Prague Plan 🇨🇿

Base: Mama Shelter

Overview

Fun time with Werths Friday morning with extra rest that day. Sunday: half‑day to Karlovy Vary by car, then Prague evening. and train transfers.

Daily Rhythm

  • 💤 Friday: easy strolls near Holešovice + Old Town teaser
  • 🏰 Saturday: classic Prague loop (Old Town → Charles Bridge → Castle → Malá Strana)
  • 💧 Sunday AM: Karlovy Vary highlights · PM: Letná views & dinner
  • 🚄 Monday AM: drop at station for Germany train

Map Shortcuts

Holešovice → Center Old Town Square Charles Bridge Prague Castle Letná Park View Karlovy Vary Colonnades Praha hlavní nádraží

Links open in Google/Apple Maps on iPhone.

Friday – Gentle Start (Arrival Day)

Airport pickup by car Base: Holešovice Light walking
08:30–10:00
Arrivals & Drive from PRG → Holešovice (≈30–45 min by car depending on traffic). Settle into the mom’s shelter, coffee, showers.
10:00–12:00
Stromovka Park stroll 🌳 (flat, benches, lakes). Great first‑day leg stretch close to base.
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12:00–14:00
Easy lunch in Holešovice (simple bistro/cafe). Keep it light; then rest/nap.
14:00–16:00
Rest time 💤 Back at base.
16:00–19:00
Old Town teaser ✨ Walk Staroměstské náměstí → Astronomical Clock (on the hour) → Týn Church arcades. Low‑effort loop, many benches.
Old Town Square Clock
19:00–21:00
Dinner nearby and early night. If energy remains, a gentle Vltava riverside walk.

Saturday – Prague Classics Loop

~7–8 km walking (all day, with breaks) Tram/Metro + short climbs
09:00–10:00
Start in Old Town (coffee & snack), then head to Charles Bridge early to avoid crowds.
10:00–11:00
Charles Bridge 🌉 statues, river views, buskers.
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11:00–13:00
Malá Strana & Kampa 🏘️ shaded lanes, Lennon Wall, gardens. Break for coffee/soup.
13:00–15:30
Prague Castle 🏰 (courtyards, St. Vitus exterior). Option for paid interiors if energy allows.
Prague Castle
15:30–17:00
Hradčany viewpoints → walk down to Malá Strana or take tram.
17:00–18:30
Early dinner in Malá Strana/Old Town.
19:00–20:30
Evening view at Letná Park/Metronome (close to Holešovice) 🌇.
Letná Viewpoint

Sunday – Half‑day Karlovy Vary, Half‑day Prague

Drive ~1h45–2h each way Mostly flat in KV
08:00–10:00
Drive Prague → Karlovy Vary. Park near colonnades.
10:00–13:00
Colonnades walk 💧 (Mill, Market, Hot Spring). Sip mineral water, photo spots, light cafe stop.
KV Colonnades
13:00–14:30
Lunch in Karlovy Vary (easy/central), then drive back.
14:30–16:30
Drive back to Prague & short rest in Holešovice.
17:00–20:00
Prague evening: Letná beer garden or riverside from Štefánikův most → Pařížská lights → Old Town Square at dusk.

Monday – Train Day (Morning)

Arrive by car at station Praha hlavní nádraží
08:30
Light breakfast.
09:30
Drive to Praha hl. n. Allow buffer for drop‑off + platform.
Station in Maps
~10:00
Train to Germany

Restaurant Tips

  • Lokál Dlouhááá (Old Town) – Classic Czech pub food done cleanly. Great for goulash, svíčková, or schnitzel. Beer is top quality.
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  • Café Savoy (Malá Strana) – Elegant café near the river. Perfect for coffee, cakes, or a light lunch after Charles Bridge.
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  • Staroměstská restaurace (Old Town Square) – Traditional Czech restaurant with hearty classics, right in the historical center.
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  • Crème de la Crème (Ice Cream, New Town) – Artisanal gelato, often considered the best in Prague, with rich flavors and vegan options.
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  • Karlovy Vary Café Pupp – Historic café inside Grandhotel Pupp. Perfect for a short stop, coffee & cake during Sunday trip.
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  • Café Imperial (New Town) – Stunning art-nouveau interior, famous for traditional Czech dishes in an elegant setting.
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Practical Tips

  • 🚌 Trams and Metros are frequent and smooth; useful shortcuts if legs are tired.
  • 💳 Cards widely accepted; Never exchange cash on street.
  • App Litačka for tickets or just buy ticket with ApplePay in transport
  • Aleksandr's phone +420 606 696 020