St. Cyprian Girls High School    &   Arena Group Europe

Proudly present :

International Choir Competition OF EUROPE

Prague,Budapest,Bratislava,Vienna, Fully Inclusive Escorted Tour December  2014  ( 13 Days ) Inclusive Tour Price R 24 990 per person Deposit: R5 000 pp  ‘”MUSIC TOUR”,  what better way to experience Central Europe - the cradle of  amazing music . Join us for an outstanding history               journey whilst reveling  in the charm of Europe’s most beautiful cities bedecked in all its winter  finery. Prague Winter  – energetic with old and modern side by side; Budapest –  captivating, peaceful yet bustling and friendly; Bratislava – culture at the crossroads of Europe and sophisticated Vienna –  the true  heart of EUROPEAN HISTORY.” Tour Highlights:  International Choir Festival Of Advent & Christmas Music Prague, Budapest, Bratislava  and Vienna,  –  enough time to explore these historical cities.

			Excludes: Optional excursions and events Meals not indicated Personal expenses Tips & Gratuities Visa & Insurance
	Includes: All flights and airport taxes 4*3* accommodation Hotel Dinners Transport and transfers Sightseeing as per itinerary Visas consulting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ITINERARY:

MUSIC TOUR OF EUROPE 

V. INTERNATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL

 EUROPE 2014:

Prague, Budapest,  Bratislava ,Vienna :

December 2014 ( 13 days)

Day 1: Cape Town to Budapest, Vienna or Prague

Departure from Cape Town / Johannesburg for Europe

Day 2 :Budapest

Breakfast

Budapest is the capital city of Hungary. With green parks full of charming pleasures, museums that will inspire, and a pulsating nightlife that is on par with its European counterparts, Budapest is one of Europe's most delightful and enjoyable cities. Thanks to the perfect location, inhabitants' hospitality and memorable monuments it is called "Little Paris of Central Europe" and "Pearl of the Danube”.

Christmas Market

Dinner

Afternoon: Orientation walk – time to explore. Overnight: Budapest 4* or  3* hotel

Day 3: Budapest

Breakfast.

HOP ON – HOP  OFF  valid  2 days Bus tour incl Boat Tour on the Danube River (Incl)

Visit to the world renowned Szechseniy Thermal Spa – an experience not to be missed especially during the winter  snow time.(optional)

Time at leisure to further explore Budapest and for shopping.

Christmas Market

Welcome in Opera National House to see opera performance or another music event.

Dinner

Overnight: 4* or 3* Hotel

Day 4.Budapest

Breakfast

All  day city Bus tour of Budapest, including a visit to historical buildings of the Franz Liszt Academy or Bela Bartok Conservatory.

Sightseeing tour of the Old City Centre, Royal Palace, Chain Bridge, Church of St Mathias and Parliament. Afternoon at leisure to further explore Budapest.Oldest undeground middle of Europe.Shopping.

Christmas Market

Dinner

Overnight: Budapest 4* or 3* hotel

Day 5 : Budapest – VIENNA – Bratislava

V. INTERNATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL

Festival for Children / Youth choirs, Orchestras, Bands

 7 pm – Opening concert of the festival (Festival fees incl)

After breakfast we depart by coach to Vienna and Bratislava, the Capital of Slovakia, 60 km away – an ancient city built on the cross roads of Europe.

We depart on a all day city tour for an overall impression of the most significant sights of Vienna. Along the Ringstrasse we show you numerous magnificent buildings, such as the MAK, the State Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum, the cultural district, the Museumsquarter, the former Habsburg winter residence, the Hofburg, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burgtheater. En route we stop for a visit to the Schȍnbrunn Palace on the outskirts of Vienna, birth place of Marie-Antoinette.(Incl)

Dinner

Overnight : Bratislava 4* or 3* Hotel

Day 6 :Bratislava

Breakfast

 V. INTERNATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL

Festival for Children / Youth choirs, Orchestras, Bands

9 am – 4 pm Competition in individual categories

3 pm – free time possibilities: a Danube river cruise, a city tour

8 pm – Sacred music choir concert in Francisca Church

 

 In Bratislava we embark on a tour of the historic centre of this city and visit an open market with local Slovak art. Sant Martin Church – Coronation place of Maria Teresa ,Slavin  – cemetery and memorial soldiers ll. World War

Castle,Parliament, Michal Gate,Old Square

Dinner

Overnight : Hotel 4* or 3*

Day 7: Bratislava

Breakfast

V. INTERNATIONAL YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL

Festival for Children / Youth choirs, Orchestras, Bands

Performance of choirs during Holy Masses in Bratislava churches

10 am – 4 pm choir, orchestra and folklore concerts in historical centre of Bratislava 7 pm - Competition results announcement 8 pm – Dinner reception for conductors

Christmas Markets

Dinner

Overnight hotel 4* or 3* hotel

Day 8: Bratislava

After breakfast visiting Local Music School and Christmas Concert together with the students of school.Social gathering afterwords.History of Music School and ,workshop.

Get to know a new friends from Central Europe.

Christmas Markets

Dinner

Overnight hotel 4* or 3* hotel

Day 9 :Bratislava – Prague

After breakfast we leave Bratislava and travel by luxury train  (+-5 hours) to Prague in Czech Republic or luxury bus

Arrive in the stunningly beautiful city of Prague  built on seven hills and the capital of the Czech Republic, rich in culture, music, architecture and history, its panoramic skyline etched with towers and spires of cathedrals, monasteries and castles.

Christmas Market

Dinner

Overnight: Prague 4* or 3* hotel

Day 10 : Prague

After breakfast it is time for a half day city tour of Prague to see the golden city’s most important and interesting sights. After passing the impressive State Opera and the National Museum we cross the famous Wenceslas Square and the Vltava River to the Hradčany, the Castle District, home to Prague Castle, the oldest of the city’s landmarks.

Visit famous unique Jewish cemetery witnesses of II. World War

 from Fascism Camp in Europe  Centrum of Prague

Optional  shopping centrum.

Christmas Market

Dinner

Overnight: Prague 4*or 3* hotel

Day 11 : Prague

Breakfast. Today in Prague is spent at leisure allowing you to further explore this stunning city.

Evening optional concert in cathedral St.Mikulas or performance in State Opera of PRAGUE

Fare well lunch or dinner and price giving.

Christmas Market

Dinner

Overnight: Prague 4*or 3* hotel

Day 12: Prague

Breakfast.

Transport to International Airport Ruziny in Prague.

Meal will be served on the plane.

Day 13 : WELCOME IN Cape Town