Released on = April 6, 2007, 2:11 pm

Press Release Author = AustriaTravel.ws

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = World-class music, accommodations, personal escort, field
trips, shopping and exceptionally good food come together to make the perfect summer
destination for even the most discriminating traveler.


Press Release Body = Charming, magnificent, thrilling--the Styrian Region in the
Southern part of Austria with it's capital Graz has it all for those looking for
European flair or just an exceptional destination for summer. It has all the beauty
of Vienna without the traffic or crowds. It is as wonderful as Salzburg, and it has
the relaxed side of celebrity living without the constraints of the paparazzi. In
Graz, luxury living includes outdoor activities such as a trip to the famous
Lipizzan horse ranch in the country. Graz, the Cultural Capital of Europe in 2003,
has one of the best preserved mediaeval town areas in German speaking Europe. The
city's narrow, winding streets, lovely courtyards and it's Mediterranean flair gave
Graz it's special atmosphere. First-time visitors to Graz will simply marvel at the
city's beauty. They are sure to discover a precious jewel, worth being conquered!
Graz is also home to the prestigious "Styriarte" Festival of Music, the
international recognized musical celebration that includes classical, mythical,
sacred, opera and world music. The 2007 Festival with "Wanted: Europe, The
Phoenician Princess", runs June 22 to July 22 and is a great example of luxury
living in Austria.

Perfectly situated in Southern-Eastern Europe, Graz is a city of cultural events and
universities as well as an economic center and a place of social stability. Vienna
is only a short distance away. Graz International Airport gives the discriminating
traveler easy access to the entire region, making this unique locale perfect for
that quick or extended luxury getaway. Reward yourself by taking in some of the most
spectacular views of Graz rooftops by taking a ride up to the Schlossberg, a hill
rising above the city center. In walking distance explore Graz primary function over
the centuries - as a mighty fortress at the southern borders of the Holy Roman
Empire - the Armory of Graz hosts 30,000 weapons and armory from medieval times up
to the 19th century. The modern "Graz School of Architecture" finds its inspiration
in innovative architectural design and combines it with European and American
sophistication and style. Pamper yourself with eye and ear candy guaranteed to
satisfy any one of your senses - while staying in inviting accommodations fit for
the celebrities and VIPs that have blazed the trail before you. Once you're relaxed,
enjoy concerts, operas and festivities by world-renowned artist at 16 different
venues with the Styriarte Festival of Music.

Now in its 22nd season, the Styriarte Festival of Music, under the direction of
famed maestro Nikolaus Harnoncourt, has built its reputation on attracting
high-profile musicians, such as principal players from major orchestras, in addition
to stars like violinist Riccardo Minasi and piano virtuoso Pierre-Laurent Aimard.
Artists like Viennese Symphonics principal oboist, Paul Kaiser, return year after
year to share their talents with the community and to relive the invigorating spirit
that is found in the people and the beauty of the city of Graz. The Styriarte
Festival is impressed by the pioneering conductor Nikolaus Harnoncourt, who lives in
Graz. His artistic endeavors have made Harnoncourt a world-renowned star in the
world of music. Harnoncourt encourages the Festival to be a rediscovery of long-lost
variations of our musical heritage and with this years motto "Wanted: Europe" the
Styriarte 2007 sets out on a search for the abducted princess of a mythical past,
while at the same time strives to explore the continent of Europe and its changing
identity.

California based company 'AustriaTravel.ws' offers four 11 day tours to the 2007
Styriarte. Tour#1 program is scheduled for Wednesday, June 20th to Saturday, June
30th, with the special highlight of Nikolaus Harnoncourt conducting the Chamber
Orchestra of Europe, performing Beethoven's Symphony Nr. 5, with Julia Kleiter
(Soprano), Elisabeth von Magnus (Mezzo-soprano), Herbert Lippert (Tenor), Geert
Smits (Baritone) and the Arnold Schoenberg Choir.

Tour#2 program is scheduled for Thursday, June 28th to Sunday, July 8th, with the
special highlight of Nikolaus Harnoncourt conducting the Concentus Musicus Vienna,
performing Haydn's "The Seasons", with Genia Kuehmeier (Soprano), Ian Bostridge
(Tenor), Christian Gerhaher (Baritone), and the Arnold Schoenberg Choir.

Tour#3 program is scheduled for Friday, July 6th to Monday, July 16th, with the
special highlight of Nikolaus Harnoncourt conducting the Concentus Musicus Vienna,
performing Schubert's "Intende voci" and Beethoven's "Christ on Mount Olives", with
Laura Aikin (Soprano), Herbert Lippert (Tenor), Florian Boesch (Baritone), and the
Arnold Schoenberg Choir.

Tour#4 program is scheduled for Friday, July 13th to Monday, July 23rd, with the
special highlight of Andres Orozco-Estrada conducting three Choirs, performing
Beethoven's "Eroica", with Chorus Sine Nomine, Choir Pro Musica Graz, Mondo
Musicale and the Recreation Orchestra Graz.

Complete details about these tours are available at the web site at
www.AustriaTravel.ws

Price is $ 3,975 for each tour per person, double occupancy, a supplement of US $180
is charged for single occupancy. Airfare is not included. No group is larger than 6
persons! Fee includes personal tour assistance and escort of each tour by a personal
Tour Host, all transfers as scheduled, nine nights in a four star hotel in the city
of Graz, nine breakfasts at the hotel, one gourmet dinner basket, all private guided
tours and admissions to points of interest as scheduled, admission to ALL concerts
as scheduled, all service charges & taxes (gratuities not included), all additional
services of the tour host as scheduled.

AustriaTravel.ws operates from Joshua Tree, California and specializes in luxurious,
fully guided, small group, architecture, art, culinary, music and other special
interest tours in Austria. AustriaTravel.ws also offers private, custom-designed
tours for guests wishing to choose their own dates or itinerary or special theme
tours, accompanied by a personal tour host.


Web Site = http://www.AustriaTravel.ws

Contact Details = AustriaTravel.ws
P.O. Box 1111,
Yucca Valley, CA 92286
Voice: (760) 366-4832
Email: info@austriatravel.ws