Overview
Join young musicians from around the world to compete at the YoungBohemia Prague Festival, where choirs and orchestras can perform, build lasting connections with their international peers, and celebrate a shared love of music. Plus, experience Prague’s rich musical heritage through festival performances and events and get the chance to explore Central Europe from Vienna’s imperial landmarks and musical traditions to Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, and Old Town.
Itinerary
Day 1
Overnight flight to Austria (Vienna)
Day 2
Arrive in Vienna
Meet your Tour Director
Your 24-hour Tour Director will meet you at the airport and remain with your group until your final airport departure.
Day 3
Vienna guided sightseeing tour
Explore Vienna’s imperial past with a guided visit to the Hofburg, the historic seat of the Habsburgs. Continue to the elegant Belvedere Palace before viewing the famed Vienna Opera House. Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral in the heart of the city, then end your tour at Schönbrunn Palace, where young Mozart once performed for Marie Antoinette.
Viennese Waltz class
Discover the art of the Viennese Waltz during a fun, interactive dance lesson. Learn the basic steps, etiquette, and traditions behind Austria’s most famous dance and experience a cultural pastime that has captivated Viennese society for generations.
Day 4
Musikverein guided visit
Visit Vienna's Musikverein, home to the world-famous Golden Hall, celebrated for its exceptional acoustics and as the home of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Discover one of the world's most renowned concert venues, including its impressive organ, rebuilt in 2011.
Haus der Musik visit
This interactive museum is located in the former home of Otto Nicolai, founder of the Vienna Philharmonic. Explore the lives of classical composers, compose your own waltz, and discover the science behind sound and hearing. Step onto a virtual conductor’s podium to lead the Vienna Philharmonic, and receive feedback from the musicians themselves.
St. Stephen’s Cathedral visit
One of Europe's greatest Gothic landmarks, St. Stephen's Cathedral is renowned for its remarkable wood carvings, altars, sculptures, and paintings. Discover the artwork depicting the 1515 double marriage of the Habsburg, Bohemian, and Hungarian dynasties that helped lay the foundation of the Austrian Empire.
Day 5
Travel to Prague via Melk
Melk Monastery guided visit
Visit Melk Abbey, a masterpiece of baroque architecture. Your tour includes the Marble Hall with its red marble pilasters and allegorical ceiling, the Library holding more than 80,000 volumes, and the Kaisergang lined with portraits of Austrian rulers. You’ll also see the Abbey’s musical archive, home to historic instruments and more than 10,000 works, including early manuscripts by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, and Schumann.
Day 6
Prague guided sightseeing tour
Explore Prague with a guided tour of Old Town Square and its famous Astronomical Clock, where carved figures appear each hour. Walk across Charles Bridge with views of the Vltava and the city’s spires, then stop at the John Lennon Peace Wall. Finish at Prague Castle, a vast complex of courtyards and palaces that once housed the Habsburgs.
Festival check-in
Day 7
Reception of leaders at Prague Town Hall
Massed performance
Experience the power of a combined ensemble as choirs and orchestras come together for a memorable collaborative performance.
Adjudicated performance
Perform for a panel of experienced adjudicators and receive constructive feedback. Available for competition category participants only.
Day 8
Choir and Orchestra performances
Parade performance
Share your ensemble's music with the city of Prague during a 20-minute marching performance through the heart of the historic city center.
Festival Get-Together
Introduce your ensemble to fellow participants with a 3 to 5-minute presentation of your choice, such as a song, short performance, or welcome speech.
Awards Ceremony
Celebrate with new and old friends at your exclusive awards ceremony. Choirs, orchestras, and bands are recognized for high scores within their class, along with standout individuals honored for exceptional performances.
Day 9
Return home
TourFlex: Your Experience, Your Way
Explore Your Way
- Add experiences like theater tickets or unique excursions
- Swap activities for ones that better serve your group
- Extend the learning through go-aheads or stay-behinds
Go Your Way
- Choose the most accessible departure airport for your group
- Opt for 2-, 3-, or 4-star hotels that are centrally located or a convenient ride to major itinerary attractions
Dine Your Way
- Opt for pre-selected meals or encourage exploration by dining on your own
- Enjoy 2-3 course, culturally representative meals or opt for 3-course, authentic dinners at local restaurants
Already Included
Hotel accommodations
WorldStrides Tour Director: A dynamic destination expert who makes learning come to life by leading your group's activities and discussions
Transportation to and from your destination
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
Adjudicated group performances and an optional solo/duo competition
Daily meals, with options varying by program. Ask your Account Manager for details
High school credit for students in grades 6-12, or college credit for students in grades 9-12, upon completion of the travel program and required WorldStrides online coursework
Tips for local guides and drivers (excluding multi-day bus drivers)
Admissions to top attractions (details in itinerary)
Guided sightseeing tours & city walks (details in itinerary)
Scenes from Prague
Health & Safety
Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
WorldStrides provides over $2.5 million in financial assistance each year to thousands of families. Families with annual adjusted gross incomes of less than $85,000 may qualify. One simple call to Customer Service and you’ll know how much may be available for your trip even before signing up. Please note: financial assistance is given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment Plans
Advantage Payment Plan
At program sign-up you can opt to pay in full, or break up the cost of your trip with the Advantage Payment Plan. This plan allows you to pay a small initial deposit, then have your remaining payments spread out into affordable monthly amounts.
EZPay
We offer an EZPay option, which is a simple way to pay for your WorldStrides program by scheduling hassle-free, automatic drafts from your checking account. With EZPay, you'll never be late or miss an installment.
Fundraising Tools
Our easy-to-use tools put students in the driver's seat of their own fundraising efforts. Students can send e-cards, share links on social media, and even send out printed letters through WorldStrides' Gift of Education program. In one click friends and family members can make a direct donation to the trip - with 100% of the money raised going to offset their trip price. Thousands of students pay for their entire trip each year through the Gift of Education.
Also, WorldStrides makes program-specific scholarships available as well as other scholarship resources. Ask your Account Manager for more information about scholarships and fundraising tools.