MUSICAL GEMS OF EUROPE AT CHRISTMAS 21 NOVEMBER - 14 4 DECEMBER 2023 3 Please Note: This trip is one of our special boutique Travel of Note tours where the number of passengers is limited to 18 plus 2 escorts!
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Initial Deposit on booking $2000 $3000 Second Deposit due 1 June 2023 Final Balance due: 11 August 2023 Deposits refundable (less costs incurred) prior to FINAL BALANCE DUE DATE. Itinerary details are subject to change, however any changes will be replaced with a comparable or better option. THIS TRIP INCLUDES:
• 24 day tour to Munich, Vienna, Salzburg, Prague and Dresden.
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• Return Airfare: Direct Flights Auckland/Munich - Prague/Auckland
Do you remember what it felt like to be thrilled by Christmas, the wonder of the lights and the decorations? Then come with us on a journey to five of Europe’s most magnificent cities: Vienna, Munich, Prague, Salzburg and Dresden, famous for their magical Christmas markets and rich musical culture.
• Musical highlights include performances at Vienna State Opera, Vienna Boys Choir, Advent Mozart concert, Concert of Strauss at Schonbrunn Palace, State Opera House Munich or concert, Salzburg Marionette Theatre, State Opera or Estates Operas, Prague, plus private dinners with music. (All concert and opera repertoire to be confirmed).
At least 10 opera or classical concerts including: Vienna State Opera, Vienna Boys Choir, Advent Mozart concert, Concert of Strauss at Schonbrunn Palace, State Opera House Munich or concert, Salzburg Marionette Theatre, State Opera or Estates Operas, Prague, opera or ballet at Semperoper, Dresden, all in premium seats, plus private dinners with music. (All concert and opera repertoire to be confirmed).
• 4 nights Munich: Tour State Opera House, Christmas markets, Nymphenburg Palace and Porcelain Museum, half day sightseeing tour.
• Visit the famous Christmas markets in Munich, Vienna, Salzburg, Prague and Dresden, Bratislava, Chiemsee, Cezky Krumlov and Saltzkammergut with a chance to absorb the beauty and magic of Christmas, the lights, store decorations, Christmas trees and Christmas markets.
• 4 nights Salzburg: A guided city sightseeing tour including the Hohensalzburg Castle, the Cathedral, Mozart’s Birthplace and Mirabell Palace and Gardens, visit Advent market in Salzkammergut and a photo stop at Schloss Leopoldskron (Sound of Music setting). • 5 nights Vienna: Half-day guided city sightseeing tour including the City Ringstrasse with guided tour of the State Opera House, Town Hall, House of Parliament, and also including entrance to the magnificent Saint Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna Boys’ Choir singing Mass in their resident chapel, The Royal Court Chapel which is part of the Royal Apartments, in the Hofburg Complex.
Long stays and time to absorb the atmosphere in the most beautiful and romantic cities in Europe with Christmas markets, lights, decorations, music and festivities: Munich (4 nights), Salzburg (4 nights), Vienna (5 nights), Prague (4 nights) and Dresden (3 nights).
• 4 nights Prague: A half day sightseeing tour including Pohorelec Square, Strahov Library, Prague Castle tour and St Vitus Cathedral (Prague’s most recognisable landmark), plus 2 operas. • 3 nights Dresden: Visit Frauenkirche, Zwinger Palace, view Raphael’s Sistine Madonna in the Old Masters Picture Gallery, guided tour of the Opera House plus opera. • Day trips to Meissen and a Porcelain Factory tour, Melk Abbey, Ceský Krumlov and Chiemsee plus numerous other tours and entrances included.
Visit the famous Christmas markets in Munich, Vienna, Salzburg, Prague and Dresden, Bratislava, Chiemsee, Cesky Krumlov and Saltzkammergut At the time of printing all Operatunity travellers will be required to be with a chance to absorb the beauty magic vaccinated. In Europe, all regulations are subject and to change, but atof present vaccine passes are required for all travellers in Europe. Christmas, the lights, store decorations, Christmas trees and Christmas markets.
• All breakfasts, 10 dinners, 1 morning tea and 8 lunches included. • Escorted by Operatunity owners Susan Boland and John Cameron. EXPLORING TOUR This is still a moderately paced tour, but you will be required to walk longer distances, walk on cobblestones and stand in museums. To really get the best out of this tour you need to be able to stand or walk for a couple of hours comfortably, be it at a leisurely pace.
This trip is one of our special boutique Travel of Note tours where the number of passengers is limited to 18 plus 2 escorts.
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Advent is a big part of the culture of Europe so we experience those magical weeks leading up to Christmas with all the music, the splendour and the wonder of fairytale lights. If you have lost any of the joyous anticipation of Christmas that we all remember as children, Toll Free: 0508 886 489 rekindle it with Sue and John in this amazing email: travel@operatunity.co.nz | www.operatunity.co.nz musical and Christmas fantasy! PO Box 132 150 Sylvia Park, Auckland 1644, New Zealand
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All trips are subject to change but any changes will be of equal or greater value. Deposits refundable until final payment date minus any costs incurred, or an administration fee of up to $300. Travellers need to be independently mobile and fit to travel. Travellers are required to obtain comprehensive travel insurance for all international trips. Please refer to terms & conditions on our booking form.
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