A school music tour to Croatia will allow your ensemble the unforgettable experience of touring this spectacular country, where Central Europe and the Mediterranean collide. You’ll be based in Opatija, a lovely coastal town on the Istrian Peninsula. This area is home to the unique Istrian scale, and folk music plays an important part in the local culture. A tourist hotspot, your ensemble will have the opportunity to perform to mixed audiences of international tourists and locals in beautiful churches, busy town squares and scenic sea promenades.
Croatia School Music Tour
From
£895PP
5 days, 4 nights
Performance Venues
Trg Slobode (Freedom Square), Poreč
Poreč is a wonderful mix of Romanesque and Venetian architecture. On Istria’s western coast, this ancient city is almost 2,000 years old, and is a popular tourist destination.
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Choir
Trg Maršala Tita (Marshal Tito’s Square),Labin
This lovely, yet rather unassuming town was once the setting for an anti-Fascist uprising (perhaps the world’s first), which led to the short-lived Albona Republic. Your ensemble will love performing in the heart of this picturesque hilltop town.
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Orchestra
Choir
Krk Town Square
Krk Island is considered an important centre of Croatian culture. And the eponymous town is one of the oldest settlements in the Adriatic. Your ensemble will perform to appreciative audiences made up of locals and international tourists.
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Orchestra
Choir
Vrsar Sea Promenade
An ancient city, Vrsar is now famous for its spectacular seafront promenades. These allow visitors and locals alike to stroll from the elegant marina, to the historic fishing harbour and, of course, the beautiful beaches.
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Orchestra
Choir
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Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
Morning
Arrive at Zagreb Airport
Afternoon
Arrive at Opatija by coach
Evening
Evening meal
Day 2
Morning
Walking tour of Opatija and chocolate tasting
Afternoon
Free time at the beach or visit to Rijeka and Trsat Castle
Evening
Evening meal
Performance at Trg Maršala Tita (Tito’s Square),Labin
Day 3
Morning
Visit to Postojna Caves in neighbouring Slovenia
Afternoon
Late afternoon transfer to Krk Island
Evening
Concert in Krk town square
Day 4
Morning
Visit to Pula amphitheatre
Afternoon
Visit to Rovinj
Evening
Evening concert atTrg slobode (Freedom Square), Poreč
Day 5
Morning
Depart Opatija for Zagreb Airport
Afternoon
Return home
- 4 nights' half-board accommodation
- Return flights and transfers inclusive of tax
- Transfers to and from Zagreb Airport
- Transfers to and from venues
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
- Arrangement of 3 concerts including publicity and advertising
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Itinerary planning service
- VAT
Accommodation
Hotel Opatija
The 2* Hotel Opatija sits on a hill over looking Opatija and the Adriatic - on a clear day you can see the islands of Krk and Cres from the hotel's lovely sun terrace. The hotel's facilities are excellent and include conference rooms, an indoor seawater pool and a restaurant which serves both international and Istrian cuisine. All 211 guest bedrooms offer a private bathroom and air-conditioning.
Hostel Link
This modern hostel is always very popular with school groups. The Hostel Link boasts a fantastic location close to the beach and promenade in Lovran, a lovely coastal town on the Opatija Riviera. There are 114 double and triple rooms, all with air-conditioning, private bathroom and satellite TV. Evening meals are usually taken in a nearby restaurant.
Excursions
Walking tour of Opatija
A popular tourist resort on the Istrian Riviera since the 19th century, make sure you take the time to explore this beautiful town, with its many impressive villas.
Chocolate tasting
Housed in Opatija’s Hotel Continental is the Milenij Choco World. Here you can see the process of making chocolate, cakes and other chocolate products.
Rijeka walking tour
Croatia’s most important seaport and the third largest city in the country, Rijeka is certainly worth a visit during your stay in Istria.
Trsat Castle
This medieval castle offers spectacular views over Rijeka, as well as a fascinating insight into Croatian history. It’s now become a cultural centre for the city, hosting exhibitions, as well as musical and theatrical performances.
Pula amphitheatre
This spectacular amphitheatre, also known as Pula Arena, is one of the six largest surviving Roman amphitheatres in the world. And it’s still in use today, often as a concert arena! Leonard Cohen, Luciano Pavorotti and Elton John are just a few of the stars to have performed here.
Postojna Caves
Hop across the border to Slovenia for a subterranean adventure! You’ll see magnificent rock formations and meet the indigenous wildlife, including the mysterious Olm – which were once thought to be baby dragons!
Predjama Castle
Just a short journey across the border to Slovenia offers your group the chance to visit this magnificent Renaissance castle, which is built within the mouth of a cave!
Supporting you every step of the way
Creating your perfect tour
Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in music tours and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a tour to suit your group’s needs and meet your tour objectives.
Launching your tour
The next step is to get your tour approved and then get your musicians signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. This is full of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the tour planning process.
After you’ve booked
Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start work on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your trip (including making sure your concerts are well promoted).
Support while you’re away
Throughout your music tour, we’ll be just a phone call away (24/7). Before you go, we’ll send you a final info pack and you’ll be able to access all your tour documents via the free Vamoos app.
After your tour
When you return from your tour, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, so we can continue to improve the service we offer. And we can start planning your next tour, so you can give your musicians and their families plenty of time to pay for it (and so it’s less stressful for you).
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