TUSCANY, ITALY
October 18-25, 2026
Salzburg is a small city with a unique charm, offering the perfect blend of stunning Alpine landscape, historic architecture, art, culture, tradition, and modern life -- all in a surprisingly compact area. Nestled in the Austrian Alps along the Salzach River,  Salzburg is a UNESCO World Heritage city renowned for its baroque architecture and shaped by both Italian and German influences. Famous as Mozart’s birthplace and a filming location for The Sound of Music, Salzburg’s rich musical legacy continues in the annual Salzburg Festival and Mozart Week.

The itinerary includes:
  • Walking tour of Salzburg's Old Town
  • Private backstage tour of the Salzburg Festival performance halls
  • Guided tour of Mozart's birthplace, with 18th-century pianoforte demonstration
  • Guided tour of Mozart Residence, with private tour of Autograph Vault
  • Walking tour of Artisan Shops in the Old Town
  • Private guided tour of the Hohensalzburg Fortress, largest fully preserved castle complex in Central Europe
  • Private guided tour of the Museum der Moderne
  • Visit to Hellbrunn Palace with a behind the scenes tour of the famous "trick" water fountains!
INCLUDED CONCERTS:
  • Hagen Quartett -- their final performances in Salzburg before retiring from a 45-year career
  • Camerata Salzburg, one of the best chamber orchestras in Europe, with Rudolf Buchbinder as piano soloist
  • Chamber music concert in the Residenz Palace, home to Salzburg's Prince-Archbishops from the 12th to 18th centuries
PRE-PROGRAM OPTIONAL EXCURSION:
Full-day excursion to the Dachstein Alps, with visit to the picturesque lakeside town of Hallstatt. 
  • Take the cable car to one of the most spectacular viewing platforms in Austria, the "5 Fingers" on Mount Krippenstein 
  • ​Lunch on the terrace at the summit lodge on Mount Krippenstein
  • Guided tour of the historic Hallstatt salt mine
  • Free time to explore the town of Hallstatt on your own​
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Mozarteum Concert Hall
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5 Fingers viewing platform - Dachstein Alps
This trip is hosted by the Scherzo Cultural Journeys