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2026 Collegiate Tour
Trip Overview
June 3 – 16, 2026
14 Days / 13 Nights
Tour Description
Double Occupancy with Air.........$5,999 per personSingle Occupancy with Air..........$6,899 per person
**Please note that the group airfare is for an economy seat, that is not eligible for seat selection, seating upgrade nor online check-in.**
Package with Round Trip Economy Airfare available with 10 passengers or more from same airport; anticipated departures airport Newark Liberty International Airport and Cleveland International Airport
Double Occupancy without Air...$4,549 per person
Single Occupancy without Air.....$5,449 per person
If you prefer more flexibility for your flight(s) or live in a location not convenient to the group flight airport, we recommend you choose the No Airfare package and book your own flight. Please also note that any flights booked outside of the tour package are not included in your tour travel protection, should you opt for that, so please be sure to consider what type of additional flight coverage you may feel you need. Details of the group flight will be provided as soon as the group bookings are completed, in order to provide you with as much time as possible to book your own airfare.
If you would like assistance booking your own airfare, we can direct you to our company flight booking agent. There will be a service fee of $75 per ticket for individual bookings and $50 per ticket for any additional family members on the same booking. Same parameters apply with regard to travel insurance for flights booked outside of a tour package.
COLLEGIATE TOUR ITINERARY
**Proposed Itinerary - Subject to Change**
A final Itinerary will be shared with the students 2 weeks prior to departure
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 - USA - MUNICH
Group or independent transatlantic flights to Munich, depending on your package selection. Dinner and overnight onboard your flight.
THURSDAY, JUNE 4 - WESTENDORF
After clearing customs and heading into the city of Munich, enjoy free time for lunch and exploration before a departure to Westendorf, Austria for an evening rehearsal, dinner, and overnight stay.
FRIDAY, JUNE 5 - WESTENDORF
Following a morning rehearsal, free time for lunch and exploring Westendorf. Afternoon rehearsal and dinner in Westendorf. Your first European performance will take place tonight in the town hall. Overnight in Westendorf.
SATURDAY, JUNE 6 - RATTENBERG - GLACIER
Morning visit to the charming town of Rattenberg, noted for its handicrafts and crystals. Next, be prepared for excitement and thrills as you ride a cable car high into the Alps to a glacier for a panorama of ice-capped mountains, valleys, and spectacular landscapes. Travel to a nearby village for dinner and an evening concert. Return to Westendorf for overnight.
SUNDAY, JUNE 7 - SALZBURG
Travel to Salzburg, Austria, setting of The Sound of Music. Your guided tour will introduce you to the history and many sights of this wonderful city. Afterwards, your afternoon is free for additional sightseeing and shopping. Visit Mozart's birthplace and the imposing fortress which dominates the Salzburg landscape. Tonight, enjoy dinner in your hotel followed by attending an unforgettable performance at a local venue with music indigenous to the area. Overnight in Salzburg.
MONDAY, JUNE 8 - SALZBURG - SALT MINES
Your morning is free to enjoy Salzburg at your leisure. Enjoy an afternoon visit to a salt mine, traveling underground to experience the mining of “white gold.” Travel to Bad Reichenhall, Germany, for dinner and an evening concert. Return to Salzburg for overnight.
TUESDAY, JUNE 9 - ČESKÝ KRUMLOV - PRAGUE
Travel northeast to the historic Czech town of Český Krumlov, known for its lovely castle. Free time for exploring before continuing to the charming city of Prague, the “City of a Thousand Spires” and the capital of the Czech Republic. Enjoy an independent dinner in downtown. Overnight in Prague.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 - PRAGUE
Today, embark on a guided tour of Prague’s castle area to witness the towering peaks of 9th Century architecture. Free time for independent lunch in the Old Town Square. End the evening with a concert and dinner. Overnight in Prague.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11 - PRAGUE
This morning, you will enjoy a tour of one of the famed theatres of Prague that have been in operation for over a century. Continue the day with free time for lunch and additional exploration. Enjoy the numerous bridges, gold-tipped towers, and church domes scattered throughout the area. Your evening dinner cruise on the River Vltava provides a unique view of the city. Overnight in Prague.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12 - DRESDEN - LEIPZIG
Journey north into Germany. Stop for lunch and sightseeing in Dresden, a city rich with history and full of magnificent structures. Afternoon travel to the nearby town of Leipzig. This musical city was home to J.S. Bach during his adult years. Independent dinner, a nighttime walk, and overnight in Leipzig.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 - LEIPZIG
On your morning sightseeing tour, view the famous Gewandhaus, the home of Felix Mendelssohn, the 16th-century Old Town Hall, and the Church of St. Thomas, where Bach is buried. Free time to explore this wonderful German city. Perform an evening concert in the area. Dinner and overnight in Leipzig.
SUNDAY, JUNE 14 - BAYREUTH - MUNICH
Today’s travel takes you south into the Bavarian region of Germany, known for woodcarving and lederhosen. Stop for independent lunch in Bayreuth. Continue toward your destination of Munich. Enjoy an independent dinner upon arrival in the city center. Overnight in Munich.
MONDAY, JUNE 15 - DACHAU - MUNICH
This morning, journey northwest through Germany for a visit to the World War II Concentration Camp at Dachau. Afterwards, your afternoon is free for an independent lunch and exploring in Munich. Perhaps take a leisurely stroll through the Englisher Garten to relax amidst nature or rent a bicycle to explore the city’s bike-friendly paths. This evening, partake in a special “Farewell Dinner” with the group before preparing for tomorrow’s flight home.
TUESDAY, JUNE 16 - MUNICH - USA
Morning transfer to departing Airport for your return flight to the United States. Welcome home!
Itinerary is subject to change if deemed necessary.
Features
- Round-trip air transportation on scheduled flights, including airline taxes and fuel surcharges (Only for participants who purchased ‘with Air’ package).
- Transportation via motor coach throughout the itinerary, including transfers to airports.
- Arrangements for concerts, including advertising and hall rental fees.
- Transportation of instruments.
- Accommodation in excellent quality hotels in multiple-occupancy rooms with private bath and toilet.
- Breakfast daily.
- Group dinners (9).
- The services of an English-speaking escort throughout the land portion of the itinerary.
- All tips and taxes normally appear on hotel and restaurant bills, including 20-22% VAT.
- Glass-blowing demonstration.
- Cable car trip to glacier in Austria.
- Guided walking tour of Salzburg.
- Ticket for local performance near Salzburg Fortress.
- Entrance to famous Salt Mines.
- Guided tours of Prague’s Castle area & local music theater.
- Dinner cruise on the Vltava River.
- Guided tour of Leipzig.
- Entrances to St. Thomas Church & Bach Archives.
- Visit to Dachau WWII Concentration Camp.
- American Music Abroad polo shirts (2), passport pouch, patch and pin.
- American Music Abroad travel tips, newsletters, information and materials.
- The tour price does not include: Expenses of passports, visas (if necessary), baggage charges, additional airline taxes and fuel surcharges (if necessary), currency adjustment charges, forwarding of baggage, transportation charges incurred as a result of a deviation from the printed itinerary, loss of personal property, expenses for laundry, mineral waters, soft drinks, after dinner coffee/tea, or food or beverages not on menus of the included meals and all other items not stated specifically above.
Online Reservations cannot be made at this time.
Please call the office at (610) 431-3311 or via email at staff@americanmusicabroad.com.