Study Abroad in Prague: Cultural Excursions

London, England (3 days)

Included only for students on the optional AIFS Flight Package

Get to know your fellow students before traveling to campus and take a sightseeing tour with a professional guide who will point out some of London’s famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and the Tower of London. You will also have free time to visit museums, see a play or stroll in London’s beautiful parks.

Includes accommodations, breakfast, entrance fees and sightseeing as indicated. Lunch and dinner are not included.

Kraków and Auschwitz-Birkenau, Poland (3 days)

Included in program fee

Kraków is one of the great Central European cities: a city of culture, a city of kings and a city of learning. Its beautiful main square is one of the largest in medieval Europe. The castle at Wawel Hill has been there for more than 1,000 years and is considered by many Poles to be the home of the nation.

Early morning departure by bus for Kraków, Poland. Sightseeing includes a stroll through Kraków’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to Market Square, one of the largest squares in all Europe. See the intricate Gothic altar masterpiece in St. Mary’s Church.

The next day, visit Wawel Castle and the Jewish Quarter, Kazimierz, setting for the movie Schindler’s List. Visit the remains of the WWII Jewish Ghetto in the Podgorze district.

On day three, visit the Martyrdom Museum in Auschwitz- Birkenau, the infamous Nazi Concentration Camp of WWII, preserved as a memorial to the 1.5 million people of 28 nationalities who perished there. Afternoon departure for Prague by bus.

Includes accommodations, breakfast, transportation, sightseeing, local guide and entrances.

Optional excursion to Berlin, Germany (3 days–$345)

Berlin is Germany’s capital and largest city. The UNESCO World Heritage site of Museum Island, the world-famous Brandenburg Gate, and the superb architecture of the impressive Reichstag building are among the most famous attractions.

Depart by bus for Berlin, where you will take a walking tour of the city center. Enjoy a free evening to explore the sites.

The next day, take a guided tour of Berlin’s most famous attractions including the Brandenburg Gate, Unter den Linden, Checkpoint Charlie, Potsdamer Platz, and the Reichstag building. Afternoon visit to Museum Island including a visit to the Pergamon museum, Berlin’s most famous museum.

On day three, take a bus tour of the city then head to Potsdam where you will visit Potsdam Castle and Gardens before returning to Prague.

Fee includes accommodations, breakfast, travel, selected entrance fees and sightseeing. Lunch and dinner are not included. Students must enroll and pay for this excursion by April 15. If a minimum enrollment of 10 is not achieved, the tour may be cancelled. Once paid for in the U.S. optional excursions are non-refundable except in the event of cancellation.

Dates and itineraries for all excursions are tentative and subject to change.

Optional excursion to Vienna, Austria (3 days–$295)

The grandiose city of Vienna (Wien), with a population of nearly 1.7 million, was the showpiece of the Habsburg Dynasty, which controlled much of Europe for more than 600 years. Despite the ravages of time, its cultural gems remain: monumental edifices line the city center, world class museums burst with historical and artistic treasures and internationally established orchestras perform in lavish concert halls.

Early morning departure by bus for Vienna. Enjoy a free evening.

The next day, take a morning walking tour of the center of Vienna visiting sights such as Stephansplatz, where Mozart was married and where his funeral took place, the Castle Belvedere, constructed for Prince Eugene of Savoy between 1714-1722, and the Hundertwasserhaus, designed by the contemporary Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Enjoy a free evening.

On day three, visit Schönnbrun Palace before returning to Prague.

Includes accommodations, breakfast, entrance fees and sightseeing as indicated. Lunch and dinner are not included. Students must enroll and pay for this excursion by April 15. If a minimum enrollment of 10 is not achieved, the tour may be cancelled. Once paid for in the U.S. optional excursions are non-refundable except in the event of cancellation.

Dates and itineraries for all excursions are tentative and subject to change.