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An inclusive package of three excursions has beenplanned for accompanying persons. Lunch will beincluded each day.Monday 17 OctoberThe first trip is planned as an ‘orientation’ tour ofPrague, with a chance to see contrasting modern andhistorical buildings, and to learn about the history ofthe city. The first stop will be the imposing anduniquely designed Zizkov television tower, with itssculptures of babies ‘crawling’ up the sides, whichsoften an otherwise harsh appearance.Next will be a viewing of the modern Dancing House,and the National Theatre.Lunch will be beside the river, and will be followed bya walk through some picturesque parts of the oldtown, including the Jewish Quarter and the Old TownSquare.In the evening Accompanying Persons are welcome tothe Concert and Reception at the Municipal House.Tuesday 18 OctoberThis full-day trip will take participants outside the city,through some scenic countryside and villages.The first stop will be the medieval silver mining townof Kutna Hora, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The first development there was the construction ofthe first Bohemian Cistercian monastery, in 1142.The group will continue to Konopiste for lunch, followedby a visit to the 13th century castle (French gothic style).Wednesday 19 OctoberThe first visit will be to 12 th century Krivoklat Castle incentral Bohemia, which is also now a museum (seephoto below).The group will then transfer to the Rückl Bohemianglass factory in Nizbor. There will be a tour of thefactory, and a chance for some shopping.Lunch will be in the rustic Ve Stoleti restaurant inLodenice.The group will return to Prague by mid-afternoon,and there will be a chance to visit the Mucha Museum.Alphons Mucha, born in 1860 in Moravia, is regardedas the ‘defining artist of art nouveau’.Delegates may then choose to stay longer in town forshopping, or return to the Congress Centre by around16.30 hrs, in good time to relax before leaving forthe HYDRO 2011 Farewell Dinner Party at VillaDreucici.Monday 17 OctoberThe HYDRO 2011 Welcome Reception will take place atthe elegant Municipal House, in the centre of Prague,considered as a national cultural landmark. It is oneof the most significant Art Nouveau buildings in thecity, and some famous Czech artists and sculptorscontributed to its decoration.The evening will begin with a short Concert, in theSmetana Hall, by a classical ensemble, featuring musicfrom the Czech Republic and various other parts ofEurope. Cocktails and a buffet supper will then be servedin the various rooms around the building, with a chanceto stroll around to meet old friends, while viewing thestunning architecture and decoration of the variousrooms. Mavel will co-host the evening, withHydropower & Dams.Tuesday 18 OctoberImmediately after the afternoon sessions of theconference, an apéritif will be served in the HYDRO2011 Exhibition Halls, providing extra networkingopportunities in a relaxed atmosphere at the end ofthe working day. Delegates can then enjoy an eveningat leisure, either exploring the city, or attendingvarious privately organized parties hosted by majorcompanies in the hydro industry.Wednesday 19 OctoberThe Farewell Dinner will take the form of a countryparty with a medieval-style banquet, at the VillaDreucici, a former fortress dating from 1050. The villais in a rural setting, a short coach ride from the centreof Prague.Music and entertainment is planned for the evening,as well as a feast of local specialities.The Czech utility CEZ will co-host the evening with theHydropower & Dams team. The evening will be amemorable ending to HYDRO 2011.