Austria is a largely mountainous and breathtakingly beautiful country with a rich musical past, where the likes of Schubert, Beethoven, Schoenberg, Haydn, and Mozart lived and worked, among countless others. Trace their footsteps, along with those of Dvořák, Mahler, and Bartók, as you experience the wonders of the Austro-Hungarian empire. This part of the world is rich in cultural history, and features a beautiful terrain with medieval castles tucked along flowing rivers, along with a warm and fun-loving citizenry.

Slovenia is Eastern Europe in microcosm; from fishing villages in the South to the Alpine splendor of the North. Rounded off by the picturesque, cultured capital Ljubljana, Slovenia has something for everyone. Then it's on to Croatia, with unspoiled towns, walled cities, beaches, lakes, and waterfalls that epitomize the landscape. With over 3500 miles of Mediterranean coastline winding through innumerable bays and islands, Croatia is truly a treasure of the Adriatic.

Take a musical tour of Poland and the Czech Republic, and perform in some of Europe's most majestic venues. The Czech Republic, Poland, and Hungary have grown to become some of the most stable and prosperous of the post-communist states, with beautiful, varied terrain and warm citizenry.

Germany has long been a country of fascination, though the country itself is a fairly recent creation in Europe. From the noble heights of the Holy Roman Empire to the lows of WWII and the Nazi regime, the industrious people of Germany have emerged stronger than ever. This is a land that produced religious revolution, scientific and technological breakthroughs, and masterpieces of art and music—all while retaining a rich and unique cultural heritage. Then it's off to Switzerland, a landlocked, mountainous country whose geographical position in central Europe and studied neutrality have given it the access and political stability to become one of the world's wealthiest countries.

Germany has long been a country of fascination, though the country itself is a fairly recent creation in Europe. Religious revolution, scientific and technological breakthroughs, and masterpieces of art and music: Germany retains a rich cultural heritage. Then it's on to Austria, a largely mountainous and breathtakingly beautiful country. Austrian natives include some of the greatest musicians (Mozart, Haydn, Liszt, Strauss) scientists (Doppler, Mendel), and psychologists (Freud), and in this magical place, the hills and cities really ARE alive with the sound of music...and so much more.

Austria is a largely mountainous and breathtakingly beautiful country with a rich musical past, where the likes of Schubert, Beethoven, Schoenberg, Haydn, and Mozart lived and worked, among countless others. Trace their footsteps, along with those of Dvořák and Mahler, as you experience the wonders of the Austro-Hungarian empire. This part of the world is rich in cultural history, and features a beautiful terrain with medieval castles tucked along flowing rivers, along with a warm and fun-loving citizenry.

A mountainous and breathtakingly beautiful country, Austria has a rich cultural history, producing some of the greatest musicians and scientists (Mozart, Haydn, Liszt, Strauss, Doppler, Mendel, and Freud) in the world. With beautiful terrain, medieval castles, flowing rivers, and a warm citizenry, the Czech Republic is one of the most prosperous post-communist states. Note: Tour must depart North America on 7/2/26 for the 2026 festival or 7/1/27 for the 2027 festival.