Prague Holidays - Discover the Unspoilt Beauty of Prague

Getting to Prague and getting around

Using the superb holiday comparison tools at travel.co.uk you can find bargain tailor-made holidays to Prague, typically made up of low cost flights to Prague combined with bargain hotels. Prague flights are available from a number of low cost carriers across the UK, from airports including London Gatwick, Leeds Bradford, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Manchester. Getting around in Prague is easy enough with the central shopping and nightlife all in a relatively compact area. With so many fabulous sights to see on holidays in Prague, walking is the best way to enjoy the city. A Prague Card is a great way to get discounts on airport transfers and will also help you to gain discount entry to many of the sights including the castle and the Kafka museum and also incorporates certain offers in the shops.

Things to do in Prague

Prague is a very historical city so simply strolling through the streets and soaking up the atmosphere is one of the first things you should do on a Prague holiday. Packages from travel.co.uk feature flights and hotels in Prague, so with that side of things taken care of, you can plan your Prague holiday to fit in as much as possible. The castle is one of the largest ancient castles in the world and offers some magnificent panoramic views of the city below. The cathedral and a number of museums and palaces are also in the vicinity of the castle. Holidays in Prague will almost certainly involve a visit to Wenceslas Square, where you will find a selection of shops, bars and restaurants. Here you can pick up some souvenirs such as the famous Bohemian crystal and relax in one of the bohemian bars or cafes. The nightlife in Prague is legendary and there are venues throughout the city including bars, restaurants and nightclubs that offer something for everyone. There are regular tours around Prague including guided walking tours that will help you to enjoy all of the major attractions. The Kafka museum features a permanent display of the great writers’ works including first editions. The Czech National Museum is dedicated to natural history and is located in Wenceslas Square. Along with a large selection of other museums, holidays in Prague give you plenty of opportunity to immerse yourself in the highly developed cultural aspects of the city with regular classical music concerts, ballet and opera.

Food and drink

Lunch is traditionally the main meal of the day so expect to eat well in the middle of the day on holidays to Prague. As such, restaurants will tend to become busier around this time of day than in the evening. Much of the Czech food is meat orientated, particularly beef and pork, often served with side dishes such as fried potato. Fast food in Prague is served by street vendors selling hot dogs and mulled wine. The city is world renowned for its local beers and lagers so remember to sample some of the fantastic brews on your Prague holidays. For a great selection of cheap holidays, Prague city breaks and getaways in destinations all over the world, search now at travel.co.uk.