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Jewels of Bohemia : Czech Republic , Slovakia & Hungary
Czech Republic : Prague , Cesky Krumlov , Slavonice | Slovakia : Bratislava | Hungary : Budapest For departure dates , available single space , and pricing , visit www . oattravel . com / bcapricing
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Journey with O . A . T . into Eastern Europe ’ s Bohemian heartland to discover the history , culture , and landscapes of the Czech Republic , Slovakia , and Hungary . In the Czech Republic , witness the spires of Prague , the medieval splendor of Cesky Krumlov , and traditional ways of life in the Renaissance village of Slavonice . In Slovakia , discover the youthful optimism of Bratislava . Then , enjoy an audience with the “ Queen of the Danube ,” and immerse yourself in the grandeur of Hungary ’ s iconic Budapest .
WHAT TO EXPECT
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ITINERARY
DAY 1 • Depart U . S . Depart the U . S . today on your overnight flight to Prague , Czech Republic .
DAY 2 • Prague , Czech Republic Arrive at your hotel in Prague , where you ’ ll meet your Trip Experience Leader and fellow travelers , including those who took the pre-trip extension to Berlin , Wittenberg , Dresden & the Elbe River Valley . Later , enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant .
D — K + K Hotel Central or similar
DAY 3 • Prague A guided walking tour of Prague will focus on Hradcany , Prague ’ s medieval castle district , as well as less-visited side streets where authentic Czech culture is on display .
B , L — K + K Hotel Central or similar
DAY 4 • Prague • Conversation about the Velvet Revolution Our day begins with a visit to Strahov Monastery . Then , we ’ ll meet with a local professor to discuss the Velvet Revolution and the current post-Communist government . After that , we ’ ll explore Mala Strana ( Lesser Town ), Prague ’ s historic district clustered at the foot of Prague Castle .
B — 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 .
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 . We ’ ll also explore the courtyards and gardens of Cesky Krumlov Castle , and visit the Castle Museum . 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 .
B , D — Hotel Ebersbach or similar
DAY 7 • Vyssi Brod Monastery • Sudetenlands conversation • Treetop hike at Lipno Lake We begin the day speaking with a local about the Sudetenland crisis , which transformed Cesky Krumlov from a vibrant German outpost into a
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