Baroque riches, former nations and a vital center of Jewish heritage.
First Republic Spend a day in the Czechoslovakian First Republic — the period when the newly formed nation saw a flourishing of culture and industry. Start with a ride on a vintage tram with an accordionist playing traditional folk tunes, rolling along past the National Theater and Old Town. At the Municipal House, learn the stories of Czech history through its allegorical mosaics and sculptures. End at the modernist Villa Müller, whose boxy shape belies elegant interiors.
Today, Prague’s Jewish Quarter is managed as the Prague Jewish Museum. Its six synagogues, including the Jewish Ceremonial Hall, and cemetery offer an invaluable look into the city’s history. Explore the district as part of a ten-day Jewish heritage tour that includes Warsaw, Lódz, Wroclaw and Krakow in Poland, before ending in Prague. You’ll discover beautiful synagogues and towns, and take sobering visits to Auschwitz and Terezin, two WWII Nazi concentration camps, the latter located outside of Prague.
Enjoy quiet contemplation among the leather-bound volumes of Prague’s baroque Strahov Monastery library, under the watchful eyes of the liturgical figures in the ceiling frescoes. Normally closed to visitors, this exclusive experience is possible on a ten-day private tour from Budapest to the Czech Republic. You’ll also visit the picture-perfect town of Ceský Krumlov.
An abundance of cultural treasures
Traveling across Europe opens your eyes to a world of unparalleled culture and history. It often seems impossible to choose between the Renaissance art of Florence and the Impressionist paintings of Paris; Germany’s Bavarian castles and the bustling multicultural London streets. The wealth of knowledge acquired in Europe is an asset of a lifetime – its only rivals being the people and food you’ll encounter along the way! Close proximity of individual countries makes it easy to incorporate any number of them into your trip, while each country is more than worthy of a focused, extended stay as you immerse yourself in the culture and communities.
The Possibilities Are Endless
Set to a backdrop of an impressive variety of landscapes, from lush tropical rainforests to the breath-taking Rocky Mountain range, North America offers a unique adventure for every traveler. Take a road trip along the Pacific Coast highway, zip-line through Canada’s temperate rainforests, or journey through Mexico’s Copper Canyon by train. The endless opportunities of the land will leave you wanting to discover more.
