BRANTFORD OPERA GUILD Opera/Music Festivals in Munich and Salzburg

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1 PAUWELS TOURS AND TRAVEL 95 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, ON N3T 2J1 Tel: (519) , (800) pauwelstravel.com - tours@pauwelstravel.com BRANTFORD OPERA GUILD Opera/Music Festivals in Munich and Salzburg Photo courtesy of wiki commons free images July 20 to August 2, 2018 Help the Brantford Opera Guild in celebrating their 40 th anniversary by joining them on this leisurely tour to Germany and Austria. This festival tour includes flights and land package but we have left the performance tickets as options so that you can select the category of seat you would like and the number of performances you plan to attend. At time of printing we had access to the Munich festival calendar and have included the links below. Links to the Salzburg festival calendar will not be available until later this fall at the earliest. Proposed Itinerary Day 1 - Friday, July 20: Evening departure from Toronto on Air Canada s direct service to Munich, Germany. Dinner as well as a light snack served during the flight.

2 Day 2 Saturday, July 21: Morning arrival in Munich where you are met by your tour manager and transferred to you home for the next 5 nights, the H+ Hotel Munchen or similar. Time to settle in before gathering for a welcome cocktail followed by dinner. Concert 08:30 PM Marstallplatz FESTIVAL CONCERT: OPERA FOR ALL Cost: Free Musikalische Leitung Michele Mariotti Solist; Sonya Yoncheva Bayerisches Staatsorchester 30.html?tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BfromSpielplan%5D=1&tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BpageId%5D=527&cHash= c c3295e93ddcf55 Day 3 Sunday, July 22: Munich Buffet breakfast at the hotel followed by a half-day guided tour of Munich. Pulsating with energy and commerce, yet charmingly wedded to its historic past, Munich is an exciting city to visit and a charming town to walk around. On this 2-hour tour with an expert guide you will be introduced to many of its major attractions and told about some of the city s legends. Highlights of this morning s tour include; the Marienplatz, dominated by the Old and New Town Hall, and a stroll through the inner city to see sites such as the Frauenkirche, Cuvillies Theatre and the former royal palaces of the Munich Residenz. Lunch in a typical restaurant in the city centre followed by a free afternoon. Die Walkurie Composer Richard Wagner Libretto by Richard Wagner In German with English and German surtitles Munich Opera Festival Sunday, 22 July :00 pm 10:35 pm National theater Duration est. 5 hours 35 minutes Intervals between 1. Aufzug and 2. Aufzug (est. 6:05 pm - 6:40 pm) between 2. Aufzug and 3. Aufzug (est. 8:10 pm -08:55 pm) Prices Ring-cycle C, 842 / 736 / 625 / 494 / 358 / 237 / 73 / html?tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BfromSpielplan%5D=1&tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BpageId%5D=527&cHash=a65ca8aa 84821ade862ee477fc54e03e Day 4 Monday, July 23: Munich Breakfast followed by a private tour of Munich Opera house. Discover a new side to the Munich opera by taking a tour of the National theater. The tour is full of essential facts about the various goings-on in the theatre as well as all the hard work that needs to be done before we can say: Curtains up! You ll hear interesting stories about the architecture, and the famous people who ve influenced the opera house over the last 350 years. The tour includes the Royal Hall, the Ionic Hall, the auditorium and, depending on availability, the stage area.

3 To learn more about the world of opera, particularly the people who keep the performances running, we offer the following special event. Starting with an exclusive tour of the Bayerische Staatsoper, which includes access to areas of the theatre not open to the public, and going on to give you background information about the history of the opera house, the absolute highlight of the event is meeting members of the company, who will share their interesting behind the scenes jobs with you at a world-famous opera house (such as the Artist Management Department), thus providing a very special insight into the world of opera. Balance of the day free. Song Recital 08:00 pm National theater FESTIVAL SONG RECITAL PIOTR BECZALA Munich Opera Festival Prices F, 60 / 53 / 45 / 35 / 25 / 16 / 9 / html?tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BfromSpielplan%5D=1&tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BpageId%5D=527&cHash=313a6659 c67ef3a829f86d026d098a9d Day 5 Tuesday, July 24: Munich Neuschwanstein Schloss - Munich Today, you ll enjoy a full-day excursion to Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof. Travel by coach into the Bavarian alpine countryside and learn about the mystery and legends behind mad King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Visit his fairy tale castles of Neuschwanstein and Linderhof and enjoy sweeping views of the surroundings. During the tour you will hear about the life and passions of Ludwig and discover the story behind his mysterious death. Time permitting there will also be a stop in Oberamagau, home of the Passion play held once every decade. Lunch is included in today s tour. Return to Munich in the late afternoon. Opera Richard Wagner 05:00 pm National theater SIEGFRIED Munich Opera Festival Subscription Prices Ring-cycle C, 842 / 736 / 625 / 494 / 358 / 237 / 73 / html?tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BfromSpielplan%5D=1&tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BpageId%5D=527&cHash=e13ead77 3ee7d07acbc0a4524e5653ed Day 6 Wednesday, July 25: Munich Buffet breakfast at the hotel followed by a free day pursue your own interests. We suggest a visit to the Alte Pinakotheke, one of the oldest galleries in the world and home to one of the most famous collections of Old Master paintings. Opera Giuseppe Verdi 07:00 pm National theater LA TRAVIATA Munich Opera Festival Prices M, 193 / 168 / 142 / 117 / 90 / 64 / 16 / html?tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BfromSpielplan%5D=1&tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BpageId%5D=527&cHash=80bc50d0 61a5e7f06bd5fe8655cef0a8

4 Day 7 Thursday, July 26: Munich Buffet breakfast at the hotel followed by a walk from Sendlinger Tor to Isartor. In the Middle Ages, the city of Munich was within the boundaries of today s Old Town. As any medieval city it was walled and to get in and out one had to go through one of the city s gates. Our stroll through the Old Town takes you from one gate to another. Some of the highlights on today s tour include; the Asamkirche church, one of the most elegant and magnificent buildings in Munich, Viktualienmarkt, one of the main shopping areas of the city and the Munich synagogue (Ohel Jacob). This new synagogue was built about a decade ago on the site of the old one destroyed by the Nazis. Lunch is included as part of today s program. Balance of the day free. Opera Giuseppe Verdi 07:00 pm National theater LES VÊPRES SICILIENNES Munich Opera Festival Introductory Event: 18:00 Prices L, 163 / 142 / 117 / 91 / 64 / 39 / 15 / html?tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BfromSpielplan%5D=1&tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BpageId%5D=527&cHash=81d0cf2a c941f1f6db0a Day 8 Friday, July 27: Munich - Chiemsee - Salzburg Buffet breakfast at the hotel followed by departure from Munich. Our destination is Salzburg but before crossing into Austria we will stop to visit Herrenchiemsee Castle yet another indulgence built by Bavarian King Ludwig II, this time as a tribute to Versailles. The castle is located on the largest island in the Lake Chiemsee- the Herreninsel. Afternoon arrival at our hotel Star Inn Salzburg Zentrum ( Lunch and dinner are both included today. Overnight. Information about tonight s performance pending. Day 9 - Saturday, July 28: Salzburg Today you will explore the center of Salzburg. From New Town to Old Town, learn about the area's diverse history. Experience the culture of Salzburg, the history of Mozart and enjoy an amazing panoramic view from Mönchsberg hill. Our tour also includes an orientation of Salzburg s most famous street, the Getreidegasse, which is especially renowned for its wrought iron trade signs as well as Mozart s Birthplace. Lunch in a typical restaurant in the city center followed by a free afternoon. No group dinner tonight. Information about tonight s performance pending. Day 10 Sunday, July 29: Salzburg Sound of music - Konigssee - Salzburg Get ready for a full day tour with breathtaking views including the countryside and locations used in the making of the movie Sound of Music including Leopoldskrone Palace, the Gazebo at Hellbrunn, the area of St Gilgen on the Wolfgang Lake plus Mondsee where the wedding church is situated. Following time for lunch (included) we motor to Konigssee (Kings Lake) for a boat ride offering more fabulous views this time of the Bavarian Alps. Return to Sazburg in the late afternoon. Balance of the day free. Information about tonight s performance pending. Day 11 Monday, July 30: Salzburg Another boat ride today, this time along the river where you will discover the old city of Salzburg and admire the gorgeous façades as you make your way to Hellbrunn. Arrival at Hellbrunn dock and transfer to a London-style double-decker bus, which will bring you to Hellbrunn Palace (Schloss Hellbrunn) an attraction world-famous for its water features in the palace's expansive gardens. Audio guide included so you can visit the palace and gardens at your own pace. Return to the Salzburg following the visit.

5 Tonight we have planned a Marionette performance at Salzburg Marionette Theatre. The visit may be changed depending on the festival schedule. Dinner either before or after the performance. Day 12 Tuesday, July 31: Salzburg Today we will visit the 900 year old Hohenwerfen Castle. A former defensive bastion, the castle stands amid extraordinary countryside, enthroned high above the Salzach River Valley. Visit to the castle followed by lunch at a restaurant in the countryside. Return to Salzburg following lunch. Balance of the day free. Information about tonight s performance pending. Day 13 Wednesday, August 1: Salzburg Your last day so we have left it free to spend as you please. We recommend an optional excursion to Austria's Lake District on a guided tour from Salzburg, to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hallstatt in the Salzkammergut region. Journey along the emerald-green Fuschlsee, see the emperor's summer palace in Bad Ischl, and then continue to St. Gilgen to take a stunning photo of the beautiful scenery from a great view point. Next, make your way through picturesque Bad Goisern to reach one of the highlights of the tour at the stunning town of Hallstatt, considered the pearl of Austria's Lake District. Upon arrival in Hallstatt, your guide will point out all the hidden gems and must-see sights. You will have time to explore the town, and enjoy lunch in one of the lakeside restaurants (own expense). Leave Hallstatt and make your way back to Salzburg via the Gosausee lake, where a backdrop of the glistening Dachstein glacier awaits you for a short stop. Tour cost approximately $85.00 CAD. Tonight will be a farewell dinner at the St. Peter Stiftskeller. Day 14 Thursday, August 2: Salzburg Buffet breakfast at the hotel before boarding the coach and transferring to Munich airport for your return flight to Canada. WELCOME HOME! Please note the level of activity for this tour is considered moderate. Participants should be able to walk some distance over uneven ground. In some instances public transport may be available to reach entrances that are more than just a short distance from the bus drop off. Charges for such services are the responsibility of the participant. As a result of the Salzburg Festival information not being available at time of printing the order of sightseeing may have to be altered to accommodate the schedule once published. The tour cost is based on a minimum 20 participants. Because it is imperative we have an opportunity to pre-order tickets we request you register as soon as possible for the tour. A deadline of November 15 th has been established as the final date to reach our minimum number. As soon as we would have 20 participants the tickets requests will be made. Should the tickets no longer be available at that time, participants will be notified and all monies refunded. Deposits paid by credit card will only be processed once the tour has been guaranteed. Price includes: Tour Cost from Toronto $6, per person based on two people sharing a double room, Land only $5, Single supplement $ Return airfare from Toronto to Munich on Air Canada direct service Airport taxes and fees Transportation throughout the tour 13 nights accommodation based on two people sharing a room. Single supplement $1, Daily breakfast 11 dinners or full lunches All sightseeing with English speaking guides as per the itinerary and including admissions Gratuities Porterage of one suitcase per person

6 Not Included: Opera tickets prices vary depending on the number of performances and type of ticket requested Meals other than those included Beverages with meals Items of a personal nature Optional travel insurance. Please contact the office for a quote.

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9 APPLICATION FORM Please book seat(s) on the Brantford Opera Guild Tour departing July 20 August 2, Enclosed is my/our deposit of ($750 per person, plus insurance premium if taken.) Please indicate with an X if you intend to travel on Group flights or Land only. Deposit and insurance premium, if taken, are due with registration. You will be invoiced an interim payment of $ and the balance due 45 days prior to departure. WE REQUIRE A COPY OF YOUR PASSPORT (INFORMATION PAGES ONLY) VALID 3 MONTHS AFTER TOUR DATE TO BE SENT WITH YOUR APPLICATION FORM. Name as on Passport. Indicate the appropriate title before each name (Mr., Mrs., Miss, Dr., Ms.) NAME(S): If applicable, give your commonly used first name as you would like it to appear on your name tag: (e.g. Liz for Mary Elizabeth ) ADDRESS: Postal Code: PHONE: (Residence) (Business) (Fax/ ) If traveling alone, is a single room required: YES NO. If sharing, what is your bed preference: twin double. SPECIAL REQUESTS: (Dietary, special physical needs, frequent flyer number, etc.) Please list here so we can do our best to assist you. Please be advised that due to airline policies, individual seat selection cannot be guaranteed.. Insurance - Please call the office for premiums then record on application form and add amount to deposit. I/we would like to purchase (please check and record your rate): Name: Date of Birth Name: Date of Birth All-inclusive Package Non-medical Package Other Decline Insurance (Please sign here if you decline the insurance). PAYMENT: 9Cheque payable to Pauwels Travel 9Visa 9 Mastercard 9American Express Amount Paid: Card Number: Expiry: Security Code: Signature: *I/we agree to the terms and conditions attached to the program, have indicated our insurance choice, indicated any special requests and included payment. Signature(s) Date: Please forward this completed form, copy of passport and payment to: PAUWELS TRAVEL BUREAU LTD. 95 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, Ontario N3T 2J1 Tel: / Fax: tours@pauwelstravel.com

10 PAUWELS TOURS AND TRAVEL 95 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, ON N3T 2J1 Tel: (519) , (800) pauwelstravel.com, BRANTFORD OPERA GUILD Opera/Music Festivals in Munich and Salzburg TICKET REQUEST Name(s): Please note that we have been advised there will be a supplement for obtaining the tickets before they go on sale to the public. The surcharges will vary and could be as much as 50% of the ticket price. Pauwels Travel is not charging any fee for the processing of the tickets. The net cost will be passed on to the participant. Exact prices will only be known when the order is filled. If you are not attending one of the performances please put 0 so there is no confusion. Saturday, July 21: No formal request necessary Tonight s performance; Concert 08:30 PM Marstallplatz FESTIVAL CONCERT: OPERA FOR ALL Cost: Free Cast; Musikalische Leitung Michele Mariotti Solist; Sonya Yoncheva Bayerisches Staatsorchester 30.html?tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BfromSpielplan%5D=1&tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BpageId%5D=527&cHash= c c3295e93ddcf55 Sunday, July 22: Die Walkurie Number of tickets Price point 1st choice 2nd choice Composer Richard Wagner Libretto by Richard Wagner In German with English and German surtitles Munich Opera Festival Sunday, 22. July :00 pm 10:35 pm Nationaltheater Duration est. 5 hours 35 minutes Intervals between 1. Aufzug and 2. Aufzug (est. 06:05 pm - 06:40 pm ) between 2. Aufzug and 3. Aufzug (est. 08:10 pm - 08:55 pm ) Prices Ring-cycle C, 842 / 736 / 625 / 494 / 358 / 237 / 73 / 57 Cast 00.html?tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BfromSpielplan%5D=1&tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BpageId%5D=527&cHash=a65ca8aa 84821ade862ee477fc54e03e

11 Monday, July 23: Number of tickets Price point 1st choice 2nd choice Song Recital 08:00 pm Nationaltheater FESTIVAL SONG RECITAL PIOTR BECZALA Munich Opera Festival Prices F, 60 / 53 / 45 / 35 / 25 / 16 / 9 / html?tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BfromSpielplan%5D=1&tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BpageId%5D=527&cHash=313a6659 c67ef3a829f86d026d098a9d Tuesday, July 24: Number of tickets Price point 1st choice 2nd choice Tonight s performance; Opera Richard Wagner 05:00 pm Nationaltheater SIEGFRIED Munich Opera Festival Subscription Prices Ring-cycle C, 842 / 736 / 625 / 494 / 358 / 237 / 73 / html?tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BfromSpielplan%5D=1&tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BpageId%5D=527&cHash=e13ead77 3ee7d07acbc0a4524e5653ed Wednesday, July 25: Number of tickets Price point 1st choice 2nd choice Opera Giuseppe Verdi 07:00 pm Nationaltheater LA TRAVIATA Munich Opera Festival Prices M, 193 / 168 / 142 / 117 / 90 / 64 / 16 / html?tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BfromSpielplan%5D=1&tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BpageId%5D=527&cHash=80bc50d0 61a5e7f06bd5fe8655cef0a8 Thursday, July 26: Number of tickets Price point 1st choice 2nd choice Opera Giuseppe Verdi 07:00 pm Nationaltheater LES VÊPRES SICILIENNES Munich Opera Festival Introductory Event: 18:00 Prices L, 163 / 142 / 117 / 91 / 64 / 39 / 15 / html?tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BfromSpielplan%5D=1&tx_sfstaatsoper_pi1%5BpageId%5D=527&cHash=81d0cf2a c941f1f6db0a133278

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