Develop your group’s musical knowledge with a trip to Mozart’s birthplace!
Colourful chalets and rich woodland scenery make this part of Austria an unforgettable place to visit. The birthplace of Mozart, it is hard to imagine a more apt location to perform and develop your group's musical knowledge! Today, music has a prominent position within the city, and year round events celebrate its musical history. Between your performances, for which you are sure to have a receptive audience, you will have a chance to visit the stunning cathedral and the Werfen Ice Caves.
Venues
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Mid Europe Festival
Time of year: Second week of July.One of the largest music festivals for wind and brass ensembles in Europe, Mid...
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Mirabell Gardens
This is one of the most beautiful Baroque gardens in Austria and features in the famous film, 'The Sound of...
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St Gilgen Bandstand
St Gilgen is a picturesque Austrian village located to the east of Salzburg. The resort attracts a lot of tourists during...
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Castle Kaprun
The restored medieval castle is well-known for hosting the July Burgfest, which features, amongst other things, jousting tournaments. Ensembles can...
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Basilika St. Michael
This lovely basilica in the charming town of Mondsee is the setting for Maria's wedding in the Sound of Music...
Sample Itinerary
Tour price includes:
- 4 nights' half-board accommodation
- Return executive coach travel (TV/video/WC/seatbelts)
- Return ferry/Eurotunnel crossings
- Free staff place ratio 1:8
- Detailed information pack
- Arrangement of 3 concerts including publicity and advertising
- Comprehensive travel & medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- VAT
| Morning Summary | Afternoon Summary | Evening Summary | |
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| Day 1 |
Travel to Dover |
Early afternoon ferry/tunnel crossing |
Overnight journey to Austria |
| Day 2 |
Travel to Salzburgland |
Arrive early afternoon Time to explore the area Time to rehearse at the accommodation |
Evening meal at the accommodation |
| Day 3 |
Visit the Werfen Ice Caves |
Concert in St Gilgen with stunning views of the lake |
Evening meal at the accommodation |
| Day 4 |
Visit Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace and the cathedral |
Afternoon concert at the Mirabell Gardens |
Evening meal at the accommodation |
| Day 5 |
Visit the Saltmines at Berchtesgaden |
Concert at Basilika St. Michael in Mondsee |
Evening meal at the accommodation |
| Day 6 |
Morning at leisure for last-minute shopping |
Depart for Calais |
Overnight journey |
| Day 7 |
Ferry/tunnel crossing |
Arrive back home |
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The Performing Arts team at the park were very professional and the stage was super. A once-in-a-lifetime experience.– Chesswood Junior School
Recommended Accommodation
Hotel Josef
This excellent hotel is built in the traditional Austrian chalet style and has been renovated in the last few years to a very high standard. Bedrooms sleep 2, 4, 5 or 6 people, all with en-suite bath/shower room, WC and TV. The hotel has a total capacity of 180…
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Excursions
Salzburg Cathedral & Museum
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The Cathedral Museum contains some valuable liturgical objects as well as objets d'art from the Salzburg archdiocese. The exhibits range from the Carolingian Cross of St Rupert (eighth C.), Gothic… Read More
Hellbrunn Palace & Fountains
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At the Gateway to the City of Salzburg lies the Hellbrunn Palace. This Jewel of Manneristic architecture is surrounded by a giant Park, the Trick Fountains, and the Salzburg Zoo.
Mozart's Birthplace
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In Getreidegasse no. 9, is where the Leopold Mozart family lived from 1747 to 1773. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born here on January 27, 1756. Today the rooms once occupied by… Read More
Mozart's Residence
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The Mozart Residence, also known as the Tanzmeisterhaus, was first mentioned in official documents in 1617. It was so called because a decree of 1711 permitted dances there.In 1773 the… Read More
Sound of Music Tour
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A wonderful ride with breathtaking views of the landscape where the opening scenes were filmed. Relax and listen to the original Sound of Music soundtrack. Our English-speaking guide not only… Read More
Eisriesenwelt: Werfen Ice Cave
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The ice caves in Werfen are the biggest ice caves in the world! The gigantic system of caves in the mountains of the Tennengebirge is 42 kilometres long and was detected… Read More