Director: Mr. Gregor Laskowski ISTRIA - the country by the sea The largest peninsula of the Adriatic is Croatia’s most popular holiday destination. Despite the relatively small surface of Istria it offers an unbelievable multitude of impressive sceneries to be discovered. The combination of natural beauties, the healing powers of air, sun and the ocean, as well as the hospitality of the local inhabitants are like magic. Besides gorgeous parks, a picturesque stone coast and long beaches the Croatian Riveria provides many superb cultural events, such as the Istra Music Festival with performances from choirs and orchestras from all over the world. Condition of participation: performance of a free program 30-45 min. Example for the festival course: 1st day: arrival 2nd day:participation in the concert of all ensembles, visit to a festival concert 3rd day: meeting with conductors, rehearsal and participation in the festival concert 4th day: visit to a festival concert 5th day: departure Alternatively, a 4-day stay is possible, too. The festival schedule and the number of festival concerts will depend on the number and kind of participating choirs and orchestras. There will be plenty of time between rehearsals and concerts for tourist leisure activities and for talking with other festival participants. Participation fee: hotel category 4 days/3 nights 5 days/4 nights standard**-*** 149 Euro per person in a double / triple room 189 Euro per person in a single room 179 Euro per person in a double / triple room 219 Euro per person in a single room comfort*** 164 Euro per person in a double / triple room 199 Euro per person in a single room 199 Euro per person in a double / triple room 244 Euro per person in a single room first class**** 179 Euro per person in a double / triple room 229 Euro per person in a single room 219 Euro per person in a double / triple room 269 Euro per person in a single room Participation fee includes: organization and implementation of the festival participation in the concert of all ensembles participation in the festival concert with rehearsal in a concert hall diploma one souvenir folder per ensemble with posters and programs accommodation, half-board (breakfast and dinner) at a hotel by requested category free participation and accommodation of the conductor Additional offers that can be booked: bus for transfers and trips in Croatia city tour in Porec city tour in Pula city tour in Rovinj excursion into the interior of Istria with wine and olive oil tasting boat trip from/to Porec