Mira Costa Choir - 3 Capitals Tour!

The itinerary is the starting point to your tour, but it’s not set in stone. Your group leader may make changes leading up to departure.

Day 1, Thursday April 1: Overnight Flight

Departure from the United States.

Day 2, Saturday April 3: Amsterdam

This morning, first visit the Anne Frank House, home during the war of the world's most famous young diarist, and an important reminder of the human cost of the Holocaust. Visit the Albert Cuyp market just in time for an independent lunch amongst the flower sellers and local food producers. This afternoon participate in a masterclass workshop featuring an eminent Dutch choral conductor, before enjoying a sunset dinner cruise on the canals of Amsterdam, the best way to see the unique buildings and layouts of the 'city-on-the-water' (B,D)

Day 3, Sunday April 4: Amsterdam

This morning visit the famous Keukenhof Gardens, the world center for cut flower production. Experience the amazing color palette of the fields which in April will be in full bloom. Return to Amsterdam to prepare for your concert in a prestigious venue such as the Westerkerk in Amsterdam or the St Jans church in Gouda, before dinner together in a local restaurant (B,D)

Day 4, Monday April 5: Bruges

After breakfast check out and depart for Belgium and the medieval city of Bruges. This afternoon take a guided City Tour of this fairy-tale town with cobblestone lanes and charming canals. You will see Grôte Markt, the Provinciaal Hof, The Saint Salvator Cathedral, the main church of the city and the impressive Church of Our Lady, the tallest structure in the city and the second-tallest brickwork tower in the world. Dinner tonight is in a local restaurant (B,D)

Day 5, Tuesday April 6: Brussels

This morning at breakfast, make sure you leave room for your next activity, which is a chocolate making workshop! Immerse yourselves in the world of authentic Belgian chocolate-making. Led by expert chocolatiers, the experience combines demonstration, storytelling, and interactive participation. Later take a boat trip on Bruge's network of canals and discover yet another side of the city best discovered by water. Tonight you'll perform your next concert in a venue such as the Church of Our Lady or Salvator's cathedral itself, before dinner together (B,D)

Day 6, Wednesday April 7: Paris

This morning transfer to Brussels rail station and take a high-speed train to Paris, whisking you to the capital in under 90 minutes! On arrival deposit your luggage at your hotel before diving straight into the city with a panoramic sightseeing tour of the main sights, inlcuding the Champs Elysess and Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame and the Ile de la Cite. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner together in a Paris restaurant. (B,D)

Day 7, Thursday April 8: Paris

This morning you'll visit one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, the Eiffel Tower, where elevators will whisk you more tan 350ft to the top for unparalleled views over the city. This afternoon's concert takes place at La Madeleine, one of the most famous churches in Paris and the home for many years of the composer Gabriel Faure. Following the performance, enjoy dinner together in a local restaraunt. (B,D)

Day 8, Friday April 9: Paris

This morning sees the possibility to sing at the Notre Dame Cathedral (strictly subject to acceptance by audition), now gloriously restored following the devastating fire in 2019, and situated at the very heart of Paris from which all distances in France are measured! Later explore the colorful Montrmartre district on Le Petit Train sightseeing tour, and mingle with the artists and poets at the foot of Sacre Coeur Cathedral. This evening after dinner take a cruise on the river Seine and bid farewell to the iconic illuminated buildings (B,D)

Day 9, Saturday April 10: Departure

Transfer to the airport for return flight to the United States. (B)