10th - 14th March 2026
Join us for an enchanting classical music trip to Copenhagen and Malmo next spring! Experience the emotional opera Rigoletto and a sublime performance by the Danish National Symphony Orchestra in the heart of Copenhagen. Then journey to Malmo to witness the captivating opera Carmen.
Enjoy walking tours through both cities, exploring their rich history and stunning architecture. Don't miss the chance to visit the magnificent Frederiksborg Castle, a true gem of Danish heritage.
This trip promises a wonderful blend of culture, music, and breathtaking sights!
£2,595 per person based on two sharing including flights from London
£2,395 per person based on two sharing, excluding flights
Single supplement: £375
Trip type for this trip: New Horizons
This trip is GUARANTEED
If you have chosen a land only package, you may go ahead and book your flights or other travel arrangements.
Below are expected flight times and airlines but these may vary on confirmation of the booking.
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depart from a regional airport in the UK
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2h
2h 10m
Musical programme - best available seats for Rigoletto, The Danish Symphony Orchestra and Carmen
Accommodation - 3 nights bed and breakfast at the 4* Hotel NH Collection Copenhagen (or similar), and 1 night bed and breakfast at the 4* Hotel Scandic Triangeln (or similar)
Flights & transfers - return flights from London to Copenhagen and airport transfers in Copenhagen and Malmo.
Regional flights are available on request.
Welcome drink & meals - pre-dinner drink on the first evening plus 2 lunches and 2 dinners with wine
Excursions - guided tours in Copenhagen and Malmo, and visit to Frederiksborg Castle
Tour management - services of an experienced Musica Europa tour escort
Extras - all tips and gratuities
Personal travel insurance is not included
With its extraordinary location next to the harbor, the NH Collection Copenhagen is an inspiring base for your stay in the city. It’s a spot that perfectly balances the bustle of Copenhagen’s center with the quietude of the water.
In the heart of Malmo, with shopping, entertainment and culture on your doorstep, this modern but comfortable hotel is perfectly situated for the Opera House and old town.
Fly to Copenhagen and transfer to the city centre where you'll check in to the NH Collection Copenhagen.
🕰️18.00 - Welcome drink at the hotel bar
🕰️19:00 - Dinner at the hotel restaurant
All times are approximate
The NH Collection Copenhagen restaurant offers a delightful blend of local flavors and international cuisine, featuring fresh ingredients and a warm atmosphere, perfect for dining with friends.
After breakfast in the hotel, you will enjoy a morning tour of Copenhagen followed by an afternoon at leisure. You will then have a pre-show dinner before our first performance, Rigoletto.
🕰️10.00 - City tour
Independent lunch and free afternoon
🕰️17.30 - Dinner at Almanak
🕰️20.00 - Rigoletto (Verdi)
All times are approximate
Some suggestions for your free afternoon include:
Rosenborg Castle - conveniently close to everything in Copenhagen, this historic castle features Danish royal history, crown jewels, and manicured gardens
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek - this beautiful museum, similar to Kew Gardens Palm House in style, and founded in 1888, houses Northern Europe's laregst collection of Ancient Mediterranean art as well as pieces by Van gogh
River cruise - explore Copenhagen from the water either in a self-driven boat or on a captained vessel. Various comapnies on the canal front offer various durations of cruise.
National Museum of Denmark - Denmark's largest museum is an interactive experience comprising the history of Denmark including Viking artefacts
Located on the Opera House's top balcony, restaurant Almanak i Operaen is something unique in Copenhagen. It is open for everyone who wants a great culinary experience from the top of one of Copenhagen’s most well-known buildings.
Rigoletto is an opera by Giuseppe Verdi that tells the tragic story of a jester seeking revenge against a Duke who wronged him, leading to devastating consequences for his daughter.
Today you will visit the stunnig Fredriksborg Castle before freshening up for this evening's performance by the Danish National Symphony Orchestra
🕰️09.00 - Frederiksborg Castle visit
🕰️12.00 - Lunch at the castle's Rabarbergaarden Restaurant
🕰️15.00 - Return to Copenhagen
🕰️19.30 - Danish National Symphony Orchestra performance
All times are approximate
Frederiksborg Castle, located in Hillerød, Denmark, is a stunning Renaissance palace surrounded by beautiful gardens. It houses the Museum of National History, showcasing Denmark's royal heritage and art.
After a guided tour and lunch at the castle's Rabarbergaarden Restaurant, feel free to explore further. Every Thursday bewteen 1.30 and 2pm you can listen to a free concert the world famous Compenius Organ from 1610 with 1001 unique wooden pipes.
Enjoy an intense and magnificent evening wiht the Danish National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Finnish master Jukka-Pekka Saraste, who will be performing Bartók's only opera - Duke Bluebeard's Castle - and Sibelius' Fourth Symphony.
After breakfast you will transfer across the Øresund Bridge to Malmo, Sweden where you'll enjoy a walking tour of the old town followed by lunch. In the evening you have your last performance of the trip - Bizet's Carmen.
🕰️09.00 - Depart for Malmo
🕰️11.00 - Malmo city tour
🕰️13.00 - Lunch at Arstiderna
Afternoon at leisure
🕰️19.00 - Carmen (Bizet)
All times are approximate
Since the start of the tavern business in the 17th century, Arstiderna i Kockska huset has been a favourite place for gourmets from near and far. The seasons are a tribute to Swedish cuisine, where tradition meets quality. Here, international classics are combined with a passion for the best regional and seasonal ingredients.
Carmen is a passionate tale of love and betrayal, centered on a free-spirited gypsy, her tumultuous relationship with a soldier, and the tragic consequences of jealousy and obsession.
Today you will be able to explore more of Malmo before bidding Adjö (goodbye) to Sweden and crossing the Øresund Bridge again to return to Copenhagen airport
Day at leisure
🕰️15.00 - Depart for Copenhagen airport
All times are approximate
Some suggestions for your free day in Malmo include:
Kungsparken - a short walk from the old centre of Malmo is the historic city park with a windmill and manicured gardens
Slottsradgarden - right next to the Kungsparken, this beautiful park has alawns and lakes plus a lovely cafe for refreshments
Malmohus Slott - a historical castle with maritime and historical exhibits which lies on a small island in Kungsparken
What is the dress code for the performances?
Copenhagen Opera - There is no dress code – only on special occasions where the audience will be notified in advance.
Copenhagen Concert Hall - There is no dress code.
Malmo Opera - The audience is usually dressed up, but there is no obligation to wear a suit or dress. Jeans and a sweater are perfectly fine.
Are there translations for the opera?
There are English surtitles available for all opera performances
What does the trip status mean?
Each trip carries a status which is updated in real time. Statuses are as follows:
AVAILABLE - the trip has space available but is not yet guaranteed due to not yet reaching minimum numbers
GUARANTEED - the trip has reached minimum numbers and is guaranteed to go ahead
ON REQUEST - the trip is not full but at this stage we need to check flight and performance ticket availability before confirming your place
WAIT-LISTED - the trip is sold out but you are welcome to join our waitlist for a cancellation by emailing [email protected]
What are the different trip types?
At a glance you can see what style trip each one is. All trips have the same level of high quality accommodation, meals and excursions, but their location or extras may dictate their type.
Intro - Our intro trips ease you into opera and classical music with quintessential locations, backstage tours and expert talks, combined with our usual level of luxury and inclusions
Classic - When you think of opera, where comes to mind? Italy? Vienna? Paris? Then a Classic trip sounds like the one for you.
New Horizons - These trips typically go to the places you might not immediately visualise when thinking of opera, but prepare to be pleasantly surprised
The Big Ticket - Longer-haul, once-in-a-lifetime trips that you just want to add to your bucket list
I'm not available on these dates, can I travel on another date?
Each season our programme contains a variation of destinations and performances spread througout the year on set dates. If you would like the same or a similar trip on a different date, we can organise this as a private tour on a date of your choosing, dependent on opera performances of course. We would need a minimum of 6 people for this trip to run so if you have a group of music-loving friends or family, do get in touch on [email protected] to discuss options and put a tailored trip together.
Is my holiday protected?
Yes. All of our trips including flights are covered by Musica Europa's membership of ATOL (membership number: 12418). If you have chosen to arrange your own flights, then cover for the rest of the holiday is provided through Musica Europa's membership of ABTOT (membership number: 5470)
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