Discover the Medieval Magic of the Savonlinna Opera Festival 2025 in Finland with Institute for Culture Travel

Opera lovers, mark your calendars! The Institute for Culture Travel (IFC) has announced an exclusive opportunity for Irish culture and opera enthusiasts to experience the world-renowned Savonlinna Opera Festival in Finland. Departing 8th July 2025, this unforgettable four-night tour includes two iconic operas—Macbeth by Verdi and Turandot by Puccini—performed in the enchanting medieval setting of Olavinlinna Castle.

The Savonlinna Opera Festival is a prestigious cultural event held annually in the heart of Finland’s picturesque lake district. Situated in the 550-year-old Olavinlinna Castle, the festival offers world-class opera in a spectacular setting. Ville Matvejeff, Artistic Director of the festival, perfectly captures its unique charm - "World-class opera in a medieval lakeside castle, under the barely setting sun of the magical Nordic summer – this is only possible at Savonlinna Opera Festival."

As well as opera, this tour offers a complete cultural immersion into Finland's history, nature and cuisine with guided excursions through Finland’s serene landscapes and stops including the world’s largest wooden church and the Finnish Forest Museum.

IFC Savonlinna Tour Package – Departing 8th July 2025

Return flight from Dublin to Helsinki with Finnair
Four nights in the Spa Hotel Casino in Savonlinna located on a tranquil island close to the castle
Lunch on two days
All evening meals
- Welcome dinner in Mikkeli and Tertti Manor on route to Savolinna
- Pre-opera dinner cruise in Savolinna
- Pre-opera dinner in a local restaurant
- Farewell dinner in Wanha Kasino restaurant, with menu designed by Chef Pyry Nykanaen
Guided walking tour of the old marketplace in Savolinna and backstage tour of the opera staging in Olavinlinna Castle
Morning walk to Sulosarri Island with coffee and cake
Excursion to Kerimaki and Punkhararju villages with lunch and visit to Lusto, the Finnish Forest Museum
Two operas at the renowned Savolinna Opera Festival
- Verdi’s Macbeth
- Puccini’s Turandot
Private coach and guide assistance as per the tour itinerary

Price:
€2989 per person sharing

Single supplement - €799.

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience world-class performances in one of the most breathtaking opera venues in the world. Book your place now with IFC and prepare to be swept away by the beauty of the Savonlinna Opera Festival!

FOR INFORMATION OR TO BOOK, PLEASE CALL (01) 888 7840

reservations@instituteforculturetravel.ie

www.reservations@instituteforculturetravel.ie

Issued by Aileen Eglington & Rosie O’Toole, AE Consulting on behalf of Institute for CultureTravel/Keith Prowse Ireland