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Karlovy Vary - Carlsbad
Price 1580,- CZK adults; 1400,- CZK children up to 12 years;
Mon - Sun 9:00
Guide & lunch with drink & transport included.
The tradition of Czech spa’s in an inseparable part of the European cultural heritage. Spend the day at the largest, second oldest and most celebrated spa and wellness resort in the Czech Republic. Carlsbad was founded in 1358 by Charles IV, Czech King and Roman Emperor, and reached town status in 1370.
All day - 8 hours 
TOUR DESCRIPTION:
After the decline of the Thirty year war, a boom in the bath industry occurred. Over the years the town flourished, with many important historical figures making it their regular seasonal retreat. The fame of Karlovy Vary has spread through out the world thanks to its 12 hot healing springs used for treating digestive disorders, with the strongest hot spring rising from a depth of 2000-3000 meters.
The Architecture you will see was strongly influenced by Historicism and the coming Secession Style from the end of the 19th century. The majestic streets and spa colonnades are surrounded by a romantic, mountainous landscape; intersected by many kilometres of forest paths, with stupendous views of the spa valley. You will have the opportunity to stroll along the colonnades with the possibility of tasting the mineral water directly from the spring fountains using the famous porcelain cups specially manufactures for use at the springs.
Amongst its great architecture since 1946, Carlsbad has hosted one of the most important cultural events in the world, the International Film Festival. It also stakes its fame for being the producer of the worldly renowned Moser crystal glass. You will have the chance to see exactly how this beautiful hand made glass was manufactured during a visit of the Moser museum. Carlsbad has also enjoyed celebrity for over two centauries as the producer of the Karlovarska Becherovka liqueur, the popular Mattoni mineral water and the original Karlovy Vary wafers. Carlsbad has always honoured its guests from film enthusiasts, world leaders and historical figures, you can not visit the Czech Republic without taking a day to sit back relax and enjoy what Carlsbad has to offer. (Lunch and visit of the Moser Glass Factory museum included.)
OTHER INFORMATION:
The foundation and development of Carlsbad has always been inseparably connected with the soothing curative effect of its warm mineral springs. The springs have fascinated and stimulated people since the 14th century including such people as Charles the 4th, a Czech King and Emperor of the Roman and German Empire, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart who actually died in Carlsbad in 1844.
Even now the rich and powerful still flock to Carlsbad including J.D. Luxemburg, a Grand Duke of Luxemburg and well known actors Michael Douglas and Jackie Chan to name a few. The list of famous Carlsbad guests is extended by new names every year. Take the tour you will be talking about for years come to “Carlsbad-city of famous visitors".