Vienna is an imperial city with a fascinating heritage that spans over both sides of the Danube River. Sprinkled with elaborate palaces, museums, a contemporary culinary scene and the impressive Neo-renaissance Staatsoper, Vienna is rich in colonial grandeur.
Vienna is hard to beat when it comes to musical events and performances, with the Vienna State Opera, one of the world’s greatest houses for opera and ballet performances no exception and enjoyed by locals and visitors from all corners of the world throughout the year. A city passionate about music and the arts, add to your Vienna Opera break by discovering the city’s cultural roots and variety of enriching experiences. Explore stately museums and galleries: the Old Master collection at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the Leopold Museum with its works by Austrian painters and the Liechtenstein Palais with its Baroque collection are all a must for art lovers. Visit the Spanish Riding School for a splash of colour and a dazzling performance of classic equitation and amble through the bustling Naschmarkt market for your local foodie fix.
Trip Highlights
- With a fascinating history and heritage, spend three nights in beautiful Vienna
- Enjoy a memorable night at the opera at the opulent Vienna State Opera House
- Opt to visit the prestigious Spanish Riding School to witness traditional horsemanship
- Explore the city’s chic coffee houses and contemporary culinary scene
- Visit Schloss Belvedere, a baroque palace, and the gothic St. Stephen’s Cathedral
- Wander through the Museum Quarter to visit prominent museums and art galleries
Itinerary
Day 1
UK to Vienna
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international flight to Vienna Airport. On arrival you will be met and transferred by private vehicle from the airport to your hotel in Vienna. The rest of the day is free for you to start exploring the city. You might decide to start your city break by going for a stroll around the Ringstrasse Boulevard from the Vienna State Opera house to the city hall, providing an opportunity to discover the city’s imperial expansion since the late 19th century.
Hotel Kaiserhof Wien
Day 2
Vienna
Today is free for you to enjoy exploring the city. Joining a guided city tour or utilising the hop-on, hop-off tour bus is a great way to see the highlights of the city at a pace that suits you. Make sure you fit in a visit to the Kaiserliche Schatzkammer, containing a variety of secular and religious treasures, the Schloss Belvedere an impressive baroque palace and the gothic masterpiece, Stephansdom cathedral. This evening, enjoy your chosen opera performance at the Vienna State Opera.
- Breakfast
Hotel Kaiserhof Wien
Day 3
Vienna
Today is again free for you to continue seeing the sights of Vienna. You might wish to start your day with a visit to a typical coffee house, followed by the Nashmarkt to check out the food scene and taste local delicacies. Go for a stroll to the museum quarter and pop into those that take your fancy, or head to the Spanish riding school for an impeccably choreographed equitation routine.
- Breakfast
Hotel Kaiserhof Wien
Day 4
Vienna to the UK
Enjoy spending your last day in the city at your own leisure. Later on today, you will be transferred by private vehicle back to Vienna Airport for your direct flight back to the UK. When you arrive back into the UK, continue your journey home.
Vienna Opera Schedule for 2026/27
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Guide to Price
4 days from £890 per person
What's Included
- International flights and private transfers
- Hotel accommodation and taxes
- Opera tickets as specified
What's Not Included
- Visas
- Travel Insurance
- Expenses of a personal nature
- Meals unless specified
from £890
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A marvellous stay in Prague
JR - Prague Opera - April 2025
Thank you and your colleagues for a marvellous stay in Prague. We went sightseeing during the day and went to the opera on both Thursday and Friday evenings. The settings were marvellous and the seats ideal. The performances were superb. Prague is an excellent place for an opera holiday with there being two houses. The hotel was also great with excellent service.
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