Opera Club
Madrid and Barcelona 2027
Join Musica Europa for a delightful five-day opera holiday combining two of Europe’s most exciting cultural cities. Enjoy Wagner’s Tannhäuser in Madrid and Janáček’s Jenůfa in Barcelona, with the best seats in the house for both performances.
Discover Madrid’s historic heart and Barcelona’s architectural masterpieces, artistic treasures and atmospheric Gothic Quarter, travelling between the cities by high-speed train.
You will stay in central 4-star hotels and enjoy excellent dining experiences throughout, all in the company of like-minded friends and accompanied by an experienced Musica Europa escort, ensuring a relaxed and memorable cultural escape.
Monday, May 17, 2027
Day 1
Travel to Madrid
10:00 Meet Musica Europa tour escort at London Heathrow Terminal 5 (Zone G)
Flight
May 17, 2027
LHR
12:20
London Heathrow Airport
2h 30m
May 17, 2027
MAD
15:50
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport
16:40 Coach Transfer to 4-star Hotel Opera, Madrid (or similar)
17:15 Arrive Hotel and check-in
18:45 Pre-dinner welcome drink
19:30 Dinner in Hotel
Tuesday, May 18, 2027
Day 2
Madrid and Tannhäuser
Breakfast in Hotel
10:00 Guided walking tour (with coffee breaks en route)
A gentle introduction to Madrid’s historic heart, visiting the Royal Palace, Plaza de Oriente and Plaza de la Villa, with stories of royalty, architecture and everyday Spanish life.
13:00 Lunch in restaurant
Afternoon at leisure
18:15 Assemble in hotel lobby and walk to the Teatro Real
19:00 Tannhäuser (Wagner) at Teatro Real
Time19:00
Duration4h 15m
Tannhäuser follows the troubled knight and composer Tannhäuser, torn between the sensual world of Venus and his love for the virtuous Elisabeth. After returning from Venusberg, he seeks forgiveness and redemption, but his passionate nature leads to tragedy. Wagner’s opera explores love, desire, faith and the possibility of spiritual salvation.
Return to the hotel on foot
Wednesday, May 19, 2027
Day 3
Train to Barcelona
Breakfast in Hotel
Check out from hotel
10:00 Coach transfer to Madrid Atocha railway station
11:00 Depart on high speed train for Barcelona (approximate time, until exact schedules are published)
Journey time is 2h 45m
Lunch - independent
14:00 Arrive Barcelona Sants railway station
Coach transfer to 4-star Hotel Silken Ramblas (or similar)
18:00 Dinner in restaurant
Thursday, May 20, 2027
Day 4
Barcelona and Jenůfa
Breakfast in Hotel
Free day to explore Barcelona at your leisure, with recommendations for visits to:
Picasso Museum - housed in a series of medieval palaces in El Born, 15 minutes walk from the hotel, notable for the artist's early work and his relationship with Barcelona
Palau de la Música Catalana - we can arrange a guided tour of the architecturally exquisite concert hall which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Walk in the footsteps of Gaudí with a visit to Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló or Parc Guell (advanced booked recommended)
Lunch - independent arrangements
Early evening snack - independent
18:30 Assemble in Hotel lobby for short walk to the theatre
19:30 Jenůfa (Leoš Janáček) at Gran Teatre del Liceu
Time19:30
Duration2h 35m
Janáček’s Jenůfa is a powerful opera set in a rural Moravian village, where love, jealousy and social pressure lead to a devastating tragedy. Its moving story explores sacrifice, shame, motherhood and redemption, accompanied by Janáček’s intensely expressive music and vivid portrayal of human emotion.
22:05 Return to hotel
Friday, May 21, 2027
Day 5
Farewell Barcelona
Breakfast in Hotel
Check-out hotel - leave luggage in storage
Free morning to enjoy the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona
Lunch - independent arrangements
14:00 Coach transfer to Barcelona Airport
14:40 Arrive Barcelona Airport
Check in flight BA479
Flight
May 21, 2027
BCN
16:55
Barcelona-El Prat Airport
2h 20m
May 21, 2027
LHR
18:15
London Heathrow Airport
Independent onward travel
Map
A. Hotel Ópera
Cuesta de Sto. Domingo, 2, Centro, 28013 Madrid, SpainB. Teatro Real
Pl. de Isabel II, s/n, Centro, 28013 Madrid, SpainC. Gran Teatre del Liceu
La Rambla, 51, 59, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, SpainD. Hotel Silken Ramblas
Carrer del Pintor Fortuny, 13, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona, SpainWhat’s Included
What's included
Return flights from London to Spain as per the itinerary
London Heathrow to Madrid / Barcelona to London Heathrow
Two nights accommodationat a 4-star hotel in central Madrid
For example, Hotel Opera or similar
Two nights accommodation at a 4-star hotel in central Barcelona
For example, Hotel Silken Ramblas or similar
Tickets to the two opera
Best available seats for Tannhäuser and Jenůfa
Guided walking tour in Madrid
Welcome drink on first evening
Two dinners and one lunch with wine
Airport Transfers in Madrid and Barcelona
Transfers between the railway stations and the hotels
Tickets for High-Speed train from Madrid to Barcelona
Services of an experienced Musica Europa escort
All tips and gratuities
Pricing
About Us
Musica Europa
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Musica Europa - a tour company with more than 35 years experience delivering bespoke concert tours for choirs, bands and orchestras as well as exclusive and intimate cultural holidays for opera lovers.
Our directors, Andy and Ben are experienced musicians and tour leaders, while Brigitte is a multi-lingual travel agent with a vast knowledge of destinations in Europe and beyond.
We arrange tours and holidays to anywhere in the world and have an extensive knowledge of Europe, North America, Australia and the Far East