{"id":52824,"date":"2017-05-09T10:42:12","date_gmt":"2017-05-09T14:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=52824"},"modified":"2017-05-10T10:59:24","modified_gmt":"2017-05-10T14:59:24","slug":"things-to-do-in-prague","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2017\/05\/09\/things-to-do-in-prague\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 6 Things to do in Prague on your European River Cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Looking for things to do in Prague? Let the experts at CruiseExperts.com help you plan your itinerary<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/things-to-do-in-praque.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/things-to-do-in-praque-400x267.avif 1x, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/things-to-do-in-praque-400x267@2x.avif 2x\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-52827 size-medium\" title=\"things to do in prague\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/things-to-do-in-praque-300x200.jpg\" alt=\" things to do in prague\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/picture><\/a>A trip to Prague, the iconic \u2018City of a Hundred Spires,\u2019 is one of the highlights of many European River cruises. This historic city nestled in the heart of the Czech Republic is a unique experience, untouched by the bombs that decimated other Central European cities. For travelers who love ancient civilizations, Bohemian architecture, or walking in the footsteps of literary giants, there are so many interesting cultural experiences and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2012\/11\/15\/see-prague-and-paris-onboard-the-viking-prestige\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">things to do in Prague<\/a> that it is certain to be one of your favorite stops on your European cruise vacation!<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>With Prague\u2019s rich cultural heritage, it is not surprising that many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/river-cruise-vacation.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">European river cruise lines<\/a> choose Prague as the gateway or finish to their voyages. We\u2019ve put together a list of six of our favorite things to do in Prague to help you plan the perfect itinerary to suit your tastes.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Explore the Josefov Jewish Quarter<\/h2>\n<p>Gain insight into the Jewish community in the Czech Republic with a bike tour of Prague\u2019s Jewish Quarter. Highlights include the Rudolfinium concert hall where Antonin Dvorak conducted, the Spanish Synagogue, built in 1868 on the site of &#8220;Old Shul\u201d, Prague\u2019s oldest Jewish house of prayer, and the Old Jewish Cemetery, one of the oldest in Central Europe.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/european-river-cruise-lines.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/european-river-cruise-lines-400x266.avif 1x, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/european-river-cruise-lines-400x266@2x.avif 2x\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-52825 size-medium\" title=\" european river cruise lines\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/european-river-cruise-lines-300x199.jpg\" alt=\" european river cruise lines\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/picture><\/a> 2.\u00a0Visit Kutna Hora and Bone Chapel<\/h2>\n<p>Take a short trip to experience the Bohemian splendor of nearby Kutna Hora, home to the hauntingly macabre Sedlec Ossuary (Bone Chapel). Other must-see sights in this UNESCO-listed cultural gem include Hradek Castle, the Gothic cathedral St. Barbara\u2019s Church, and the fabulous Italian Court.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Cruise Prague on a bike tour<\/h2>\n<p>Cruise through Prague on a guided bike tour that takes you to all the iconic sights of the city. Tour the city\u2019s most beloved treasures including Old Town\u2019s Astronomical Clock, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Charles Bridge. Enjoy street performances and shopping in Wenceslas Square before dining at one of the many cafes as the perfect finish to the tour.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/european-river-cruises-2017.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><picture data-avif-picture=\"1\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/european-river-cruises-2017-400x286.avif 1x, https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/european-river-cruises-2017-400x286@2x.avif 2x\"><img data-avif-wrap=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-52826 size-medium\" title=\"european river cruises 2017\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/european-river-cruises-2017-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"european river cruises 2017\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" \/><\/picture><\/a> 4. Take a guided food tasting walking tour<\/h2>\n<p>Indulge your inner foodie as you embark on a gourmet experience filled with the sights, culture, and tastes of Prague. Explore hidden local landmarks and experience real local life in an up close, personal, and delicious way while you sample Prague\u2019s famous open-faced sandwiches and incredible Czech desserts.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Embark on an in-depth tour of Prague Castle<\/h2>\n<p>One of the most popular things to do in Prague is touring the remarkable buildings and grounds of Prague Castle, the jewel of the Czech Republic. Stroll the stunning grounds and tour through the magnificent interiors of the Royal Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George Basilica, and Golden Lane. Be sure to stop by the Lobkowicz Palace to view original manuscripts by Beethoven and Mozart.<\/p>\n<h2>6. View Prague through the eyes of Franz Kafka<\/h2>\n<p>Kafka wrote many of this literary works when he lived in Josefov, Prague\u02bcs former Jewish Ghetto. Fans of the literary genius will enjoy learning about Prague\u2019s multicultural history while exploring the landmarks, salons, and synagogues that inspired many of Kafka\u2019s writings.<\/p>\n<p>Prague is a highlight destination on some of the most exciting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruise\/Elbe-River\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">European river cruises 2017<\/a> has to offer, with sailings ranging from 8 to 20 days to fit every itinerary. Avalon and Viking are both offering incredible deals right now including this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/river-cruises\/12-day-avalon-river-cruise-from-prague-to-paris-westbound-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">12-day Avalon River Cruise from Prague to Paris <\/a>\u00a0starting at just $3,829. Book now to take advantage of fabulous savings on these all-inclusive cruises with incentives of up to $2,000 per couple and complimentary excursions.<\/p>\n<p>If you are ready to explore all the fun things to do in Prague and other destinations on your European river cruise, call CruiseExperts.com today at 1-888-804-CRUISE (2784) and let our experts help you find the European river cruise of your dreams! Don\u2019t forget to like us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/YourCruiseExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and join our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/innercircle.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">InnerCircle<\/a>\u00a0for exclusive offers and cruise news you can use! Also, check out our new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/resource-center\/resource-center.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Resource Center<\/a>, where you can receive expert knowledge from us before your next cruise or cruisetour!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for things to do in Prague? Let the experts at CruiseExperts.com help you plan your itinerary A trip to Prague, the iconic \u2018City of a Hundred Spires,\u2019 is one of the highlights of many European River cruises. This historic city nestled in the heart of the Czech Republic is a unique experience, untouched by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2017\/05\/09\/things-to-do-in-prague\/\" class=\"more-link\">&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">  Top 6 Things to do in Prague on your European River Cruise<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":52827,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,31],"tags":[1099,1254,1255],"class_list":["post-52824","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations","category-european","tag-european-river-cruise-lines","tag-european-river-cruises-2017","tag-things-to-do-in-prague"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52824","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52824"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52824\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/52827"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52824"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52824"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52824"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}