Prague rewards a full week better than a weekend stopover — the castle skyline and Charles Bridge giving way to the Astronomical Clock and the Jewish Quarter, then a train out to Kutná Hora’s bone-decorated ossuary and a hands-on Czech cooking class, all reachable on foot or by tram from one Old Town hotel.
Day 1Arrive in Prague
Land at Václav Havel Airport and settle into your Old Town hotel — the historic core is walkable from here.
🚕 Private Transfer — Václav Havel Airport (PRG) to City Center
~20–25 minutes · Fixed rate from €33 (~$36 USD) per vehicle, up to 3 people
A pre-booked sedan meets you in arrivals with a name board — a flat rate agreed before you land, no meter surprises after a long flight.
Prague Airport Transfers s.r.o. · +420 222 554 211 · prague-airport-transfers.co.uk
🛎️ Overnight — Hotel Josef
From $175–210 USD / night, for 2 people
A design-forward 4-star hotel on a quiet Staré Město street, 600 meters from Old Town Square — a comfortable, walkable base for all six nights.
Hotel Josef · +420 221 700 901 · hoteljosef.com
🍽️ Dinner in Old Town
Est. $25–40 USD / person
On your own — Staré Město’s lanes are dense with Czech bistros and beer halls a short walk from the hotel.
Day 2Prague Castle & the Lesser Town
The largest ancient castle complex in the world crowns the hill above the river — then wander down to Charles Bridge.
🏰 Prague Castle — Circuit B Ticket
~3 hours · 450 CZK (~$21 USD) / person
Covers St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica, and Golden Lane — arrive early to beat the tour-bus crowds.
Prague Castle Information Centre · +420 224 372 434 · hrad.cz
🌉 Charles Bridge & Malá Strana Walk
~1.5 hours · Self-guided, free
Thirty baroque statues line the 14th-century bridge linking the castle district to Old Town, with street musicians and river views along the way.
🛎️ Overnight — Hotel Josef
From $175–210 USD / night, for 2 people
Second night at the same hotel — no need to pack up.
Hotel Josef · +420 221 700 901 · hoteljosef.com
🍽️ Dinner near Malá Strana
Est. $30–50 USD / person
On your own — the cobbled streets below the castle hide some of Prague’s best kitchens.
Day 3Old Town, the Astronomical Clock & Jewish Quarter
A full day through Prague’s two most storied quarters, then a night cruise on the Vltava.
🚶 Free Tour of Prague — Old Town & Jewish Quarter (Sandemans New Europe)
~2.5–3 hours · Free, tip-based
A local guide walks the Astronomical Clock, Old Town Square, and the Jewish Quarter, weaving in the history behind the buildings.
Sandemans New Europe Prague · +1 210 201 6282 · neweuropetours.eu
🕍 Jewish Museum in Prague — Jewish Town Ticket
~2.5 hours · 600 CZK (~$27 USD) / person
One ticket covers five synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery, tracing four centuries of history in the heart of Josefov.
Jewish Museum in Prague · jewishmuseum.cz
🚤 Prague Boats Dinner Cruise
~3 hours · From $72 USD / person
A buffet dinner cruise down the Vltava with a welcome drink and live music, and the castle lit up on the hillside above.
Prague Boats · +420 724 202 505 · prague-boats.cz
🛎️ Overnight — Hotel Josef
From $175–210 USD / night, for 2 people
Third night at the same hotel.
Hotel Josef · +420 221 700 901 · hoteljosef.com
Day 4Day Trip to Kutná Hora
An hour east of Prague, a chapel decorated floor to ceiling in human bone, plus a Gothic cathedral to rival the capital.
💀 Kutná Hora Day Tour — Sedlec Ossuary & St. Barbara’s Cathedral
~7 hours (incl. round-trip train) · From $95 USD / person
A guide leads the train ride out and walks you through the bone-decorated Sedlec Ossuary and the UNESCO-listed St. Barbara’s Cathedral.
Discover Prague Tours · booked via viator.com
🛎️ Overnight — Hotel Josef
From $175–210 USD / night, for 2 people
Fourth night at the same hotel.
Hotel Josef · +420 221 700 901 · hoteljosef.com
🍽️ Dinner back in Prague
Est. $25–40 USD / person
On your own — back in the city by early evening, with plenty of options near the hotel.
Day 5Vyšehrad & Czech Beer Culture
A quieter, older fortress than the castle, then a deep dive into Czech lager, at the source.
🏯 Vyšehrad Fortress Walk
~2 hours · Free entry to the grounds
Ramparts, a Gothic basilica, and the Vyšehrad Cemetery — resting place of Dvořák and Mucha — with river views and far fewer crowds than the castle.
Vyšehrad NCM · +420 241 410 348 · praha-vysehrad.cz
🍺 Pilsner Urquell — The Original Beer Experience
~1.5 hours · 579 CZK (~$28 USD) / person
An audio-guided tour through the history of the world’s first golden lager, with a tasting straight from the source.
Pilsner Urquell Original Beer Experience · pilsnerexperience.com
🛎️ Overnight — Hotel Josef
From $175–210 USD / night, for 2 people
Fifth night at the same hotel.
Hotel Josef · +420 221 700 901 · hoteljosef.com
🍽️ Dinner at U Fleků
Est. $25–45 USD / person
On your own — Prague’s oldest brewpub, pouring its own dark 13° lager since 1499.
U Fleků · Křemencova 11, Prague 1 · ufleku.cz
Day 6Cooking Class & Petřín Hill
A hands-on morning with a local chef, then sunset above the rooftops on the hill locals climb.
👨🍳 Czech Cooking Class with Chef Ondřej Molina
~4.5 hours (incl. market tour) · From $165 USD / person
A market walk, then hands-on instruction in classic Czech dishes — usually svíčková or goulash — finished with a shared meal.
Booked via getyourguide.com
🚡 Petřín Hill Funicular & Lookout Tower
~1.5 hours · Funicular on standard transit ticket (~$1.50) · Tower ~150 CZK (~$7 USD)
A cable-car ride through orchards to a scaled-down echo of the Eiffel Tower and Prague’s best view — best timed for sunset.
🛎️ Overnight — Hotel Josef
From $175–210 USD / night, for 2 people
Sixth and final night at the same hotel — check out is tomorrow morning.
Hotel Josef · +420 221 700 901 · hoteljosef.com
🍽️ Farewell Dinner
Est. $35–55 USD / person
On your own — ask the hotel to book a table with a castle view for your last night.
Day 7Depart from Prague
Last stretch of the trip — a private transfer back to the airport for the flight home.
🚕 Private Transfer — City Center to Václav Havel Airport (PRG)
~20–25 minutes · Fixed rate from €33 (~$36 USD) per vehicle, up to 3 people
Request pickup at least three hours before an international flight to allow for check-in and security.
Prague Airport Transfers s.r.o. · +420 222 554 211 · prague-airport-transfers.co.uk
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