Soli Deo Gloria - Vienna and Musica Orbis!

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 July 2: Overnight Flight

Departure from the United States.

Day 2, Monday July 3: Vienna

Arrive Vienna and meet your tour manager. Transfer to your hotel and begin exploring the local area with your tour manager. Tonight you'll have a welcome dinner together in a local restaurant (B,D)

Day 3, Tuesday July 4: Vienna

Your morning sightseeing tour with a licensed guide will include all the city's highlights including the Ringstrasse with it's majestic buildings. During the tour you'll have the opportunity to give an informal recital in the iconic St Stephen's Cathedral, followed by an exclusive reception in the stunning roof space of the Cathedral, giving spectacular views over the city and a unique insight into the building.

Day 4, Wednesday July 5: Vienna

This morning you'll take a tour of the famous Musikverein building, home of the Vienna Philharmonic and scene of the famous New Years Day Concert. This aftenroon is free for further sightseeing and an independent dinner, before your next concert in one of Vienna's wonderful churches such as the Capuchin Church or St Peters (B)

Day 5, Thursday July 6: Prague

This morning, check out of the hotel and board your coach for Prague in the Czech Republic where you'll join the Musica Orbis festival program. After an early independent dinner, tonight sees you take part in the opening gala concert of the Musica Orbis Festival in the Mayakovsky Hall. (B)

Day 6, Friday July 7: Prague

Today at the Festival participate in a Festival workshop/masterclass with a clinician from the Festival Jury, before coming together in front of St Ludmila's Basilica for a massed singing event! Non-singers today have the option to visit one of Prague's many galleries and museums, or explore the Old Town. This evening join a gala welcome dinnner given for all festival participants at a traditional local restaurant in the heart of the city (B,D)

Day 7, Saturday July 8: Prague

Whilst the competitive element of the Festival runs today, you'll continue your musical exploration of Prague, taking a guided walking tour of historical Prague with a local guide. Highlights include the Castle District, Charles Bridge and Old Town! This afternoon is free to continue exploring the city: optional visits could include the Jewish Museum or the Estates Theater where Mozart's Don Giovanni was premiered. Dinner this evening is independent, before you're invited to attend the Festival Awards Ceremony (B)

Day 8, Sunday July 9: Prague

This morning, attend a celebratory Festival Mass at St Vitus Cathedral in Prague Castle where you will have the chance to sing a short motet as part of the liturgy. This afternoon visit the Czech Museum of Music and discover the rich musical legacy of Czech music and musicians. Tonight,celebrate your participation in Musica Orbis with a gala dinner cruise for all festival participants, and bid farewell to illuminated Prague (B,D)

Day 9, Monday July 10: Departure

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