The Mozart Festival in Salzburg

Step into the world of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, where every street, square and church seems to echo with the notes of his extraordinary genius. Salzburg is not merely the city of his birth—it is the landscape that shaped him, inspired him, and still carries his unmistakable spirit. On this thoughtfully curated journey, we follow Mozart’s footsteps from the intimate rooms of his family homes to the grand Baroque settings where his music first resounded. Expect a tour filled with character and charm: moments of quiet discovery, beautifully paced days, and the rare thrill of hearing Mozart’s works performed in the historic spaces for which they were written. 

ITINERARY

Day 1: London to Salzburg
Fly from London Gatwick to Salzburg. Transfer by coach to the hotel for check-in. Evening welcome drink, followed by dinner with wine at the hotel.

Day 2: Salzburg – Mozart's Birthday!
This morning, we begin our Salzburg explorations with a guided walking tour of the Old Town, and a visit to the magnificent Salzburg Cathedral. With its grand Baroque architecture and seven historic organs, the Cathedral forms the spiritual and musical heart of Salzburg and played an important role in Mozart’s early musical life. At 12pm, we take our seats for Music at Noon, the Cathedral’s daily organ concert. Free time for lunch (at own expense). This afternoon brings one of the highlights of the tour—the Mozart Birthplace Museum, located at No. 9 Getreidegasse. Here, you’ll explore the very rooms where Mozart was born in 1756 and view original family items, musical instruments, portraits, and reconstructed living quarters. A special piano performance takes place in the museum during our visit.

Day 4: Salzburg
Our morning begins at the Mozart Residence, where the family lived from 1773. The residence houses significant documents, family memorabilia, and important instruments associated with Mozart’s later Salzburg years, offering an insight into his development as a composer. We then enjoy an exclusive, private visit to the Mozarteum Autograph Vault, home to one of the world’s most important Mozart collections. Held in the basement of the historic Mozart family residence, the vault contains hundreds of letters, manuscripts, and autograph scores, including around 200 letters written by Mozart himself. In the afternoon, we continue with a guided tour of the Right Bank (New Town), including the peaceful St. Sebastian Cemetery, sections of elegant Linzer Straße, and Mirabell Palace and Gardens. The palace is one of Salzburg’s treasures, famed for its Baroque Marble Hall—once a performance space for the Mozart family—and its beautifully designed gardens aligned toward the Cathedral and Fortress. Later, we enjoy a Sacher Sweet Treat at the iconic Hotel Sacher—your chance to enjoy authentic Sachertorte with a hot drink. This evening we attend a performance at the Mozart Festival of Così fan tutte.

Day 5: Salzburg
Today we visit Salzburg’s DomQuartier, an extraordinary museum ensemble uniting the former prince‑archbishops’ Residence, the Cathedral Museum, St. Peter’s Abbey, the Organ Gallery and the Residenz state rooms. The complex beautifully illustrates 1,300 years of Salzburg’s artistic, political, architectural, and musical heritage, and includes rooms where Mozart once performed for court audiences. The afternoon is at leisure to explore independently or relax at the hotel. This evening, enjoy another included Mozart Festival performance.

Day 6: Salzburg and depart
Enjoy a final free morning in Salzburg before transferring to the airport this afternoon for our flight home.

NB: Exact order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager's discretion

Please note that flight times are provisional and subject to change according to airline schedules.

Please note the maximum group size on this tour is 30 passengers.

Tour Grading: This tour has been graded as moderate with lots of walking at each attraction, and standing for viewing. Please visit the mobility page of our website for further information, or call our team with any questions prior to booking.

INCLUDED

• Return flights from London Gatwick to Salzburg
• Five nights' bed and breakfast at the four-star Imlauer Hotel Pitter, Salzburg, based on shared occupancy of a twin/double room
• Welcome reception and first night dinner at the hotel with wine
• Category 2 tickets for an opera performance
• Category 2 tickets for a concert performance
• Transfers, tours and entrance fees
• Tour manager throughout

NOT INCLUDED

• Double room for sole use supplement - £650
• Holiday insurance 
• Meals other than those stated 
• Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls etc
• Porterage and gratuities

HOTELS

Imlauer Hotel Pitter, Salzburg

Imlauer Hotel Pitter in Salzburg is a family‑run four‑star superior property offering a central location just steps from Mirabell Palace and other major landmarks. The hotel features the popular IMLAUER Sky Bar & Restaurant, which provides panoramic views over the city and its surrounding mountains. Guests enjoy comfortable bedrooms with modern amenities including TV, telephone, wifi, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. 

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