A midwinter opera and concert tour to Poland staying in two warm comfortable hotels. The Hotel Bristol in Warsaw and the Grand Hotel in Łódź. 

Warsaw, Poland's vibrant capital, is a testament to endurance. Rising from WWII ruins, it balances history with modernity. Landmarks like the Royal Castle, Old Town, and Wilanów Palace which reflect its storied past contrast with its skyscrapers and contemporary spirit.

Łódź, Poland's third-largest city, is known for its rich industrial history and striking urban regeneration projects. Its particular blend of historical, cultural, and modern attractions make it a fascinating destination beyond the usual tourist spots. Arthur Rubinstein, the celebrated pianist was born here; his legacy is apparent throughout the city.

Manchester/Edinburgh/London Heathrow/Warsaw Flights

Manchester/London 

10:05 dep. Manchester on BA 1389

11:10 arr. LHR T5

Transfer to BA 850

Edinburgh/London  

10:05 dep. Edinburgh on BA 1463

11:40 arr. LHR T5

Transfer to BA 850

London Heathrow/Warsaw  

15:10 dep. LHR T5 on BA 850

18:45 arr. Warsaw (local time)

19:40 Coach transfer to Central Warsaw

20:00 Check in Hotel Bristol

20:30 Welcome Drink

Dinner in hotel restaurant

09:30 City Tour including Royal Palace with guide

13:00 Lunch in Restaurant

Afternoon: Free time/Relaxation at hotel

Pre opera snack - independent

18:00 Meet in hotel lobby

18:10 Walk to Moniuszko Auditorium (8")

The Moniuszko Auditorium, within the majestic Teatr Wielki is a stunning neoclassical building named after the famed Polish composer Stanisław Moniuszko

19:00 The Magic Flute - Mozart (2h35min incl. 20" interval)

21:30 Return to hotel on foot

Free day in Warsaw

Suggestions for places to see and things to do:

Old Town - Place Zbawiciela - POLIN Museum - The Royal Route - Gdański Bridge - Warsaw Uprising Museum - Warsaw Fotoplastikon - Neon Museum

Lunch - independent

Pre-concert snack - independent

18:15 Meet in hotel lobby

18:30 Coach transfer to the Warsaw Concert Hall 

19:30 Warsaw Philharmonic at the Warsaw Concert Hall.  Programme: 

Gustav Mahler
Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen [17']

INTERVAL (20")

Richard Wagner
Der Ring ohne Worte (orchestral excerpts from tetralogy Der Ring des Nibelungen, arr. by Lorin Maazel) [70']

Coach transfer to the Hotel Bristol

10:00 dep Hotel

10:30 arr. Wilanów Palace for visit

This beautiful baroque palace set in a large park was built between 1677-1696 for the Jing of Poland John 111 Sobieski

Lunch - independent

Café/Restaurants: Allegato Café, Restaurant Wilanów, Kuznia Kulturalna

14:30 dep. Wilanów Palace

16:15 arr. Łódź

Check in Grand Hotel

19:00 Dinner in hotel restaurant.

Łódź City Tour with guide incl. Plac Wolności - Ulica Piotrkowska with its Art Nouveau and Eclectic Architecture - the Neo Classical Town Hall - Leopold Kinderman Villa & more.

13:00 Lunch in Restaurant

15:00 Transfer to hotel

Afternoon: Relaxation at hotel

Pre opera snack - independent

17:30 meet in hotel foyer

17:40 Coach transfer to the Grand Theatre

Łódź's Grand Theatre, a cultural landmark, is renowned for its sleek modernist architecture

17:00 The Flying Dutchman - Wagner (2h.20")

20:00 Farewell Dinner in Hotel Restaurant

08:45 dep.  Łódź by coach

10:45 arr. Warsaw Chopin Airport

Check in British Airways Flight BA 847

Snack in departures  

12:55 dep. Warsaw

15:00 arr. London Heathrow T5

LHR/Manchester Connecting Flight

18:10 BA 1406 

19:15 arr. Manchester T3

LHR/Edinburgh Connecting Flight

17:05  BA 1452 

18:305arr. Edinburgh