Below, you’ll find an example of one of our most popular itinerary choices, but we can tailor-make yours from scratch to meet your exact requirements...

Prague in 20th Century Europe - 4 day inclusive itinerary package from £339pp*

Travelling in February 2013

Our most popular visits in Prague for 20th Century History school trips

Here are some of our most popular visits in Prague for 20th Century History groups. We can tailor-make an itinerary to your exact needs. Call 0845 688 8988 to create your itinerary from scratch today.

Key Visits

Walking tour of Prague

A half day tour of Prague on foot and public transport with your NST guide will cover all the major historical sites of the city: Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Mala Strana (including Church of St Mikulas) and the Castle District.

The Jewish District, Josefov

The centre of Jewish Prague prior to 1939 and one of the best preserved Jewish districts in Central Europe.

Old Jewish Cemetery

Europe’s oldest surviving Jewish cemetery and one of the most impressive sights in Prague, located in Josefov, the former Jewish district. There are over 12,000 gravestones and more than 100,000 people buried in layered graves at this cemetery.

Wenceslas Square

Prague’s main boulevard and a regular parade ground for numerous organisations and political parties, including the November 1989 protest meetings, which led to the Velvet Revolution and the end of communist rule in Czechoslovakia.

Prague Castle

The largest medieval castle complex in Europe and one of the most impressive collections of buildings in the city. Today, it is the seat of the President of the Czech Republic, serving as the historical and political centre of both city and state.

Terezin

Former Nazi concentration camp of Theresianstadt. This preserved 18th century fortress and garrison town became, during the war, both a feeder camp for Auschwitz and a model camp where inspections by the International Red Cross took place. Visits can include The Little Fortress, the Ghetto Museum and the Magdeburg Barracks.

Museum of Communism

A small, fascinating and at times tongue in cheek exhibition providing valuable insights into daily life in a communist country.

Below, you'll find some of our most popular accommodation options for school groups.

This is just a sample of our full range, so for full details of all properties available, please call 0845 688 8988 to speak to one of our Educational Travel Advisors today.

Hotel Populus

This new, modern style hotel opened in 2002 with a second block added in 2004. Rooms in the original block are on 3 floors (ground and two upper floors) with 2 floors of rooms in the newer block.

Hotel Populus

A small and friendly hotel offering a good standard of accommodation and within easy reach of the historic city centre.

Address U Stare cihelny 11 130 00 Praha 3, Zizkov Czech Republic View map of location	Local Rating 3 star hotel
	Capacity 200 guests in 77 rooms. There are 2 accommodation blocks of similar standards.

Location Information

Hotel Populus is located in a quiet semi-residential area of the Prague – the Zizkov district. Zizkov is one of the most authentic Prague quarters, where Czech writers found inspiration for their stories. The Prague Bohemian life migrated to this area after the Velvet Revolution. The city centre can be reached by bus number 133 (5 stops to Florenc) or by bus number 124 (3 stops to metrostop Zelivskeho). The bus stop is right in front of the hotel. Guests can also use metro line A (stop Zelivskeho – 15 minutes’ walk from the hotel entrance) to reach the Old Town and Prague Castle within 15 minutes. There are a few restaurants and bars nearby.

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Accommodation Facilities

• 24-hour reception
• Restaurant
• Lobby bar
• Large conference room with flip-chart and projector
• 2 smaller, air-conditioned conference rooms
• Luggage / instrument storage room
• Safety deposit box
• CCTV parking facilities for coaches
• Disabled facilities: All communal rooms within the hotel are wheelchair accessible.  The hotel has 2 twin rooms (situated on the second and third floor), which are specially equipped for disabled persons.

 Student Rooms

• 3-4 bedded rooms (there is one 5 bedded room. Sofa beds are often used as the third and fourth bed).
• En-suite facilities
• Direct-dial telephone
• TV
• Hairdryer

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/singles
• En-suite facilities
• Direct-dial telephone
• TV
• Hairdryer

Security Deposit

A security deposit is now payable on arrival at this hotel. The cost is 15 Euros per person, cash or credit card accepted. This amount is refundable at the end of your stay provided there has been no damage to the areas occupied by the group. To avoid misunderstanding, we recommend all group leaders undertake an inspection of all rooms with hotelier on arrival.

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Slavia Hotel

The hotel was built in 1980 (categorised superior in 2008). It is a modern youth hotel constructed on 4 levels and offers simple but comfortable accommodation.

Slavia Hotel

Simple accommodation in a youth-orientated hotel. Top class sports facilities on the doorstep.

Address Vladivostocka 1460/10 10005 Prague 10 Vrsovice View map of location	Local Rating 3* Superior
	Capacity Category 3* 220 beds in 94 single, double and triple rooms. Category 3* Superior 153 beds in 50 single, double, triple and family rooms.

Location Information

The hotel is located within the grounds of a huge sports complex in the district of ‘Vrsovice’ to the east of Prague city centre. The tram stop is a two minute walk from the hotel (trams no. 6, 7, 22, 24 – will take you directly to the city centre within approximately 20 minutes), and the nearest underground station is less than 1km away (Line A-Strasnicka). From here the city centre can be accessed in approximately 15 minutes.

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Accommodation Facilities

• 24 hour Reception
• TV
• Lounge
• Lobby / bar
• Dining room
• Free Wi-Fi
• Meeting room
• Luggage storage
• Coach parking
• Neighbouring sports complex including swimming pools, bowling alley, Astroturf pitch (all available at a supplement)
  • Indoor: Sports Halls for basketball, volleyball, tennis, handball, football & indoor swimming pool.
  • Outdoor: Beach volleyball pitch, football pitches with astro and grass surface, field hockey pitch, rugby pitch, track and field stadium, outdoor swimming pool.
• Disabled facilities: The rooms and restaurant are wheelchair friendly.

 Student Rooms

• 2-3 bedded rooms (some sofa beds are used)
• En suite facilities
• Television
• Telephone
• There are two standards of room 3* and 3*superior, both are of a good standard but the 3*plus rooms have newer furnishings and bathroom, plus hairdryer and safe.

 Staff Rooms

• Twins/Singles
• En suite facilities
• Television
• Telephone
• There are two standards of room 3* and 3*superior, both are of a good standard but the 3*superior rooms have newer furnishings and bathroom, plus hairdryer and safe.

Security Deposit

Security against damage payment for school/student groups is now payable on arrival at this hotel. The cost is €20 per student. This is refundable at the end of your stay providing there is no damage. In order to avoid misunderstanding, we suggest all Party Leaders undertake an inspection of all rooms with hotelier/centre manager on arrival and departure and any existing damage is immediately reported.

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We can pre-book your meals at our great group prices to help your itinerary run smoothly. Why not experience a Folklore evening with traditional Czech meal or dine in style with an evening river cruise with buffet meal.

NST Guide Lecturers

An increasing number of schools book a Guided Study Tour each year due to the recommendation of NST’s customers. Why not add an NST Guide Lecturer to your tour package.

Your Guide Lecturer will:

• Be selected from a specialist team to meet your exact visit requirements
• Be a highly experienced and knowledgeable educationalist
• Have a long and proven track record of delivering excellent results
• Have an understanding of the needs of students and information delivery
• Understand the pressures and requirements of Group Leaders

Benefits of NST Guide Lecturers:

• A Strong Teaching Background - All of our guides are ex-teachers with specific History expertise. Their educational background and detailed knowledge of the current curriculum will help them meet your specific needs. As former teachers they also understand the demands and requirements of organising educational visits.
• Helping You to Prepare Your Ideal Itinerary - Our guides will contact you before your tour to discuss your learning objectives. They will then advise on the appropriate visits to build an itinerary that matches your specified objectives and enables your group to get the most out of every day.
• More Time for One-to-One Teaching - With an NST Guide Lecturer leading the group, you gain the opportunity to provide individual tuition and enjoy the visits with your students.
• First Evening Talk - Your Guide Lecturer will provide an informal discussion on your first evening, setting the scene for the next few days. Helping students focus on the days to come and covering many general questions up front, this talk will allow more time for specific questions at each site.

Our team of experienced Guide Lecturers include:

• Garry Clarkson - Previously Head of Humanities, Garry has over 10 years’ experience in teaching about the Holocaust and has taken part in a teacher training seminar at Yad Vashem during 2006. Currently a freelance educational consultant, he is working on a number of projects concerning the Holocaust including being an educator on the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Lessons from Auschwitz Project.
• Dave Stewart - A graduate from the University of Glasgow with an MA in History & Philosophy, Dave spent two years as an exchange student at the University of Mainz, studying German History and is a fluent German speaker. He also has a Guiding Diploma from the Scottish Tourist Board.
• Nigel Bushnell - A York University History graduate, Nigel has been a History teacher in inner London for twenty years and is heavily involved in examining History at both GCSE and A level. He has a particular interest in German History - especially the Nazi Period and post-war Germany and is a published author.
• Stephen Hartley - Stephen has a PhD in Modern History gained from King’s College, London, from the Department of War studies. He has been teaching and lecturing to a wide range of age groups for over 20 years and has led numerous school tours during this time. Stephen has travelled to over 80 countries and has published a book on Irish History for MacMillan’s War Studies Series.