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Day 1, Thursday:
We depart New York on our overnight flight to Budapest.
Day 2, Friday:
Upon our arrival to Budapest, we transfer to our hotel. Situated
on the opposite banks of the Danube River, the former cities of Buda and
Pest are linked by a series of graceful bridges. Time permitting, we will
enjoy a walking orientation tour. This evening we may attend an optional
service at the Dohany Synagogue, the largest in Europe, followed by a
Welcome Shabbat dinner at our hotel. Overnight in Budapest
Day 3, Saturday: Day
at leisure. We invite you to attend optional Shabbat services. This afternoon
we may choose to enjoy an optional tour to the Artists' Village at Szentendre.
We will see a lovely museum dedicated to the famous Jewish Hungarian ceramics
artist Margit Kovacs. Overnight in Budapest.
Day 4, Sunday:
Full day tour of Budapest, including Jewish heritage sites.
Visit the Jewish Museum at the Dohany Synagogue, and Raul Wallenberg Memorial.
We also see the Parliament, the Royal Palace, Castle Hill area, Fisherman's
Bastion, Coronation Church, Hero's Square and the Gellert Hill. In the
evening we enjoy a sunset cruise on the Danube. Overnight in Budapest.
Day 5, Monday:
This morning we celebrate the Bar/Bat Mitzvah of our children with
a special ceremony at the ancient Synagogue, located within the Hilton
Hotel in Budapest. Later this afternoon we enjoy a gala dinner in a local
restaurant, including Gypsy music and dancers. Overnight in Budapest.
Day 6, Tuesday:
After breakfast, we depart for Vienna, enjoying the lovely
scenery on the way. Upon arrival we enjoy a half day city tour including
an interior visit to the Schonbrunn Palace. This evening we enjoy dinner
with music in Grinzing Village, just outside Vienna. Overnight in Vienna.
Day 7, Wednesday:
This morning we enjoy a Jewish Heritage tour of Vienna including Juden-platz,
Jewish Community Center, New Jewish Museum at Palace Eskels. The remainder
of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Vienna.
Day 8, Thursday: After
breakfast, we depart from Vienna on our way to Prague. Upon arrival into
Golden Prague, we enjoy a Jewish Heritage tour, including the Old City,
called the Josefov, Prague's Jewish town with its Old Town Hall, the Alt-Neu
Synagogue, the Pinkas Synagogue, the Jewish Cemetery and the State Jewish
Museum. Overnight in Prague.
Day 9, Friday: We
depart Prague for Terezin, called the Nazi "Model Concentration Camp."
We see the small fortress and the recently discovered Holocaust era secret
synagogue of the Danish Jews. This evening we enjoy Shabbat dinner together
at the hotel. Overnight in Prague.
Day 10, Saturday:
This morning we will have a half day walking tour of the Old City in Prague
where we will be able to visit Prague's lovely squares. We will see the
famous Astronomical Clock and stroll along the Charles Bridge. The remainder
of the day is at leisure. Tonight we enjoy a special farewell dinner at
a local Prague restaurant. Overnight in Prague
Day 11, Sunday:
Transfer to the airport for our flight back to New York.
The Memories Last
Forever!
Itinerary subject to change
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