Sample Programs

6:00 pm	Departure to Nelahozeves Castle The monumental Renaissance Castle of Nelahozeves is located 25 miles north of Prague, high above the Vltava River. Nelahozeves is also well known as the birthplace of Antonín Dvořák, perhaps the most famous Czech composer. The castle was constructed in the mid-16th century by the nobleman Florian Griesbeck of Griesbach, an influential member of the court of Emperor Ferdinand I. The castle property remained in the Griesbeck Family for three generations. In 1623, the castle was purchased by Princess Polyxena Lobkowicz and has been owned by the family ever since.
6:40 pm	Arrival to Nelahozeves Castle Historic guards with halberds and arms will be standing along the bridge in front of the Castle. Upon arrival in the courtyard, guests will be welcomes with fanfares by costumed trumpeters in the castle windows. Candles will be placed around the courtyard.
6:45 pm	Welcome aperitif with canapés and greeting by William Lobkowicz William Lobkowicz personally greets the arriving group before they visit the galleries. His introduction will cover both his family's history and its current attempts to preserve its cultural heritage.
7:05 pm	Period program in the courtyard Guests will have an opportunity to see period fencers fighting with typical arms in historical costumes. Dancers in Renaissance costumes, accompanied by period musicians playing on original instruments, will present historical dances in the courtyard.
7:20 pm	*Tour of the exhibition Private Spaces: A Noble Family at Home* with an English-speaking guide dressed in period costume** This installation, completed in 2007, reflects how an ancient and influential noble family lived in one of their principal castles in the countryside. A series of twelve newly installed period rooms feature an elaborate dining room, bedrooms, a music room, the Prince's smoking room, an armory and trophy hall, the family chapel and a library in which treasures from The Lobkowicz Library are exhibited.
7:50 pm	Gala Dinner The historic castle rooms provide the setting for an incomparable dining experience. Our trained chefs will offer excellent menu choices of international and traditional Czech dishes.
10:00 pm	Upon your departure, there will be a short fakir show in the courtyard
10:30 pm	Departure by bus back to the hotel

Other program details offered:	Steam powered train from Prague to Nelahozeves Castle, wine tastings, period fencers, period dancers in costume, falconers in the garden, fakir show, period games, crafts, jousting tournaments, period Musicians, and many more.

Testimonials

They say that the first impression is the most important, and from the first point of contact with Lobkowicz Events I was amazed. Lobkowicz Events was our local Destination Management Company for the 2010 Chairman's Award for Liberty Mutual, specifically for our Agency Markets Group. This is our top incentive program for the company, our very best agents in attendance to award and praise. I would like to commend Lobkowicz Events on the execllent job they did, from handling our group from the international communication, taking care of the transition from our travel agency to Lobkowicz Events, through our passionate detailing process and the attention to every last detail while overseas for the program....[The staff] effectively scheduled and managed all aspects of the event, from the transportaion, gifts, evening events, site tours all food and beverage...All of the assistance we received was always five star caliber. The staff was always willing to offer their assistance and had an excellent rapport with all of the local vendors, from the local tour guides, small restaurants to the large scale dinners, which resulted in a smooth and successful program. I highly recommend Lobkowicz Events for any group looking for a five star program.

- Liberty Mutual Group

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