Highlights / General details This trip combines our tour to Karlovy Vary with a visit of another Czech spa Marianske Lazne. During this tour you’ll have the opportunity to visit the largest, most well-known Czech Spa (German name is Carlsbad). The founding of this town has been linked to Emperor Charles IV since 1358, when he built a hunting lodge here. There are 12 famous springs with a temperature of about 72°C, the most famous being Vrídlo. During your walk along the Teplá River (its name means "warm") and the majestic Neo-Renaissance colonnades, you will have a chance to taste different mineral waters and purchase souvenirs. Karlovy Vary is also famous for its local china and glass manufacturing industry. These products are on display at a special exhibition and are sold at specialized shops. The spa was visited by many rulers and artists including Goethe, Chateaubriand, Chopin, Beethoven, Brahms and Dvorak. After lunch (included), visit the Becherovka Museum. You’ll also visit the Moser glass shop and Thun porcelan shop. Next you will come to the famous Mariánské Lázne, with its curative springs. The program of the tour includes a tour of the spa area with its unique historical architecture, a sampling of the spa waters from the famous Cross Spring, and finally you’ll visit the ancient colonades. Inclusion Pick-up at hotels in Prague; Guided tour of Karlovy Vary and Mariánské Lázne; Admission to the Becherovka museum; Lunch; Languages available: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian. Exclusion Drinks; Gratuities. Hours of operation Available Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday departing at 9:00am. Closed December 24, 31 and January 1. Duration Approximately 10 hours. Location Meeting point is Gray Line Stand at Narodni Street 38 or pickup at your hotel. Due to the pedestrian zone in the center of Prague, we will not pick up clients from hotels within walking distance of the stand. Hotels situated in these streets: Vladislavova, Václavské námestí, Jungmanova, Spálená, Národní trída, Perlová, Rytírská, 28.ríjna, V kotcích, Havelská, Skorepka, Konviktská, Bartolomejská, Karolíny Svetlé, Jilská, Ostrovní, Karlova, Melnatrichova, V jirchárích, Husova. If you hotel is located in one of this street please come at the Gray Line office meeting point located at Narodni Street 38. We do not provide pick up from the accommodation without a Reception. Policies Cancellation: 2 days prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty. Please arrive 15 minutes prior the tour. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher. **All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**