Trip Overview

Performance Tour of Europe

June 16 - 26, 2025

South Valley Suzuki Strings Foundation

  • South Valley Suzuki Strings Foundation
  • Amy Nielson
  • 48167
  • SFO
  • 232 days

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Performance Tour of Europe

June 16 - 26, 2025

Itinerary

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, Monday June 16: Overnight Flight

Departure from the United States.

Day 2, Tuesday June 17: Lucerne

Arrive in Zurich, meet your tour manager and transfer by bus to the beautiful town of Lucern. Begin to familiarize yourself with the area with your tour manager and check in to the hotel. Freshen up, relax and enjoy a welcome dinner together and tour orientation this evening. (D)

Day 3, Wednesday June 18: Lucerne

Following breakfast at the hotel, as throughout your tour, enjoy a guided walking tour of beautiful Lucerne this morning. Later this afternoon, transfer to the first concert venue to rehearse for this evening's first concert performance at a local venue, such as Galluskirche in Kriens. Dinner will be together in a local restaurant this evening. (B,D)

Day 4, Thursday June 19: Interlaken

This morning, check out of the hotel and journey through gorgeous scenery to Interlaken. Upon arrival in Interlaken, enjoy a city walking tour, followed by dinner together. (B,D)

Day 5, Friday June 20: Interlaken

Following breakfast, enjoy a full day excursion to Jungfraujoch. Jungfraujoch, often referred to as the "Top of Europe," is a saddle in the Bernese Alps, connecting the peaks of Jungfrau and Mönch, known for its breathtaking views and high-altitude attractions. Enjoy dinner together and spend your overnight in Interlaken. (B,D)

Day 6, Saturday June 21: Freiburg

Depart from Interlaken for the Black Forest Area. Stop in Bern where you'll have time to explore the well-preserved medieval old town, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then continue to Black Forest and check into your hotel in Freiburg, and enjoy dinner together. (B,D)

Day 7, Sunday June 22: Freiburg

This morning, a local guide will take you on a guided walking tour of the vibrant city of Freiburg. This afternoon, come together for rehearsal for today's concert performance which will take place at a local venue, such as St. Martin in Freiburg Old Town. Enjoy dinner together tonight at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 8, Monday June 23: Freiburg

Today enjoy a full-day excursion to Colmar. A local guide will take you on a sightseeing walking tour in the morning. An impromptu performance may be possible today. The remainder of the day is yours to explore this quaint town at your own pace. Return to Freiburg tonight for dinner together. (B,D)

Day 9, Tuesday June 24: Heidelberg

This morning, depart for Heidelberg. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and discover the city during an afternoon walking tour. This afternoon, rehearse and perform your final concert of the tour at a local venue, such as Heiliggeistkirche Heidelberg. Tonight, enjoy dinner together. (B,D)

Day 10, Wednesday June 25: Heidelberg

Today discover the sites of Heidelberg and the surrounding picturesque areas during a relaxing cruise along the Rhine River. Return to Heidelberg this evening for a special, farewell dinner together to celebrate your successful performance tour! (B,D)

Day 11, Thursday June 26: Departure

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

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