Richard Mongtomery - Prague/Vienna/Salzburg

The itinerary is the starting point to your tour, but it’s not set in stone. Your group leader may make changes leading up to departure.

Day 1, Sunday June 21: Overnight Flight

Departure from the United States.

Day 2, Monday June 22: Prague

Arrive at Prague airport and meet your Encore Tour Manager! On arrival in the city, check in to your hotel and this evening, enjoy a welcome dinner cruise on the River Vltava in the heart of the city of Prague (D)

Day 3, Tuesday June 23: Prague

This morning, take a guided tour of the Golden City, once home of Smetana, Dvorak and Martinu, and well known as the filming location for the movie Amadeus. Stroll over the famous ancient Charles Bridge, visit the Astronomical Clock on the Old Town Square and have an independent lunch. This afternoon, rehearse for your first concert and perform in a church such as the Korunni protestant chapel, before having dinner together in a local restaurant (B,D)

Day 4, Wednesday June 24: Prague

Today, enjoy a tour of the Estates Theater, which is one of the most beautiful historic theaters in Europe. It is here where Mozart himself conducted the world premiere of Don Giovanni in 1787. The rest of the day will be for time at leisure for shopping and sightseeing on your own. Dinner will be together as a group tonight . (B,D)

Day 5, Thursday June 25: Vienna

Check out of the hotel and board the bus for Vienna via the historic town of Cesky Krumlov where you can visit the 13th Century Castle. Continue to Vienna and check into the hotel. Start exploring with your tour manager and enjoy dinner together in a restaurant. (B,D)

Day 6, Friday June 26: Vienna

Your morning sightseeing will include all the city's highlights including the Ringstrasse with its majestic buildings. Entrance is included to the Haus der Musik, a fantastic interactive musueum where you can try your hand at conducting the virtual Vienna Philharmonic! Tonight perform a concert in a centrally located church such as the Kapuziner Church. Dinner will be together in a restaurant this evening, (B,D)

Day 7, Saturday June 27: Salzburg

This morning, check out of the hotel and depart for Salzburg. En route, visit the stunning town of Hallstatt, where you will visit the salt mines which made this region one of the wealthiest in Europe: the mines include an underground tour and cable car trip. After an early dinner perform your next concert in the Protestant Church in Hallstatt, before continuing to Salzburg for a late check into your hotel. (B,D)

Day 8, Sunday June 28: Salzburg

This morning, start your day off with breakfast at the hotel before having a walking tour of central Salzburg including entrance to the birthplace of Austria's most famous son, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Take the funicular to the top of the fortress that gives the city its name, with spectatular views of the city and the Alps. This afternoon round off your concert tour with a recital in Salzburg Cathedral, before a farewell dinner to celebrate your successful tour! (B,D)

Day 9, Monday June 29: Departure

Transfer to Munich airport for return flight to the United States. (B)