Very worthwhile and well planned. Good weather helped!

Well worthwhile and well planned. Boat trip was an excellent break from travelling by road. Good weather helped!

The description of where to exchange vouchers for tickets could have been better, especially when it had to be found in a snow blizzard! No matter what time of the year you visit, there is a significant period of time from when the Palace closes until the meal. It would be easy to fill this time strolling the grounds, but only if the weather permits. But in freezing temperatures and snow this wasn't an option so we returned to our hotel for a while (and to warm up!) We couldn't find anywhere indoors and nearby worth visiting to fill the time. However, the self-guided tour which lasts nearly two hours was excellent with a really helpful commentary. This needs to be done no later than mid-afternoon. The meal was very good and the concert of Mozart and Strauss music was first class. Professional musicians (six of them), two dancers and two amazing singers. In the concert we had booked A category seats and we were three rows from the front. It was worth paying extra for this. Overall, the package was well worth it.

An excellent walking tour and gondola ride at a reasonable price.