| 2007 Festivals : Lucerne International Choral Festival : Itineraries |
Lucerne
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Music Celebrations International knows that many choirs singing in the festival will want to stay in Europe afterwards to explore and experience some of the many musically and culturally significant towns and cities in the area. MCI is also able to help balanced choirs perform in stand-alone concerts as part of the American Celebration of Music in Europe. The following are links to the Festival Only Itinerary, plus four examples of possible post-festival extensions to consider. Remember that MCI is more than happy to use these itineraries as a starting point to then create a completely customized tour for you and your choir.
Standard (Festival Only) Itinerary
The standard (Festival Only) itinerary for the 2007 Lucerne Festival is a 4 night / 6 day trip, beginning in Zürich, Switzerland. We travel from Zurich to Lucerne, where rehearsals and performances are interspersed with time to visit the beautiful historic surrounding areas.
Extension #1: Add more Switzerland (add four nights)
Transfer to Interlaken via Bern. Tour the Bear-Pit (Bärengraben), and view the Minster and the old town. Continue on to Interlaken with an optional concert there. The next day includes leisure time with optional visits to the Jungfrau or Schilthorn. The following day transfer to Geneva via Lausanne. The last day includes sightseeing in Geneva [Old Town, Cathédrale St-Pierre, Quai de Mont-Blanc, Parc Villa Barton, Monument de la Réformation (Geneva is the City of Calvin), and entrance to the Petit Palais] with an optional concert.
Extension #2: Add Venice and Lugano (add four nights)
Spend the day en route to Venice, the "Queen of the Adriatic". The next day transfer to the main island of San Marco via public boat. Sightseeing includes a morning walking tour of St. Mark's Square, the Bell Tower, Basilica of St. Mark and the Palace of the Doges. Optional concert in the Venice area. The following day, transfer to Lugano via Verona. In Verona (of Romeo and Juliet fame) tour the Roman Arena, and the famous Juliet's Balcony. The next morning take a guided tour of Lugano including the Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, Chiesa de Santa Maria degli Angioli, and other highlights - plus an afternoon steamer ride on Lake Lugano. Optional concert in Lugano.
Extension #3: Add Innsbruck, Salzburg and Munich (add four nights)
Spend the day in transfer to Innsbruck via Vaduz, Liechtenstein, one of the smallest capitals in the world. In the morning take a ½-day guided tour of Innsbruck (the Old City, Maria Theresien Straße, the Golden Roof, the Hofkirche, the Olympic Ski Jump, Wilten Basilica and the Arch of Triumph). Optional concert in Innsbruck. Transfer to Salzburg where you'll take a guided tour including Mirabel Palace and Gardens, Mozart Square, the Dom Cathedral, University Church, the Mozarthaus (Mozart's birthplace) and a cable car ride up to the Fortress (for an unparalleled view of the city below). Optional concert in Salzburg. Then transfer to Munich through the Bavarian Alps, stopping to visit Neuschwanstein Castle, Wieskirche & Oberammergau, the site of the world famous Passion Play. Continue to Munich for Farewell Dinner and overnight accommodations, then a morning transfer to the airport for the return flight to the USA.
Extension #4: Add Strasbourg and Heidelberg (add four nights)
Spend the day transferring to Strasbourg via the Black Forest. The next morning is devoted to exploring Strasbourg - visit the Notre Dame Cathedral (and Museum) which recalls the city's early ecclesiastical times. Enjoy an afternoon one-hour cruise on the canals. Optional concert in Strasbourg. The next morning transfer to Heidelberg. A ½-day tour includes the Schloß (castle), the Great Barrel, the Courtyard and the Pharmaceutical Museum. Also see the old university itself, the Cathedral of the Holy Ghost, the Old Bridge and the Jesuit Church. The last day includes a ½-day excursion for a Rhine River Cruise travelling, from Rüdesheim to St. Goar. Optional concert in Heidelberg. Farewell Dinner and overnight accommodations, then a morning transfer to the airport for the return flight to the USA.
Extension #5: Add Paris (add four nights)
Spend the day transferring to Paris. In the morning take a ½-day guided tour of Paris historique, including Notre-Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysées, Place de la Concorde, Luxembourg Palace and Gardens, Latin Quarter, Place de la Bastille, Invalides Hospital (with entrance to the Royal Chapel to see Napoleon's Tomb) and other highlights. Optional concert in Paris. The next day enjoy a ½-day tour of Paris artistique, including entrance to the Louvre, the largest and greatest art museum in the world. Your last day in Paris includes an optional midday recital in Notre-Dame Cathedral and a day at leisure in Paris. Farewell Dinner.
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