Czech Republic/Poland/Hungary/Austria
The Best of Central Europe: Krakow, Budapest, Vienna, Prague
Program No. 12259RJ
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Program
At a Glance
Duration
18 days
Program Begins
Krakow
Program Concludes
Prague
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
36 (
16B, 9L, 11D
)
Activity Level
From
7,499From the elegance of a Chopin polonaise in Krakow to the grandeur of the Habsburg’s summer palace in Vienna, embark on an exquisite journey to learn about Central Europe’s most artistically rich cities and the great thinkers and creative geniuses who called them home. Private concerts, viewings of world-class art collections and in-depth discussion of some of Europe’s leading intellectuals create a detailed portrait of these royal capital cities.
Best of all, you'll...
- Enjoy a private concert at the Strahov Monastery and explore the library.
- Admire the illuminated city of Budapest on an evening river voyage along the Danube River, passing such important sights as parliament, Chain Bridge and Castle Hill.
- Explore Schönbrunn Palace, the former imperial summer residence and one of the most important cultural monuments in Austria.
General Notes
Those interested in a program intended exclusively for solo travelers may enjoy "Go Solo: The Best of Central Europe: Krakow, Budapest, Vienna, Prague" (#25123)
Featured Expert
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Petra Bidlasová
Petra Bidlasová has been sharing her knowledge of Prague with lifelong learners from around the world since 1997. With an education in art history, she is currently working on her thesis on contemporary African art and post-colonial theory. For more than 10 years, she has been a lecturer in the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art at the National Gallery in Prague. In 2013, she became a professor of modern Czech art at CIEE Study Center for American students.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
Please Note:
These experts may not be available for every date of the program
Petra Bidlasová
Petra Bidlasová has been sharing her knowledge of Prague with lifelong learners from around the world since 1997. With an education in art history, she is currently working on her thesis on contemporary African art and post-colonial theory. For more than 10 years, she has been a lecturer in the Department of Modern and Contemporary Art at the National Gallery in Prague. In 2013, she became a professor of modern Czech art at CIEE Study Center for American students.
Dagmar Balounova
Dagmar Balounova was born in 1959 in Bratislava, Slovakia. As a licensed educational excursion leader, she enjoys sharing her love for the region with lifelong learners from around the world. She often works for different government and privately run institutions and companies during visits of foreign delegations.
Monika Pazera
Monika Pazera was born in Nowa Huta, a district of Krakow. While growing up, she witnessed the degeneration and final years of the communist system in Poland. She studied journalism and Russian studies at Jagiellonian University, the oldest university in Poland. A passionate traveler, she’s especially drawn to Eastern Europe and countries like Russia, Georgia and Armenia.
Monika Murzyn-Kupisz (Krakow)
Monika Murzyn-Kupisz holds a doctorate in economic sciences and a master’s in European leisure studies. She is assistant professor at the Krakow University of Economics, and a member of the International Council on Monuments and Sites, Polish National Committee. Monika’s research interests include contemporary attitudes, cultural policy and management of historic cities.
Sona Prochazkova
Sona Prochazkova has been working as a licensed leader in the Czech Republic since 1992. She has specialized in sharing her hometown of Prague, leading visitors interested in music and Jewish history in the city. She is fluent in English, German, and Slovak. When not welcoming visitors to Prague, Sonia enjoys learning about history, traveling, and hiking.
Lukas Husa
Dr. Lukas Husa was born and raised in Vienna, Austria, where he still lives. He studied history with a specialization in economic and social history at the University of Vienna, completing his master’s degree in 2014. He studied at both the University of Vienna and Chiang Mai University in Thailand for his PhD. While pursuing his academic studies, he also studied to be a travel leader in Vienna and Austria. Dr. Husa has greatly enjoyed showing people from all over the world his beautiful home.
Lisa Zeiler (Habsburg)
Born in 1966 in Vienna, Lisa Zeiler studied English and Art History at the University of Vienna and the University of Toronto, Canada. Since 2001 she has worked as a qualified Group Leader in Vienna, specializing in art and museum visits. She also organizes and teaches in Austria's most extensive guide training course. In addition, she works part time for an institute of the Austrian Academy of Sciences. Lisa sees herself as an ambassador of Austrian culture, history and character.
Tímea Howard
Timea Howard was born in Budapest and has lived there for all her life. Timea pursued a degree in business management and worked in advertising for 20 successful years. Following a life-changing ski accident, she decided to pursue her love of Budapest, history and languages by becoming an official group leader. Since receiving her certification as a group leader in 2015 in English and Italian, Timea has shared her city with visitors from all over the world.
Ernst Felberbauer (Austria)
Ernst Felberbauer is a Colonel in the Austrian Armed Forces. He teaches geopolitics at the Austrian National Defence Academy and the Theresian Military Academy. He has published widely on international security and crisis and conflict management with a special focus on South East Europe and the South Caucasus. Since 2018, he is a lecturer on political geography and conflicts in the wider European Region, ranging from the Arctic to Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean for the Universities of Vienna, Innsbruck and Krems.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking up to 5 miles per day at a moderate pace of 2 mph over mixed terrain, including cobblestones, dirt paths, stairs, short uphill inclines, and uneven surfaces, often in crowded areas. Standing up to 5 hours per day. Program will require approximately 40 miles of walking over 17 days. Participants should be prepared to navigate uneven stairs with and without handrails and be comfortable getting on and off public transportation (tram, subway, motorcoach, taxi). Due to the pace of this program, use of public transportation, and some sites only being accessible on terrain inconducive to mobility devices, wheelchairs, walkers, quad canes, and scooters cannot be accommodated on this program. Must be physically capable of participating in all planned program activities.
Small Group
(13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
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We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
Assurance Plan
Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.
Want to Protect Your Investment?
Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
Sustainable Travel
We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.
- Peace of Mind
We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
- Assurance Plan
Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.
- Want to Protect Your Investment?
Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
- Sustainable Travel
We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.
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