The Sound of Europe
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
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Day 2: Munich
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Munich
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Munich Cathedral
- New Town Hall
- Hofbräuhaus
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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
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Day 4: Salzburg region
Take a Sound of Music-themed tour of Salzburg
Explore on your own orAdd 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.
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Day 5: Salzburg region • Vienna
Travel via Mauthausen to Vienna
Visit the Mauthausen Concentration Camp
Stop for a photo at Schönbrunn Palace
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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, an interactive sound museum where visitors can learn about—and create—music
Explore on your own orAdd 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.
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Day 7: Vienna • Bratislava • Budapest
Travel via Bratislava to Budapest
Take a walking tour of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Čumil, the city's cheeky and beloved statue of a sewer worker
- The Holocaust Memorial
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Day 8: Budapest
Take a guided tour of Budapest
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Heroes' Square
- Castle Hill
- Gellért Hill
Stop for a photo at Matthias Church
Take a photo at the Fisherman’s Bastion
Explore on your own orAdd 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.
Enjoy a Hungarian folklore evening and listen to musicians play traditional music
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Munich
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Munich
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Munich Cathedral
- New Town Hall
- Hofbräuhaus
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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
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Day 4: Salzburg region
Take a Sound of Music-themed tour of Salzburg
Explore on your own orAdd 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.
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Day 5: Salzburg region • Vienna
Travel via Mauthausen to Vienna
Visit the Mauthausen Concentration Camp
Stop for a photo at Schönbrunn Palace
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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, an interactive sound museum where visitors can learn about—and create—music
Explore on your own orAdd 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.
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Day 7: Vienna • Bratislava • Budapest
Travel via Bratislava to Budapest
Take a walking tour of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Čumil, the city's cheeky and beloved statue of a sewer worker
- The Holocaust Memorial
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Day 8: Budapest
Take a guided tour of Budapest
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Heroes' Square
- Castle Hill
- Gellért Hill
Stop for a photo at Matthias Church
Take a photo at the Fisherman’s Bastion
Explore on your own orAdd 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.
Enjoy a Hungarian folklore evening and listen to musicians play traditional music
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Daily breakfast and dinner featuring regional cuisine
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Guided sightseeing
6 expert-led sightseeing tours in iconic destinations
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Entrances
Mozart's Birthplace; Mauthausen Memorial Concentration Camp; Sisi Museum; Haus der Musik; Hungarian folklore evening
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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.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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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.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.