Lakeland Youth Symphony - 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 March 22: Overnight Flight

Departure from the United States.

Day 2, Monday March 23: Prague

Welcome to the Czech Republic! Upon arrival, meet your Encore Tour Manager and transfer to your hotel in Prague. Check in and have time to freshen up before enjoying an introductory walk with your tour managers. Tonight's dinner is in a nearby restaurant. (B,D)

Day 3, Tuesday March 24: 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; highlights include the Castle District, the Lesser Town, Charles Bridge, the Vltava, and Old Town with its medieval Astronomical Clock. In the afternoon transfer to a nearby spa town such as Podebrady or Sedlcany to perform your first concert in a local concert hall. Dinner tonight is in a local restaurant (B,D)

Day 4, Wednesday March 25: Prague

After breakfast at the hotel, continue your exploration of the city with a guided tour of the famous Estates Theater, where Mozart himself conducted the premiere of Don Giovanni in 1787! Later, perform your second concert in a concert hall in the city, before rounding off your first tour stop with a relaxing dinner cruise on the River Vltava (B,D)

Day 5, Thursday March 26: Vienna

Check out of the hotel this morning and depart for the Austrian capital of Vienna, stopping en route for lunch. Vienna has an incomparable musical history and tradition as no other city can boast such an illustrious list of composers: Schubert, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and many more who lived and worked here. On arrival in Vienna, orientate yourself on a guided sightseeing tour of the Ringstrasse with its majestic and Imperial buildings. Continue by foot from the Hofburg Palace to the Stephansplatz and have entrance to the Mozarthaus. Later, check into the hotel and enjoy dinner together this evening. (B,D)

Day 6, Friday March 27: Vienna

After breakfast visit the Haus der Musik, an immersive interactive music experience over several floors. Learn about some of Vienna's most famous musical residents from Mozart and Beethoven to Mahler and Bruckner, before trying your hand at conducting a virtual Vienna Philharmonic! This afternoon transfer to your concert in a local church or concert hall, with the possibility of a shared-concert with local young musicians. Dinner will be after the concert at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 7, Saturday March 28: Budapest

Check out of the hotel and board the bus today for a visit to Eisenstadt. Your visit will include the Bergkiche to view the Haydnmausoleum, as well as the Esterhazy Palace and Haydnsaal where Haydn composed and conducted many of his 100+ symphonies. Continue to the Hungarian capital of Budapest, one of Europe's finest cities and check in to the hotel. Settle in and have dinner together at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 8, Sunday March 29: Budapest

After breakfast take a guided sightseeing tour, where you will see some of the city’s cultural and historical highlights including the grand Hero’s Square and the Citadella atop Gellert Hill, Buda’s Castle District, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site; the beautiful Matthias Church and the neo-Romanesque Fishermen’s Bastion. This afternoon, pay a visit to the Kodaly Museum celebrating one of the city's most famous musical sons, before taking dinner in a local restaurant (B,D)

Day 9, Monday March 30: Budapest

This morning visit the newly built Hungarian House of Music and enjoy a little free time before preparing for your final concert, which could be on the House of Music's own stage! After your concert celebrate your tour finale with a farewell folklore dinner in a local restaurant with live music and dancing! (B,D)

Day 10, Tuesday March 31: Departure

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