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J² crafts journeys of inspiration, education, and Jewish connections to Israel and worldwide. We are guided by a simple but powerful concept: No two trips are the same; each experience should be personal, meaningful, and backed by superb service. Travel is not just about the places you visit, but the connections you make along the way.
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Program Itinerary
DAY 1
ON OUR WAY
Sun. Nov 16, 2025
- Depart the US.
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
WELCOME TO PRAGUE
Mon. Nov 17, 2025
- Arrive at Prague International Airport.
- Check in to the hotel.
- Meet your J² Expert Educator who will accompany you on this Jewish journey of education and inspiration.
- Ride the historic tram that will take you across Prague from the Old Town to Mala Strana (Lesser Town) and uphill to the Prague Castle.
- Visit the Prague Castle, enjoy an overview of the City of 100 Spires, and walk along the Golden Lane.
- Stop by the famous John Lennon wall, the monument of free speech, with its variety of graffiti, color, and art.
- Enjoy a welcome dinner and orientation with your Expert Educator.
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3
THE GLORY OF JEWISH PRAGUE
Tue. Nov 18, 2025
- Discover the sometimes glorious, sometimes tragic, past of Prague’s Jews with a walking tour to the Jewish Ghetto. Our visit will include:
- The Pinkas Synagogue.
- The Old Jewish Cemetery.
- The Spanish Synagogue.
- The Altneushul.
- Explore the Old Town Square, Prague’s main marketplace since the 10th century. See its Astronomical Clock, a symbol of the city, and explore Prague’s Art Nouveau architecture. We'll climb up the Clock Tower to get a great view of the Old Town.
- Lunch on own.
- Embark on an exhilarating scavenger hunt through the cobblestone streets and hidden alleyways of Prague's enchanting Old Town.
- Take a leisurely walk across the historic Charles Bridge, an architectural marvel adorned with statues and offering stunning views of Prague's skyline.
- After crossing the bridge, embark on a delightful boat ride along the Vltava River, which winds its way through the heart of the city. From the tranquil waters, you'll have a unique perspective of Prague's picturesque skyline, with its spires, domes, and historic buildings reflected in the river below.
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4
MEMORY & CONTINUITY
Wed. Nov 19, 2025
- Drive to Terezin (Theresienstadt), the ghetto-camp established here during World War Two where over 100,000 thousand Jews were worked to death or sent to extermination camps in the East. Our visit to Terezin will include:
- The Historical Exhibition which explains the history of the camp and its role in Hitler’s Final Solution.
- Chilling propaganda movies made by the Nazis which were designed to convince the world that Terezin was a spa town and retirement center for elderly Jews rather than a death-ridden way station to the extermination camps.
- A reconstruction of the overcrowded dormitory and other parts of the camp complex.
- The Hidden Synagogue that an inmate, Artur Berlanger, created out of a tiny storage space.
- A memorial service where we’ll remember those who died here as well as the more than 80,000 Jews who were sent to be killed in Auschwitz and elsewhere in the East.
- Lunch, en route.
- Return to Prague.
- Meet with Rabbi Maxa and discuss the new dynamics of the Jewish community in Prague.
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 5
FROM PRAGUE TO BUDAPEST
Thu. Nov 20, 2025
- Check out of the hotel.
- Transfer to the Prague Train Station.
- Relish the scenic beauty during a relaxing train journey to Budapest. We'll organize engaging games and educational activities for our young travelers, led by your dedicated educator.
- Packed lunch, en route.
- Arrive in Budapest where you will be welcomed by your local guide.
- Check into the hotel.
- Ascend to the summit of Budapest's Ferris Wheel for a breathtaking panoramic vista of the cityscape.
- Evening at leisure in Budapest.
Overnight: Budapest
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch
DAY 6
CELEBRATING JEWISH LIFE IN BUDAPEST
Fri. Nov 21, 2025
- Budapest, one of Europe’s biggest Jewish cities, has seen an outpouring of new energy and ideas since the fall of Communism. We’ll visit the JCC Budapest, Balint House to experience its activities and programs that have helped revitalize and rebuild Jewish communal life in the city.
- Explore the story of Jewish Budapest over the past 160 years:
- The Dohany Street Synagogue.
- The Jewish Museum.
- The Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park.
- See The Shoes on the Danube, a moving, sparse memorial to honor the Jews who were massacred by Fascist Hungarian militia belonging to the Arrow Cross Party in Budapest during the Second World War.
- Join local families at the Frankel Synagogue in welcoming the Shabbat, Hungarian Neolog-style. Before the service, we’ll join the community and hear from locals about Jewish life in Budapest today and the challenges and opportunities they face. We will share Shabbat dinner with members of the community.
Overnight: Budapest
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7
BUDAPEST FOR ALL THE SENSES
Sat. Nov 22, 2025
- Check out Budapest’s largest food market the Nagycsarnok (Great Market Hall). Local foods, spices, and wines are downstairs while upstairs you’ll find traditional Hungarian costumes and crafts.
- Option 1: Enjoy a hands-on culinary experience as you learn to craft traditional Langos dough from scratch under the guidance of expert chef.
- Option 2: Have fun crafting your own sweets in a chocolate workshop.
- Enjoy an afternoon at leisure with the opportunity to relax at one of Budapest's famous spas, the Széchenyi Bathhouse, and the Gellert Bathhouse. For more family fun, head to the Palatinus Baths.
- Havdalah by the Danube.
- Farewell festive dinner at a restaurant.
Overnight: Budapest
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
Sun. Nov 23, 2025
- Check out of the hotel.
- Transfer on own to Budapest International Airport for your return flight to the US.
Meals: Breakfast
RATES & LODGING
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participants
40+
Cost p/p in double room
$2,799
Cost p/p in single room
$3,379
Prague: Grandior hotel
- Nights: 3
- Hotel Website
Budapest: Four Points by Sheraton Budapest Danube
- Nights: 3
- Hotel Website
What to expect
- 6 nights' accommodations.
- 6 days of touring with a J² Expert Educator (guide), 5 days of touring in a luxury, air-conditioned bus.
- Daily breakfast, 2 lunches & 3 dinners.
- 1st class train tickets from Prague to Budapest.
- Group arrival transfer.
- Group departure transfer.
- Water on the bus.
- Porterage at the hotels.
- All site entrance fees & program fees as per your final program.
- Credit card fees.
- Flights to & from Europe.
- COVID related expenses, including tests.
- Evening transportation when dinner is not included.
- Amendments to the program: In the event that any sites, programs or meals etc. are added to the program, an additional fee may be required.
- Personal extras: Items of personal nature such as laundry, wines, mineral water, beverages, coffee, tea, food other than the table d’hotel menu, passport and visa fees, insurance, and foreign port taxes, unless otherwise specified.
- Gratuities: Recommend guidelines for tipping are provided in the terms section.
- US and foreign airport taxes, Q fuel surcharge and border taxes when applicable.
- Please review our terms & conditions (T&C’s) or request that we send you our full T&C’s. Until you do that, here is the small print, and other stuff you may want to know:
- Validity | All prices quoted are based on exchange rates as of the proposal date and are subject to change without notice. Rates are per person and are based on shared twin room occupancy.
- How to Make a Reservation | The quickest way to make a reservation is to register online or contact us by email. We accept VISA, MasterCard, and American Express credit cards. A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 is required in order to complete the registration process.
- For any assistance with this registration process or other trip-related queries, please email Customer Care: [email protected].
- Payments | The balance of your payment is due 120 days before your trip begins, or as specified in your invoice. You will receive an email reminder 2 weeks before this date. Various payment options are available as follows:
- Credit card | We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Please check with your credit card provider regarding international processing fees. We are unable to process payments of over $1,000 over the phone. Please submit payment online via a credit card or by wiring funds via your bank.
- Domestic bank wire transfer | Payment should be wired in the same currency that is listed on your invoice. Please add the name of your group or invoice number as a reference and forward a copy of the transfer receipt by email. The bank transfer should clearly state the beneficiary’s name on the wire transfer.
- J² Adventures reserves the right to automatically cancel your reservation on that date and it may be subject to reconfirmation should the final payment not be received.
- Cancelation Policy | All cancelations need to be made in writing. The cancelation fee depends on the date when we receive written notification of your request to cancel your booking. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable.
- Cancelation fees | Cancelations made 120 or more days prior to departure incur the loss of the deposit. Cancelations made 119 to 46 days prior to departure incur the loss of 50% of the full trip cost. Cancelations made 45 days or less prior to the departure incur the loss of 100% of the full trip cost.
- Cancelation fees may also include: Hotel or supplier cancelation fees. J² Adventures reserves the right to adjust its terms of payment, including cancelation policies and initial deposits.
- Protect yourself from fraud by being cautious and vigilant when it comes to online theft. It is crucial to note that J² adventures will never send an email requesting you to transfer funds to a new account or to redirect a payment. We will never alter our account number or issue additional payment requests without first personally speaking to you and properly identifying ourselves. If you feel uncertain about any communication (scammers often impersonate legitimate companies via e-mail or by calling), halt and contact us directly through our toll-free number listed on our website to discuss any necessary payments. Refrain from responding to suspicious emails or clicking on links or attachments unless you are completely certain of their legitimacy. By following these guidelines and staying vigilant, you can significantly reduce your risk of becoming a victim of fraud.
- Please click here to view our full terms (T&C’s). These T&C’s apply to all reservations created within J2 Adventures.
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