HSPVA's Sound of Music Tour

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, Saturday March 14: Overnight Flight

Depart from the USA.

Day 2, Sunday March 15: Munich

Arrive in Munich, meet your ACIS Tour Manager and begin to explore the capital of Bavaria. In the afternoon, visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial, a grim but important reminder of Germany’s Nazi past. Spend the rest of the day exploring the green city on the banks of the Isar River; maybe choose one of the many excellent museums concentrated in the Kunstareal, or Art District, in the city center. (D)

Day 3, Monday March 16: Munich

The word Gemütlichkeit means coziness, hospitality, warmth and welcome. Dive right into this Bavarian way of thinking with an expertly guided sightseeing tour to sites like Marienplatz with its famed Glockenspiel, the Viktualienmarkt food and flower market and the surfers on the Isar River in the Englischer Garten. Later today, discover the city’s hidden gems during a Munich by bike tour of unique neighborhoods and sights off the beaten path. (B,D)

Day 4, Tuesday March 17: Prague

Drive to beautiful Nuremberg to discover this city, notable centuries ago for its contributions to early astronomy and printing. View the Zeppelintribüne at the Nazi Party Rally Grounds, then enjoy the historical insight given by audio guides on your visit of the Nuremberg Documentation Center, a museum that provides socio-political context for the Nazi reign of terror. Continue on to lovely Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. (B,D)

Day 5, Wednesday March 18: Prague

Prague is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities as you’ll see during a guided sightseeing tour. A local expert will show us the quaint Malá Strana (Czech for “Lesser Quarter,” named for its location at the foot of Prague’s ancient castle) and the graceful Charles Bridge, built during the 14th century. We’ll also visit the fortress-like Hradčany Castle complex, perched high above the city. This evening, we’ll wander the checkerboard, cobblestone streets of the medieval Old Town to watch the street performers in the main square. (B,D)

Day 6, Thursday March 19: Vienna

This morning depart Prague to drive across the Austrian border to the lovely city of Vienna. On our afternoon sightseeing tour of Vienna, an expert local guide shows you the glory of the former Imperial capital including the Ring, Hofburg Palace complex, Opera House and St. Stephen's Cathedral. (B,D)

Day 7, Friday March 20: Vienna

This morning enjoy a guided tour of the Vienna Opera House. Later a local master will mesmerize you with a demonstration of the world famous Viennese Waltz before you take to the floor to give it a try. (B,D)

Day 8, Saturday March 21: Salzburg

This morning journey to Salzburg, known as the most musical of all Austrian cities. You may want to gain a bird’s eye perspective of the Old Town by climbing Kapuzinerberg Hill for its panoramic views. In the afternoon see the enchanting sights of Salzburg on a guided sightseeing tour that will highlight many of the city’s “Sound of Music” sites including the lovely, manicured gardens in front of the Mirabell Palace, the Sound of Music Churchyard and the stunning Baroque Dom Cathedral. Next, visit Mozart’s Birthplace Museum on the crowded shopping street, the Getreidegasse. (B,D)

Day 9, Sunday March 22: Salzburg

This morning, we take you out to the Hallein Salt Mine, where you journey deep beneath the ground to learn more about how this precious mineral deeply influenced Salzburg’s (or, literally, Salt Town) history. Besides, you get to slide down the long wooden slides the miners used and traverse a dark lake deep inside the mountain mine. Return to Salzburg for free time to explore. On your last evening in Europe, you might want to celebrate with cappuccino or hot chocolate at Café Tomaselli or ice cream from Icezeit in the Chiemseegasse. (B,D)

Day 10, Monday March 23: Departure

Depart for the USA. (B)