Our Silver and Gold Patrons, our Benefactors, as well as members of the Conductor’s Circle, are warmly invited to join us on our tours in 2026. Travel with us and get to know the Orchestra up close!
In the second half of 2026, our supporters can join us on the following tours:
Vicenza: 22–26 October – details below
Baden-Baden: 17–21 December – details coming soon
Our Silver Benefactors and supporters at higher levels can also look forward to additional exclusive, invitation-only tour experiences.
Vicenza: 22–26 October 2026
In October, the beautiful colours of autumn will welcome our supporters and the Orchestra to Vicenza and Padua in northern Italy. Alongside the magnificent setting of the Teatro Olimpico, the region offers a wealth of Renaissance architecture, masterpieces by Andrea Palladio, charming streets and wonderful Italian cuisine. This exclusive programme combines world-class musical experiences with the authentic atmosphere of Italian life.
Participation in the Vicenza tour includes:
- A day trip to Padua by train, accompanied by a local guide, to discover the city’s historic treasures.
- An exclusive wine tasting and light dinner at the beautiful Fondo Rubro estate, featuring some of the region’s finest wines.
- Following in Palladio’s footsteps: a guided visit to Villa Valmarana and the world-famous architectural masterpiece Villa La Rotonda.
- A guided tour of Vicenza’s historic centre and its Palladian palaces.
- Two musical highlights: a BFO symphonic concert and Mozart’s The Magic Flute at the Teatro Olimpico.
- All local transportation and admission tickets included in the programme.
Participation fee: EUR 650 per person
The fee includes all local programmes and admission tickets, local transportation and transfers, concert and opera tickets, museum admission, as well as organisation and assistance throughout the programme. Airfare and accommodation are not included and are to be arranged and paid for by participants.
We have pre-booked a limited number of rooms at the excellently located Palazzo Otello, which will be available to our supporters on a first-come, first-served basis.
Recommended flights:
Budapest – Venice Treviso: Thursday, 22 October, 11:10–12:35
Venice Treviso – Budapest: Monday, 26 October, 16:45–18:05
The experience package does not include airfare, accommodation, meals outside the programme or travel insurance. Detailed logistical information and meeting points will be sent to participants before departure.
For applications and questions, please contact Eszter Riesz at eszter.riesz@bfz.hu or tamogatoiklub@bfz.hu.
