Upland HS in Central Europe 2025

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, Thursday June 12: Overnight Flight

Departure from LAX airport, with a meal allowance included.

Day 2, Friday June 13: Salzburg

Arrive in Munich and meet your Encore Tour Manager and Driver. Board you private touring coach and travel to the city of Mozart, Salzburg, check in to your hotel and enjoy dinner together. (D)

Day 3, Saturday June 14: Salzburg

Drive out to the beautiful Salzkammergut area and the idyllic little town of Hallstatt. On arrival, take the funicular up to the entrance to the salt mines for a fascinating and fun visit through the underground network of caverns and slides! To reach the town you can either hike down or board the funicular again. Then prepare for your first concert performance in the Christuskirche Hallstatt. Return to Salzburg for dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 4, Sunday June 15: Salzburg

After breakfast take a walking tour through the historical town to see the Mozartplatz and on to the cathedral where you may take part by singing at Mass (pending availability). This afternoon visit Mozart's birthplace and Mirabell Gardens before taking a masterclass with a local clinician. (B,L,D)

Day 5, Monday June 16: Salzburg

Today enjoy a full day's excursion to Munich. Arrive, meet a local guide for a panoramic city sightseeing, then finish in the Viktualienmarkt where you can choose your own lunch from the great outdoor market food hall, think huge pretzels and delicious German sausages! Later visit BMW World, a German institution and a fabulous collection of the latest in luxury and automotive technology. Return to Salzburg for dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 6, Tuesday June 17: Prague

Check out of your Salzburg hotel and journey to the Czech Republic and its magnificent capital city of Prague, arguably one of Europe's finest cities with an incredible Old Town at its heart. On arrival, settle into your final hotel and start exploring with your tour manager. (B,L,D)

Day 7, Wednesday June 18: Prague

Wake up in the capital city of Prague, the perfectly preserved jewel of the Czech Republic. After breakfast, take a guided walking tour of historic Prague, including Chapel Bridge and up to the Castle complex for visits of Hradcany Castle and St Vitus Cathedral. The afternoon is free to explore the city with your Tour Manager. (B,L,D)

Day 8, Thursday June 19: Prague

This morning a local guide will show you the Jewish Quarter and Old Town Prague. Later this afternoon, you will rehearse for your farewell concert. Venue options include the Korunni Chapel, Holy Saviour and Hlahol Hall. Enjoy dinner together at a local restaurant. (B,L,D)

Day 9, Friday June 20: Prague

Enjoy a half day excursion out of the city to visit the famous Bone Chapel of Kutna Hora and learn the history of this unique sight. Return to Prauge this afternoon and this evening, you will board a river boat and cruise along the River Vltava for your special farewell dinner! (B,L,D)

Day 10, Saturday June 21: Departure

After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the airport for return flight to the United States. (B)