Munich & Prague
Acquaint yourself with charming architecture of yesteryear in these timeless cities.
With our directions, you'll find yourself inspired by the likes of Wagner, Strauss, Kandinsky and Klee in Munich only to march on through history to visit Nuremburg and Prague, where baroque buildings, gothic churches and quaint streets will take you back in time.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Munich
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Munich
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Munich Cathedral, the representative landmark of Munich
- New Town Hall, a towering building home to the city government
- Hofbräuhaus, a famous beer hall dating back to the 16th century and a symbol of Bavarian hospitality
Enjoy dinner in Munich
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Day 3: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium, built for the 1972 Olympic Games
- Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs
- Marienplatz, Munich's main city square
With an expert local guide, visit and reflect at the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, which today serves as a memorial museum and a stark reminder of the darkest chapter in this country’s long story
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Day 4: Munich
Add this in-depth excursion:
Neuschwanstein
Head for the Bavarian Alps as you make your way to scenic Oberammergau, the village known for its open-air staging of the Passion Play, Germany’s oldest festival. Then visit one of “Mad” King Ludwig’s fairy-tale castles, Neuschwanstein, the inspiration for Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. In fact, the original plans for the castle were drawn up by a theater set designer, not an architect. Despite its medieval look, the castle is a marvel of modern amenities including electricity and running water on all floors. On your guided tour you will also learn about the life and mysterious death of the young king, one of Europe’s most eccentric rulers. (Please note: Due to steep terrain comfortable walking shoes are recommended.)
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Day 5: Munich • Nuremberg • Prague
Travel via Nuremberg to Prague
Tour Nuremberg with your Tour Director
Enjoy dinner in Prague
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Day 6: Prague
Tour Prague with an expert local guide
See Charles Bridge
Visit St. Vitus CathedralWalk down the Golden Lane
Add this in-depth excursion:
Prague River cruise
Cruise along Prague's Vltava River and admire the Czech capital's main sights, including Charles Bridge, Kampa, Prague Castle, the Dancing House, and the National Theatre.
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Day 7: Prague
Time to explore on your own
Enjoy dinner in Prague
Take a brewery tour of Prague
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 8: Prague • Dresden • Berlin
Travel via Dresden to Berlin
Take a tour of Dresden with your Tour Director
Spend time exploring Dresden on your own
Enjoy dinner in Berlin
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Day 9: Berlin
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Stop to take a photo at Checkpoint Charlie
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
Spend a half day exploring Berlin on your own
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Munich
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Munich
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Munich Cathedral, the representative landmark of Munich
- New Town Hall, a towering building home to the city government
- Hofbräuhaus, a famous beer hall dating back to the 16th century and a symbol of Bavarian hospitality
Enjoy dinner in Munich
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Day 3: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium, built for the 1972 Olympic Games
- Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs
- Marienplatz, Munich's main city square
With an expert local guide, visit and reflect at the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, which today serves as a memorial museum and a stark reminder of the darkest chapter in this country’s long story
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Day 4: Munich
Add this in-depth excursion:
Neuschwanstein
Head for the Bavarian Alps as you make your way to scenic Oberammergau, the village known for its open-air staging of the Passion Play, Germany’s oldest festival. Then visit one of “Mad” King Ludwig’s fairy-tale castles, Neuschwanstein, the inspiration for Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. In fact, the original plans for the castle were drawn up by a theater set designer, not an architect. Despite its medieval look, the castle is a marvel of modern amenities including electricity and running water on all floors. On your guided tour you will also learn about the life and mysterious death of the young king, one of Europe’s most eccentric rulers. (Please note: Due to steep terrain comfortable walking shoes are recommended.)
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Day 5: Munich • Nuremberg • Prague
Travel via Nuremberg to Prague
Tour Nuremberg with your Tour Director
Enjoy dinner in Prague
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Day 6: Prague
Tour Prague with an expert local guide
See Charles Bridge
Visit St. Vitus CathedralWalk down the Golden Lane
Add this in-depth excursion:
Prague River cruise
Cruise along Prague's Vltava River and admire the Czech capital's main sights, including Charles Bridge, Kampa, Prague Castle, the Dancing House, and the National Theatre.
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Day 7: Prague
Time to explore on your own
Enjoy dinner in Prague
Take a brewery tour of Prague
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Day 8: Depart for home
Add more days
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Day 8: Prague • Dresden • Berlin
Travel via Dresden to Berlin
Take a tour of Dresden with your Tour Director
Spend time exploring Dresden on your own
Enjoy dinner in Berlin
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Day 9: Berlin
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Stop to take a photo at Checkpoint Charlie
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
Spend a half day exploring Berlin on your own
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Day 10: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Round-trip airfare
Your price includes round-trip airfare for your whole group
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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On-tour transportation
Land transportation
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Regional-style meals
Daily breakfasts and select local dinners are included in your program. Generally, we leave lunch up to you so your group has an opportunity to explore its own tastes.
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End-to-end support
Your team helps to secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides recruiting tools and helps establish your program's ongoing presence on campus.
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Full-time Tour Director
Your Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all program logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert Local Guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and enhancing teaching moments wherever your curriculum takes you.
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Guided sightseeing
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides who join your group for select experiences on tour.
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Entrances
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial site, St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane, Brewery tour; with extension: Topography of Terror Museum
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Worldwide support, safety and security
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. We provide 24-hour emergency support service along with a comprehensive $50 million liability policy that covers you and your institution while abroad.
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Flexible payment options
Give more students the opportunity to study abroad by offering them two different payment plan options, along with our TripFunder website to help fundraise for the program.