Cesky Krumlov , Czech Republic
Bratislava , Slovakia
the current post-Communist government . This evening , we ’ ll sit down to a Welcome Dinner .
Meals : B , D | K + K Hotel Central or similar
DAY 4 • Explore Prague Our day begins with a visit to Strahov Monastery . After that , we ’ ll explore Mala Strana ( Lesser Town ), Prague ’ s historic district clustered at the foot of Prague Castle .
Meals : B , L | K + K Hotel Central or similar
DAY 5 • Cesky Krumlov • Vojna Memorial On our way to Cesky Krumlov , stop to visit the Vojna Memorial , a notorious forced labor camp for political prisoners of the Communist regime . Then , enjoy lunch in Pisek , a Bohemian town on the banks of the Otava River .
Meals : B , L , D | Hotel Ebersbach or similar
DAY 6 • Cesky Krumlov • Vltava River Rafting • Home-Hosted Dinner
A walking tour will reveal the medieval splendor of Cesky Krumlov , a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Then ( weather permitting ), enjoy a rafting excursion along the Vltava River through the center of the city . This evening , we ’ ll join local families for a Home-Hosted Dinner of traditional dishes .
Meals : B , D | Hotel Ebersbach or similar
DAY 7 • Sudetenlands conversation • Vyssi Brod Monastery • Treetop hike at Lipno Lake
We begin the day speaking with a local about the Sudetenland crisis . Then , visit Vyssi Brod Monastery , a Cistercian monastery with medieval roots . After , visit Lipno Lake for a “ treetop hike ” along a long wooden walkway for views of the surrounding Sumava countryside .
Meals : B , L | Hotel Ebersbach or similar
DAY 8 • Budvar Brewery in Ceske Budejovice • Trebon • Slavonice
On our way to Slavonice , we ’ ll stop in Ceske Budejovice to visit the Budweiser Budvar Brewery . Then , we ’ ll take a walking tour of the ancient walled town of Trebon .
Meals : B , L , D | Hotel Dom u Ruze or similar
DAY 9 • Slavonice • A Day in the Life of a Czech farming village
We journey outside Slavonice to experience A Day in the Life of a rural Czech farming village . We ’ ll meet with the farm owner ( or a family member ), help out with the chores , and learn about everyday farming life during lunch with our hosts . Our dinner this evening will be accompanied by traditional Moravian music .
Meals : B , L , D | Hotel Dom u Ruze or similar
DAY 10 • Slavonice • Trebic and Lednice • Bratislava , Slovakia
On our way to Bratislava , we ’ ll stop to visit Trebic , an ancient Moravian city that is home to one of Europe ’ s best-preserved Jewish ghettos — a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Then , we ’ ll visit Lednice , where we ’ ll explore Lednice Castle and its tropical greenhouse .
Meals : B , L , D | AC Hotel by Marriott Bratislava Old Town or similar
DAY 11 • Bratislava • Optional Jewels of Slovakia tour
A walking tour of Bratislava will focus on Old Town , home to the Old Town Hall , the neo-classical Archbishop ’ s Palace , and St . Martin ’ s Cathedral . This afternoon , you may join an optional Jewels of Slovakia tour that includes a tasting at a family-owned winery and a visit to a traditional blueprinting workshop .
Meals : B , L | AC Hotel by Marriott Bratislava Old Town or similar
DAY 12 • Roman ruins at Carnuntum • Budapest , Hungary
En route to Budapest , visit the Roman city of Carnuntum , which began as a Roman army camp along the Danube in what is now Austria . Crossing into Hungary , stop for lunch in Gyor , an ancient city at the confluence of the Danube , Rába , and Rábca rivers .
Meals : B , L , D | Hotel President Budapest or similar
DAY 13 • Budapest • Danube River cruise Our Budapest city tour features the medieval buildings at Buda ’ s Castle Hill , a UNESCO World Heritage Site . This evening , enjoy a Danube River cruise to witness Budapest ’ s monuments brilliantly illuminated .
Meals : B , L | Hotel President Budapest or similar
DAY 14 • Budapest Take a subway ride to Parliament Square , home to one of Europe ’ s oldest legislative bodies , the Hungarian Parliament Building . In the square , we ’ ll learn about the Hungarian Uprising of 1956 . This evening , enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant .
Meals : B , D | Hotel President Budapest or similar
DAY 15 • Return to U . S . Transfer to the airport for your return flight home . Or , begin your post-trip extension to Vienna : Palaces , Music , Architecture & Sachertorte .
Meals : B
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