This is for information purposes only. All final itineraries are tailored to individual choirs requirements.

DAY 1

• Choirs arrive in Val Pusteria.
• This evening, a welcome cocktail and dinner is served at your hotel.
• In the evening, the official opening ceremony takes place in the Gustav Mahler Hall Dobbiaco.

DAY 2

• Breakfast in hotel.
• This morning, all participating choirs meet for a welcome party on the top of 'Plan de Corones', at an altitude of 2,275 meters. Here a stage is set up under the big 'Campana della Concordia' (the second largest Italian bell) and each choir comes on stage to sing a song. At the end of the performances all the participants will have the pleasure of listening to the musical tolling of the bell.
• Day according to the Choir Festival program.
• In the afternoon the festival concerts take place in various participating venues.
• Group dinner in hotel in the evening.
• Overnight in hotel.

DAY 3

• Breakfast in hotel.
• Today choral concerts take place in the morning and early afternoon in the nominated alpine huts
• After an evening dinner in the hotels, choirs depart for Villabassa for "a typical Tyrolese Party".

DAY 4

• Breakfast in hotel.
• Today choral concerts take place in the morning and in the afternoon all choirs participate in the parade in San Candido. This is most spectacular event of the Festival as all participating choirs parade in uniform along the streets of the town and then gather at the Piazza del Magistrato for the mayor's official greetings.
• The parade is followed by a joint choral performance.
• In the evening, choirs can relax over a typical Tyrolese dinner at the hotel after which choral concerts take place at various different venues in the Val Pusteria

DAY 5

• Breakfast in hotel.
• After breakfast, all choirs join together at "Casa Sesto" for the closing ceremony where each choir receives a certificate of participation
• After the ceremony choirs depart for home.

There is an option to prolong your stay in South Tyrol

Your festival ground arrangements include the following:

• 4 nights hotel accommodation on a half-board basis
• Welcome cocktail upon arrival
• Typical Tyrolese Dinner on Saturday
• Choir Festival participation (3 to 6 performances)
• Participation in the opening ceremony, Festa di Benvenuto, Festa Tirolese, Choir Parade in San Candido, Festa dell'Arrivederci
• Ski-lift ticket to the top of Plan de Corones (2275 m.) for the "Festa di Benvenuto"
• Ski-lift ticket to performances as required
• Participation certificate
• English speaking escort throughout your stay

Flights

Choir Contact experienced travel consultants are able to advise you on the most appropriate flight options and will advise best fares at time of booking.

Once you enquiry with CCI you will be given your own dedicated festival planner, and this planner will also assist you with the booking of flights for your group.

We use the most up-to-date modern technology for searching best fares including low cost carriers, allowing us to book you the best flights at the best fares for a fully co-ordinated service. We use both low-cost internet fares and our long-standing relationships with other carries to ensure that we can secure the best travel option for your choir.

We will advise you on luggage allowance and all details relating to your flight booking