PACO 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, Sunday June 21: Overnight Flight

Departure from the United States.

Day 2, Monday June 22: Eisenach

Welcome to Germany! Meet your Encore Tour Manager, board your luxury coach, and embark for Eisenach. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and have dinner together in a local restaurant. (D)

Day 3, Tuesday June 23: Leipzig

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and board the coach. This morning you'll visit the famous Wartburg Castle, home to Martin Luther’s Room, where he translated the New Testament into German, and the original Sängersaal, the setting for Wagner's opera Tannhäuser. After some free time in the city center and lunch on your own, visit Johann Sebastian Bach’s birthplace. Afterwards, continue to Leipzig, home to many famous musicians, including J.S. Bach, Mendelssohn, and Wagner. Stop along the way at Kyffhäuser for a stunning view of the surrounding area. Check in and enjoy dinner in a local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 4, Wednesday June 24: Leipzig

Enjoy a guided city tour of Leipzig this morning with a local licensed English-speaking guide. You will see St. Nikolai Church and St. Thomas Church, where Johann Sebastian Bach served 27 years as Choirmaster of the St. Thomas Choir School! You will also find Bach’s final resting place in St. Thomas Church. You will then visit the Bach Museum next to St. Thomas’s Church. This afternoon, transfer to Kemberg for your first performance of the tour. This evening you'll perform at St. Marien Church in Kemberg at 6:00pm. After the performance, head baack to Leipzig and have dinner at the hotel. (B,D)

Day 5, Thursday June 25: Dresden

Our day begins with a scenic transfer from Leipzig to the enchanting city of Dresden, where history and culture intertwine in a mesmerizing tapestry. Discover Dresden this morning as your local guide teaches you about the Saxon history and how this magnificent city was rebuilt after its destruction during World War II. You will visit the famous Frauenkirche (Church of Our Lady), which was reduced to rubble during World War II and then rebuilt through donations from people all across Germany. Check into your hotel and have dinner together this evening. (B,D)

Day 6, Friday June 26: Dresden

After breakfast, you have a leisurely morning to explore Dresden at your own pace. This afternoon, prepare for your second concert at the Martin Luther Kirche at 7:00pm along with a local orchestra. After the performance, head back to the hotel and enjoy dinner together. (B,D)

Day 7, Saturday June 27: Prague

This morning, start your journey to Prague. Along the way, you'll stop to have a guided visit of the Terezin Fortress and have an independent lunch. Arrive in Prague and check into your hotel. This evening, you'll have a cruise on the Vlatava River! Relax and unwind as you soak in panoramic views of the city's iconic landmarks while enjoying a delicious buffet dinner on board. (B,D)

Day 8, Sunday June 28: 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 this historic city, highlighting the Castle District, Lesser Town, Charles Bridge, the Vltava River, and the Old Town, with its iconic Astronomical Clock. Enjoy free time to explore and have lunch on your own before an afternoon rehearsal. This evening, perform your next concert of the tour at Martinu Hall in Prague at 6:00pm. Dine together in a local restaurant before returning to the hotel. (B,D)

Day 9, Monday June 29: Vienna

Check out of your hotel this morning, board the motorcoach and head to Vienna, the capital of Austria. Upon arrival, embark on a guided sightseeing tour of the Ringstrasse, the street that encircles the city's heart, featuring its majestic Imperial buildings. Enjoy dinner in a local restaurant this evening before transferring to the hotel and checking in. (B,D)

Day 10, Tuesday June 30: Vienna

Vienna boasts an incomparable musical history and tradition, with no other city able to claim such an illustrious list of composers, including Haydn, Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven, Mahler, Bruckner, and many more who lived and worked there. This morning transfer to Schwedenplatz and walk to St. Stephen’s Cathedral where you'll have a rehearsal. Afterwards, you'll have a visit of the Haus der Musik and dine together in a local restaurant. Return to St. Stephen's Catheral where you'll have your final concert performance at 8:30pm! (B,D)

Day 11, Wednesday July 1: Departure

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