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Press Release: The Magic of Prague

Friday 28th September 2007

Visit Prague with Railbookers and experience the fairy tale surroundings of this magical city. Picture yourself in a story by the Brothers Grimm as you walk through the winding cobbled streets of Mala Strana, weaving your way up to the former residence of the Princes and Kings of Bohemia, Prague Castle.

Enjoy the views from the castle over the city’s multitude of red roofs, turrets and spires. Wander along Golden Lane in the castle grounds, where the small colourful 16th century houses seem more likely to be occupied by puppets than people. Number 22 with its blue façade is the former residence of Franz Kafka; it is easy to see where Prague’s most famous son found inspiration for surreal works such as “Metamorphosis” and “The Castle”.
 
Indulge in some old world charm and take a horse drawn carriage around the city’s Old Town past fascinating sights such as Prague’s Astronomical Clock with its popular animated figures. Or take in a show at the National Marionette Theatre and enjoy traditional Czech entertainment as colourful puppets take to the stage. From dancing puppets to dancing houses - yes even the architecture in Prague is animated! Take a stroll to the Dancing House located on the banks of the River Vltava and enjoy Frank Gehry’s vivacious design based on the idea of a man and woman dancing together.

But perhaps most magical of all is the night-time view from Charles Bridge as you stand, flanked by old street lamps and statues, looking up at the illuminated Prague Castle as the River Vltava rushes beneath you.

Why not travel to Prague mid week and escape the crowds that flock to this popular city at weekends.Visit Prague with Railbookers and stay at the historic Best Western Meteor Plaza Prague Hotel from just £429 for 2 nights, including breakfast and return train travel.
Booking ahead? Enjoy a 3 night break at Best Western Meteor Plaza Prague Hotel, plus 4th night free from £469 when you travel 1-16 March 2008.

For more information or to book your city break visit: www.railbookers.com or call 0844 482 1010.

Prices per person, based on sharing a twin or double room. All prices subject to availability and correct at time of publication.

Price quoted for the Best Western Meteor Plaza Prague Hotel valid for arrivals between 03 November 2007 and 27 December 2007. Booking ahead offer valid for arrivals 1-16 March 2008. For further dates and prices please see www.railbookers.com  Eurostar trains run from London, Ebbsfleet or Ashford to Brussels Gare du Midi in approximately 2 hours 20 minutes. Change at Brussels Gare du Midi for a Thalys train through to Cologne. The journey time is approximately 2 hours 20 minutes. At Cologne change onto the overnight sleeper train which arrives the next morning in Prague. Please note 04 November - 9 December 2007 travel will be via an alternative route through Frankfurt.

London St Pancras

Eurostar trains will be running from London St Pancras from 14 November 2007.

Average journey times will be cut by between 23 - 25 minutes.

Additional Eurostar services will be running from Ebbsfleet (just off Junction 2 of the M25) from 19 November 2007.

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