LA BOHEME ON THE BODENSEE 17 - 20 AUGUST   Of all the European summer festivals the setting at Bregenz is perhaps the most spectacular. The action takes place on a floating stage constructed on Lake Constance with the lights twinkling across the water on the opposite bank and the Alps rising as the ultimate backdrop in the distance.

The Festival stages a new production on the floating stage every other year and this summer we look forward to a new Boheme. Directors, Richard Jones and Antony McDonald are notorious for their striking productions to complement the unique natural surroundings.

FRIDAY 17 AUGUST

Depart London Heathrow on British Airways at 1010. Arrive Zurich Airport and transfer by private coach to Bregenz. En route we visit the elegant Rococo library in St Gallen. Check in at the 4 star Hotel Schwarzler for three nights. Welcome drink at the hotel. Remainder of the evening at leisure.

SATURDAY 18 AUGUST

This morning drive by air conditioned coach around the shores of Lake Constance crossing the German border to visit the island town of Lindau. Established by the Romans, the little town of Lindau became an important staging post. This was recognised when it became a Free Imperial City under the Holy Roman Empire in 1275. Meander in the maze of ancient streets and visit the 15th century Altes Rathaus, the Barfusserkirche (Church of the Barefoot Pilgrims) and the Market Square. Time for lunch under own arrangements. Afternoon return to Bregenz.

Evening performance of LA BOHEME (Puccini) at the Bregenzer Festspiele. C: Ulf Schirmer/Lodovico Zocche. D: Richard Jones and Antony Macdonald. Cast: Ivonne Gonzales, Heidi Person, Mary Plazas, Alexia Voulgaridou, Daniel Broad, Marcin Bronikowski, Karl-Heinz Lehner, Markus Marquardt, Georg Nigl, Alfredo Portilla, Rafael Rojas, Toby Stafford-Allan, udovic Tezier, Rolando Villazon.

SUNDAY 19 AUGUST

11.00am Morning concert at the Festspielhaus. VORARLBERG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA/HAYDN ORCHESTRA BOZEN, TRIENT. C: Christoph Eberle. Programme: Mahler Symphony No. 3. Afternoon and evening at leisure.

MONDAY 20 AUGUST

Morning departure from the hotel to Zurich Airport. Pause en route at Winterthur. Vist the Villa am Romerhölz to see the Oskar Reinhart Collection, one of the leading private art collections built up during the 20th century and bequeathed to the Swiss Confederation in 1965. The collection features paintings from the German masters of the 15th and 16th centuries through to Pablo Picasso and his contemporaries.
There are works by Goya, Bruegel, Rembrandt, a sizeable French collection including Claude Lorrain, Boucher, Fragonard, Ingres and Delacroix as well as French Impressionists and Post Impressionists. Continue to Zurich Airport and depart on British Airways at 1730. Arrive London Heathrow at 1810.

	Price per person 4 Day Tour Price £795.00 Single room supplement £65.00 Deposit required £250.00 Booking Deadline 31 March Tour Code BRE Tour price includes flights and airport taxes - transfers - accommodation - sightseeing tours as described including guides and entrance fees - Buffet breakfast daily - top category ticket for La bohême and Concert - tour manager or local representative. Dress: Lounge Suit

C = Conductor   D = Director

	BREGENZ FESTIVAL Opera à la carte
	If our tour dates do not suit you or you prefer to travel independently please contact us for your tailormade itinerary including ticket and travel reservations. The programme of operas being performed and dates this season is as follows: La bohéme Jul 19, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28, 31, Aug 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 Of Mice and Men Jul 18, 22, 26, 29, Aug 1 Concerts (please ask for details) Jul 23, 30, Aug 5, 12, 19 PRICE GUIDELINE As an indication a three night package including flights from London, taxes, hotel accommodation (sharing a twin room) on a bed and breakfast basis, and a second category ticket to one opera performance will cost from £665.00 per person. For your a la carte quote Telephone: 020 7483 4466 Email: enquiries@travelforthearts.com