so literary fans will find plentyto write home about. Outside of the city, those looking for a change of pacewill find solace in resplendent Bohemian spa towns such as Karlovy Vary.1968Prague Spring isfollowed by Soviet-ledWarsaw Pact invasion1993“Velvet Divorce” results inindependence for CzechRepublic and Slovakia1999Becomes fullmember of NATO2011Vaclav Havel dies; statefuneral is attended bymany world leaders1989Velvet Revolution;Communism collapses1995US-funded Radio FreeEurope/Radio Libertyrelocates from Munichto Prague2004Becomes one of 10new nations to jointhe EU2013Czech Republiccelebrates 20 yearsof independence51Call 020 7666 1244 | www.regentholidays.co.uk | visit your local travel agent