Upcoming Germany, Austria, Slovakia, & Hungary
June 2026
9 Day Trip

Group Leader: Joan Singer

Where We Are Going

Munich, Salzburg region, Vienna, Bratislava, & Budapest

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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The Itinerary

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 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
Enjoy time to explore on your own

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 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