In 2010 the Salzburg Festival celebrates its 90th anniversary, and its programme will revolve around mythological themes. We are delighted to present two exclusive tours, prepared in collaboration between The British Friends of the Salzburg Festival, and Travel for the Arts. The world-class performances offered in the following tours feature the finest artists; all in the city which still rings to the music of its most famous son, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Tour 1 offers the opportunity to hear Edita Gruberova in a concert performance of Bellini’s Norma. We also include Mozart’s Don Giovanni with Christopher Maltman and Erwin Schrott, and Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice conducted by Riccardo Muti, as well the option to attend the much-anticipated Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra programme of Prokofiev’s Ivan the Terrible, op. 116 with Gerard Depardieu as the Speaker. Please click on the Programme tab above for further details.


Fri 13 Aug Morning departure on scheduled services of British Airways from London Gatwick to Salzburg. Lunchtime arrival and transfer to the 5-star Hotel Bristol or Hotel Altstadt, where a welcome drink will be served. Free afternoon before the evening performance at the Grosses Festspielhaus.

Sat 14 Aug Morning excursion to the 17th-century Hellbrunn Palace outside Salzburg. This summer palace, built by Italian architect Santino Solari, was commissioned by Markus Sittikus von Hohenems, prince-bishop to Salzburg from 1612 to 1619. Enjoy the beautiful park with water-features. Lunch at the Palace. Return to Salzburg for the evening performance at the Grosses Festspielhaus, with drinks in the Patrons' Lounge.

Sun 15 Aug Morning excursion to Berchtesgaden. A visit of the Royal Palace is followed by lunch in a restaurant on Lake Thumsee. Return to Salzburg in the afternoon for the evening performance at the Haus für Mozart.

Mon 16 Aug This morning you may choose to attend the optional performance of the Vienna Philharmonic. In the afternoon a private backstage tour of the festival complex is arranged, prior to a farewell dinner in a local restaurant.

Tue 17 Aug Morning transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight back to London.

Flights: British Airways

Flight schedules are subject to alteration. Flights from other UK airports can be arranged on request.