A winter's break in the sub-tropical warmth of the Canary Islands plus a series of concerts by renowned orchestras and soloists is always a welcome treat come January! 2024 will mark our 15th visit and the 40th Edition of the Canary Islands International Music Festival. Our week presents an interesting mix of symphonic & chamber music and an excellent line-up including Sir Andew Davis with Bergen Philharmonic; world renowned pianist Evgeny Kissin; Spanish music legend Jordi Savall and an evening dedicated to Gabriel Fauré with Joshua Bell, Irene Duval, Steven Isserlis, Timothy Ridout and Jeremy Denk..
This will be our 3rd visit to THE original 'grand dame' hotel of the Canary Islands, the 5* Hotel Botánico in Puerto de la Cruz. It has been a resounding success with our clients and a perfectly relaxing and luxurious base. A member of the Leading Hotels of the World, the hotel has been the 'go to' address in the resort of Puerto de la Cruz for almost 50 years. Set in 25,000 sqm of tropical gardens, the hotel is also home to The Oriental Spa Garden which has received numerous awards including best hotel spa in Europe and the Mediterranean. The hotel has four restaurants and two swimming pools. Our rooms are deluxe category with walk-in shower AND bath.
Stay 10 nights and enjoy a guaranteed upgrade to a Teide View Deluxe room.
If you've only ever been to the sun & golf resorts of the south of Tenerife then you have been missing out on the wonderful scenery, food and authentic experiences of the North of the island. Santa Cruz, the joint capital is a thriving city with a spectacular Santiago Calatrava designed concert hall which opened in 2003. The former capital and seat of the university, San Cristóbal de La Laguna sits high on the island, midway between Santa Cruz and Puerto de la Cruz. Its colonial architecture, the linear layout of its streets - created in the 15th Century without protective outer walls - and recognition as UNESCO World Heritage Site, make it a very interesting place to visit. The primeval laurel forest and huge ferns of the Anaga are a truly astonishing area to visit on the northwest of the island. We spend half a day traversing the spine of the island as we ascend 6,500 ft (by coach!) to the Parador de Las Cañadas del Teide situated within the 10 mile wide caldara of Teide before a delicious late lunch at an old inn situated in the lush Oratava Valley. All of these sights combine with wonderful music to make a very pleasant winter break.
Flights are available from Manchester, Birmingham, Gatwick, Edinburgh and other regional airports.
From Manchester Jet2 (hot meal included in each direction)
Tuesday 9th January 1040 - 1525
Tuesday 16th January 1510 - 1955
For guests staying ten nights
Friday 19th January 1240 - 1725
From Gatwick British Airways (food available for purchase on board)
Tuesday 9th January 0920 - 1340
Tuesday 16th January 1425 - 1850
For guests staying ten nights
Friday 19th January 1720 - 2145
Club World upgrade available from Gatwick from £125 each way (subject to availability at time of booking).
From Birmingham Jet2 (hot meal included in each direction)
Tuesday 9th January 0725 - 1200
Tuesday 16th January 1300 - 1735 Supplement £60 per person *
For guests staying ten nights
Friday 19th January 1300 - 1740 Supplement £60 per person *
From Glasgow Jet2 (hot meal included in each direction)
Tuesday 9th January 0845 - 1330
Tuesday 16th January 1430 - 1920 Supplement £80 per person *
For guests staying ten nights
Friday 19th January 1430 - 1920 Supplement £90 per person *
From Edinburgh Jet2 (hot meal included in each direction)
Tuesday 9th January 0755 - 1245
Tuesday 16th January 1335 - 1830 Supplement £130 per person *
Friday 19th January 1430 - 1920 Supplement £130 per person *
From Belfast Jet2 (hot meal included in each direction)
Tuesday 9th January 0840 - 1320
Tuesday 16th January 1420 - 1900 supplement £150 per person *
extended stay of 11 nights available from Belfast - supplement £250 per person *(inc additional night hotel).
Monday 22nd January 1420 - 1900
* supplemenents include private or shared transfers as applicable to/from the hotel
If you prefer to make your own flight arrangements and meet at the hotel you can deduct £300 from the tour cost.
Deposit & Final Payment
Deposit £500 per person plus any flight supplements, balance due 1st November.
