Overview
Bring your ensemble to discover the heart of classical music in Salzburg, Vienna, and Prague. Begin in the infamous setting of The Sound of Music, exploring iconic sites including Nonnberg Abbey and Mozart’s birthplace. In Vienna, your musicians will explore the immersive exhibits at the Haus der Musik and wander the breathtaking halls of Schönbrunn Palace. End your tour in Prague with a visit to Prague Castle and the John Lennon Peace Wall. Throughout, your musicians can look forward to taking the stage for an international audience of music-lovers!
Itinerary
Day 1
Overnight flight to Germany (Munich)
Day 2
Arrive in Munich
Meet your Tour Director
Your 24-hour Tour Director will meet you at the airport and remain with your group until your final airport departure.
Travel to Salzburg
With its elegant squares and quaint streets, Salzburg is a delightful introduction to the sophisticated world of the classical genius, Mozart.
Salzburg city walk
Explore Salzburg’s Old Town, a maze of winding lanes, historic steeples, cobblestone streets, and open squares. Take in the grandeur of Residenz Square and admire the striking façade of Salzburg Cathedral before continuing to Mozart Square, where a statue honours the city’s most famous son. As you explore, listen for the Glockenspiel, an early 18th-century carillon whose 35 bells ring out over the cafés lining the square.
Mozart’s birthplace visit
Feel the rhythm of Salzburg’s Old Town Square as you enter the unassuming yellow home at Getreidegasse 9, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Inside, view an impressive collection of the young composer’s first instruments and immerse yourself in the captivating story of his early life.
Day 3
Hohensalzburg Fortress visit
Ride the funicular to Hohensalzburg Fortress, once the stronghold of the prince-archbishops. Tour the ornate State Apartments, the Burgmuseum’s medieval art, the Rainermuseum’s arms and armor, and St. George’s Chapel with its Gothic details. Take in sweeping Alpine views from the Watchtower and look out over Salzburg’s domes and towers from the Kuenberg Bastion.
Nonnberg Abbey visit
Explore select rooms inside Nonnberg Abbey, the centuries-old and still active convent where Maria von Trapp once lived. Enjoy sweeping views of Salzburg from just outside the abbey.
Salzburg Cathedral visit
Explore Salzburger Dom (Salzburg Cathedral), world renowned for its 4,000-pipe organ. Often called the most perfect Renaissance building in the Germanic world, the cathedral features a striking marble façade and symmetrical twin towers.
Salzburg performance
Take the stage and perform for local audiences in a venue that captures the spirit of the city.
Day 4
Travel to Vienna via Melk
Melk Monastery guided visit
Visit Melk Abbey, a masterpiece of baroque architecture. Your tour includes the Marble Hall with its red marble pilasters and allegorical ceiling, the Library holding more than 80,000 volumes, and the Kaisergang lined with portraits of Austrian rulers. You’ll also see the Abbey’s musical archive, home to historic instruments and more than 10,000 works, including early manuscripts by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schumann.
Day 5
Haus der Musik visit
This interactive museum is located in the former home of Otto Nicolai, founder of the Vienna Philharmonic. Explore the lives of classical composers, compose your own waltz, and discover the science behind sound and hearing. Step onto a virtual conductor’s podium to lead the Vienna Philharmonic, and receive feedback from the musicians themselves.
Vienna guided sightseeing tour
Explore Vienna’s imperial past with a guided visit to the Hofburg, the historic seat of the Habsburgs. Continue to the elegant Belvedere Palace before viewing the famed Vienna Opera House. Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral in the heart of the city, then end your tour at Schönbrunn Palace, where young Mozart once performed for Marie Antoinette.
Stadtpark visit
Explore Stadt Park, a lovely park that lies on the slope where the Danube used to overflow into the inner city before the construction of the Danube Canal. Many memorial statues of the the great composers of the past stand in the park; the best known depicts Johann Strauss Jr., who composed Die Fledermaus and "The Beautiful Blue Danube."
Vienna performance
Take the stage and perform for local audiences in a venue that captures the spirit of the city.
Day 6
Travel to Prague via Telc
Telc lies at the midpoint of the old King's route from Vienna to Prague. Telc is the best preserved Renaissance town north of the Alps, and was added to the UNESCO list of international heritage sights in 1993.
Prague city walk
Feel the inspiration behind Franz Kafka’s novels as you wander the medieval streets of Mala Strana. Continue into Josefov, the Jewish Quarter, to see Europe’s oldest synagogue, which dates back to 1270.
Day 7
Prague guided sightseeing tour
Explore Prague with a guided tour of Old Town Square and its famous Astronomical Clock, where carved figures appear each hour. Walk across Charles Bridge with views of the Vltava and the city’s spires, then stop at the John Lennon Peace Wall. Finish at Prague Castle, a vast complex of courtyards and palaces that once housed the Habsburgs.
Prague performance
Take the stage and perform for local audiences in a venue that captures the spirit of the city.
Day 8
Return home
Optional Extension
Add a 2 Day Budapest Performance Experience
Travel from Prague with a stop in Bratislava for a city walk through Hlavné Námestie, Michael’s Gate, and the playful Čumil statue. Continue on to Budapest and explore the city on a guided tour featuring the Royal Palace, a funicular ride up Castle Hill, Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, and the Hungarian Parliament. Conclude your stay with a memorable performance opportunity in Hungary’s capital.
TourFlex: Your Experience, Your Way
With TourFlex, available for tours departing October 2027 or later, you get the flexibility to shape an itinerary that's as unique as your group. Dial your trip up or down for more choice, more control, and more unforgettable hands-on moments, all while getting the right experience at the right value. Available options vary by program and destination.
Explore Your Way
- Add experiences like theatre tickets or unique excursions
- Swap activities for ones that better serve your group
- Extend the learning through go-aheads or stay-behinds
Go Your Way
- Choose the most accessible departure airport for your group
- Opt for 2-, 3-, or 4-star hotels that are centrally located or a convenient ride to major itinerary attractions
Dine Your Way
- Opt for pre-selected meals or encourage exploration by dining on your own
- Enjoy 2-3 course, culturally representative meals or opt for 3-course, authentic dinners at local restaurants
Already Included
WorldStrides Tour Director: A dynamic destination expert who makes learning come to life by leading your group's activities and discussions.
Transportation to & from your destination
Hotel accommodations
Daily meals, with options varying by program (ask your Program Consultant for details)
Admissions to top attractions (details in itinerary)
Guided sightseeing tours & city walks (details in itinerary)
Tips for local guides and drivers (excluding full-day bus drivers and Tour Director)
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
Scenes from Salzburg, Vienna & Prague
Health & Safety
Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
Through the WorldStrides Canada Financial Assistance Program (FAP), we provide travel grants to elementary and secondary school facing financial hardship. These grants, which can be up to $250 for coach tours and up to $1,000 for flight tours, are designed to make our programs more accessible to students from all backgrounds. Interested families are encouraged to speak with their school to learn more about our confidential application process.
Payment Plans
Monthly Automated Plan
Enroll with a deposit of $99 plus the cost of your travel protection plan (if included). We’ll automatically debit the rest of your tour fee from your chequing account in equal monthly payments, with the final payment due 35 days before you travel.
Please note: If two consecutive payments are declined, your account will be moved to the 4-Step Manual Plan.
4-Step Manual Plan
Manage your payments manually with a $249 initial payment plus your travel protection plan costs (if included). You’ll then make three more payments at key milestones as your departure date approaches. The final balance is due 65 days before your trip.
Please note: Payments on this plan are not automatically deducted and must be made manually.
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