AUSTRIA + GERMANY
YOUTH TOUR
Come and experience beautiful southern Germany and Austria in the Summer!
July 22-30, 2024
Austria and Southern Germany are our favourite places in Europe!! It is the place where our family first began our nomadic world-schooling life and so this region holds a special place in our hearts.
Come and explore the history, culture, food and breathtaking beauty of this incredible part of the world!
This tour is FULL BOARD!! You don't need to worry about anything, just come along for the experience of a lifetime and have everything provided by us!
All food, accommodation, activities, entrance fees and transfers included.
9 day tour, 8 nights accommodation.
This tour will be for youth 14 years + and also for parents.
Young adults wanting to join this tour will need to apply first via email before registering. This is because the tour is focused for teens, however, exceptions can be made on a case by case basis.
** Parents please read our 'note to parents'.
Cost - $3,000 USD
FREE REGISTRATION!!
(There are limited places - a waiting list will be created once we are full)
By registering with Learning Brave, you are committing to the following payment schedule;
*First payment = $400 (due March 22nd)
*Second payment = $1300 (due April 22nd)
*Final payment = $1300 (due June 22nd)
This tour is a cultural and personal experience in Austria and Germany, we have limited spots.
Get in quick and don't miss out!!
*It is required that all participants have their own medical/travel insurance.
*We need a minimum number of 8 participants in order for the tour to run.
If you would like to discuss the option of a payment plan, please email us at learningbrave@gmail.com
The tour mentors for this trip will be Ross and Skyler Gilbert, both have extensive experience working with youth.
Ross Gilbert is the Headmaster and also a Leadership Mentor for Williamsburg Academy. He was awarded numerous mentoring awards through Williamsburg Learning 2019 - 2024. He has never regretted leaving corporate life 8 years ago to fulfill his dream of living intentionally and working in a meaningful capacity with youth.
Skyler Gilbert is the founder of Learning Brave LLC, the mother of 5 children, a writer, artist, and avid adventure planner.
Ross and Skyler are truly in love with this part of the world, they traveled to Southern Germany and Austria as part of their worldschooling journey and are so excited to share this incredible part of the world with others!
Southern Germany and Austria are AMAZING!!!
We have hand picked our favourite places in these two countries to create the perfect blend of history, adventure, hidden local gems and cultural immersion to give you a most memorable experience in Europe!
To read all about our family's first adventures and why we fell in love with Austria and Germany, click on the links.
Come and make wonderful connections, new friends, learn about beautiful lands and history, and create memories to last a lifetime!!
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The Summer is the perfect time to visit Southern Germany and Austria, everything comes alive!! (...even the hills...)
These are the main attractions on our tour itinerary;
Salzburg!
Salzburg is one of our very favourite European cities!! It is full of culture, history and charm. We will be exploring Mozart landmarks and music, the beautiful Hellbrunn Palace, Mirabell Gardens, the Old Town, gorgeous catherdrals, quirky shopping and so much more. We promise you will fall in love with this charming city just as we did!!
And no tour of Salzburg is complete without a Sound of Music Tour!!! This was actually one of our highlights of Salzburg, not only can you twirl and geek out to your hearts content, it is actually a wonderful and fun way to explore the region.
It's easy to get carried away...
The Eagle's Nest + Boat ride on Lake Konigssee
The Eagle's nest is a fascinating piece of WWII history. Come and visit Hitler's Lair, where the dictator and his cronies perched upon the mountain and plotted evil designs. It's both creepy and scenic. The Eagle's Nest is in Berchtesgaden, one of the most beautiful regions of Bavaria, Germany.
Take a boat ride on one of the most stunning Lakes in the world - Lake Konigssee!
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Here's a fun video all about our early adventures at The Eagle's Nest back in 2016
Neuschwanstein Castle + Hohenschwangau Castle
Neuschwanstein Castle is a 19th-century historic palace on a rugged hill above the village of Hohenschwangau near Füssen in southwest Bavaria, Germany. The palace was commissioned by (mad..?) King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
It's gorgeous, outlandish, and magical!
This castle was used as inspiration for Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle in California.
Hohenschwangau Castle was built in the 1830s by King Maximilian of Bavaria (father of ‘mad’ Ludwig). Maximilian didn’t just want an authentic rebuild of the old castle. As a precursor of his son’s eccentricity to come, he commissioned a romantic, c19th vision of what a Medieval castle should look like. Both of these castles are out-of-this-world romantic and beautiful!
HERE is our blog post of a fun day at the fairytale castles!
Hallein Salt Mine
One of the oldest salt mines in the world!
Maria Alm
This is one of the hidden gems that our family discovered and we can't resist making it part of our tour! Maria Alm is a gorgeous village tucked away in the Austrian Alps. Here is hiking, swimming and adventure in the most breathtaking scenery imaginable!!
HERE are our Austrian blog posts all about our love affair with Austria!
Sommerrodelbahn + Mountain Cart
Come riding down the Austrian Alps!!
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Hallstatt
Alongside the idyllic and world-famous postcard view, the Charnel House or ‘Bone House’ in St. Michael’s Chapel is one of the most interesting tourist sites in Hallstatt. The chapel dates back to the 12th century and visitors from throughout the world come to admire the unsual collection of over 600 artistically painted skulls. Many of the skulls were decorated at the end of the 18th century, but a few are from even the 20th century.
Other points of interest on this tour will be;
- Meet some locals (Skyler and Ross' Austrian friends!)
- The FOOD!! Oh, the food!
- Great and unique shopping. Fancy yourself twirling around the hills of Austria in a Dirndl? Would you like to strut your stuff in some snazzy Lederhosen? You have come to the right place!
- Make new friend that will last a lifetime! There will be plenty of laughs, epic moments, new friendships, learning, and creating moments to treasure for a lifetime in beautiful Southern Germany and Austria!!
* Note - The Gilbert children will be accompanying the Learning Brave Tour for some portions. They will be involved as long as they are happy and fun, once they get annoying or whiney, they will be whisked away to a hotel room or a nearby jungle...
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Accommodation.
We will finalize accommodation once we have firm numbers for the tour. We will be staying in various lovely hotels and Airbnb's in Austria.
Transportation.
All transportation is included in this tour once participant arrives at the Salzburg (SZG) Airport.
After registration, we will advise an optimal time for participants to arrive and depart the airport.
We are very willing to work with parents and and youth to help facilitate travel buddy groups so that whenever possible, teens can fly together and accompany each other. We also offer travel consultation in the form of personalized help to find the best possible flights available for each participant! (We are very good at this as we have been full-time traveling around the world for the past 6 years!)
What's Included;
- We will greet you and provide all transfers to and from the Salzburg (SZG) Airport.
- We will provide consultations and recommendations for finding the best available flights.
-All meals and snacks from arrival to departure.
- 8 nights accommodation.
- All internal transportation once arrived in Salzburg until departure from Salzburg Airport.
- Experienced and fun guides for diverse historical and cultural adventures.
- ALL activities, entrance fees, guided tours and shows included.
- Plenty of laughs and epic moments!
- New friends!!
What's NOT Included;
- Airfare to and from participants home to Salzburg (SZG) Airport.
- Health/Travel Insurance.
*We recommend Allianz Travel Insurance, they have always been very reliable and we are currently insured with them.
- Spending money for souvenirs.
A detailed list of what to bring on the Learning Brave Germany + Austria Tour will be sent out once registration is complete.
For more detailed information once registration opens, we will have a
Tour Participation Agreement and Medical Information
for the Learning Brave Germany and Austria Summer Tour.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Come along for an amazing European adventure!!
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