Westlake Touring Choir - Central Europe

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, Friday September 22: Overnight Flight

Departure from the United States.

Day 2, Saturday September 23: Salzburg

Arrive in Munich and meet your tour manager. Head downtown for a brief tour of the capital of Bavaria with your tour manager, taking in the famous Frauenkirche and the main Marieplatz Square. After an independent lunch stop board your coach for the transfer to Salzburg, arriving in time to check in to your hotel and take a welcome dinner together (D)

Day 3, Sunday September 24: Salzburg

This morning after breakfast enjoy a guided tour of Salzburg, one of the most picturesque of all European cities - indeed, it is like all of Europe in concentrated form with a castle, cathedral, squares, gardens, spires and rivers. During the Holy Empire, it was called the northern Rome, due to the importance of the Prince Archbishops and the Baroque. You'll experience the whole musical spectrum in the city, from a visit to Mozart's birthplace to a Sound of Music tour. Later continue to the picturesque town of Hallstatt to perform your first concert of the tour in the Christuskirche. (B)

Day 4, Monday September 25: Vienna

This morning depart towards Vienna, first making a stop in the picturesque lakeside town of Mondsee, where you will be able to give a short recital in the cathedral, featured in the wedding scene of 'The Sound of Music' Continue to Vienna through the picturesque Wachau valley in time for a group dinner together (B)

Day 5, Tuesday September 26: Vienna

Being a UNESCO heritage city, Vienna is rich in architectural wonders from the great Stephansdom and Baroque castles to the 19th century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks.Your morning starts as your local guide takes you on a panoramic tour of Vienna, with highlights of the city including the Stephansdom, Vienna Opera and Hofburg Palace. Today you'll also have the opportunity to sing a short midday recital in the magnificent Cathedral itself. This evening is free for you to attend a concert or the opera under your own arrangements (B)

Day 6, Wednesday September 27: Vienna

This morning, travel to nearby Eisenstadt where you will follow in the steps of Haydn as you visit the Esterhazy Palace. Visit the magnificent recital hall that bears this prolific composer's name, the Haydn Saal, before a visit to the church where the great composer still rests. Return to Vienna in time for your next concert tonight which could be in one of the city's stunning churches such as the Peterskirche . (B)

Day 7, Thursday September 28: Prague

This morning you will depart Vienna and journey to Prague stopping along the way in the beautiful town of Telc where you will have time for lunch on your own. Continue to Prague where you will check into your hotel in time for an independent dinner (B)

Day 8, Friday September 29: Prague

his morning, take a guided sightseeing tour of historic Prague on foot beginning with the Castle district including the Old Royal Palace and St. Vitus Cathedral. Continue down to the River Vltava and stroll across the magnificent Charles Bridge with its statues aligning the low walls before arriving into the Old Town to view the Astronomical Clock and St Nicholas Square. Today you will also have the opportunity to give a recital in St Nicholas Church on the Old Town Square, before enjoying a cruise on the River Vltava with a buffet dinner (B,D)

Day 9, Saturday September 30: Prague

This morning is free to explore the city at your leisure, before a guided tour of the beautifully restored Estates Theater, where Mozart himself conducted the premiere of his opera Don Giovanni. Later come together to perform your final concert at one of Prague's beautiful churches or chapels. This evening, celebrate your successful performance tour with a special farewell dinner together. (B,D)

Day 10, Sunday October 1: Departure

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