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Itinerary and learn what modern-day Czechs think about DAY 7 • Vyssi Brod Monastery •
the post-Communist government and current Sudetenlands conversation • Treetop hike
administration. After that, we’ll explore Mala Strana at Lipno Lake
DAY 1 • Depart U.S. (Lesser Town), Prague’s historic district clustered at We begin the day speaking with a local about the
Depart the U.S. today on your overnight flight to the foot of Prague Castle. Sudetenland crisis, which transformed Cesky
Prague, Czech Republic. B — Le Palais Art Hotel or similar Krumlov from a vibrant German outpost into a
ghost town following World War II. Then, visit
DAY 2 • Prague, Czech Republic DAY 5 • Cesky Krumlov • Vojna Memorial Vyssi Brod Monastery, a Cistercian monastery with
Arrive at your hotel in Prague, where you’ll meet On our way to Cesky Krumlov, stop to visit the Vojna medieval roots. After that, visit Lipno Lake for a
your Trip Experience Leader and fellow travelers, Memorial, a notorious forced labor camp for political “treetop hike” along a long wooden walkway for
including those who took the pre-trip extension to prisoners of the Communist regime. Then, enjoy views of the surrounding Sumava countryside.
Berlin, Wittenberg, Dresden & the Elbe River Valley or lunch in Pisek, a Bohemian town on the banks of the B,L — Hotel Ebersbach or similar
New! Poland: Krakow, Auschwitz & Warsaw. Otava River.
Le Palais Art Hotel or similar B,L,D — Hotel Ebersbach or similar DAY 8 • Budvar Brewery in Ceske
Budejovice • Trebon • Slavonice
DAY 3 • Prague DAY 6 • Cesky Krumlov • Rafting on Vltava On our way to Slavonice we’ll stop in Ceske
A guided walking tour of Prague will focus on River • Home-Hosted Dinner Budejovice to visit the Budweiser Budvar Brewery.
Hradcany, Prague’s medieval castle district, as well A walking tour will reveal the medieval splendor of Then, in the ancient walled town of Trebon,
as less-visited side streets where authentic Czech Cesky Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll we’ll stroll through the park surrounding its
culture is on display. Later, enjoy a Welcome Dinner also ascend to the top of the hill to amble through Renaissance-era chateau, and admire the
at a local restaurant. the courtyards and gardens of Cesky Krumlov pastel-colored burghers’ houses in the town
B,L,D — Le Palais Art Hotel or similar Castle, and visit the Castle Museum. Then (weather center. After arriving in Slavonice, we’ll visit a
permitting), enjoy a rafting excursion along the ceramics workshop.
DAY 4 • Prague • Controversial Topic: The Vltava River through the center of the city. This
Velvet Revolution evening, we’ll join local families for a Home-Hosted B,L,D — Hotel Dom u Ruze or similar
Our day begins with a visit to Strahov Monastery. Dinner of traditional dishes.
Then, we’ll meet with a local professor to discuss B,D — Hotel Ebersbach or similar
the Controversial Topic of the Velvet Revolution

Meet the people who call
Central Europe home

Home-Hosted Dinner in Cesky Krumlov :
On Day 6, enjoy a glimpse of life in the
contemporary Czech Republic when you visit
a home in Cesky Krumlov, where you’ll sit
down to dinner with a local family and savor a
traditional dinner.

Brewers in Ceske Budejovice : Our discoveries on Day 8 bring
us to the famous Budweiser Budvar Brewery where we’ll try different beers
and delve into the history of brewing in the region—dating as far back as the
13th century.
Czech Farming Village : We’ll enjoy A Day in the Life of a rural Czech farming
village—either a goat farm in Penikov or a horse farm in Placovice—on Day 9.
We’ll get a glimpse into what daily life is like on the farm when we help with
daily tasks followed by lunch with our hosts where we will learn more about
rural life.
Romani Woman : On Day 13, we’ll meet with a local Romani woman who will
enlighten us on the Controversial Topic of segregation in schools between
Roma and Hungarian children in Budapest and its negative impact on the city’s
Romani population.

Stroll the cobbled streets of Prague’s Old Town on Day 3.

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