Tours
Special tours and excursions have been arranged exclusively for the Delegates and Accompanying persons at the 12th Symposium of ISOPP. All tours will leave from and return to the Symposium Venue – Clarion Congress Prague Hotel.
A minimum number of participants is 15. Symposium Secretariat reserves the right to cancel the tour for which a minimum number of participants have not registered. In this case another tour will be offered or a refund will be paid after the Symposium.
Booking in advance is recommended, on-site availability cannot be guaranteed.
Tours Overview
Overview according to the number:
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No.
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Date
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Time
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Tour
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Cost
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| T1 |
5th May, 2010 |
13.00 - 17.00 |
Prague Informative
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30 EUR |
| T2 |
5th May, 2010 |
13.00 - 18.00 |
Terezin Concentration Camp
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50 EUR |
| T3 |
6th May, 2010 |
09.00 - 13.00 |
Prague's Baroko
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45 EUR |
| T4 |
6th May, 2010 |
13.00 - 17.00 |
Nelahozeves Chateau and Museum of A. Dvorak
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50 EUR |
| T5 |
6th May, 2010 |
13.00 - 17.00 |
Scientic Prague
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35 EUR |
| T6 |
6th May, 2010 |
19.00 - 23.00 |
Prague by Night – visit to Jazz Club
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68 EUR |
| T7 |
6th May, 2010 |
08.00 - 17.00 |
Karlovy Vary Spa
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88 EUR |
| T8 |
7th May, 2010 |
09.00 - 13.00 |
Old Town and Jewish Ghetto
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60 EUR |
| T9 |
7th May, 2010 |
13.00 - 17.00 |
Karlstejn Castle
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50 EUR |
| T10 |
7th May, 2010 |
09.00 - 17.00 |
Kutna Hora - UNESCO
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78 EUR |
| T11 |
8th May, 2010 |
09.00 - 12.00 |
Prague by Boat with Coffee and Cake
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42 EUR |
| T12 |
8th May, 2010 |
13.00 - 16.00 |
City Tour by Historical Tram
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78 EUR |
| T13 |
7th May, 2010 |
08:00 - 20:00 |
Hospital Kuks - The National Cultural Monument
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125 EUR |
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Overview according to the date:
Cancellations, changes and refunds
Please inform the GUARANT International about any amendments or cancellations in writing by fax: + 420-284 001 448 or e-mail: ISOPP2010@guarant.cz. Telephone amendments will not be accepted. The appropriate refunds will be made after the congress.
The following cancellation conditions apply to the cancellation of a tour:
Cancellation before and on March 31, 2010: full refund less 30 EUR handling fee
Cancellation after March 31, 2010: no refund
Prague Informative "no. T1" 4 hrs
Date: 05.05.2010
Time: 13.00 - 17.00
Price includes: Eng. sp. guide and 2 transfers, no 
admissions
Price per person: 30 EUR
This tour offers a general impression of the “Golden City“ through walks and visits to several important sites. It starts at the Prague Castle – the seat of the Czech President, and continues by walking the Old Castle Stairs to the Lesser Town, Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square where you can see the Old Town Hall and its 15th century astronomical clock, as well as the Church of Our Lady of Tyn and Royal Way Romantic Street. Enjoy this tour while listening to ancient legends and tales, and observing and feeling the pulse of a modern central-European metropolis.
Terezin Concentration Camp "no. T2" 5 hrs
Date: 05.05.2010
Time: 13.00-18.00 
Price includes: Admission – combi ticket to the Terezin
fortress, Eng. sp. guide, transportation
Price per person: 50 EUR
Terezin was established at the end of the 18th century as a fortress. Still surrounded by its massive ramparts, the town lies at the confluence of the rivers Labe and Ohre. The Main and Lesser Fortresses at Terezin, although modern for their period, gradually became obsolete, and having lost their military function fell into disregard. Only in the relatively recent past has Terezin once again entered the world’s public consciousness as a tragic symbol of the sufferings of the tens of thousands of innocent people who died here during the Nazi occupation of their homeland.
Prague's Baroko "no. T3" 4 hrs
Date: 06.05.2010
Time: 09.00-13.00
Price includes: Admission to the Loreto Church,
Strahov Monastery and St. Nicholas Church,
Eng. sp. guide, 2 transfers
Price per person: 45 EUR
Prague’s architecture bears not only traces of the Gothic period, but also the heavy influence of the Baroque period, which contributed much to the present-day appearance of Prague. Baroque monuments can be found almost every step of the way in the city. This tour includes the former Strahov Monastery, which was founded in 1140 but reconstructed in the Baroque style in the 17th century. You will visit its remarkable interiors, including its Theological and Philosophical Halls. The tour also includes the Loreto Church, an entire complex that grew around the Santa Clara shrine and is one of the purest examples of Prague Baroque. Lastly, the tour will visit the Church of St. Nicholas, a landmark of the Lesser Quarter, which was designed by two of the most famous architects of Prague Baroque – Kristof Dientzenhofer and his son Kilian Ignac.
Nelahozeves Chateau and Museum of A. Dvorak "no. T4" 4 hrs
Date: 06.05.2010
Time: 13.00-17.00
Price includes: Admission to the Nelahozeves Chateau and Museum of A. Dvorak, Eng. sp. guide,
transportation
Price per person: 50 EUR
This tour directs you to the Lobkowicz Chateau built by F. Griespeck 
from Griespeck in the middle of the 16th century. An exposition of European art of the 16th to the 19th centuries, a major part of which is formed by the Lobkowicz collection of the paintings from Roudnice nad Labem. It includes portraits of the members of the Lobkowicz and Pernstejn families, and Spanish portrait art. You will find here the works of Cranach, both Bruegels, Veronese, Rubens and others. Close to the chateau lies the birthplace of composer Antonin Dvorak whose opera Rusalka and the 9th symphony – “From the New World” - , written during his stay in America, made him famous. The present exhibit, which was refurbished in 1991, portrays the life and work of the composer and includes a number of authentic artifacts, such as Dvorak´s organ.
Scientic Prague "no. T5" 4 hrs
Date: 06.05.2010
Time: 13.00-17.00
Price includes: Eng. sp. guide, transportation
Price per person: 35 EUR
Prague enjoys hundreds of years of history as one of the most important metropolitan centers as well as religious crossroads right in the Heart of Europe.
Geographical position predestined Prague to live dynamic cultural and social life and to become past, current and future center full of rich scientific life.
This four hour walk will give you opportunity to get a brief look back at lives of some interesting personalities from many fields of science that were connected to Prague.
From historically less well known names let’s remember St. Agnes of Bohemia – foundress of St. Francis hospital for the sick and poor, famous Prague’s executioner Jan Mydlar – aspiring doctor without a diploma, master Albik from Unicov – personal doctor of king Wenceslas IV and professor of Prague University, further let’s not leave out many scientist active around the court of Emperor Rudolph II such as Jan Jesensky (Jesenius) who in 1600 performed the first public autopsy in the countries belonging to Czech Crown, famous astronomer Tycho de Brahe, mysterious Rabi Löw (Yehudah ben Bezalel) or Jan Marcus Marci.
Let’s also recall other important personalities of Czech medicine – Jan Evangelista Purkyne, whose statue is placed on Charles Square, and Jan Jansky who first classified human blood into four groups. We will pass by Charles University, formerly German Karlo-Ferdinand University, where, during their studies, Carl Cori met his wife Gerty Theresa. Couple later won the Nobel Prize for their discovery of the course of the catalytic conversion of glycogen. We should also mention one of the founders of Gestalt psychology – Prague native Max Wertheimer. Our walk concludes with a visit to Smichov, part of the city where the house of the Nobel Price Winner in Chemistry Jaroslav Heyrovsky still stands.
Prague by Night – visit to Jazz Club "no. T6" 4 hrs 
Date: 06.05.2010
Time: 19.00-23.00
Price includes: Eng. sp. guide, light dinner and live
jazz concert, 2 transfers, no drinks included
Price per person: 68 EUR
You will spend an enjoyable evening visiting the most beautiful squares of Prague, such as Prikopy and the Old Town Square. This tour also includes a visit to one of Prague’s most famous jazz clubs – “U stare pani“ - where live jazz concerts and a light dinner will be served.
Karlovy Vary Spa "no. T7" 9 hrs
Date: 06.05.2010
Time: 08.00-17.00
Price includes: Excursions to the Becherovka
factory and Moser glassworks, lunch, Eng. sp.
guide, transportation
Price per person: 88 EUR
This full-day tour out of Prague will take you to the most famous West Bohemian spa town of Karlovy Vary, which was founded by the Bohemian King Charles IV in the 14th century. You can taste the water from the 12 curative thermal mineral springs, admire the beauty of both the historic and modern colonnades, and purchase some of the typical souvenirs such as special wafers, Moser porcelain and glass, or the Becherovka liqueur, also known as the 13th curative spring of Karlovy Vary. The Karlovy Vary spa is known for treatment of diseases of the digestive tract and metabolic and endocrinal disorders. The tour includes city sightseeing and a visit tot the Becherovka factory, where the participants will taste this delicious liqueur.
Old Town and Jewish Ghetto "no. T8" 4 hrs
Date: 07.05.2010
Time: 09.00-13.00
Price includes: Admission to area of the Jewish
Quarter and Old-New Synagogue, Eng. sp. guide,
2 transfers
Price per person: 60 EUR
This half-day walking tour will take you to the historical heart of the city – Old Town, which was settled more than 1000 years ago. The tour begins on the Old Town Square with beautiful houses, palaces and churches of various architectural styles and the famous astronomical clock. The tour continues to the Jewish Quarter. The story of Prague’s Jewish community can be traced back to the middle of the 10th century. This tour will visit the evocative Old Jewish Cemetery, which dates from the 15th century, Europe’s oldest Synagogue – the Gothic style Old-New Synagogue, the High Synagogue, the Town Hall, the Pinkas Synagogue and the Ceremonial Hall with its collection of children’s art from the Terezin concentration camp.
Karlstejn Castle "no. T9" 4 hrs
Date: 07.05.2010
Time: 13.00-17.00
Price includes: Admission to the Karlstejn Castle
circle I, Eng. sp. guide, transportation
Price per person: 50 EUR
This half-day trip to the 14th century Karlstejn Castle takes you on a tour of a historical site where the crown jewels and personal relics of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV are stored. The castle, surrounded by a beautiful romantic countryside, ranks among the most visited castles in the Czech Republic.
Kutna Hora - UNESCO "no. T10" 8 hrs
Date: 07.05.2010
Time: 09.00-17.00
Price includes: Admission to Ossuary in Sedlec, admission to St. Barbara Cathedral, lunch in Kutna Hora, (3 course menu, incl. 1 drink ), transportation by luxury air-conditioned bus, English speaking guide
Price per person: 78 EUR
This tour of the city, which thanks to the quantity and quality of its historical monuments, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Because of its rich silver mines, Kutna Hora became the second most important town of medieval Bohemia. The richness of the city resulted in beautiful architecture and construction of several astonishing monuments such as St Barbara’s Cathedral or Ossuary in Kutna Hora-Sedlec.The Sedlec Ossuary a small Christian chapel, is located beneath the Church of All Saints in Sedlec, a suburb of Kutna Hora. The ossuary of the "Bone Church," as it is popularly known, contains approximately 40,000 human skeletons which have been artistically arranged to form decorations and furnishings for the chapel.
Prague by Boat with Coffee and Cake "no. T11" 3 hrs
Date: 08.05.2010
Time: 09.00-12.00
Price includes: Short sightseeing during the transfer,
boat cruise 50 minutes, refreshment, Eng. sp. guide, 2 transfers
Price per person: 42 EUR
This tour offers you the opportunity to observe Prague from the deck of a boat. The river cruise calms the psyche, evocates romantic atmosphere and fantasies. During the cruise you will have the opportunity to admire Prague’s cultural, historical and architectural jewels such as Vysehrad Castle - the former seat of medieval Czech Kings, the National Theatre - the most important and lasting symbol of Czech culture and national spirit, Palace Zofin, Lichtenstejnsky Palace with its colonnade in Art-Nouveau style – unique in Europe, the Charles Bridge and, as well, the unmistakable, unforgettable panorama of Prague Castle for which Prague has become so well-known. Having taken in all the history, you can further enjoy the tour by relaxing over coffee and cake, and some music on the river under the ancient stone abutments of Charles Bridge.
City Tour by Historical Tram "no. T12" 3 hrs
Date: 08.05.2010
Time: 13.00-16.00
Price includes: Eng. sp. guide, 1 hour ride by historical
tram, back transfer by bus
Price per person: 78 EUR
This tour offers a general impression of the “Golden City Prague“ through joyriding in a historical tramway and visits to several important sites. You will take the tram to reach the Vltava River bordered by beautiful buildings in the Art-Nouveau style, you will also have the opportunity to admire the panorama of Prague Castle for which Prague became so renowned, Palace Manes, Palace Zofin, National Theatre, Charles Bridge and the Rudolfinum - the seat of the Czech Philharmonic. Having crossed the river you will reach the Lesser Town with its ancient atmosphere and driving under the castle gardens your will end at the Prague castle area.
Hospital Kuks – The National Cultural Monument "no. T13" 12 hrs
Date: 07.05.2010
Time: 08.00-20.00
Price includes: Transportation by luxury coach, English sp. guide, admission to Kuks – Hospital, Pharmaceutical museum in Baroque Pharmacy “At the Pomegranate”, crypt of founder of Kuks – the Count F.A. Spork, walking to “Forest Theatre” of Matyas Bernard Braun, lunch 3 course menu with soft drink
Price per person: 125 EUR
Today´s trip is to the picturesque Krkonose foothills. The area is renowned for its historical and artistic monuments and natural beauty. We will visit one of the most beautiful of these– The Kuks Hospital, a unique baroque complex and national cultural monument, nestled in a quiet part of the Upper Elbe Valley.
Kuks was built by a Czech nobleman, Count Frantisek Antonin Spork (1662-1738) originally as a spa, which at the beginning of the 18th century was comparable with the European spa centres of the period and at the same time became a place, where politicians, scientists and artists met. The bathhouse and chapel were built between 1692-1695 on the left bank of the Elbe. In the year 1711 the chateau was added, which held an extensive library. The architectural design of this part of the premises was most probably the work of an Italian architect G.B. Alliprandi, who designed the construction of the hospital, Holy Trinity church and crypt on the right bank of the Elbe. Construction was completed between 1710-1712 by Pietre Antonie Torre. The hospital was established by count Spork for 100 poor elderly servants of the Hradiste estate. The main attraction of Kuks is its gallery of sculptures dating from 1712-1731 situated in front of the main entrance of the church. Its creator is a sculptor of late baroque period in Bohemia, Matyas Bernard Braun.
Špork was a sharp critic of social relationships and a promoter of religious tolerance. In support of this he published books using his private printer. Because of these books he got into a conflict with official religious circles, which led to confiscation of the library and his being accused of heresy.
Also Spork was known in particular as a benefactor of significant artists,,but mainly Matyas Bernard Braun, and his name is permanently linked to the creation of Kuks.
We will see the former main hospital ward of Kuks hospital, and the Holy trinity church, where we will get to know the history of the members of the Spork family,who are buried in the church, starting with the founder of Kuks, F.A.Spork.
We will continue our tour by visiting the baroque pharmacy called ‘At the Pomegranate’, where there is an exhibition of the Czech pharmaceutical museum of Charles university in Hradec Kralove.
Here you will learn about the development of pharmacies from the Baroque period to the 20th century.
There you will be able to admire the artistic beauty of pestle and mortar, reliefs, paintings and pharmaceutic pots.
After the visit to Kuks hospital we will walk by the Elbe for approximately 3 km to Stanovice, which is in easy walking distance, where we will have lunch at Spork mill. Having tasted the lunch we will take the road to Spork forest above Stanovice. After an easy walk of approximately 20 minutes we will find, in impressive forest surroundings, a collection of statues and monumental baroque statues of hermits, saints and reliefs with bible motives from the master of Czech Baroque art, Matyas Bernard Braun from years 1725-1732. Here we can appreciate why he is called “the Czech Michelangelo”.
Return to Prague in the late afternoon.
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