Cultural Tours

For over a decade, All Classical Portland listeners have joined the station’s radio hosts for cultural adventures to far-flung corners of the world. Watch this space for information about upcoming journeys and to view photos and audio postcards from previous trips.

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Alumni of All Classical tours become lifetime members of the Compass Society. Members have the option to receive exclusive information about upcoming trips as well as privately organized events for previous trip travelers.

Questions? Contact Matt Kovich

Our Next Adventure!

Travel to Poland & Prague! May 19-29, 2022

CLASSICAL POLAND & PRAGUE: A Classical Music Adventure with All Classical Portland featuring the 77th Prague Spring International Music Festival!

Join All Classical Portland host John Pitman and fellow classical music lovers to celebrate the life of Chopin, Dvořák, Smetana and Mozart! On this eleven-day classical music pursuit, you will walk in Chopin’s footsteps and relive his extraordinary life. Visit the very places where Frédéric lived, loved and worked: the family home where he was born, the village church where he was baptized and the Frédéric Chopin University of Music in Warsaw.

Discover Poland’s stunning cultural capital, Krakow. Visit the cathedral where the kings of this ancient land are buried, stroll the campus of the University of Copernicus and marvel at one of Europe’s largest medieval squares. Our musical quest culminates in the Czech Republic, where we will walk in the footsteps of the Czech Republic’s greatest composers, Smetana and Dvořák! And to top things off, you will attend the legendary Prague Spring International Music Festival. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary musical adventure!

TRIP AT A GLANCE

3 Nights Warsaw, Poland
3 Nights Krakow, Poland
1 Night Olomouc, Czech Republic
3 Nights Prague, Czech Republic
3 Nights optional post-tour extension to Vienna, Austria

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Tickets to three Prague Spring International Music Festival events
Tickets to a special Chopin piano recital in Warsaw
Special visits to the homes, symphony halls and museums of the great composers
A visit to Olomouc, Moravian
A tour of the historic Krakow Ghetto
Three magical nights each in Warsaw, Krakow, Prague
Walks led by local experts in the historic city centers
A traditional Klezmer dinner concert in Krakow’s Jewish quarter

TRIP FACTS

11 Days/10 Nights (land)
$4,495 per person double occupancy
$995 single supplement (waived if a roommate is found)
Optional group flight departs the US: May 18, 2022
Trip begins in Warsaw: May 19, 2022
Trip ends in Prague: May 29, 2022
Optional post-tour extension to Vienna ends: June 1, 2022

All travelers are required to present proof of vaccination. Read more about Cultural Tour safety guidelines at earthboundexpeditions.com/travel-safe. For more information, including how to book a spot on this exciting journey, follow the link below or contact Earthbound Expeditions at (800) 723-8454.

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Explore Scandinavia with All Classical Portland! August 11-22, 2022

Explore Scandinavia with All Classical Portland featuring the Copenhagen Classical Music Festival, the Oslo Chamber Music Festival, a concert in the home of Edvard Grieg, & more!

Join host Brandi Parisi, friends of All Classical Portland and fellow classical music lovers to experience the Nordic world of fjords, castles, glaciers, and the legacy of the Vikings on this Scandinavian adventure. Travel by train, ferry, and coach through Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. Ride the world’s most scenic railway line to Bergen, tour Danish castles and palaces and attend a classical multiple concerts in historic settings. See the Danish crown jewels, preserved Viking ships and the warship Vasa, rescued after more than 300 years on the bottom of Stockholm harbor. To top it off, you’ll be treated to an opera at Stockholm’s royal palace and a performance at the Edvard Grieg festival in Bergen. Our 12-day classical Scandinavia journey has it all!

Trip at a glance:

3 Nights Stockholm, Sweden
3 Nights Copenhagen, Denmark
1 Overnight ferry ride to Oslo, Norway
2 Nights Oslo, Norway
2 Nights Bergen, Norway

Trip highlights*:

Copenhagen Classical Music Festival
Oslo Chamber Music Festival
A concert in the home of Edvard Grieg
The awe-inspiring scenic rail journey from Oslo to Bergen
Traditional dining experiences
Viking Museum of Oslo
Backstage tour of the historic Drottningholm Opera House
A scenic fjord cruise in Norway

Trip Facts:

12 Days/ 11 Nights (not including air travel)
August 10, 2022: optional group flight departs Portland
August 11, 2022: trip begins in Stockholm, Sweden
August 22, 2022: trip ends in Bergen, Norway
$5,750 per person, double occupancy
$1,275 single supplement
New reservations are fully refundable until December 31, 2021
OPTIONAL GROUP FLIGHT: Coming in September 2021!

*Itinerary is subject to change

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Join All Classical Portland on a Cultural Tour of Japan in October, 2022

Classical Music, Gardens, Culture, History & Cherry Blossoms

October 10-20, 2022

Join All Classical Portland President & CEO Suzanne Nance and fellow lovers of classical music, art, food, history, and culture on a fascinating journey to Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka. For 11 unforgettable days, you will discover the splendor and grace of Japanese temples, gardens, palaces, shrines and modern landmarks. Classical music concerts will abound and the cherry blossoms of Kyoto are sure to put on a gorgeous display. Four-star hotels, superb hospitality, and sumptuous cuisine await you on this incredible journey!

TRIP AT A GLANCE

4 Nights Tokyo
2 Nights Hiroshima
4 Nights Kyoto

YOUR ALL CLASSICAL JOURNEY INCLUDES*

Hosted by All Classical Portland President and CEO, Suzanne Nance
Tickets to two symphony and/or opera performances
An additional classical recital featuring traditional music from Japan
Pre-concert talks with your host
Four-star hotels throughout
Guided visits to temples, gardens, markets and museums
Transfers by private coach
High-speed train tickets from Tokyo to Kyoto
Airport transfers for those arriving/departing with the group
Daily excursions with English-speaking expert local guides
All breakfasts plus 11 additional culinary experiences
Outings to colorful markets
Travel with like-minded All Classical Portland supporters

TRIP FACTS

11 Days / 10 Nights
Trip departs Portland on October 9, 2022
Trip begins in Tokyo on October 10, 2022
Trip culminates on October 20, at the Osaka airport
$7,395 per person double occupancy land
Single Supplement $1,445
Optional Group Flight from Portland TBD (includes taxes, fees & airport transfers in Japan)
Depart: Portland, OR to Tokyo October 9, 2022 (arrives in Tokyo October 10)
Return: Osaka to Portland, OR October 20, 2022

WAYS TO SAVE $550

Reserve by June 1 & save $300
Pay by check & save $150
Travel alumni save $100

*Itinerary is subject to change
All travelers are required to present proof of vaccination. Read more about Cultural Tour safety guidelines at earthboundexpeditions.com/travel-safe. For more information, including how to book a spot on this exciting journey, follow the link below or contact Earthbound Expeditions at (800) 723-8454.

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