School Business Studies trip to Prague

The city of Prague has a stunning cityscape of medieval architecture including Prague Castle the largest ancient castle in the world. The old town square is the heart of the city and has been since the tenth century, it has been the scene of great events both glorious and tragic. As the Czech Republic recently became one of the European Union's ten new members, there has never been a better time to experience the rapidly changing economy of the new Europe. On a business studies tour to the beautiful city of Prague, there are plenty of educational activities to take part in including visiting the Skoda factory, attending a lecture at the CERGE Institute or a guided tour of a brewery.

from £169 pp

6 days/3 nights

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Includes:

3 nights half board accommodation
Return executive travel (TV/Video/WC/Seatbelts)
Return Ferry crossings
Free staff place ratio 1:8
Detailed information pack
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
Cost of group passport (youth groups)
Itinerary planning service
Motorway tolls and taxes
VAT

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Charles Bridge

Charles Bridge is a 14th century stone bridge spanning the River Vltava and linking the two sides of Prague. Not only is this magnificent structure one of the city's finest attractions, it is also the main pedestrian route connecting the Old Town with Mala Strana and onto Prague Castle. The bridge throngs with people during the day. Street artists sketch and musicians play; look out for the jazz b...

Old Town Square

The Old Town Square (Staromestske Namesti), with it's ancient buildings and magnificent churches, is one of the most beautiful historical sights in Europe. Sit back and soak up the atmosphere over a coffee at one of the many pavement cafés surrounding the square.

Museum of Communism

Marketed as an insight into Czechoslovakia's 'forty-year episode of Big Brother', the Museum of Communism captures a glimpse of a vanished way of life and a country, which no longer exists. It documents an important chapter in Czech history, albeit one which many Czechs would rather forget.

Prague Castle

Prague Castle is the largest medieval castle complex in Europe and is a must for all visitors to Prague. Renovation following several destructive wars and fires, along with differing political forces have combined to create a truly unique architectural complex.

Staropramen Brewery

This guided tour offers groups the chance to see this famous Czech beer being produced. The visit focuses on how beer is brewed in the present day, including the canning and barrelling processes, and concludes with a tasting session.

Skoda Museum

The visit begins with the Skoda Museum and incorporates an audio-visual presentation on the company's century-long history. Favourite part is the guided tour of the plant itself, which normally includes the engine hall and the Octavia assembly hall a rare chance to witness the car production in the flesh

Rückl Glass Factory (Nizbor)

Tour of the glassworks with a professional explanation of the operations. During the excursion the visitors will get to know the individual stages of producing glass crystal by hand, i.e. the furnaces, processing, designing and polishing. The excursions take roughly 45 minutes. This glass factory is situated outside of Prague (approx 1 hours drive).

CERGE-EI

Part of Prague's prestigious Charles University, the CERGE Institute offers economics seminars with a uniquely Czech perspective on contemporary economic issues. The content of the seminar, which typically lasts around an hour, can be varied according to your needs, but past topics have included the economic development of the Czech Republic since the collapse of Communism, the problems of privati...

Jewish Quarters Jozefov

The Jewish Quarter, known as Josefov, is located between the Old Town Square and the Vltava River. its torrid history dates back to the 13th century, when the Jewish community in Prague were ordered to vacate their disparate homes and settle in one area. Restrictions on their movements and the trades they were allowed to conduct underwent constant change. The Jewish Quarter, has endured a lot of s...

Old Town Prague

The heart of Prague, Old Town is filled with many houses, churches and other structures dating back to the 13th century. Notable structures include the Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock, the Carolinum, the Municipal House and the Estates Theater.

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Day 1	Depart school for overnight Ferry/ Eurotunnel crossing.
Day 2		Arrive in Prague, check into accommodation.
Day 3	Visit the Staropramen Brewery	Free time to explore Prague. Visit the Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square.	Return to accommodation for evening meal.
Day 4	Economics lecture at CERGE Institute	Tour of the Skoda Plant at Mlada Boleslav	Return to accommodation for evening meal.
Day 5	Free time for shopping and sightseeing in Prague's Old Town.	Depart Prague and travel back to the UK.
Day 6	Arrival back at school.

Our dedicated itinerary planners will work with you to create your personal itinerary, request a quote above to find out more.

Top Hotel Praha

Situated within a quiet area in the Prague 4 district, Top Hotel is a favourite hotel amongst our groups, mostly due to the quality of service received during their stay. Students will be accommodated in mainly quadruple rooms and staff in twins or singles (with supplement). All are en-suite and include a colour television. Meals will be taken in one of the hotels restaurants. The hotel offers a wide range of services all under 1 roof. There are 5 restaurants, a wellness centre with swimming pool, tennis courts, a Japanese garden with summer terraces, 2 bowling lanes, a casino and other hotel services and venues.
NB. A Damage Deposit of €30 per pupil has to be paid in cash upon arrival at the hotel. This will be returned in full providing no damages have occurred.