Join WFMT’s Carl Grapentine and enjoy the performances of the Berlin Philharmonic and the Vienna Philharmonic at the world famous Musikverein Wien, as well as “Der Fliegende Holländer” and “Salome” at the Vienna State Opera House. We will also enjoy a Mozart Dinner Concert at the Salzburg Fortress.

Monday, April 27, 2026 (Departure from the U.S.)

Day 1: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 (Welcome to Vienna)
• Arrival at VIE airport with Meet & Greet service (for preferred flights)
• Board your coach and private transfer to your hotel in Vienna
• Afternoon at leisure – Enjoy this afternoon at leisure
• Evening Welcome Dinner at your hotel

Day 2: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (Vienna Highlights & Der Fliegende Holländer at Vienna State Opera)
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Discover the Splendor of Imperial Vienna – 3-hour walking tour to see Vienna’s most celebrated sights
• Back to the hotel
• Remainder of the afternoon at leisure
• 5:00pm – 6:00pm – Meeting room at the hotel
• Evening transfer to the Vienna State Opera
• 7:00pm – “Der Fliegende Holländer” Tickets in Category 1
• Transfer back to your hotel
• Overnight in Vienna

Day 3: Thursday, April 30, 2026 (City Tour at Schönbrunn Palace & Optional Ballet or Concert)
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Private Historical City Tour of the Schönbrunn Palace – 4-hour tour of the most significant sights in Vienna
• Afternoon & Evening at leisure
Optional: Attend the “Giselle“ ballet at the Vienna State Opera
Optional: Attend the Baroque Bach Consort of Vienna playing Handel at the Musikverein
• Overnight in Vienna

Day 4: Friday, May 1, 2026 (Salome at the Vienna State Opera)
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Day at leisure
• 6:00pm – 7:00pm – Meeting room at the hotel
• Evening transfer to the Vienna State Opera
• 8:00pm – “Salome” – Tickets in Category 2
• Transfer back to your hotel
• Overnight in Vienna

Day 5: Saturday, May 2, 2026 (Berliner Philharmoniker at the Musikverein Wien)
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Day at leisure
• 6:00pm – 7:00pm – Meeting room at the hotel
• Walk to the Musikverein Wien
• 8:00pm – “Berliner Philharmoniker“ – Tickets in Category 1
• Overnight in Vienna

Day 6: Sunday, May 3, 2026 (Wiener Philharmoniker at the Musikverein Wien)
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Day at leisure
• 6:00pm – 7:00pm – Meeting room at the hotel
• Walk to the Musikverein Wien
• 8:00pm – “Wiener Philharmoniker” – Tickets are in Category 1
• Overnight in Vienna

Day 7: Monday, May 4, 2026 (Vienna to Salzburg)
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Transfer to Salzburg with a stop at the Abbey Melk – 30-minute boat ride from Krems to Durnstein
• Transfer to hotel
• Evening at leisure
• Overnight in Salzburg

Day 8: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 (Salzburg Highlights)
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Salzburg Inner-city Tour – 3-hour walking tour showing Salzburg’s beautiful artistry and architecture
• Afternoon & Evening at leisure
• Overnight in Salzburg

Day 9: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (Optional Tours & Fortress Concert with the Music of Mozart)
• Breakfast at the hotel
Optional: The Sound of Music Tour – 4-hour tour, breathtaking views of the landscape & soundtrack background
Optional: Excursion to The Eagle’s Nest – 4.5-hour tour, breathtaking views from top of Kehlstein Mountains
• Farewell Dinner and Mozart Concert at the Hohensalzburg Fortress
• Overnight in Salzburg

Day 10: Thursday, May 7, 2026 (Farewell to Austria)
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Check-out
• Transfer to Munich Airport

Carl Grapentine retired after a 46-year career in classical music radio. Carl was the host of the Morning Program on WFMT, Chicago’s Classical music station, for almost twenty-five years. He joined WFMT in 1986 after serving as the morning host of WQRS, the classical music station in Detroit, for thirteen years.

Carl still presents pre-concert lectures for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago’s Music of the Baroque, and many other ensembles. He also hosts concerts for numerous community orchestras and bands. He was the host for the nationally syndicated broadcast concerts of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, and he hosts the National Concert Band Festival in Indianapolis each spring.

An alumnus of the University of Michigan School of Music, Carl has been the “stadium voice” of the University of Michigan Marching Band since 1970 — his voice being heard on national telecasts of seventeen Rose Bowls and numerous other bowl games. In 2006, he also assumed the responsibilities of game announcer at Michigan Stadium.

An accomplished conductor and singer, Carl has many years of experience as a church music director. He also has sung the national anthem for professional and collegiate sporting events at Wrigley Field, old and new Comiskey Park (now Rate Field), Tiger Stadium, the Pontiac Silverdome, and the University of Michigan’s Crisler Center.

Double Occupancy: $8,465pp
Single Supplement: $1,500
Deposit: $4,500pp
(includes $250 non-refundable administrative fee)
Final Payment Due: February 1, 2026

Optional Performance/Tour Pricing
Bach Concert: $120pp
Gisele Ballet: $239pp
Sound of Music Tour: $108pp
Eagle’s Nest Tour: $151pp

Travelex International reserves the right to substitute any performance or inclusion on this itinerary with features of equal or greater quality and value.

Travelex International Code of Safety
The physical level for our tours is considered moderate: Participants must be able to stand and walk unassisted for 45 minutes on average, often over uneven pavement. Participants must be able to climb stairs, get on and off a motor coach unassisted, and carry your own luggage if needed.

Guests must advise Travelex International at time of booking of any physical, medical, or other special needs that require an accommodation or special assistance, for which we may be able to make a modification. Please call us if you have concerns regarding participation.

NOTE: The American with Disabilities Act is inapplicable outside of the United States. Facilities outside the United States for disabilities may be limited.

Travelex International reserves the right to dismiss any traveler (at his/her own expense) who does not meet the physical standards outlined or engages in any unsatisfactory behavior that may considered abusive, offensive, or dangerous toward themselves or to any other participant on the tour.