Central Europe: Culture
Length
14 days
Price
$3,740
*Program price stands as an estimate until ticketing is finalized
Dates
June 24 – July 7, 2023
Program includes
- Roundtrip Airfare
- 11 Nights of Accommodation
- 1 x Sleeper Train
- All Ground Transportation
- Daily Continental Breakfast
- 6 Group Dinners
- Historical & Cultural Walking Tours
- Full Time Local Guide
- 24/7 On-Ground Emergency Support
- Travelers Health Insurance & Liability Insurance
- Tips & Gratuities
Program Highlights
- Prague Castle Hill
- Day Trip to Auschwitz Concentration Camp
- Zakopane Town
- Tatra Mountains Hike or Traditional Rafting
- Széchenyi Thermal Baths
- Boat Cruise on the Danube
- Prater Amusement Park
- Vienna’s Vineyards
- Schönbrunn Palace
Itinerary
DAY 1 – DEPARTURE – Saturday, June 24
- Depart Home for Prague, Czech Republic
DAY 2 – PRAGUE – Sunday, June 25
- Arrive in Prague, Czech Republic
- Airport Transfer
- Orientation Walking Tour – The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc. Additionally, an in-depth safety briefing will be provided for what to do incase of an emergency.
- Prague Old Town Walking tour – Old Town Square & Astronomical Clock, View of Charles Bridge, View of Prague Castle, Rudolfinum – Czech Philharmonic
- Welcome Dinner – The group will be taken for an authentic Czech dinner with a wide variety of menu options to cater all diets.
DAY 3 – PRAGUE/KRAKOW – Monday, June 26
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Prague Castle Hill Walking Tour – Prague Castle, Old Royal Palace, the Castle District, St. Vitus’ Cathedral, St. Nicholas’ Church, History of Dukes, Kings and Emperors, St George’s Basilica
- Lunch Break
- Structured Free Time & Cultural Immersion
- Night Sleeper Train to Krakow (approx. 6.5 hours)
DAY 4 – KRAKOW – Tuesday, June 27
- Arrive in Krakow, Poland
- Breakfast and drop Bags at Hotel
- Krakow Walking Tour – The city which boasts over 1000 years of history. You will see royal beauty of Krakow filled with medieval architecture, beautiful renaissance palaces, and gorgeous churches.
- Traditional Polish Dinner – included
DAY 5 – KRAKOW – Wednesday, June 28
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Day Trip to Auschwitz Concentration Camp – Auschwitz, also known as Auschwitz-Birkenau, opened in 1940 was the largest of the Nazi concentration and extermination camps.
- Return to Krakow – Free Time in Krakow
DAY 6 – ZAKOPANE – Thursday, June 29
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Bus Transfer to Tatra Mountains
- Check-in, Relax & Refresh
- Explore Zakopane Town – Zakopane is a lovely town situated at the foothills of the majestic High Tatras.
DAY 7 – ZAKOPANE – Friday, June 30
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Tatra Mountains Hike or Traditional Rafting (optional) – The High Tatras mountains are situated in the northern part of Slovakia, on the border with Poland. In 1949 it was declared to be the first Slovak national park (TANAP) and in 1993 it was together with the polish part of the Tatras mountains declared by the UNESCO to be the “Biospheric reservation of the Tatras”.
DAY 8 – BUDAPEST – Saturday, July 1
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Transfer to Poprad, Slovakia – Poprad is a city at the foot of Slovakia’s High Tatras Mountains. It’s known as a gateway to Tatras National Park.
- Transfer to Budapest, Hungary
- Check-in, Relax & Refresh
- Hungarian Welcome Dinner – included
DAY 9 – BUDAPEST – Sunday, July 2
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Historical & Cultural Walking Tour of Budapest – Discover the beautiful capital of Hungary on our walking tour, and explore the must see sights of Budapest.
DAY 10 – BRATISLAVA – Monday, July 3
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Széchenyi Thermal Baths – The Széchenyi Medicinal Bath in Budapest is the largest medicinal bath in Europe. Its water is supplied by two thermal springs, their temperature is 74 °C and 77 °C).
- Transfer to Bratislava, Slovakia
- Check-in, Relax & Refresh
- Bratislava Old Town Tour – Explore the Highlights of wonderful capital city of Slovakia.
- Slovakian Welcome Dinner – included
DAY 11 – VIENNA – Tuesday, July 4
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Explore Old Town & Castle Hill
- Boat Cruise on the Danube to Vienna, Austria
- Check-in, Relax & Refresh
- Prater Amusement Park
- Austrian Welcome Dinner – included
DAY 12 – VIENNA – Wednesday, July 5
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Vienna Historical & Cultural Walking Tour – Vienna is an enchanting city filled with a rich history, fascinating culture, and impressive architecture.
- Museum Visit & Vienna’s Vineyards
- Structured Free Time & Cultural Immersion
DAY 13 – PRAGUE – Thursday, July 6
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Schönbrunn Palace – Schönbrunn Palace was the main summer residence of the Habsburg rulers, located in Hietzing, Vienna. The 1,441-room Rococo palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural, and historic monuments in the country.
- Transfer to Prague – Prague Free Time
- Farewell Dinner & Program Closing
DAY 14 – RETURN – Friday, July 7
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Airport Transfer
- Depart Prague, Czech Republic for Home
For any additional information or questions please email us at: Info@studyabroadassociation.com
Payments Schedule
150 days prior to departure $500 is due and payable by January 25, 2023.
90 days prior to departure, the second payment in the amount of $1,620 is due and payable by March 26, 2023.
60 days prior to departure, the third and final payment in the amount of $1,620 is due and payable by April 25, 2023.
Payment Policy: The 1st deposit is refundable up to 100 days prior to departure. If the trip is canceled for not reaching the minimum number of participants the deposit will also be refunded.
For any additional information or questions please email us at: Info@studyabroadassociation.com
