March 13 to 24, 2027
The Vancouver Opera Guild invites you to join its spring tour to France, combining the elegance of the French Riviera with the artistic treasures of Paris and the royal splendour of Versailles. Enjoy four nights in Nice, three in Paris, and four in Versailles. Six opera and concert performances are included.
Opera/Concerts you will see on the Tour
- Unsuk Chin’s Alice in Wonderland at the Opera Nice Côte d’Azur
- Orchestre de Paris featuring Brahms and Walton
- Shostakovich’s Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk at the Opera Bastille
- Rossini’s Barber of Seville at the Royal Opera of Versailles
- Rossi’s Oratorio pour la Semaine Sainte at the Royal Chapel of the Palace of Versailles
- Purcell’s The Fairy Queen at the Royal Opera of Versailles
Tour Costs
- Guild members: Cdn. $7,855 per person, sharing
- Non-Guild members: Cdn. $7,955 per person, sharing
- Single supplement: Cdn. $2,950
Tour Includes
- Accommodation for 11 nights at hotels listed, or similar
- Welcome reception, daily breakfast
- Six opera/concert tickets
- Guided tours as described in the itinerary
- Entrance fees where applicable
- Coach and driver for tours and transfers
- Gratuities to drivers and guides
- Full-time French tour escort
- Vancouver Opera Guild tour leader
- $300 donation to the Vancouver Opera Guild ($400 for non-members)
Tour Does Not Include
- Airfare (Great Expeditions will be pleased to assist with airline reservations)
- Nice and Versailles airport transfers
Tour Schedule
Refer to VOG France 2027 Tour Brochure for more details. Prices quoted in this brochure are in Canadian dollars based on a full tour, and foreign exchange rates in effect at time of printing (August 2026). We reserve the right to adjust the tour cost if there are substantial price changes.
CONTACT
Great Expeditions: Tel: 604-257-2040, Toll free: 1-800-663-3364, Email: tours@greatexpeditions.com
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RESERVATIONS
A deposit of $2,300 per person is required at time of booking with the balance due by January 05, 2027.
CANCELLATIONS
All payments are non-refundable unless space can be resold.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
We strongly recommend that tour members purchase cancellation/interruption insurance to protect themselves against money loss in the event of cancellation due to personal or family illness. We also offer comprehensive insurance which includes trip cancellation/interruption plus excess hospital/medical benefits, bag and travel accident. Some exclusions for pre-existing conditions do apply. Insurance premiums are age banded. Please ask for an insurance quote at time of booking.
OPERA TICKETS
Opera and Concert tickets, particularly in Versailles, are in high demand and suppliers are requiring immediate deposits. Please book early to ensure availability of these tickets.
DOCUMENTATION
A valid passport is required. A Canadian passport needs to be valid for 90 days after completion of trip. For all other passport holders, please check with your home country’s government website.