VOYAGER
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YOUR journey
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.
UNESCO Heritage Sites 
Heritage 
Cooking Workshop - Private Cruise
Street Food 
Scavenger Hunt 
Street Art
Program Itinerary
DAY 1
ON OUR WAY
Wed. May 12, 2027
- Depart the US.
Overnight: Flight
DAY 2
WELCOME TO BUDAPEST
Thu. May 13, 2027
- 10:45 a.m. Arrive at Budapest International Airport on Lufthansa flight LH1334 from Frankfurt.
- Welcome lunch at a local restaurant.
- Orientation dialogue with your J² Expert Educator, including an overview of your journey and a conversation about expectations.
- We’ll look down on the beauty of Budapest and see how the Danube river separates the hilly Buda area from the flat lands of Pest. Castle Hill, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is named after Buda Castle, which was built in the 13th century and now hosts the Hungarian National Gallery and other major cultural institutions. We’ll wander Castle Hill’s cobblestoned streets and appreciate the remarkable rebuilding of this area, which was reduced to rubble after World War Two.
- Enjoy the panoramic views of Budapest from the top of the Fisherman’s Bastion.
- Walk down the hill of the Buda Castle.
- Take in the breathtaking views of Budapest at sunset from the top of the Ferris wheel.
- Check into the hotel.
- Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Budapest
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
CELEBRATING JEWISH LIFE IN BUDAPEST
Fri. May 14, 2027
- Explore the story of Jewish Budapest over the past 160 years:
- The Dohany Street Synagogue.
- The Jewish Museum.
- The Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Park.
- Pizur lunch at the Street Food Karavan.
- 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.
- Go back to the hotel and freshen up for Shabbat.
- 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.
- Shabbat dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Budapest
Meals: Breakfast, Pizur Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
BUDAPEST IN DARKEST TIMES AND IN BETTER TIMES
Sat. May 15, 2027
- 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.
- Walk by the Hungarian Parliament.
- Enjoy the lawns, walkways, and architecture of Liberty Square. We’ll also see that the square provides important insights into the transformations and turmoil of recent Hungarian history and politics.
- Discover the tastes and smells of Central Europe with a fun Hungarian cooking class that will serve as lunch.
- Visit Heroes' Square, one of Budapest's most iconic landmarks. Built in 1896 to mark the 1,000th anniversary of Hungary's founding, the square is dominated by the Millennium Monument, which honors the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars and other pivotal figures in Hungarian history. Together with the Memorial Stone of Heroes, the monument serves as a powerful expression of Hungarian national memory and identity.
- Spend the afternoon in the recently transformed City Park, a vibrant destination packed with diverse activities. With modern cultural spaces, outdoor attractions, and interactive experiences, it now offers countless fun and engaging options for youth to explore and enjoy.
- Step aboard a moonlit Danube cruise and watch the city sparkle one last time. Enjoy a dinner cruise on the Danube, soaking in Budapest's illuminated skyline as the sun sets.
- Havdalah by the Danube.
Overnight: Budapest
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
THROUGH THE HEART OF CENTRAL EUROPE: ONWARD TO PRAGUE
Sun. May 16, 2027
- Check out of the hotel and depart to Prague.
- Travel by rail from Nyugati Railway Station to Prague crosses rolling countryside and historic towns through the heart of Central Europe. It is a comfortable, scenic journey that turns travel itself into the highlight. The train arrives at Prague's - Praha hlavní nádraží, right in the center of the city. Welcome to Prague.
- Lunch en route.
- Check into your hotel.
- Dinner at the hotel. Enjoy dinner and devote time to thinking together about expectations, questions, and learnings with your arrival in Prague.
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast, Boxed Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
THE GLORY OF JEWISH PRAGUE
Mon. May 17, 2027
- 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.
- Meet with Rabbi David Maxa to explore the evolving Jewish community in Prague. Rabbi Maxa leads the Ec chajim Progressive Jewish Community and is a key voice in reviving inclusive, modern Jewish life in the Czech Republic. Learn about the community’s renewal, challenges, and the growing engagement of younger generations.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Indulge your sweet tooth with a bite out of the popular local Trdelnik pastry.
- 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.
- Embark on an exhilarating scavenger hunt through the cobblestone streets and hidden alleyways of Prague's enchanting Old Town.
- Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
MEMORY & CONTINUITY
Tue. May 18, 2027
- 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 at a local restaurant.
- Return to Prague.
- Enjoy some free time in one of Prague's delightful parks.
- Pizur dinner at a nearby food-court.
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Pizur Dinner
DAY 8
CITY OF A HUNDRED SPIRES
Wed. May 19, 2027
- 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.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Stop by the famous John Lennon wall, the monument of free speech, with its variety of graffiti, color, and art.
- Take a walk across the historic Charles Bridge, an architectural marvel adorned with statues and offering stunning views of Prague's skyline.
- Embark on a tranquil voyage through the Čertovka Canal, where the timeless charm of the Velkopřevorský Mill and its majestic wheel await. Glide aboard the Patent Vodouch boats, and enjoy a refreshing lemonade. This enchanting journey reveals Prague from a fresh and magical perspective, steeped in history and natural beauty.
- Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Prague
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
Thu. May 20, 2027
- Check out of the hotel.
- Transfer to Prague International Airport.
- 6:00 a.m. Depart on Lufthansa flight LH1401 from Prague to Frankfurt.
Meals: Breakfast
RATES & LODGING
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participants
60+
Cost p/p in multi-occupancy room
$4,695
Cost p/p in single room
$5,350
Insurance: Not included, estimate TBA Registration closed
Budapest: D8 Hotel
- Nights: 3
- Room Category: Cosy
- Hotel Website
Prague: Ibis Praha Old Town
- Nights: 4
- Room Category: Standard
- Hotel Website
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What to expect
- 7 nights' accommodations.
- 7 days of touring with 2 J² Expert Educators and 2 local guides.
- 5 days of touring in a luxury, climate controlled bus.
- 2 Armed security guards throughout the trip.
- Group arrival transfer from the Budapest airport.
- Group departure transfer to the Prague airport.
- Train ticket from Budapest to Prague.
- Daily breakfast, lunches & dinners.
- Gratuities for the J² Expert Educators, local guides, drivers and security guards.
- The J² adventures App available on the App Store & on Google Play (active 30 days before your departure and throughout your trip).
- All site entrance fees & program fees as per your final program.
- This journey includes walking tours, cultural site visits, and hotel stays that may involve uneven terrain, stairs, and longer distances on foot. While we do our best to accommodate a range of mobility levels, a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the experience. For more information, please see the “Travelers with Physical Limitations” section in our full Terms & Conditions.
- Credit card fees.
- Flights to & from Central Europe.
- Student insurance. Estimate TBA.
- Late check out on the day of departure.
- COVID related expenses, including tests.
- Evening transportation when dinner is not included.
- Water on the bus.
- 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.
- This journey includes walking tours, cultural site visits, and hotel stays that may involve uneven terrain, stairs, and longer distances on foot. While we do our best to accommodate a range of mobility levels, a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to fully enjoy the experience. For more information, please see the “Travelers with Physical Limitations” section in our full Terms & Conditions.
- 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 double occupancy room.
- 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 $675 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 140 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 140 or more days prior to departure incur the loss of the deposit. Cancelations made 139 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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