- Europe
- 9 Days
- All Ages
2024 Special Convention Eligible!
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Available Dates
- July 23rd – August 1st, 2024
- August 13th – 22nd, 2024
Travel the Capitals of Central Europe!
Our instructive and faith-building tour will help you to appreciate our rich spiritual heritage and discover the charm of the Central Europe. “Best of Central Europe” tour starts in Prague (Czech Republic) and ends in Budapest (Hungary).
Our tour includes hop-on/hop-off sightseeing tours in Vienna and Budapest, a Bible tour in the Ephesus museum (Vienna), a cruise on Vltava river (Prague) and Danube river (Budapest), visit to the Hungary Branch office of Jehovah’s Witnesses and transport passes in Prague, Vienna and Budapest.
As a Special Convention delegate, this trip is recommended for you!
Our tour is physically active. We believe the best way to get to the heart of a city is on foot, surrounded by the people and the culture. For this reason, we do walking tours through most of the cities we visit. It will be a vigorous pace with a great deal of walking on ancient pavements, up and down stairs, and hilly terrain. Expect to be on your feet, walking and standing, indoors and outdoors, and in all weather conditions. It is not recommended for physically challenged travelers who need assistance walking or those with limited stamina or mobility.
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DAY 1 – ARRIVE PRAGUE, WELCOME AND ORIENTATION
After settling into the hotel, meet in the hotel lobby for a welcome and orientation meeting with your tour leader and fellow travelers.
Overnight: Prague (Czech Republic)
Note: Dinner is not included
DAY 2 – PRAGUE SIGHTSEEING
Breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
Prague is known as the “city of a hundred spires“. It is a historic jewel of Central Europe. Our walking tour today will take you to the most important sights in Mala Strana (Strahov Library, Prague Castle, Golden Lane, Vrtba garden, Charles Bridge).
Our tour provides amazing documentation of the history of religion – we will see why the Czech Republic is rich in religious culture, but the least religious country in all of Central Europe.
Afternoon and evening is time for independent exploration.
Overnight: Prague (Czech Republic)
Included: Breakfast
DAY 3 – PRAGUE SIGHTSEEING
Breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
We begin our day by visiting Prague’s most famous landmark – the Old Town Square. The square is one of the most historic sites from medieval Europe and includes the world-famous Astronomical Clock. We continue our tour by visiting Josefov (Jewish Quarter) with its fascinating history.
After lunch, we end our tour on Vltava river cruise.
Overnight: Prague (Czech Republic)
Included: Breakfast
DAY 4 – PRAGUE – VIENNA
Breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
After breakfast we take the high-speed train from Prague directly to Vienna. Travel time is about 4 hours. Your hotel in Vienna is in walking distance of Vienna Central Station.
After settling into the hotel, you may want to start exploring Vienna on your own by following our Vienna walking tour suggestions and using your transport and museum passes. Your tour leader will provide you with suggestions for a self-guided walking tour.
Overnight: Vienna (Austria)
Included: Breakfast
DAY 5 – VIENNA SIGHTSEEING
Breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
We begin our day with a walking tour in the historic center of Vienna. Our route will take you to the most important sights in the old town (St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Volksgarten, Parliament, Rathaus, Graben), as well as through romantic alleys and beautiful parks. The walking tour will help you to get a sense of the capital and give you a taste of its history and culture.
In the afternoon enjoy the visit to the Ephesus Museum (Neue Burg palace) and the Bible tour “Keep the Love You Had at First”.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight: Vienna (Austria)
Included: Breakfast
DAY 6 – VIENNA SIGHTSEEING
Breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
We begin our day with a visit to Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens. Schönbrunn Palace is one of Europe’s most beautiful Baroque complexes. From the 18th century to 1918, Schönbrunn was the residence of the Habsburg emperors. Maria Theresa, Emperor Franz Joseph, Empress Elisabeth (Sisi) and others once resided at Schönbrunn Palace. Due to its historical significance, its unique layout and magnificent furnishings, the palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
At evening you may enjoy a classical music concert and admire some of the world’s most beautiful pieces of music (optional).
Overnight: Vienna (Austria)
Included: Breakfast
DAY 7 – VIENNA – BUDAPEST
Breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
After breakfast we will take the high-speed train from Vienna to Budapest. Travel time is about 3 hours. Your hotel in Budapest is in walking distance of Budapest Central Station.
After settling into the hotel, you may want to start exploring Budapest on your own by following our Budapest walking tour suggestions and using your transport pass. Your tour leader will provide you with suggestions for a self-guided walking tour.
Overnight: Budapest (Hungary)
Included: Breakfast
DAY 8 – BUDAPEST – THE BRANCH OFFICE OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES
Breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is considered by many to be the “Paris of the East.”
In the morning we will visit Hungary Branch Office of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
In the afternoon we enjoy the informative sightseeing of Buda on the Danube’s west bank (Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, Chain Bridge).
Overnight: Budapest (Hungary)
Included: Breakfast
DAY 9 – BUDAPEST
Breakfast at the hotel
Daily text discussion
Today we enjoy the informative sightseeing of Pest on the Danube’s east bank (Hungarian Parliament, Vorosmarty Ter, Gerbeaud’s, Vaci Street).
In the evening we enjoy a Danube River cruise with farewell dinner and the stunning landmarks and monuments of Budapest.
Overnight: Budapest (Hungary)
Included: Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 10 – DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the hotel and departures. End of tour.
NOTE: Our tour is physically active. We believe the best way to get to the heart of a city is on foot, surrounded by the people and the culture. For this reason, we do walking tours through most of the cities we visit. Expect to be on your feet, walking and standing, indoors and outdoors, and in all weather conditions. You will never be rushed from one attraction to the other. It is not recommended for physically challenged travelers who need assistance walking or those with limited stamina or mobility.
All itineraries are subject to adjustment as required. Confirmed, final, and detailed itineraries (and additional important travel details) will be sent approximately one month from departure.
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- Ground transportation via high-speed trains and local public transport
- Accommodation (9 nights) at double/twin beds room in a 3/4 hotel: Prague 3 nights, Vienna 3 nights, Budapest 3 nights
- Entrance fees for scheduled touring sites: Strahov Library, Vltava river cruise, Ephesus Museum, Schoenbrunn Imperial Palace tour, Danube River cruise with dinner
- 10 meals – 9 breakfasts and 1 dinner (as noted on the day by day itinerary)
- Price includes the tour leader and local guide at some sites
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- Transportation for sightseeing and events not scheduled by BCT
- Airport/hotel transfers
- Classical music concert
- Meals other than breakfast noted as included in the day by day itinerary
- Drinks
- Personal expenses such as passports, laundry and phone calls
- Gratuities for tour guide/tour leader
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- 25% deposit required to confirm any reservation
- 25% deposit (up to $400 maximum per person) non-refundable
- No insurance, no refunds. A claim, with the proper paperwork, for an insured reason, must be presented to the insurance company.
- Lack of Insurance results in no refunds of any type.
- The final balance is due 90 days prior to departure on all trips.
- Reservations made less than 90 days before departure require full payment.
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Land Package prices signify that…
BCT will provide your transportation during the tour but you will be required to arrange your own transportation (be that airfare or train or car) at the beginning and after the tour.Unless the arrival and departure hotels provide complimentary hotel/airport shuttle service Land Package travelers will need to arrange their own airport/hotel transportation.
BCT is not responsible for any cost associated with the cost of your transportation (be that airfare or train or car) at the beginning and after the tour. Including penalties, fees, and/or rebooking costs when a trip is canceled or moved.
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A 6% convenience (secure processing) fee will be added for reservations made online and a $30/person discount will be added. Booking over the phone, no convenience fee will be added, nor will you receive a $30/person discount.