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Study Abroad Home > Study Abroad in Prague > Excursions
Study Abroad in Prague, Czech Republic - ExcursionsAbroadco offers excurions to its students during the program. The cost of transportation, accommodations, admission fees, some meals, and guides is included.
TheresienstadtIn Theresienstadt, students will explore the city that was once a concentration camp. During WWII, this city was turned into a concentration camp that was portrayed to the Red Cross as the model concentration camp. Clean facilities, art centers, theaters, and schools all played a part in creating an image to portray to the rest of the world. KarlsteinStudents visit a walled fortress from the 14th century. Karlstejn Castle is the most visited castle in the Czech Republic. The castle housed many of the royal treasures and holy relics. The castle itself is made up of many individual buildings, each one serving a different purpose, with the most impressive one being the Great Tower build on the hilltop. Cesky KrumlovLocated in South Bohemia, Cesky Krumlov has recently been discovered by tourists as a “must see” of the Czech Republic. Activities in the city range from touring the medieval streets, meandering the halls of the 13th century castle or floating down the Vltava River on a tube or kayak. BrnoIn the Moravia region is Brno. The Moravia region is well known for wine-making and has yet to be inundated by tourists. Brno is the second largest city in the Czech Republic, while large corporations are competing against local produce markets. Hradec KralaveHradec Kralave is in East Bohemia with an interesting past. This city’s name means “Queen’s Castle” and it was used as holding place for royal widows who were unable to re-marry because of Catholic rules. Now, Hradec Kralave is welcome place for visitors to gain a little insight to Czech festivals. The city hosts many festivals and celebrations throughout the year. |
