LONG STAYS
Unpack your bags and get to know a destination in greater depth
2027 tours
the BADEN-BADEN EASTER FESTIVAL
Dates: 20-29 March 2027
Tour Leader: Robert Gay
Price: $14,550pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Engage with this outstanding program of opera, oratorio and symphonic works, several of which feature some of the exciting faces in the new generation of talented musicians featured at the annual Baden-Baden Easter Festival.
THE BAY OF NAPLES IN DEPTH
Dates: 30 March – 10 April 2027
Tour Leader: Dr Mary Jane Cuyler
Price: $12,750pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Unpack your bags and uncover the layered history of Naples, the vibrant city of the Greeks, Romans, Caravaggio – and of a modern resurgence.
THE BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL IN LEIPZIG & DRESDEN
Dates: 09-21 May 2027
Tour Leader: Robert Gay
Price: $14,250pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Commemorate the bicentenary of Beethoven’s death as Leipzig’s great Gewandhaus Orchestra dedicates its entire Spring Festival to his music, before enjoying two further performances over four nights in Dresden.
exploring MEDIEVAL BURGUNDY
Dates: 10-20 May 2027
Tour Leader: Dr Louise Marshall
Price: $11,800pp twinshare
Status: Places available
Explore Burgundy’s cultural heritage, from outstanding medieval art and architecture to prestigious food and wine, complemented by a program of scenic walks in historic districts.
THE AIX-EN-PROVENCE OPERA FESTIVAL
Dates: 08-18 July 2027
Tour Leader: Clive Paget
Price: $13,950pp twinshare
Status: Now taking provisional bookings
Participate in France’s premier music festival, enjoying operas and vocal recitals from the baroque era to contemporary premieres in outdoor venues and historic theatres.
THE SALZBURG FESTIVAL
Dates: 19-29 August 2027
Tour Leader: Robert Gay
Price: $18,950pp twinshare
Status: Now taking provisional bookings
Experience outstanding performances in the beautiful baroque city of Salzburg, as it becomes a stage to showcase a program of world-class opera and concert performances.
SMALL GROUP JOURNEYS
Our tours are designed for travellers with a strong interest in history, art, music and culture and have a maximum of 20 people in a group
GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND INSPIRATION
Our tour leaders combine genuine scholarly insight with enthusiasm and finely-honed leadership skills
SLOW DOWN AND SEE MORE
Long stays and a balance between group activities and independent exploration are a feature of our journeys
Fitness on Tour
Travel always requires a degree of physical fitness and mental stamina. To help you decide if a tour is right for you, we’ve given them fitness ratings:
MODERATE
ACTIVE
CHALLENGING
You can view our fitness ratings here in our FAQ. Should you have any concerns, please get in touch with us.
Responsible Tourism
Travel is an intensive activity, but it also provides a livelihood for almost 1 in 10 people globally. Our short term goal is to make our Australian operations carbon neutral by 2025. At the same time, we will undertake the first stages of reducing the footprint of our tours and the Scope 3 emissions they entail.
We’ll keep you informed of our roadmap to achieving these goals and the challenges on the way in a dedicated blog in Limelight Arts Traveller.
Our Travel Partner
Limelight Arts Travel is pleased to partner with Mary Rossi Travel, one of Australia’s most recognised luxury travel agents.
You can read more about these arrangements here.