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Prague above the Vltava

Czech Republic, Austria and Germany: Cathedrals and Concert Halls

Prague, Vienna, Melk, Salzburg and Munich

Ten days from Prague to Munich, with two nights in Prague, three in Vienna, two in Salzburg by way of Melk Abbey and one in Munich by way of Neuschwanstein Castle, with concerts in Prague and Vienna and sung Masses in Prague and at Salzburg Cathedral.

Departures

Current Tours to the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany

Upcoming departures to the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany. Each group has its own host, dates, and itinerary. The route below is our standard.

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The Route

Six stops from Prague to Munich

Two nights in Prague and three in Vienna, then Melk Abbey on the way to two nights in Salzburg, and Neuschwanstein Castle on the way to a final night in Munich, all by motorcoach.

Itinerary · EU_CZ-AT-DE-10D-02

The Cathedrals and Concert Halls Itinerary

A ten-day choir tour through Central Europe, with concerts at the Church of St. Nicholas in Prague, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Peterskirche in Vienna and Melk Abbey, and sung Masses at Our Lady before Týn and Salzburg Cathedral. Performance venues are confirmed with each church when your dates are set. Your group travels on its own dates, and the itinerary can be adjusted to fit the time you have and the places that matter most to your pilgrims.

Day 1 – 2

Departure and arrival in Prague

St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague
St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague
Day 1

Departure from Home

Our tour begins with an overnight flight to Prague, Czech Republic.
Day 2

Arrival in Prague

We are met on arrival in Prague, the City of a Hundred Spires, by our local professional tour escort and accompanied by motorcoach to our hotel. After check-in there is free time to rest and settle in, and this evening we gather for a welcome dinner to begin the tour together.Overnight in Prague.
Day 3 – 4

Prague

The Old Town of Prague at dusk
The Old Town of Prague at dusk
Day 3

Prague, a concert and a sung Mass

This morning we tour Prague, including Hradčany and the castle district. We visit St. Vitus Cathedral, the Gothic cathedral that crowns Prague Castle, and stroll through the Malá Strana quarter below. This afternoon the choir gives a concert at the Church of St. Nicholas on the Square and sings the Mass at the Church of Our Lady before Týn, the twin-spired church that presides over the Old Town Square, and this evening we gather for a festive dinner.Overnight in Prague.
Day 4

The Old Town of Prague and Vienna

This morning we visit the Carmelite Church of Our Lady Victorious in the Lesser Quarter to see the statue of the Infant Jesus of Prague, venerated by pilgrims from around the world for nearly four centuries. We walk across the Charles Bridge, lined with its Baroque statues of the saints, to the Old Town, and this afternoon we continue to Vienna.Overnight in Vienna.
Day 5 – 6

Vienna

St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna
St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna
Day 5

Vienna and a concert at St. Stephen’s

Today we tour Imperial Vienna, including the Hofburg Palace, St. Charles Church, the Belvedere, the Opera, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burgtheater. This afternoon the choir gives a concert at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the great Gothic cathedral at the heart of the city.Overnight in Vienna.
Day 6

Schönbrunn, the House of Music and the Peterskirche

This morning we tour Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburgs, then visit the House of Music, the interactive museum in the heart of Vienna. This afternoon the choir gives a concert at the Peterskirche, the Baroque church modeled on St. Peter’s in Rome.Overnight in Vienna.
Day 7 – 10

Melk, Salzburg and Munich

Salzburg and the Hohensalzburg Fortress above the Salzach
Salzburg and the Hohensalzburg Fortress above the Salzach
Day 7

Melk Abbey and Salzburg

We depart Vienna this morning for Melk Abbey, the Baroque Benedictine monastery whose golden towers overlook the Danube, home to a community of monks for over nine hundred years. The choir gives an informal concert at the abbey, and we continue to Salzburg, where the choir rehearses this evening at Salzburg Cathedral for tomorrow’s Mass.Overnight in Salzburg.
Day 8

Salzburg Cathedral and Salzburg

This morning the choir sings the Mass at Salzburg Cathedral, together with the Cathedral Choir and Orchestra, in the Baroque cathedral where Mozart was baptized and served as organist. This afternoon we tour Salzburg, strolling the Getreidegasse, seeing the house where Mozart was born, and taking in familiar sights from The Sound of Music.Overnight in Salzburg.
Day 9

Neuschwanstein Castle and Munich

We leave Salzburg this morning for Neuschwanstein Castle, the fairy-tale castle built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Late this afternoon we continue to Munich, the capital of Bavaria, and take in the sights of the city, visiting the Marienplatz and seeing the famous Glockenspiel of the New Town Hall.Overnight in Munich.
Day 10

Return Home

With hearts renewed by the journey and the music we have shared, we transfer to Munich’s airport for our flight home.

Why leaders choose Canterbury

“Canterbury treats you like family! They handle everything, from creating exciting itineraries to managing calls, registrations, and payments.”

Patrick MadridPatrick Madrid
Catholic Speaker, Author & Host of The Patrick Madrid Show on Relevant Radio®
Our Lady before TýnThe choir sings the Mass at the Church of Our Lady before Týn on the third day, the twin-spired church that presides over Prague’s Old Town Square.
Photograph to come · Prague, the Old Town Square and the Týn church
Dates

Your group travels on its own dates.

Tell us the window you have in mind and we will build the itinerary around it: the time you have, and the places that matter most to your pilgrims.

Your pilgrimage includes

Tour Package Includes

These inclusions can be easily tailored to the individual needs of your group

  • Daily Mass at the churches we visit
  • Round-trip group airfare
  • Airport transfers on arrival & departure
  • 4-Star hotel accommodations
  • Private motorcoach transportation
  • Breakfast & dinner served daily
  • Wine served with some dinners
  • Dedicated tour manager
  • Licensed guiding & admission fees
  • Porterage service at hotels
  • Whisper headsets when touring
  • Tips for hotel & restaurant staff
  • 9 – 5 PM (EST) reservation support
  • 24/7 travel emergency support
  • Canterbury Mobile App
For the group leader

What you get as the group leader

You travel free.

Every group earns complimentary places. The more pilgrims you bring, the more you earn. How complimentary places work

No financial risk.

If the group does not fill, deposits are returned. You owe nothing and neither do your pilgrims. What happens if a group does not fill

We produce the promotional materials.

Flyers, a registration page, and what you need to invite your people. Our guide to promoting a pilgrimage

We handle your pilgrims.

Registrations, rooming lists, payment plans and the phone calls. How leading a pilgrimage works

In your pocket

The Canterbury Mobile App

Every pilgrim in your group gets the app. Their itinerary, hotels and flights, the prayers of the day and a way to reach one another, all in one place and kept current as the pilgrimage unfolds.

  • Group chat

    Your whole group in one thread, so a change of plan reaches everyone at once.

  • Their itinerary

    The full day-by-day schedule, always current, in every pilgrim’s pocket.

  • Hotels

    Where the group is staying each night, with addresses and dates.

  • Flights

    Flight details kept alongside everything else, not in a separate email.

  • Daily prayers

    The prayers of the day, including the Liturgy of the Hours.

  • Shrine passport

    A keepsake record of the shrines your group visits along the way.

  • Live updates

    Times and meeting points pushed to everyone the moment they change.

Photographs
The Charles Bridge and its statues of the saints, Prague
The Charles Bridge and its statues of the saints, Prague
The Golden Lane at Prague Castle
The Golden Lane at Prague Castle
The Hofburg, Vienna
The Hofburg, Vienna
Melk Abbey above the Danube
Melk Abbey above the Danube
Salzburg at dusk, the fortress above the old city
Salzburg at dusk, the fortress above the old city
St. Vitus Cathedral through the castle gate, Prague
St. Vitus Cathedral through the castle gate, Prague

What group leaders say

“They’re big enough to handle any problem that arises, and small enough to craft truly unique experiences.”

Chris StefanickChris Stefanick
Founder & President of Real Life Catholic
Before you ask

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time for this choir tour?

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons in Prague, Vienna and Salzburg, and church calendars are most open outside Advent and Holy Week. Tell us the window you have in mind and we set the dates with the venues, since every concert and sung Mass on this route is arranged with the church for your choir.

How physically demanding is this pilgrimage?

Moderate. Most days involve two to four hours on your feet, with walking on uneven ground, ancient stone, and steps at archaeological sites. Pilgrims who can manage a full day of sightseeing at their own pace do well. If anyone in your group has mobility limitations, tell us early and we will adapt the days around them. What activity level means.

What is generally not included?

Travel insurance, lunches, drinks beyond those served with included meals, personal expenses, and gratuities for your tour manager and driver. Any of these can be built into your package on request, so tell us what you would like covered and we will arrange it. Passports and visa fees are the one exception and remain the responsibility of each pilgrim.

Do I need a passport or visa for the Czech Republic, Austria and Germany?

A US passport valid for at least three months beyond your return date is required, and we recommend six. All three countries are in the Schengen area, so no visa is needed for a stay of this length. Requirements change from time to time, so we confirm what applies with your group before you travel.

Can our priest celebrate Mass at the churches?

Yes. Daily Mass is built into the itinerary, and we arrange times and locations in advance with each church. Your priest should travel with a celebret or letter of good standing from his bishop or superior. We handle the scheduling.

How many pilgrims do you need for a group?

Most of our groups are between 20 and 50 pilgrims, and we can arrange smaller tours as well. We have also organized pilgrimages for groups as large as 2,500, so whatever size your group turns out to be, we can build for it. Minimum group size for a group flight.

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