Budapest and Prague: Capital Cities and Jewels of Central Europe


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Overview
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
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Activities
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
Itinerary

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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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Accommodation
- 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
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