This exceptional tour is the travel experience of a lifetime, don’t miss it! Set out for an unforgettable tour of three of the most beautiful, Imperial charming and lively cities of Central Europe: Vienna, Budapest and Prague, with a glimpse of the Danube Bend, Slavkov (that is former Austerlitz) and the Spa of Karlovy Vary.

Day 1: Sunday New York
Flight to Vienna, one of the most beautiful capital cities in Europe. And do not forget: it is the romantic Capital of the waltz.

Day 2: Monday Vienna
Morning arrival in Vienna. Upon arrival you will be met by your Tour Escort. We start with a panoramic sightseeing tour of this amazing city. Its architecture, history and the arts radiate a festive atmosphere coupled with a flow of energy. We drive the Ringstrasse, the famous inner ring way parading on its sides. Hofburg –the Imperial Palaces, the Opera House, the Parliament and the Town hall. We shall see the impressive monuments of Vienna’s Jugenstil, and the ultra-modern UNO-City on the banks of the Danube river. Then stop for a view from the garden of Belvedere Castle. These are just some of the sights during our tour. There is so much to see and do in Vienna that we have left the rest of the day free. Your tour escort will assist you with recommendations. In the evening you can join a tour highlighting the best of Vienna by night (optional)
Overnight Vienna

Day 3: Tuesday Vienna
This morning we meet Jewish Vienna. The tour will take us to Judenplatz in the heart of the old Jewish Quarter of the city. Here we visit the Museum at Judenplatz (with the subterranean remains of a Medieval Synagogue), and the Holocaust Memorial. At midday time to watch the famous parade of historical figures at the musical Anker Clock.
In the afternoon we visit the lavish summer residence of the Hapsburgs – Schönbrunn Palace. Empress Maria Theresa commissioned it to rival Versailles. Our tour includes a visit to the State Apartments, and the Hall of Mirrors where Mozart - at the age of six – gave a performance. We will have also an opportunity to see palace’s beautiful gardens.
Overnight Vienna

Day 4: Wednesday Sopron, Budapest
We leave Vienna for Hungary. Just at the border we enter the charming little town Sopron which retains its medieval soul and form. We stop at the main square. Then meander through the narrow twisting streets filled with Gothic mansions and townhouses on our way to the old Synagogue dating back to the 14th century (1300-1320), one of oldest in Europe. Leaving Sopron we continue to Budapest through the Transdanubian Puszta (the plains), dotted with orchards and vineyards, the peculiar Hungarian landscape.
Overnight Budapest

Day 5: Thursday Budapest
This morning is dedicated to the Jewish sites of Budapest. An interior visit to the Dohány Street Great Synagogue will reveal in our eyes the beauty and magnitude of the Jewish religious architecture in Europe. In the adjacent Jewish Museum we meet a display of the Jewish culture in Central Europe. We continue with a walk in the former Jewish quarter and stop in front of “the Tree of Life” for a moment of collectedness.
In the afternoon enjoy a tour of the vibrant Budapest. See the treasures of old Buda, on the west side of the Duna River – the Danube, with its Fishermans’ Bastion and the exquisite Matthias Church. Have a breathtaking view of the city from the top of Gellert hill. Cross the Chain Bridge to the east side of the river – Pest, where we can see the neo-gothic Parliament building, symbol of the city. We drive on the largest avenue of Budapest to the Square of Heroes. Conclude with a one hour Danube Cruise including a visit of Margaret Island’s gardens.
Overnight Budapest

Day 6: Friday The Danube Bend
Enjoy a morning tour of “the Danube Bend”. We first stop in the picturesque village of Szentendre. This fancy small town has attracted many artists who have settled here since the turn of the century. Take some time to explore the art galleries before continuing to Esztergom, the “Cradle of Hungary”, Royal seat for two centuries, dominated by the imposing domed Basilica. We return to Budapest via Visegrad (meaning “high fortress” in Slavic languages) an intriguing medieval rocky hill castle at the very Danube Bend. This afternoon is at your leisure, to further explore this intriguing city.
Evening services followed by Shabbat dinner.
Overnight Budapest

Day 7: Shabbat Budapest
Shabbat Services followed by Shabbat lunch. In the afternoon there will be a walking tour of the area.
Overnight Budapest

Day 8: Sunday Bratislava, Brno
This morning depart to the twin Republics of Slovakia and Czechs. We pass the city of Gyor which has retained much of its Baroque charm. Then we cross the Slovak border, to Bratislava. A short stroll of the Capital City of Slovakia takes us to Old City. Then to the site of the former Jewish Quarter partly decimated by communist building projects, but even in these spots are suitably marked with Commemorative Monuments. Our tour includes a stop at the Memorial Place of Rabbi Moshe Schreiber the Chatam Sofer “Crown of Rabbis, Father of scholars, a true genius bright and alert”. After lunch drive into Southern Moravia in the Czech Republic. Stop for a visit of Mikulov, a town famous with its religious tolerance, especially towards the Jews. They settled here in 1421 and the large Jewish Ghetto has been partially preserved, along with a Synagogue and the Jewish Cemetery. Continue to Brno, Moravia’s main city.
Overnight Brno

Day 9: Monday Prague
We start with a panoramic sightseeing of Brno featuring Spielberg Castle and other landmarks, followed with a visit to Slavkov, former Austerlitz, the site of the “battle of the three Emperors”: Napoleon of France, Franz II of Germany and Alexander I of Russia in December 1805. Then drive through the rich farmlands of Moravia and Bohemia to Prague. A late afternoon tour of historical Prague will reveal us why Prague is considered one of Europe’s most attractive Capital cities. See the 1000-year-old complex of Hradcany Castle. This area has been the country’s center of political and religious power for centuries; the tradition lives on today: it is the residence of the President of the Czech Republic. We tour through the courtyards and historic halls of this impressing complex. On our way out we shall not miss the “Golden Lane”. It is lined with small picturesque houses, which look rather like doll houses than people’s homes. They are colored and the origin of some of them goes back to the 16th century. The renowned writer Franz Kafka lived in the Golden Lane for some time during the World War I. On way down to the old town cross the renowned Charles Bridge lined with statues. In the Town hall square admire the Astronomical Clock, once the envy of all Europe. In the evening enjoy a tour of magical
Illuminated Prague by night (optional).
Overnight Prague

Day 10: Tuesday Prague, Terezin
A day devoted to the Prague Jewry. We start with an in depth visit of
Josefov district – Prague’s Jewish quarter: the inspiring Old-New Synagogue, the oldest functioning synagogue in Europe, the old Jewish cemetery and the Jewish Museum complex scattered in several historical Synagogues of the quarter: Maiselova, Klaus and Pinkas.
In the afternoon a short drive brings us to Theresienstadt, an old abandoned fortress used as a prison (its most famous inmate was Gavril Princip – the shooter of the Sarajevo assassinate in 1914) in which the German Nazi authorities established in 1941 the first “Ghetto-Model Concentration Camp” used as a propaganda tool. In its function as a tool of deception, Theresienstadt was a unique facility. A special atmosphere reins the visit of the Ghetto Museum and the National Suffering Memorial.
Overnight Prague

Day11: Wednesday Prague, Karlovy,Vary
Enjoy a full day tour to Karlovy Vary (former Karlsbad), may be the best known Spa site in Eastern Europe. The uniqueness of Karlovy Vary, founded in 1370 by Emperor Charles IV, lies mainly in the Balneological Treatment that exploits mineral and hot springs (13 main springs, about 300 smaller springs). Before World War I, Karlovy Vary was also one of the leading Spa Resorts in Europe that was frequently visited by famous artists, scientists, and aristocrats. From Franz Joseph to Karl Marks. Karlovy Vary is also renowned in Moser glassware and its exclusive Becherovka herbal liqueur. Return to Prague. In the evening we can enjoy a performance of the famous Black Theatre (optional).
Overnight Prague

Day 12: Thursday Prague, New York
Transfer to the Airport for your flight home.

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

• Round trip air fare from New York
• First Class Hotels.
• Kosher Meals daily. (For details see General Conditions).
• Transportation by air conditioned coaches.
• Sightseeing, transfers and entrance fees as per Itinerary.
• Experienced English speaking Tour Escort.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

• Airport and security tax.
• Travel Insurance (For details see General Conditions).
• Gratuities to local service providers and Tour Escort.
• Optional tours as per Itinerary.
• Individual transfers.
• Any item not mentioned under “included in price”.