Tour Number: 2728161VS
Group Leader: Stephanie Jones
Requested Departure Date: 5/31/2026
Requested Return Date: 6/8/2026
Requested Departure Gateway: Cincinnati (OH)

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9 days
Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary

Classical and traditional music. Breathtaking mountain landscapes. Architecture that will leave you awed and charmed.

If these are a few of your favorite things, The Sound of Europe tour will be music to your ears. Follow in the footsteps of famous musicians as you soak up Munich’s Bavarian charm, visit Mozart’s Birthplace, experience traditional Hungarian folk music, and—of course—burst into spontaneous song among rolling green hills.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany

  • Day 2: Munich

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Munich

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Munich Cathedral
    • New Town Hall
    • Hofbräuhaus
  • Day 3: Munich • Salzburg region

    Take a guided tour of Munich

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Olympic Stadium
    • Residenz
    • Marienplatz

    Travel to Salzburg

    Visit Mozart's Birthplace

  • Day 4: Salzburg region

    Take a Sound of Music themed tour of Salzburg

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    Salzburg and the salt mines

    Salzburg and the salt mines

    Start your full-day excursion in the picturesque village of Berchtesgaden, where you’ll take an exciting underground tour via train, boat, and wooden slides through the 450-year-old salt mines. Continue on to Salzburg for a guided tour of the city of Mozart.

  • Day 5: Salzburg region • Vienna

    Transfer to Vienna

    Guided visit of the Mauthausen Concentration Camp

    Stop for a photo at Schönbrunn Palace   

  • Day 6: Vienna

    Take a guided tour of Vienna

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Ringstrasse
    • Parliament building
    • Neues Rathaus
    • Hofburg Palace 

    Visit the Sisi Museum to learn about Empress Elisabeth of Austria  

    Visit the Haus der Musik

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Classical Concert

    Classical Concert

    Enjoy an evening of classical music in one of Vienna's many traditional concert halls. Famed musicians such as Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Strauss, Brahms, and Schubert all have ties to the Austrian capital. 

  • Day 7: Vienna • Bratislava • Budapest

    Travel via Bratislava to Budapest

    Take a walking tour of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia 

  • Day 8: Budapest

    Take a guided tour of Budapest

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Heroes' Square
    • Castle Hill
    • Gellért Hill

    See Matthias Church

    Take a photo at the Fisherman’s Bastion   

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Budapest baths

    Budapest baths

    Budapest’s Széchenyi Thermal Bath is the largest of its kind in Europe. This sprawling spa surrounds you in romantic Neo-baroque architecture. Relax in the indoor thermal baths or venture to the outdoor swimming pool, where you can play chess with locals on oversized boards. Later, explore nearby Heroes’ Square and City Park’s Vajdahunyad Castle, which features replicas of famous Hungarian landmarks.

    Hungarian folklore dinner

  • Day 9: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany

  • Day 2: Munich

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

    Take a walking tour of Munich

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Munich Cathedral
    • New Town Hall
    • Hofbräuhaus
  • Day 3: Munich • Salzburg region

    Take a guided tour of Munich

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Olympic Stadium
    • Residenz
    • Marienplatz

    Travel to Salzburg

    Visit Mozart's Birthplace

  • Day 4: Salzburg region

    Take a Sound of Music themed tour of Salzburg

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Salzburg and the salt mines

    Salzburg and the salt mines

    Start your full-day excursion in the picturesque village of Berchtesgaden, where you’ll take an exciting underground tour via train, boat, and wooden slides through the 450-year-old salt mines. Continue on to Salzburg for a guided tour of the city of Mozart.

  • Day 5: Salzburg region • Vienna

    Transfer to Vienna

    Guided visit of the Mauthausen Concentration Camp

    Stop for a photo at Schönbrunn Palace   

  • Day 6: Vienna

    Take a guided tour of Vienna

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Ringstrasse
    • Parliament building
    • Neues Rathaus
    • Hofburg Palace 

    Visit the Sisi Museum to learn about Empress Elisabeth of Austria  

    Visit the Haus der Musik

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Classical Concert

    Classical Concert

    Enjoy an evening of classical music in one of Vienna's many traditional concert halls. Famed musicians such as Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Strauss, Brahms, and Schubert all have ties to the Austrian capital. 

  • Day 7: Vienna • Bratislava • Budapest

    Travel via Bratislava to Budapest

    Take a walking tour of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia 

  • Day 8: Budapest

    Take a guided tour of Budapest

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Heroes' Square
    • Castle Hill
    • Gellért Hill

    See Matthias Church

    Take a photo at the Fisherman’s Bastion   

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Budapest baths

    Budapest baths

    Budapest’s Széchenyi Thermal Bath is the largest of its kind in Europe. This sprawling spa surrounds you in romantic Neo-baroque architecture. Relax in the indoor thermal baths or venture to the outdoor swimming pool, where you can play chess with locals on oversized boards. Later, explore nearby Heroes’ Square and City Park’s Vajdahunyad Castle, which features replicas of famous Hungarian landmarks.

    Hungarian folklore dinner

  • Day 9: Depart for home


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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach

  • Hotels

    7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms

  • Regional-style meals

    Daily breakfast and dinner featuring regional cuisine

  • Guided sightseeing

    6 expert-led sightseeing tours in iconic destinations

  • Entrances

    Mozart's Birthplace; Mauthausen Memorial Concentration Camp; Sisi Museum; Haus der Musik; Hungarian folklore evening

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.

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Total price

$4,384 $358*
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