Prague Castle above the Vltava River at golden hour
Farmingdale State College Alumni Association presents

Discover the Imperial Cities

Prague, Vienna and Budapest: three great capitals strung along the Danube, three unhurried nights in each, and an evening of Mozart and Strauss. Eleven days through Central Europe, in the best of company.

June 14 – 24, 2027 · Round-trip air from New York included

Fellow Rams & friends 3 imperial capitals Air from NYC included Small group departure
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11Days
3Imperial Capitals
4Countries
3Nights in Each City
14Meals
Why this journey

An alumni adventure, made effortless

No. 01

Travel with your own

Reconnect with fellow Farmingdale Rams and kindred travelers. This departure is reserved for our alumni community and the friends and family you bring along.

No. 02

Three great capitals

Prague the fairy-tale city, imperial Vienna, and Budapest the Queen of the Danube, woven together with the storybook towns of Central Europe.

No. 03

Unpack and settle in

Three full nights in each city means no living out of a suitcase. You settle in, find your favorite café, and truly get to know each place.

No. 04

Reserve risk-free

Hold your seat with a deposit that is fully refundable through December 15, 2026. Round-trip air from New York is included in your price.

The route, city by city

Along the Danube

From the spires of Prague to the bend of the Danube above Budapest, every stop is a new chapter of imperial Central Europe.

01Old Town Square and the Týn Church, Prague
3 Nights

Prague

The "City of a Hundred Spires": Old Town Square, the statue-lined Charles Bridge, and the vast hilltop castle with its gothic cathedral.

02Český Krumlov castle and old town at golden hour
En route

Český Krumlov

A medieval Bohemian gem wrapped in a bend of the Vltava, its Baroque castle tower rising above red-tiled roofs.

03Belvedere Palace and gardens, Vienna
3 Nights

Vienna

The city of the Habsburgs: Schönbrunn Palace, grand boulevards, coffee-house culture, and an evening of classical music.

04Bratislava old town and castle above the Danube
Visit

Bratislava

The compact Slovak capital and former seat of the Habsburg Empire, with 4,000 years of history and a hilltop castle.

05Fisherman's Bastion, Budapest
3 Nights

Budapest

The "Queen of the Danube": Fisherman's Bastion, Buda Castle Hill, the grand Parliament, and famous thermal baths.

06The Danube Bend seen from Visegrád
Visit

Visegrád

The Renaissance capital of the Hungarian kings, high above the sweeping Danube Bend and the Börzsöny hills.

An evening in Vienna

An evening of Mozart & Strauss

Vienna without music is unthinkable. On your evening in the imperial capital, hear the city's past come alive at a classical performance of the works that made it the beating heart of European music.

An ornate golden Viennese concert hall
A gilded Viennese concert hall

The soundtrack of an empire

Under glittering chandeliers, in a hall dressed in gold, let a live ensemble carry you through the waltzes and arias of Mozart and Johann Strauss. It is the kind of evening you will still be humming about on the flight home.

  • A live classical performance
  • Schönbrunn, the Habsburg summer palace
  • Vienna's legendary café culture
  • A "your choice" day to explore your way
Signature moments

The experiences you'll carry home

More than sightseeing. These are the moments that make an imperial journey unforgettable.

The Széchenyi Chain Bridge and Budapest illuminated at night
In Budapest

Budapest after dark

Watch the Parliament, the bridges and the castle glow gold along the Danube, perhaps on an optional evening river cruise.

Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna
In Vienna

Inside a Habsburg palace

Tour magnificent Schönbrunn with a local guide, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty for more than 200 years.

The Danube at dusk with Budapest's skyline
In Hungary

A Renaissance feast

Above the Danube Bend at Visegrád, dine in the style of the Hungarian kings on an evening in a storied castle town.

Day by day

Your eleven-day journey

Tap any day to expand. Fourteen meals included: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners.

The route

Prague to Vienna to Budapest

A grand loop through four countries and three imperial capitals, following the Danube through the heart of Central Europe.

Route map from Prague through Český Krumlov, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest to Visegrád, across the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary, with three nights each in Prague, Vienna and Budapest.

Fly into Prague and home from Budapest. Three nights each in Prague, Vienna and Budapest, following the Danube through the heart of Central Europe.

In expert hands

Travel worry-free with Collette

The Farmingdale State College Alumni Association has partnered with Collette, guiding travelers since 1918, to handle every detail on the ground so you can simply soak up the wonder.

Your own Tour Manager

A dedicated Collette Tour Manager travels with the group throughout, with expert local guides in every city.

Real cultural moments

A classical concert in Vienna, a traditional folklore dinner in Prague, and a Renaissance feast above the Danube.

Cancel for any reason

Add the optional Travel Protection Plan for a refund of your trip payments, right up to the day of departure.

Pricing

All-inclusive value, simply put

Round-trip air from New York, ten nights in three capitals, expert guiding and fourteen meals, in one clear price.

Air-inclusive from New York · per person
from $4,999
per person, double occupancy
Book by Dec 15, 2026 & save $300 pp
Traveling solo? Single from $5,899, limited and first-come.
Includes round-trip airfare from New York, plus all air taxes and fees. Elite Airfare upgrades to Premium Economy or Business Class available.
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What's included

  • Round-trip air from New York, taxes and fees included
  • 10 nights in Prague, Vienna & Budapest, three nights each
  • 14 meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
  • Expert Tour Manager and local guides throughout
  • All sightseeing in the itinerary, including a classical concert
  • Travel Protection Plan ($599 pp) and gratuities

Rates are per person in U.S. dollars, air-inclusive from New York, and subject to change until your deposit is received. Triple occupancy from $4,949 per person. A deposit of $698 per person is fully refundable through December 15, 2026; final payment due March 16, 2027. Book Now rates valid on air-inclusive packages through December 15, 2026.

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