Arrive in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. Meet your transfer driver at the airport arrival hall after customs. Look for the sign with your name on it. Transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore Warsaw on your own. This evening enjoy a Welcome Dinner together. (D)

Today, the tale of Warsaw's once thriving Jewish community unfolds. Morning orientation tour of the city, ends at the former Jewish Ghetto. Here, walk along Memory Lane; see the Warsaw Ghetto Heroes monument, a dramatic sculpture by Natan Rappaport, and the marble plaque commemorating Mila 18. Stop at Umschlag Platz, the place where 300,000 Jews were deported to Treblinka. Visit the Old Cemetery dating back to 1806, one of the largest in Poland, where many prominent Polish Jews are buried. Then, continue to the Old Town for a walking tour; visit lively Market Square, with its charming outdoor cafes and displays of local crafts. View the magnificent Royal Castle and the reconstructed Barbican. (B)

Depart Warsaw this morning on a pilgrimage to Auschwitz-Birkenau. Visit Block 27, dedicated to the martyred "kedoshim." Arrive in Krakow in the early evening and check into your hotel. (B)

Morning drive to the magnificent Castle and Coronation Cathedral perched high atop Wawel Hill. Continue to Kazimierz, the former Jewish section, where the original buildings still remain intact. Visit the ancient Remuh Synagogue, where Jews still worship today, and the nearby Old Cemetery. Stop at the 14th century Alt Synagogue, recently restored, which houses the Museum of Jewish History and Culture. Lunch at a local restaurant. Then drive via Oskar Schindler's former factory and other sights highlighted in the movie Schindler's List. Spend the rest of the day at Market Square with its Renaissance-style Cloth Hall - the arcades lead to numerous shops. (B, L)

Depart from Krakow. Cross the Slovak border and drive through the scenic countryside of Slovakia, which is dotted with charming villages and farms. Please note that U.S. citizens do not require Visas for Slovakia - other passport holders should check to see if a Visa is required. After a brief stop (a box lunch will be provided) continue on to Budapest. Check into your hotel. Evening services at the Dohany Street Synagogue. (B, LL)

Morning optional Shabbat services at the Dohany Street Synagogue. This afternoon, join the group for an orientation walking tour of the majestic capital of Hungary. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure to explore on your own. Walk across the beautiful bridges spanning the Danube or stop in a local shop for some souvenirs. Return to the hotel and enjoy an evening dinner at the world-famous Gundel Restaurant. Evening at leisure. (B, D)

This morning, explore Buda and Pest in this elegant city with its wealth of historic monuments linked by eight graceful bridges. Drive via Heroes Square, the Castle District and Fishermen's Bastion with its glorious view of the Danube. Afternoon visit to the Dohany Street Synagogue, built in 1859; it is the largest in Europe and has been magnificently restored. Continue to the Jewish Museum with its wealth of artifacts and documents relating to Jewish life in Hungary. Stop at the unique "Weeping Willow" Holocaust Memorial, dedicated to the 500,000 Jews who perished during the Nazi reign of terror. Then continue on to the Raoul Wallenberg Monument, built in honor of the Swedish diplomat who saved thousands of Jews during the Holocaust. Tonight enjoy a boat cruise on the Danube River; see Budapest's most beautiful monuments aglow at night. (B)

Depart on your short morning flight to Prague. Arrive in golden Prague, resting on the banks of the Vltava River, the main artery of the Bohemian waterways; meeting, assistance, and transfer to your hotel. Time to rest, relax and unpack before your sightseeing program. Your afternoon panoramic city tour includes views of the State Opera, Wenceslas Square, the National Museum, and Charles Bridge. Continue to Prague Castle and walk across the castle courtyards to see St. Vitus Cathedral. Continue by bus across the Vltava River to be dropped off at the Old Town, where you will continue on a walking tour of this pedestrian area. See the Old Town Hall and the amazing astronomical clock. Evening at leisure. (B)

Morning guided Jewish interest walking tour features a visit to the Jewish Museum complex, home of the Precious Legacy, including the 13th century Alt-Neu Synagogue and the Pinkas, Klaus and Maisel synagogues. Then, walk to the Jewish Cemetery, which dates back to the 15th century. Continue to the 16th century Jewish Town Hall with its distinctive tower and clock with Hebrew letters. Afternoon at leisure. (B)

Full day at leisure to enjoy this beautiful city, or depart this morning on an optional (not included in the price) pilgrimage to Terezin, former "model" concentration camp. Visit the Small Fortress, Museum, and the Jewish Cemetery with its impressive Menorah Sculpture surrounded by symbolic, nameless graves. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Evening farewell dinner. (B, D)

Morning transfer to the airport for your return flight. (B)

• Flight Budapest/Prague on Czech Airlines
• Price includes arrival transfers in Warsaw and departure transfers from Prague; also flight Budapest to Prague including $65 fuel surcharges subject to change.
• Professional Tour Manager/Guide in each City
• 10 Nights Accommodations, Choice of Deluxe or First-Class Hotel Plans
• All Meals as indicated on the itinerary; meals on this trip are NOT Kosher
• Sightseeing per Itinerary by Air-Conditioned Motor coach
• Transfers and Entrance Fees per Itinerary
• Hotel Taxes & Service Charges

Not included services in our tour rates:

• Tips to guide/driver and Hotel staff
• Items of a personal nature (laundry, souvenirs, film/toiletries)
• Travel Insurance (Strongly Recommended)

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