CENTRE STAGE TOURS PRESENTS

FESTIVALS OF EUROPE TOUR

VENICE • SALZBURG • SCOTLAND

Three extraordinary European destinations. Three world-class festivals.
One unforgettable journey through art, music, dance, theatre and history.

JULY 23 – AUGUST 8, 2027

15 NIGHTS • VENICE BIENNALE • SALZBURG FESTIVAL • EDINBURGH FRINGE • ROYAL TATTOO

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15 NIGHTS

From cities to the Highlands

3 DESTINATIONS

Venice • Salzburg
Scotland

4 ICONIC EVENTS

Venice Biennale • Salzburg Fest
Edinburgh Fringe • Royal Tattoo

MAX 20 GUESTS

Small-group
Experience

$12,600

Per person
Double occupancy

THREE FESTIVALS. ONE EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY.

Experience Europe at its most creative — from the art and architecture of Venice, to the music of Salzburg, to the energy of Edinburgh and the spectacular landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. This is a journey built around world-class festivals, unforgettable performances and remarkable places.

WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE

Great theatre, behind-the-scenes access and some of Ontario’s most memorable destinations.

VENICE
Contemporary art, historic streets, canals and the Venice Biennale festival of architecture & Dance.

SALZBURG
World-class music and performance in one of Europe’s most beautiful cultural cities.

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THE HIGHLANDS
Castles, lochs, dramatic landscapes and the slower rhythm of Scotland beyond the cities.

EDINBURGH
The Fringe, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and one of the world’s great festival cities.

YOUR FESTIVAL JOURNEY

Four extraordinary destinations, each with its own rhythm, culture and festival experience.

VENICE — July 24–27
Biennale experiences, St. Mark’s, Doge’s Palace, Murano and Burano.

SALZBURG — July 28–31
Train through the Alps, Salzburg Festival, Mozart and Old Town, Hohensalzburg and Hellbrunn.

THE HIGHLANDS — August 1–4
Inverness, Culloden, Loch Ness, Eilean Donan, Isle of Skye, Glencoe and Pitlochry.

EDINBURGH — August 5–7
Edinburgh Fringe, city exploring and the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

DAY by DAY in VENICE — JULY 23–28

DAY 1 — FRI JULY 23 | Depart for Venice

Overnight flight from Vancouver to Venice.

DAY 2 — SAT JULY 24 | Welcome to Venice

Arrive in Venice, settle into the hotel and begin exploring the city with an evening stroll.

DAY 3 — SUN JULY 25 | The Venice Biennale

Explore the international architectural pavilions and street performances of the Venice Biennale Festival, either with the group or at your own pace, before enjoying an evening performance of music and dance.

DAY 4 — MON JULY 26 | Classic Venice

Discover St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, with time to wander Venice’s remarkable streets, bridges and canals.

DAY 5 — TUE JULY 27 | The Islands of Venice

Travel across the lagoon to Murano, famed for its centuries-old glassblowing tradition, and Burano, known for its colourful houses and handmade lace. Enjoy additional time to explore Venice and its festival experiences before taking in another evening performance at a beautiful Venetian venue.Travel across the lagoon to Murano and Burano, with additional time to explore Venice and its festival experiences. In the evening, take in another performance at a beautiful Venetian venue.

DAY 6 — WED JULY 28 | Through the Alps

Travel by train from Venice to Salzburg on a spectacular 5½-hour journey through the Alps. In the evening, attend a concert at the Salzburg Festival.

DAY by DAY in SALZBURG — JULY 29 - AUGUST 1

DAY 7 — THU JULY 29 | Mozart’s Salzburg

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Explore Salzburg’s Old Town and its Mozart connections, take a river cruise and visit Hohensalzburg Fortress. In the evening, enjoy a concert in one of the city’s remarkable venues. Explore Salzburg’s historic Old Town, Mozart sites and some of the city’s most famous landmarks. In the evening, attend a performance connected with the Salzburg Festival.

DAY 8 — FRI JULY 30 | Palaces, Gardens & Festival Life

Ride a cable car to the top of the Alps and visit the magical fountains and grounds of Hellbrunn Palace. The evening is free, with the option of attending another concert.

DAY 9 — SAT JULY 31 | Salzburg Free Day

Enjoy a free day for music, sightseeing or simply exploring Salzburg at your own pace. In the evening, there will be an optional dining experience at St. Peter Stiftskulinarium, Europe’s oldest restaurant, followed by a concert.

DAY 10 — SUN AUG 1 | Off to the Highlands with a possible bonus stopover

Fly toward Inverness with a planned eight-hour stopover in Amsterdam, giving us time to explore some of the city before continuing to Scotland. The Amsterdam visit is subject to the flight schedules available when group air travel is finalized.

DAY by DAY in SCOTLAND — AUGUST 2 - 8

DAY 11 — MON AUG 2 | Culloden History & Nessie

Begin with an optional morning visit to Fort George before spending the afternoon on and around legendary Loch Ness. Cruise the loch and explore the dramatic ruins of Urquhart Castle from both water and land. End the day at your Highland hotel on the shores of Loch Duich, surrounded by mountains and just minutes from Eilean Donan Castle.

DAY 12 — TUE AUG 3 | Highlands — Sky to Sea

Set out from Loch Duich for a full day exploring Eilean Donan Castle and the Isle of Skye. Travel through some of Scotland’s most dramatic scenery, with rugged cliffs, crags, sea views and sweeping Highland landscapes at every turn.

DAY 13 — WED AUG 4 | Through the Heart of the Highlands

Leave Loch Duich and travel south through the spectacular landscapes of Glencoe, with plenty of time to take in the mountains, valleys and waterfalls along the way. Continue to the charming Highland town of Pitlochry, where the evening includes a performance at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre.

DAY 14 — THU AUG 5 | Village Charm or Royal Splendour

Enjoy a relaxed morning in the quaint village of Pitlochry, with time to explore the village, shops and surrounding scenery, or choose an optional excursion to Balmoral Castle. Later, travel by train to Edinburgh and settle in for the final festival days of the tour.

DAY 15 — FRI AUG 6 | Edinburgh!

Discover Scotland’s historic capital, with opportunities to experience Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and the Royal Yacht Britannia. Then plunge into the extraordinary energy of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the world’s largest performing arts festival.

SAT AUG 7 | Festival City & The Royal Tattoo

Enjoy free time to explore Edinburgh and choose from the thousands of performances, artists and events filling the city during the Fringe. In the evening, experience the spectacular Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo against the unforgettable backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.

SUN AUG 8 | Fly Home

Say goodbye to Scotland and begin the journey home after fifteen nights of festivals, performances, extraordinary cities and unforgettable Highland scenery.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Return airfare
11 nights accommodation
14 included theatre performances
Ground Transportation
Winery Visit
Niagara Falls attractions
Backstage experiences
Fort George admission
Experienced tour escort

NOT INCLUDED

Meals
Travel insurance
Optional performances
Optional events or activities
Personal expenses

Flight, theatre-ticket and hotel-room upgrades may be available where possible.

CENTRE STAGE TOURS - CANADIAN TOUR EXPERIENCE FAQ

How many performances are included?

The tour includes 14 theatre performances across the Stratford and Shaw Festivals, with optional additional performances depending on the finalized schedule.

Are flights included?

Yes. Return airfare is included in the tour price.

Are meals included?

No. Meals are not included, which gives you flexibility to choose where you’d like to eat during the trip. When we finalize hotels there may be a complimentary breakfast included depending on where we stay.

What kind of backstage experiences are included?

The itinerary includes costume and props experiences, backstage tours, a Maker’s Tour with the creative team, set turn over observations and pre- or post-show discussions.

Is Niagara Falls included?

Yes. The tour includes a full Niagara Falls day with attractions such as Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara Takes Flight, the Whirlpool Aero Car and Laura Secord Homestead.

Will we visit wineries?

Yes. A winery visit is included, and the current itinerary also an optional dining experience at Trius Winery. You can also book full-day and half-day winery excursions separately from Niagara-on-the-Lake.