Central Europe Through the Time

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Vienna

• Arrival + transfer to hotel

• Welcome dinner + introduction activity: "What do we know about Central Europe?"

Day 2: Vienna (Imperial Europe)

• Morning: Schönbrunn Palace tour (Habsburgs, power, and legacy)

• Afternoon: Historic center walking tour

• Evening: Reflective journaling or small group discussion

Day 3: Mikulov + Lednice (South Moravia)

• Cross into Czech Republic

• Stop in Mikulov: Jewish heritage and medieval castle hill

• Visit Lednice Castle + gardens (UNESCO site)

• Fun afternoon at Aqualand Moravia (culture + leisure balance)

• Overnight in Brno

Day 4: Brno (Modern History Focus)

• Visit: 10-Z Bunker (Cold War shelter) + guided tour on life under communism

• Lunch in student cafeteria (Brno = Czech university hub)

• Explore: Moravian Museum + freedom square

• Evening discussion: "Freedom Then and Now"

Day 5: Prague (Velvet Revolution + Culture)

• Transfer to Prague

• Stop at Lidice Memorial (WW2 site of Nazi atrocity) en route

• Walking tour of Prague: Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge, Astronomical Clock

• Group dinner in Old Town

Day 6: Prague (Medieval & Political Layers)

• Visit: Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane (Medieval layers)

• Explore: Museum of Communism or KGB Museum

• Afternoon: Free time or small group exploration (scavenger hunt option)

• Group dinner or cultural activity

Day 7: Prague (Wrap-Up & Reflection)

• Visit: Jewish Quarter and Old New Synagogue or a local school/university visit

• Optional: Creative reflection activity (photo essays, group collage)

• Final group reflection session + farewell dinner

Day 8: Departure

• Transfer to airport

• Travel home
  

Optional Add-ons or Variations:

• Add Vienna's House of European History (EU studies focus)

• Replace Brno with Olomouc for religious + student city heritage

• Include overnight in castle hotel or countryside village for immersive contrast

Accommodation:

• Trusted hotels or university-style guesthouses in safe areas

Meals:

• Breakfast daily

• Lunch and dinner in local restaurants or cultural sites (mix of Czech, Austrian, and student-style dining)

Logistics & Partnership:

• Program designed and guided by Pagusa Learn (Pagusa s.r.o.)

• Travel services and package logistics in cooperation with Czechaway s.r.o. (licensed travel operator)

• U.S. schools sign contract with either Pagusa or Czechaway depending on legal arrangement
  
  

Benefits for Schools

• Structured educational program with real academic and personal growth value

• Safe, professional coordination with an experienced U.S.-educated Czech guide

• Unique focus on Central Europe, not just Western Europe

• Cultural immersion without overwhelm