Budapest and Prague: Capital Cities and Jewels of Central Europe

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Treat your senses to an enchanting blend of learning, adventure and fun as you take expert-led walks and dine on traditional foods in two Old World cities that are Europe at its finest.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Join fellow adventurers for a dinnertime boat excursion on the Danube River through Budapest, drifting past the illuminated city center and under its famous series of bridges
    • Learn about Prague’s Old Town Square on an expert-led walking exploration, contrasting its 1,000-year-old history and architecture with today’s cast of musicians, dance troupes and cafes
    • With an expert, experience mighty Prague Castle’s churches, gardens, alleyways and residences
    • The world’s largest ancient castle is roughly the size of seven football fields

What's this trip about?

    Treat your senses to an enchanting blend of learning, adventure and fun as you take expert-led walks and dine on traditional foods in two Old World cities that are Europe at its finest.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBudapest
End CityPrague

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • 10 nights of accommodations
    • 21 meals (10B, 6L, 5D)
    • 5 expert-led lectures
    • 11 expert-led field trips
    • 3 performances
    • An experienced Group Leader
    • Customary gratuities throughout the program
    • Road Scholar Assurance Plan
    • Taxes

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1

In Transit to Program
In Flight

Day 2

Arrive Budapest, Check-in, Orientation Welcome Dinner
Location: Budapest Meal: D Hotel: Continental Hotel Budapest

Activity note: Hotel check-in available from 2:00 p.m. Using public transportation, getting on/off both a public bus and the subway. Walking up to 1 hour.

Afternoon: Upon arrival, we will transfer to ...

Day 3

Pest Downtown, History, Culture, Architecture
Location: Budapest Meal: B,L Hotel: Continental Hotel Budapest

Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach, driving about 2 hours. Walking up to 1 hour.

Breakfast: Hotel dining room.

Morning: We will begin our visit to Budapest with an expert-led field trip...

Day 4

Buda Castle Area, Hungarian Music, Free Time
Location: Budapest Meal: B,L Hotel: Continental Hotel Budapest

Activity note: Getting in/out of cabs. Walking/standing up to 2 hours. Some stairs to negotiate.

Breakfast: Hotel dining room.

Morning: We will enjoy a pleasant expert-led walk in the castle ...

Day 5

Ócsa, Pest City Park Area
Location: Budapest Meal: B,L Hotel: Continental Hotel Budapest

Activity note: Getting on/off subway, motorcoach. Walking/standing up to 2.5 hours. Some stairs to negotiate.

Breakfast: Hotel dining room.

Morning: After arriving by motorcoach, we will expl...

Day 6

Modern Hungary, Free Time, Farewell to Budapest
Location: Budapest Meal: B,D Hotel: Continental Hotel Budapest

Activity note: Getting on/off subway, motorcoach. Some stairs to negotiate.

Breakfast: Hotel dining room.

Morning: At the hotel, we will attend a lecture on life in Hungary today, including s...

Day 7

Transfer to Prague
Location: Prague Meal: B,L,D Hotel: K+K Hotel Central, Prague

Activity note: Getting on/off motorcoach, driving up to 7 hours, including a lunch break and bathroom breaks.

Breakfast: Hotel dining room.

Morning: After check-out, we will depart Budapest on...

Day 8

Architecture of Prague
Location: Prague Meal: B,L Hotel: K+K Hotel Central, Prague

Activity note: Getting on/off subway, motorcoach. Walking/standing up to 3 hours. Some stairs to negotiate.

Breakfast: Hotel dining room.

Morning: We will drive by motorcoach to the House of the...

Day 9

Explore Prague
Location: Prague Meal: B,L Hotel:  K+K Hotel Central, Prague

Activity note: New safety rules and regulations for entry into Prague Castle require that we show a copy of your passport before entering. Please bring a copy of your passport with you on your program. Getti...

Day 10

Challenges of European Integration, Free Time
Location: Prague Meal: B,D Hotel:  K+K Hotel Central, Prague

Activity note: Minimal activity. Extent and duration of free time activities according to personal choice.

Breakfast: Hotel dining room.

Morning: We will get acquainted firsthand with the impac...

Day 11

Trade Fair Palace

Location: Prague Meal: B,D Hotel:  K+K Hotel Central, Prague

Activity note: Getting on/off subway, motorcoach. Walking/standing up to 2.5 hours. Some stairs to negotiate.

Breakfast: Hotel dining room.

Morning: We will drive by motorcoach to the Na...

Day 12

Departures
Location: In Flight Meal: B

Activity note: Hotel check-out by 12:00 Noon.

Breakfast: Hotel dining room.

Morning: Transfer to the Prague International airport (PRG) for departures. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If yo...

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Price From $3,199
Price per day$267
Last Updated: 1/24/2022

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Meals Included
  • 21 Meals
  • 10 Breakfasts
  • 6 Lunches
  • 5 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Low Fat, Low Salt, Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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