Educator Tours Summer 2025 Prague, Vienna & Budapest or Costa Rica

Imperial Cities July 16 - 26, 2025.
Double Occupancy rates are $4,899 per person until January 17, 2025 or sold out.
Bask in the splendor, history, and romance of Europe’s regal capital cities of Prague, Vienna, and Budapest. Your journey starts in Prague, the noble capital of the Czech Republic. Your adventure continues in Vienna, where you’ll delight in the Baroque marvels of the Schönbrunn Palace, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty for more than 200 years. Listen to the lineage of Vienna’s history and indulge in a performance featuring the works of Mozart and Strauss, two former Viennese residents. In Budapest, visit a 14th-century Hungarian castle. Enjoy traditional local cuisine, and a glimpse into this region’s eminent past.

Must-See Inclusions:

• Visit the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, a summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty.
• Discover Budapest’s iconic sights through the eyes of an expert.
• Enjoy a stop in the fairy-tale town of Cesky Krumlov.

Cultural Experiences:

• Tour the majestic Prague Castle.
• Get a glimpse into Hungary’s communist past during an exclusive talk with a local.
• Get to know Bratislava's 4,000-year-old history on a tour with a local expert.

Culinary Inclusions:

• Join local residents for a community hosted lunch in Dunaalmas.
• Savor a Renaissance-style dinner at a medieval castle restaurant near Budapest.

Costa Rica July 10 - 18, 2025 with optional 4 day/3 night pre-tour jungle extension

Double Occupancy rates are $2,999 per person until January 10, 2025 or sold out
Lush forests and stunning waterfalls… rumbling volcanoes and endless coastlines. Costa Rica is a paradise teeming with exotic plants and incredible animals. Enjoy the tranquil views of Arenal Volcano from your hotel. Explore part of the 20,000-acre nature preserve of Cano Negro on a riverboat adventure. Spend two nights in Monteverde’s lush cloud forest. Experience the forest canopy on your choice of a hanging bridges nature walk or an exhilarating zip lining tour. Luxuriate at a resort for two nights at Playa Carrillo, Guanacaste, known for its breathtaking beauty and fine sandy beaches. You will find a slice of paradise and so much more.

Must-See Inclusions:

• Enjoy the breathtaking scenery surrounding Arenal Volcano.
• Spot indigenous wildlife while on a Cano Negro riverboat cruise.

Cultural Experiences:

• Take your journey to new heights and explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest from the elevated treetop canopy.
• Put your feet up and relax during a 2-night stay in Guanacaste known for the country’s most beautiful beaches.

Culinary Inclusions:

• Discover the history of coffee in Costa Rica during your visit to a coffee plantation.
• Learn about local farming practices and learn to make tortillas while having lunch at Don Juan Finca Educativa.

Save $100! New to ECSFCU? Open an East County Schools Federal Credit Union 2.00%^APY* eChecking Account w/ direct deposit of $500.00 or more by March 1, 2025 and receive a $100 credit towards your final payment. East County Schools Federal Credit Union is the corporate sponsor of the Educators Tour program, and credit union membership is open to all San Diego County current and retired school employees and their family members

Travel Insurance: Educator Tours have low cost trip insurance available for purchase. In 2020 and 2021, every Educator Tour traveler received a 100% refund for their reservation fee, including the cost of the trip insurance, when the trips were canceled due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Trip Insurance is comprehensive, with a full refund available for literally any reason, until the day before departure.

Who Can Travel With Us: All Educator Tours are open to the general public. East County Schools FCU has been the corporate sponsor of this trip since its inception and as such, the trip is largely comprised of members of the East County education community, working and retired, and their friends and families. There is so much FUN on these trips, and such a connection amongst travelers, that many travelers attend year after year. Most years, our trip has an optional side tour to an educational facility in that area, which contributes to making them a work expense for some.

Trip Questions: Steve Devan, President & CEO, East County Schools FCU (619) 873-0108 or email  sdevan@EastCountySchools.org