Starting in the Slovak capital of Bratislava, and including a day trip to Vienna, this tour takes you on a voyage of discovery to the beautiful mountain landscapes of Central Slovakia with their historic towns such as Banská Štiavnica and Kremnice. Tour Highlights Bratislava Vienna Schönbrunn Palace Heurigen dinner Banská Štiavnica Kremnica 3 Performance Opportunities Itinerary 8 Days / 3 Bratislava / 3 Banská Štiavnica Day 1 OVERNIGHT FLIGHT Departure from the United States. Day 2 BRATISLAVA Arrival in Bratislava and meet your Encore Tour Manager at the airport. Transfer into Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia and the cultural, political and economic centre of the country. Check in to your hotel and spend an afternoon at leisure unpacking and relaxing. Your tour manager can take you on a walk of the area prior to your welcome dinner and orientation. Day 3 BRATISLAVA After eating breakfast at the hotel depart on your guided sightseeing tour of Bratislava. Free time for lunch at your leisure in the city. In the afternoon, transfer to a local venue for your debut performance. After the concert, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Day 4 BRATISLAVA Today, depart for your full day excursion to Vienna, the capital and largest city of Austria. A guided tour takes you to the city’s highlights. Included is a visit to Schönbrunn Palace and its Imperial Chapel. Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure to explore this musical city. Tonight, enjoy a traditional Heurigen dinner in Vienna before returning to Bratislava for the night. Day 5 BANSKÁ ŠTIAVNICA Check out of your hotel and board your deluxe motorcoach for your transfer into Central Slovakia. Lunch at your leisure en route. Arrive in Banská Štiavnica which lies amid the forests of the Štiavnické Mountains and is included on the list of the UNESCO World Heritage List. This former mining town is one of the most beautiful and, in historical terms, one of the most interesting towns in Slovakia. Check in to your hotel and enjoy an afternoon walking orientation. Tonight, dinner will be served at a local restaurant. Day 6 BANSKÁ ŠTIAVNICA This morning, depart for your guided tour of the city. The buildings in the historic centre are included in the Town Monument Reserve which comprises as many as 360 structures. Together they present a unique set of high cultural and historical value. You will have time for lunch at your leisure. In the afternoon, transfer to a local venue for your next performance followed by a group dinner. Day 7 BANSKÁ ŠTIAVNICA Today’s excursion takes you to Kremnica for a day of leisure exploring the town and your final performance. Enjoy a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant befor returning to Banská Štiavnica for the night. Day 8 DEPARTURE Return to the U.S. Sample Customizations* GENERAL CUSTOMIZATIONS Add day(s)/Remove day(s) Add overnight city (Vienna, Salzburg, Český Krumlov, Olomouc, Budapest and more!) Add/Remove meals Add/Remove a performance Reverse itinerary ADD A MUSICAL HIGHLIGHT Attend opera at Slovak National Theatre or Vienna State Opera Attend Slovak National Philharmonic Concert Workshop with a local professional musician Folkloric dinner/dance “In the footsteps of” Mozart ADD AN ACTIVITY OR EXCURSION Tajchy (water reservoirs) Kalvaria Open-Air Mining Museum Old Castle Banská Štiavnica Devin Castle St. Martin’s Cathedral Winery Tours Trnava Lake Neusiedl *All customizations subject to operational feasibility and availability Customize Your Tour Are you ready to take your ensemble to new places? Get a quote from one of our tour consultants who will help you customize a trip to meet your goals. Get A Quote