Learn about the emperors and archdukes of Central Europe with a 10-day trip through Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Cesky Krumlov, Prague, Nuremberg, and Munich with your students. See castles and cathedrals while learning about the Europe's rich history and culture.
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Austria, Hungary, Germany...
10 Days
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Hofburg Palace
Cathedral of Our Lady
Cesky Krumlov
Bratislava
Castle Hill
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Your adventure, day by day
Day 1 :
Depart from United States
Enjoy your overnight flight to Germany
Day 2 :
Welcome to Hungary!
Arrive in Budapest
Begin exploring Hungary's capital.
Day 3 :
Budapest
Discover Budapest with a Local Guide
See one of Central Europe's major capitals. Visit the Fisherman’s Bastion, Castle Hill and the Danube bridges. Then explore the Royal Palace and Matthias Church.
Day 4 :
Bratislava-Vienna
Travel through Bratislava
En route to Vienna, make a stop in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.
Day 5 :
Schonbrunn Palace
Explore Vienna with a Local Guide
Follow in the footsteps of the imperial Habsburgs as a local guide shows you the Hofburg, the Belvedere, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. As you enter Schonbrunn Palace, imagine Emperor Karl I’s abdication in this building, ending 640 years of his family’s rule.
Add On: Step Out with Strauss
Step, two, three - waltz away at Vienna's famous Elmayer Dancing School and discover the nineteenth century dance trend! Master the moves and social graces of this Austrian tradition, including the handkuss and heel-click greeting.
Day 6 :
Cesky Krumlov-Prague
Visit Cesky Krumlov
En route to Prague, walk the 13th century streets of Cesky Krumlov (open seasonally, April-October), situated on the banks of the Vltava River in the Czech Republic. Explore its medieval castle and see how its architecture evolved over the centuries through Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Continue to Prague
Day 7 :
Hradcany
Discover Prague with a Local Guide
A local guide brings you to the sights, including the artists’ homes in the Golden Lanes, somber Tyn Church, Charles Bridge, and the grand astronomical clock.
Visit Hradcany
Explore this wonderful castle with sharp spires and jagged rooflines.
Day 8 :
Nuremberg-Munich
Travel to Germany, Stop in Nuremberg
Visit Nuremberg en route to Munich.
LEAP Debate the Great
LEAP Activity | Debate the Great
Meet six influential figures from Germany’s history. Join a debate and argue their accomplishments to decide who the greatest German is.
Day 9 :
Munich
Explore Munich with a Local Guide
A local guide shows you the highlights of the city, including the Frauenkirche, the Glockenspiel, and the 1972 Olympic stadium.
LEAP Bask in Bavarian Arts
LEAP Activity | Bask in Bavarian Arts
Discover the links between traditional dance and Bavarian history. Listen to and learn Bavarian music while participating in ancient folklore storytelling. You’ll also learn (and demonstrate) a variety of traditional dance steps as taught by local experts.
Day 10 :
Return Home OR Extend Your Trip
Depart from Germany
Board your flight home or extend your stay in Europe and explore Berlin.
Extend your stay | 2-day Berlin Extension from Prague
Spend a few days discovering Berlin. Delve into the history of the city and explore the highlights including the Brandenburg Gate, once an entrance point into the city. See the Reichstag building, constructed to house the first parliament of the German empire. Stroll the boulevard of Unter den Linden.
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Up to Three College Credits Included with this Program
Through our Discovery for Credit Program, students traveling on an international WorldStrides program have the opportunity to earn academic credit by completing an online course that allows them to reflect upon many of the themes and topics explored during their travel program. Those in grades 6–12 at the time of travel can earn free elective high school credit upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Through our university partner, George Mason University, eligible students in grades 9-12 at the time of travel can earn up to three college credits upon successful completion of both the travel program and online course. Students who earn credit with WorldStrides will find this distinguishes them as online learners and gives them a jump-start on their path to a successful higher education experience. Click here for more details.
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