Collegiate Band & Choir Tour Itinerary

Day 1 – LOCAL AIRPORT – MUNICH
Check-in at a centrally located University for pre-tour orientation sessions. Evening transfer to departing airport for a transatlantic flight to Europe. Dinner and overnight onboard your flight.

Day 2 – WESTENDORF

After clearing customs and heading into the city of Munich, enjoy free time for lunch and exploration before a departure to Westendorf, Austria for an evening rehearsal, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 3 – WESTENDORF

Following a morning rehearsal, free time for lunch and exploring Westendorf. Afternoon rehearsal and dinner in Westendorf. Tonight culminates with your first European concert! It will be livestreamed for friends and family to watch. Overnight in Westendorf.

Day 4 – RATTENBERG – GLACIER

Morning visit to the charming town of Rattenberg, noted for its handicrafts and crystals. Next, be prepared for excitement and thrills as you ride a cable car high into the Alps to a glacier for a panorama of ice-capped
mountains, valleys, and spectacular landscapes. Travel to a nearby village for dinner and an evening concert. Return to Westendorf for overnight.

Day 5 – SPA TOWN, ITALY
Travel through some of the most dramatic scenery in the world as you wind southward across the Alps. The Brenner Pass gives way to the secluded valleys and rich, green landscapes of northern Italy. Continue to a spa town outside of Venice for independent dinner and overnight.

Day 6 – VENICE
Venice, built on 717 islands with 150 canals and 400 bridges, invites idleness and strolling. Visit the Piazza San Marco and pause for pictures of the magnificent St. Mark’s Cathedral and the rose- colored Doge’s Palace. Meander along the narrow streets and over bridges, consider hiring a gondola for a memorable ride under the Bridge of Sighs. Return to the spa town for dinner, an evening concert, and overnight.

Day 7 – SALZBURG
Travel northward to Salzburg, Austria, city of The Sound of Music and Mozart’s hometown. Your afternoon guided tour will introduce you to the rich history and numerous sights of this wonderful city. Free time to visit the birthplace of the musical genius and the imposing fortress which dominates the Salzburg landscape. Dinner and overnight in Salzburg.

Day 8 – SALT MINES – SALZBURG

Your morning is free to enjoy Salzburg at your leisure. Enjoy an afternoon visit to a salt mine, traveling underground to experience the mining of “white gold.” Independent dinner and overnight in Salzburg.

Day 9 – ČESKÝ KRUMLOV – PRAGUE

Travel northeast to the historic Czech town of Český Krumlov, known for its lovely castle. Free time for exploring before continuing to the charming city of Prague, the “City of a Thousand Spires” and the capital of the Czech Republic. Your evening dinner cruise on the River Vltava provides a unique view of the city. Overnight in Prague City.

Day 10 – PRAGUE

Today, embark on a guided tour of Prague’s castle area to witness the towering peaks of 9th Century architecture. Continue the day with free time for an independent lunch and further exploration of this beautiful European city. End the evening with a concert and dinner.  Overnight in Prague City.

Day 11 – PILSEN – PRAGUE

This morning’s excursion is to Pilsen, most famously known as the birthplace of Pilsner beer. Enjoy a tour of a brewery that has been in operation for over a century. Free time for lunch and further exploring, followed by a return to Prague for independent dinner and overnight.

Day 12 – DACHAU – MUNICH

Journey westward into Germany and stop at the World War II Concentration Camp at Dachau for a visit. Afterwards, enjoy lunch in Munich’s scenic Marienplatz. After checking into your Munich hotel, enjoy a free evening for an independent dinner. Overnight in Munich.

Day 13 – MUNICH

Your day is free to enjoy Munich! Perhaps take a leisurely stroll through the Englisher Garten to relax amidst nature, rent a bicycle to explore the city’s bike friendly paths, or savor traditional Bavarian cuisine at a local beer garden for an authentic Munich experience. This evening, partake in a special “Farewell Dinner” with the group before preparing for tomorrow’s flight home. Overnight stay in Munich.

Day 14 – MUNICH – UNITED STATES

After breakfast, check out of the Hotel and transfer to Munich Airport for return to United States via a scheduled flight.
Welcome Home!

Itinerary is subject to change if deemed necessary.