The Sound of Europe

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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.

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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

Add this in-depth excursion:

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

Add this in-depth excursion:

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

Add this in-depth excursion:

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