Musical Gems 21 Nov - 14 Dec

MUSICAL GEMS OF EUROPE AT CHRISTMAS

21 NOVEMBER - 14 DECEMBER 2023

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!

Experience the Exceptional... • 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.

• 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).

• 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).

• Visit the famous Christmas markets in Munich,

Vienna, Salzburg, Prague and Dresden, Bratislava, At the time of printing all Operatunity travellers will be required to be

Chiemsee, Cesky Krumlov and Saltzkammergut vaccinated. In Europe, all regulations are subject to change, but at present vaccine passes are required for all travellers in Europe. with a chance to absorb the beauty and magic of

Christmas, the lights, store decorations,This trip is one of our special boutique Travel of Note tours where the

Christmas trees and Christmas markets. number of passengers is limited to 18 plus 2 escorts.

• 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 Toll Free: 0508 886 489 of Christmas that we all remember as children, email: travel@operatunity.co.nz | www.operatunity.co.nz PO Box 132 150 Sylvia Park, Auckland 1644, New Zealandrekindle it with Sue and John in this amazing musical and Christmas fantasy!

$19,980 per person twin share Single Room supplement add $4550 Initial Deposit on booking Second Deposit due 1 June 2023 $2000 $3000

Final Balance due: 11 August 2023 First and second deposits are refundable minus office costs of up to $500. A After the final balance due date, we are unable to give refunds. This becomes an insurance claim. All itinerary details are subject to change but any changes will be replaced with a comparable or better option.

THIS TRIP INCLUDES:

• 24 day tour to Munich, Vienna, Salzburg, Prague and Dresden.

• Return Airfare: Direct Flights Auckland/Munich - Prague/Auckland

• 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).

• 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 Munich: Tour State Opera House, Christmas markets,

Nymphenburg Palace and Porcelain Museum, half day sightseeing tour.

• 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.

• 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.

• All breakfasts, 10 dinners, 1 morning tea and 8 lunches included.

OUR ARTISTS FOR THIS TRIP• 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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• All trips are subject to change but any changes will be of equal or greater value. • Deposits refundable until final payment date minus Susan Boland John Cameron any costs incurred, or an administration fee of up to $500. • 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.