11 Nights / 12 Days
Through its special connections in Munich and at Glyndebourne, Academy Travel is pleased to again offer entrée to difficult-to-access performances at two of the world’s leading opera festivals. Each year in Munich, the Bavarian State Opera presents all its new productions for the season over three weeks. The festival draws an impressive roster of singers, such as sopranos Anna Netrebko and Anja Harteros, and tenor Jonas Kaufmann. Established in 1934, Glyndebourne is the doyen of English country-house opera festivals, with superb productions, excellent singers and the London Philharmonic Orchestra in the pit.
Experience
Seven top-flight performances, with internationally renowned singers, conductors and directors
Bavaria’s musical heritage, in expert pre and post-performance discussions
Southern Germany’s cultural wealth, from Augsburg’s renaissance to a nascent national identity on the Romantic Road
England’s fine tradition of countryhouse opera and summer music festivals at Glyndebourne
Diverse scenery: England’s iconic Sussex Downs, Bavaria’s medieval villages and Baroque palaces
HIGHLIGHTS
Performances
Best available tickets to seven outstanding operas are included.
Munich
Four operas by the Bavarian State Opera as part of Munich’s traditional summer opera festival. The festival offers an impressive range of operas with a star-studded cast of singers. Stand-out performers in recent years have included Anna Netrebko and Anja Harteros, and tenor Jonas Kaufmann.
Glyndebourne
Three operas at Glyndebourne, as part of the prestigious summer opera music festival set on this historic estate located in the heart of Sussex’s South Downs. Glyndebourne never fails to dazzle, each year producing imaginative operatic productions of the highest standard, with a stellar cast of performers. Academy Travel is a sponsor of Glyndebourne, giving us access to the best tickets before they go on sale to the general public.Return international/domestic air travel unless those flights take place during the tour
Special taxes and airport levies that can only be paid in cash at the destination. We will advise you of these charges (if any) before you depart
Costs involved in obtaining visas for countries visited, where required
Travel insurance. We require all participants to have comprehensive travel insurance. A typical policy for one of our tours will cost from $160 upwards, depending on your age, pre-existing medical conditions, the countries you are visiting and the overall length of your trip
Lunches and dinners not specifically mentioned as included in the itinerary
Personal expenses such as laundry and phone calls
Costs associated with any activity mentioned as “optional” in the itinerary, or any suggested free time activity
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