Prague is often touted as one of the most beautiful cities in all of Europe . Its well-preserved showcase of history with its scenic location along the riverside enhanced by graceful bridges and extravagant, fairy-tale like architecture make Prague notable. Join us on this memorable three-day journey to Prague with its music, architecture and our Jewish roots before continuing along to Poland.
Our Value-Added Tour Package Includes:
- 3 Nights Centrally Located First Class Hotel in Prague
- 5 Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
- Transfer from Hotel to Airport on October 8 if departing at our recommended time
- 3 Days Sightseeing in a Luxury Air-Conditioned Motorcoach as described in the itinerary
- All Site Entrance Fees as per the itinerary
- All Taxes, Service Charges and Gratuities on Included Features
- Amazing Journeys Onsite Travel Coordinator
- Services of an English Speaking Local Tour Guide
- Baggage Handling Throughout (one bag per person)
- VIP Service Throughout
Whats not included?
- Optional Tours and Entrance Fees not listed on the Itinerary
- Flights
- Travel Protection
- Arrival Transfer
- Departure Transfer if not Departing at our Recommended Time
- Meals not mentioned on the Itinerary
- Arrival or Departure Airport Taxes
- Incidentals
Day 1 – Friday, October 5 Prague
Arrival in Prague: Arrive at Prague International Airport and transfer on your own to the hotel. This afternoon our group will meet in the hotel lobby for a brief orientation, followed by a guided walk to Old Town Square. View the famous Astronomical Clock and Prague’s Art Nouveau architecture around you. After, enjoy Kabbalat Shabbat services at a local synagogue, followed by a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant. (D)
Day 2 – Saturday, October 6 Prague
Memory & Continuity: This morning we will be visiting Terezin, a town that was turned into a “model” ghetto and concentration camp, hiding from the world the true nature of its purpose. We will visit the so-called Hidden Synagogue, the Creamatorium and the Historical Museum and the Art Exhibits. Once returning to Prague, we will walk across the historical Charles Bridge, crossing the Vltava River that was once the most important connection between Prague Castle and the city’s Old Town and adjacent areas. Stroll across the bridge, decorated by a continuous alley of 30 statues. The remainder of the day and evening is left free so that you will have the chance to explore Prague on your own. (B, L)
Day 3 – Sunday, October 7 Prague
The Glory of Jewish Prague: Today we’ll take a guided visit through Jewish Prague including the Old Ghetto, several synagogues, otherwise known as the Jewish Museum and the Jewish Cemetery. Some of the included highlights are:
- The Altneu Shul, the longest continually used synagogue in Europe and site of the first use of the Magen David.
- The Pincus Synagogue, a memorial to the Jews of Prague who died in the Holocaust.
- The Maisel Synagogue, named after a Jewish mayor of Prague, which exemplifies the Golden Age of Jewish Prague.
- The Old Cemetery, with the graves of such Jewish luminaries as Judah Loew, the Maharal, and Mordechai Maisels and the ceremonial hall with the well-known Hevra Kadisha paintings.
- The Spanish Synagogue built in 1868 on the site of the oldest Prague Jewish house of prayer (“the Old Shul”) and designed in a Moorish style by Vojtěch Ignátz Ullmann.
This afternoon, we will offer free time in the Old Town. Some of the things you may want to explore are a visit to Prague Castle, biking or a boat ride along the Vltava River, visit museums and art galleries including the Franz Kafka Museum, grab lunch and check out some authentic crafts. The evening is yours to eat dinner with some new friends and take in the beauty of Prague. (B)
Day 4 – Monday, October 8 Prague
From Prague to Warsaw: After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Poland. We’ll transfer to the airport and fly to Warsaw (flight not included). We’ll transfer to our hotel and look forward to meeting new faces and exploring the Jewish Heritage of Poland together. (B)
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A deposit of $375 is due with your reservation for Poland. For the Prague pre-tour, a deposit of $100 per person is due. Full payment is due August 1, 2018.
Rates are subject to change based on availability.
These rates are based on an all-inclusive, custom-designed package that differs from offerings seen in public advertising. We are unable to make any of our package components available to anyone who is not part of our Amazing Journeys group.
Roommate matching is available.
Pre-Tour Stay: For those who want to arrive prior to the start of the tour, we have a limited number of rooms held at our group hotel. Please note – there will be no Amazing Journeys staff present nor will there be programming on these days.
We are not able to match roommates for extra night stays.
Prague: October 3 and 4 – $110 double (per person), $210 single.
Warsaw: October 6 and 7 – $110 double (per person), $210 single.
Krakow: October 14 and 15 – $110 double (per person), $210 single.
All rooms where we provide roommate matches are non-smoking. Items listed on this website are subject to change at any time. By providing payment you agree to the terms and conditions as outlined on this website.
Cancellation Policy: From the time of deposit until April 3, 2018, there is a $75 penalty for cancellation. From April 4 – July 31, 2018 the cancellation penalty is the amount of your deposit. From August 1 – September 1, 2018, the cancellation penalty is 50% of the total package price. From September 2, 2018 until the day of travel, the cancellation penalty is 100% of the total package price. Cancellations made on the day of departure and “no-shows” will receive no refund. There is no refund in the event of interruption or cancellation by the passenger after the start of the journey.
Travel Protection: Amazing Journeys recommends you purchase Travel Protection. Information will be sent with your trip confirmation.
Passport and Visa Requirements: A valid passport is required. It must have at least 6 months validity beyond the last date of travel. A visa not is required for entrance into Poland or the Czech Republic for US or Canadian citizens. If you are not from the US or Canada, please consult the Embassies in Poland and the Czech Republic for necessary documentation. Please note that visa requirements may change at any time.
Taxes and Gratuities: All taxes, service charges and government fees have been included in the cost of the tour package. Gratuities have been included on this itinerary for included features. They include tips for drivers and guides, tour manager, servers for included meals, and baggage handling in and out of each hotel. Taxes, service charges and government fees are subject to change. At this time, there are no departure taxes from the airports on this itinerary.
Flights: Airfare has not been included in the tour rates. It is important that you not purchase airfare until you receive a confirmation letter which will contain specific flight parameters.
Transfers:
Prague Pre-Tour – Transfers from the airport to our meeting point in Prague are not included. One group transfer from our Prague hotel to the airport will be included at a specific time. Please refer to flight perimeters.
Poland – One group airport transfer in Poland will be available for those arriving and departing at the set times as shown on your confirmation letter. For those arriving and departing at those specific times, you are welcome to join us on our group transfer.
If you are arriving or departing outside of our group times, it is very easy to take a taxi to and from the airport.
Currency Fluctuations: In case of currency fluctuations greater than 3%, we reserve the right to adjust our prices accordingly in order to operate the tour.
This tour is operated by Da’at
