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Program Itinerary
DAY 1
FROM BERLIN TO PRAGUE
Tue. Nov 19, 2024
- Say goodbye to your fellow travellers going back to the US and check out of the hotel.
- Drive south from Berlin to Dresden.
- Raised from the Rubble: Examine the extraordinary post-war reconstruction of Dresden. There was much to reconstruct, as from the 18th century onward, Dresden had been a European center of art and architecture. The Zwinger was a palace made to rival Louis XIV’s residence in Versailles. The Fraunerkirche church was the beloved symbol of the city. The Semper was one of the world’s great opera houses. All were leveled during the bombing of 1945, but as we’ll see, they have been exactly and beautifully rebuilt, sometimes using the rubble from the original buildings.
- Examine the Jewish history of Dresden, which included medieval massacres, followed by flourishing in the 19th century, and devastation during the Holocaust. Hear how Jews, including immigrants from the FSU, are reestablishing communal life in Dresden.
- Depart Dresden and cross the border to the Czech Republic.
- Arrive in Prague and check into the hotel.
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast.
DAY 2
THE GLORY OF PRAGUE
Wed. Nov 20, 2024
- 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.
- Discover the sometimes glorious, sometimes tragic, past of Prague’s Jews with a walking tour to the Jewish Ghetto. Our visit will include:
- The Maisel Synagogue.
- The Pinkas Synagogue.
- The Old Jewish Cemetery.
- The Spanish Synagogue.
- The Altneushul.
- Free time for lunch on own. The Czechs brew better beer than virtually anywhere on the globe. Join the locals for a drop in the many beer gardens and restaurants in the area. Cheers!
- Our walking tour will take us through the famous Charles Bridge, the Old and New Town, its architecture, history, and charm. A famous historic 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 and statuaries, most of them Baroque-style, originally erected around 1700.
- Evening at leisure.
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3
MEMORY & CONTINUITY
Thu. Nov 21, 2024
- Depart by bus and drive north-east of Prague.
- 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 in Terezin.
- Visit Lidice, the site of a notorious Nazi act of brutality against Czech non-Jews. We’ll visit the memorial to the victims.
- Return to Prague.
- Meet with Rabbi Maxa and discuss the new dynamics of the Jewish community in Prague.
- Get together and share final thoughts and feelings.
- Evening at leisure.
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
DAY 4
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
Fri. Nov 22, 2024
- Check out of the hotel.
- Transfer to Prague International Airport for your return flight to the US OR Extend your stay by 2 nights and spend Shabbat in Prague.
Meals: Breakfast
RATES & LODGING
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participants
9+
Cost p/p in double room
$2,270
Cost p/p in single room
$2,870
Cost of accommodations for post-nights including breakfast and all taxes:
- Prague: The Grand Mark $350,- per night per room
*All rates are subject to availability.
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Prague: The Grand Mark
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Run of House
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What to expect
- 3 nights' accommodations.
- 3 days of touring with a J² Expert Educator and a local guide, 2 days of touring in a luxury, air-conditioned minibus.
- All departure transfers to the airport in Prague.
- Daily breakfast, 1 lunch.
- Water on the bus.
- Porterage at the hotel.
- All site entrance fees & program fees as per your final program.
- Credit card fees.
- Flights from Prague.
- Extra nights on November 22 & 23 (available for an extra cost of $350 per room per night).
- Touring on November 22 & 23.
- Gratuities are excluded. For groups of 9-19 participants traveling to Central Europe: We recommend the following guidelines for tipping (amounts are in US dollars): J² Expert Educator: $14 | Local Guide: $12 | Driver: $6. Amounts are per day per person.
- 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.
- 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 $500 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 110 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:
- 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 110 or more days prior to departure incur the loss of the deposit. Cancelations made 109 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.
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