Vienna Opera Breaks

4 days from £590 per person

Exterior of the grand opera house in Vienna

Vienna is an imperial city with a fascinating heritage that spans over both sides of the Danube River. Sprinkled with elaborate palaces, museums, chic coffee houses, 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.

Route: Vienna

Itinerary Highlights

Experience artistic perfection and musical excellence during your chosen performance at the opulent Vienna State Opera House.

Visit the prestigious Spanish Riding School and watch a mesmerising performance of perfected traditional horsemanship in an elegant renaissance building.

Enjoy tasting traditional culinary delicacies which can be found in the city’s refined coffee houses and chic restaurants.

Itinerary: Vienna Opera Breaks

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. (N)

Accommodation in Vienna: Das Triest Hotel (or similar)

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. (B)

Accommodation in Vienna: Das Triest Hotel (or similar)

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. (B)

Accommodation in Vienna: Das Triest Hotel (or similar)

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. (B)

**KEY: N = No meals, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

What's included

International flights from the UK
Hotel accommodation and taxes
Return private airport transfers
Opera tickets as specified

What's not included

Cost of visas
Travel Insurance
Expenses of a personal nature
Meals unless specified

Guide to Price

The above price is based on two people travelling together and sharing accommodation in low season. The price is only a guide and can vary according to selected airlines, hotels and date of travel. If you wish to travel with your family, friends or on your own we will be very happy to assist you with your arrangements.

Vienna Opera Schedule for 2021

Please contact us to book your Vienna opera break and for specific performance dates and prices.

Date	Performance
7th, 10th, 13th, 16th January, 28th, 31st March & 5th, 9th April 2021	Madama Butterfly
18th & 21st February & 15th, 18th, 24th May 2021	L'Elisir d'Amore
21st January, 4th, 7th, 14th February & 3rd, 6th, 10th, 14th March 2021	Tosca
11th, 14th, 19th, 22nd, 28th January 2021	Nabucco
24th, 27th, 30th Janaury & 3rd, 5th February 2021	Le Nozze de Figaro
6th, 17th, 20th, 23rd, 26th February, 26th, 29th May & 2nd, 6th, 9th June 2021	Carmen
19th, 22nd, 25th, 28th February 2021	La Cenerentola
4th, 7th, 12th, 17th, 20th March 2021	La Traviata
14th, 18th, 25th March 2021	Manon
21st, 24th, 27th, 30th March 2021	Rigoletto
12th, 16th, 19th April 2021	Turandot
15th, 17th, 20th, 22nd April 2021	Il Barbiere di Siviglia
18th, 21st, 25th, 28th April 2021	Die Walkure
23rd, 26th, 29th April 2021	Faust
24th, 27th, 30th April 2021	Die Zauberflote
9th, 13th, 16th, 21st, 25th May 2021	Les Contes d'Hoffman
10th, 14th, 17th, 21st, 24th, 28th June 2021	Macbeth
19th, 23rd, 27th, 30th June 2021	Lohengrin

Your Opera Holiday with Pettitts Travel

Pettitts Travel opera holidays are all tailor-made and personalised exactly to your requirements. With a well-established reputation in arranging opera holidays, we will be delighted to advise you on the different performances and schedules, recommend the most suitable seats, arrange any additional excursions or offer advice on how your holiday could be extended. Our opera holidays take place in Europe, ranging from Verona to Vienna, and Paris to Venice. With numerous flights to the continent from most UK regional airports and, once there, a wide variety of hotels to choose from, Pettitts Travel will arrange the perfect opera holiday for you.

All of our opera holidays include international flights from the UK, hotel accommodation, return airport transfers in-country and opera tickets as specified. Many clients also like to add on additional excursions and experiences which we can arrange for you pre-departure. Popular additional experiences include a day out to the excellent Spanish Riding School in Vienna, an afternoon of wine tasting in the Italian countryside when in Verona or Florence, a night at the Moulin Rouge or other cabaret venues in Paris, or a historical and cultural walking tour whilst in Rome, Berlin or Prague.

Popular Opera Performances

With hundreds of operas spanning over four centuries, there are a huge range and variety of opera performances, from stories of death and tragedy to tales of love and romance. One of the world’s most loved and popular operas is La Traviata by Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi. This masterpiece created in 1853 combines love and tragedy, all set in Paris to Verdi’s faultless score. Turning to one of the world’s greatest composers - Giacomo Puccini - Puccini scored some of the best-known operas in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Tosca is a tale of power and passion set against crashing orchestral cords, Madama Butterfly explores love and loss between a young Japanese girl and an American sailor whilst La Bohème, one of the most adored operas, follows the pains and pleasures of young love and money. Other recommended performances include Bizet’s Carmen, Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia, Verdi’s Aida and Mozart’s ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’.

European Opera Festivals

Not only is Europe home to some of the most beautiful and renowned opera houses, it is also famous for hosting some of the finest opera and arts festivals in the world. With Italy as the ‘birthplace of Opera’, it is no wonder that this beautifully boot-shaped country boasts some of the most prominent and spectacular festivals including the summertime Arena di Verona Festival and the classic Rossini Opera Festival celebrating the composer Gioacchino Pesaro. For something a little different, enjoy performances in Rome’s open-air opera festival located in the Roman Bath of Caracalla. Elsewhere, combine music, drama and dance at the Salzburg Arts Festival, celebrate all things opera in Munich during July, enjoy the breathtaking location of Ireland’s Blackwater Valley Opera Festival or discover classical music in the picturesque lake-side city of Lucerne at the end of summer. For something a little closer to home, Glyndebourne is an elegant choice for a night at the opera.

Vienna Opera Breaks

4 days from £590 per person

Itinerary Highlights

Itinerary: Vienna Opera Breaks

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What's included

What's not included

Guide to Price

Vienna Opera Schedule for 2021

What Is A Tailor-Made Holiday?

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Your Opera Holiday with Pettitts Travel

Popular Opera Performances

European Opera Festivals

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