Wisconsin Ambassadors of Music

2025 Itinerary

When you join us for this incredible performance experience, the logistics of your travels are truly seamless. From the moment you meet us at the airport, until you journey home, every detail is handled for you. Travel, accommodations, meals, excursions and experiences – it’s all part of your trip price. All you’ll need is some spending money for snacks and souvenirs (…and a little extra room in your suitcase, of course).

England

We’ll touch down at Heathrow and begin our European adventure in London, a vibrant city with ancient roots and modern excitement.

Before we explore all that London has to offer, we’ll head west to Windsor, a historic town on the River Thames. History comes to life in this quaint town that was once home to William the Conqueror and served as the setting for Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor – the Magna Carta was signed just a stone’s throw away! We’ll explore the grounds of Windsor Castle, the official residence of His Majesty, King Charles III, and then make our way to Windsor’s charming shopping district.

Once back in London, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of the city; experiencing Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey before spending an afternoon in the exhibits of the Tower of London. Our student performers will have the honor of performing in concert venues such as Victoria Embankment Gardens and St. Matthew’s, Bayswater. As our time in the United Kingdom comes to a close, we’ll board the high speed Eurostar train in London and travel 186 mph to Paris.

France

Welcome to the City of Light! We’ll explore Paris mostly by foot, so we have the opportunity to experience the heartbeat of the city – we don’t want to miss a thing! Over the next two days, we’ll enjoy local French cuisine, take in beautiful art, architecture and culture and live the Parisian life, one baguette at a time.

Our walking tour will take us through the City Center, along the Champs-Élysées and to both the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. We’ll spend time at the Notre Dame Cathedral and witness its rebuilding. And of course our packed Paris itinerary includes breathtaking performance venues, such as Église Saint-Séverin, L’eglise de Madeleine, and Jardin d’Acclimatation.

As we say, “Au revoir!” to Paris, we’ll cross the beautiful French countryside and make our way to the stunning Swiss mountain resort of Crans-Montana.

Switzerland

We’ll spend our first morning taking in the lovely serenity of Crans-Montana. In the winter, this gorgeous resort town is bustling with Alpine skiers and snow seekers, but our summer view is all blue skies and green mountains. Our time in Switzerland will be spent among the charming towns around Crans-Montana – Montreux, Täsch and Zermatt. We’ll shop, dine and explore, breathing in crisp Alpine air and feeling small amongst the majestic mountains and sparkling lakes. Enjoy free time wandering idyllic town streets or pack a picnic and spend the day in the rolling hills with friends – when the Matterhorn is your backdrop, the selfie spots are endless!

On our final evening in Switzerland, we’ll join locals from this beautiful area for an evening meal of authentic Swiss culinary delights.

We’ll depart Switzerland and head once again for the French countryside to live like locals before making our way to Bavaria, Germany.

Germany

We’ll awake in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, a fairy tale German village where students will be free to explore, shop and sample delicious German treats before our afternoon performance. You won’t want to miss the famous Christmas stores, open year-round to shoppers seeking handcrafted German Christmas decorations. A favorite evening experience is the famed “Night Watchman,” a local celebrity of sorts who guides a night tour of the city as he weaves tales of medieval life in Rothenburg.

While our time in Germany is brief, our visit will hold special meaning, as we’ll have the opportunity to stop at Dachau on our journey. The infamous Dachau concentration camp serves as a memorial site, giving visitors the opportunity to honor the victims and learn from the past.

Austria

We’ll arrive in Austria, the birthplace of classical music, with its postcard-perfect cities and inspiring musical history. We’ll make Salzburg’s stunning countryside our Austrian home for the next three days. You'll recognize iconic scenes from the movie The Sound of Music, including Maria’s convent, the gardens where the Von Trapp children sang “Do Re Mi” and the historic church where Maria and the Baron were married.

Our final European performance will be in a quaint Austrian village where enthusiastic local audiences come out in droves. We’ll end our last full day in Europe with a farewell evening of authentic cultural experiences and Austrian cuisine.