Austria and Czechia: Culture, Music & Learning

Austria and Czechia: Culture, Music & Learning

September 24-October 3, 2027

OLLI at Eckerd College and Nanda Journeys—invite you to join us on another thoughtfully-crafted travel experience that explores imperial architecture, extraordinary music, and layered history.

This program is designed specifically for our Eckerd community of lifelong learners, and offers a unique opportunity to explore Vienna, Salzburg, Český Krumlov, and Prague through guided learning, local encounters, and shared experiences that bring the region’s culture to life.

Expect moments of discovery. Expect community. Expect an unforgettable journey of a lifetime.

Exclusive Eckerd Moments

  • Visit a Volkshochschule (Adult Education Center) and engage with staff about civic learning and “second chance” education.
  • A private concert in Vienna with a local musician, offering an intimate cultural moment.
  • A hands-on cooking class and dinner at a traditional Heuriger (wine tavern), enjoying local cuisine.
  • Meet with our peers from Charles University Center for Lifelong Learning. Explore their ongoing adult-learning courses, summer schools, and inter-university programs.
  • Traditional Czech Folklore dinner experience with invited Charles University guests.

Cultural Heritage and History

  • Guided exploration of Vienna’s artistic legacy with a visit to Belvedere or Kunsthistorisches Museum, with focus on Baroque and Austrian art.
  • Vienna’s cultural and imperial landmarks, from Ringstraße and Hofburg to Secession-era design, WWII sites linked to The Third Man, and Schönbrunn Palace.
  • Stop in St. Florian Monastery en-route to Salzburg to see the famed Bruckner Organ.
  • Walking tour of Salzburg Old Town, including Mozart’s Geburtshaus.
  • The medieval town of Český Krumlov, UNESCO treasure of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture.
  • Guided walking tour through Prague’s Old Town, including Old Town Square and St. Nicholas Church.
  • Prague’s Jewish Quarter and WWII learning experiences, exploring history, memory and resilience.
  • Czech art and architecture exploration through the National Gallery or Alfons Mucha Museum.

Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, Austria

Program Details:

Dates: September 24-October 3, 2027

Early-Bird Rate: $6,599 per person double occupancy through October 23 then it increases $300. Please add $999 for a single room.

Group Size: 16-20 participants maximum

Your registration includes:

  • Pre-Departure Learning – We’ll host an informative session by a subject-matter expert on a topic pertinent to the trip (architecture, history, music, etc.)
  • Accommodations – 9 nights in 4-Star hotels selected for location, character, and amenities
  • Culinary Delights – Most meals included, as outlined in itinerary
  • In-Country Private Transportation – Comfortable motorcoach transportation; note: flights from the U.S. are not included
  • Academic Insights – Engaging lectures and conversations with locals and subject-matter experts on the area’s history and culture
  • All Entry Fees – for all group activities
  • Local Professional Guide – with us the entire trip, along with an Eckerd Staff member
  • Emergency Medical Insurance – for illness while abroad or cancellation of trip due to new medical conditions, also includes trip cancellation/interruption coverage due to airline issues
  • MORE!
LEARN MORE & REGISTER NOW!

Interested? Have questions? Contact Eckerd Study Travel Manager Judy Tilton at tiltonjd@eckerd.edu.

Zoom Information Session

September 24, 2026, Noon-1:00 pm (EDT) we will host a kick-off information session with Nanda Journeys. Join us at OLLI at Eckerd College or participate via Zoom (registration required to receive the link).

ZOOM SESSION REGISTRATION
Buckner Organ, Sankt Florian, Austria

Photos Top: Český Krumlov, Czechia, middle row L to R: Bruckner Organ St. Florian Monastery, Austria, Mozart’s Home, Salzburg, Powder Tower, Prague. Lower photo: Old Town, Prague

Why Travel with OLLI at Eckerd?

At OLLI at Eckerd College, we curate intellectually enriching journeys tailored for passionate lifelong learners. Whether engaging in local history, exploring world-class museums, or enjoying curated cultural events, our programs blend adventure with education—because travel should be as enlightening as it is inspiring.

“It is wonderful to have the opportunity to travel solo but with a group that I have an Eckerd connection with. It is a great learning experience and provides a safe and secure way for me to adventure out into the world. These programs open my eyes to different experiences that I would not have he [sic] courage to go, do, amd [sic] see on my own.“—2024 Buenos Aires Participant

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