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ghost town following World War II . Then , visit Vyssi Brod Monastery , a Cistercian monastery with medieval roots . After that , visit Lipno Lake for a “ treetop hike ” along a long wooden walkway for views of the surrounding Sumava countryside .

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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 , in the ancient walled town of Trebon , we ’ ll stroll through the park surrounding its Renaissance-era chateau , and admire the pastel-colored burghers ’ houses in the town center . After arriving in Slavonice , we ’ ll visit a ceramics workshop .

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DAY 9 • Slavonice • A Day in the Life of a Czech farming village We journey outside Slavonice to experience our 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 .

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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 .

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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 Neoclassical 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 traditional blueprinting workshop .

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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 . We ’ ll also take a stroll to admire Gyor ’ s pedestrian-only historic core before continuing to Budapest .

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DAY 13 • Budapest • Controversial Topic : Roma in Hungary • Danube River cruise Our Budapest city tour features the medieval buildings at Buda ’ s Castle Hill , a UNESCO World Heritage Site . We ’ ll also speak with a local Romani woman about the Controversial Topic of discrimination against the Roma in Hungary . This evening , enjoy a Danube River cruise to witness Budapest ’ s monuments brilliantly illuminated .

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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 .

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This evening , enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant .

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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 .

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Vienna : Palaces , Music , Architecture & Sachertorte

POST-TRIP : 5 nights from $ 1595 Only $ 319 per night

We recommend that you Arrive Early , Stay Later

We strongly recommend you take advantage of this extra time to relax or explore more in depth before or after your trip . Prices shown include accommodations , daily breakfast , and private airport transfer .

• Arrive early in Berlin on your Germany pre-trip extension for $ 175 per person , per night

• Arrive early in Prague on your main trip for $ 150 per person , per night

• Conclude your main trip with more time in Budapest for just $ 150 per person , per night

• Spend more time in Vienna at the end of your Austria post-trip extension for $ 200 per person , per night

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