Mozart in Stockholm

We return to tranquil Stockholm for a summer Mozart tour with performances in two 18th-century theatres; Don Giovanni is performed at the charming and historic Drottningholm Court Theatre which still operates through its original backstage machinery, and then we see The Magic Flute at the Confidencen Theatre, Sweden’s oldest rococo theatre, situated in the grounds of Ulriksdal Palace outside the city.


Thu 4 Aug Afternoon arrival in Stockholm and transfer to the 4–star Radisson Blu Strand Hotel.

Fri 5 Aug This morning join your guide for a tour of Stockholm’s Old Town (Gamla Stan). We visit the City Hall, home of the Nobel Prize banquet, and the Royal Palace’s armoury where ceremonial armour, costumes and carriages from the 16th century onwards are displayed. Afternoon at leisure. Early evening departure by steamer to Drottningholm Palace where today’s Royal Family have their residence. Dinner at Drottningholm Pavilion before your evening performance at the Court Theatre. Return to Stockholm by coach.

Sat 6 Aug Today we make our way out of the city to visit the 16th-century Gripsholm Castle in the delightful town of Mariefred. The castle contains fine Renaissance interiors, an atmospheric theatre commissioned in 1781 by Gustav III and Sweden’s royal portrait collection. Lunch is included within the tour. Return to Stockholm for the evening at leisure.

Sun 7 Aug Morning at leisure to enjoy your choice of activity in the city. In the afternoon transfer by coach to the Confidencen Theatre for your performance. Afterwards we enjoy a farewell dinner in a local restaurant close to the theatre, before transferring back to the hotel.

Mon 8 Aug Check out of the hotel this morning and return to Drottningholm Palace for a guided tour. Continue to the airport for your homeward flight.

Flights: British Airways

Flight schedules are subject to alteration. Flights from other UK airports can be arranged on request.