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Frederic Chopin monument in Warsaw
Tour Director
John Bryden,
MA, ARCM, ARCO
international concert pianist and organist and classical music lecturer
Itinerary
Day
1
Depart London Heathrow 1015 on LOT Polish Airlines, arriving Warsaw 1345. Transfer to the Hotel Mercure Warsaw Grand for seven nights. Welcome and introduction.
Day
2
Morning lecture followed by guided tour of Warsaw, to include the Old Town, St John’s Cathedral and sites associated with Chopin. Afternoon at Warsaw National Philharmonic: Chopin Piano Competition Round 2.
Day
3
Morning visit to the POLIN Jewish Museum (dedicated to the history of Poland’s Jews). Afternoon at Warsaw National Philharmonic: Chopin Piano Competition Round 2.
Day
4
Morning lecture followed by guided visit to Wilanów Palace (impressive Baroque residence built for King John III). Afternoon at Warsaw National Philharmonic: Chopin Piano Competition Round 2.
Day
5
Morning lecture followed by visit to the Ostrogski Palace for the Fryderyk Chopin Museum. Afternoon at Warsaw National Philharmonic: Chopin Piano Competition Round 2.
Day
6
Morning excursion to the village of Zelazowa Wola for Chopin’s birthplace. Free afternoon and evening.
Day
7
Morning at Warsaw National Philharmonic: Chopin Piano Competition Round 3. Afternoon: guided tour of Warsaw Royal Castle.
Day
8
Depart Warsaw 1530, arriving Heathrow 1720.
Tour Dates
8 Oct — 15 Oct 2021
Days
8
Cost
£2295
Tour Code
CHOP-21
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Testimonial
FITNESS / PRACTICALITIES
While concentrated around the music, this tour will also involve a significant amount of walking. Visits to Warsaw’s historical sites and palaces will often involve ascending and descending steps, as well as some uneven terrain, and participants should be prepared for busy streets particularly in the Old Town.
FLIGHTS
For customers who wish to make their own travel arrangements, ACE is pleased to be able to offer a flight reduction of £180.
COMPETITION TICKETS
Please note that this competition is an extremely popular event. While we have endeavoured to secure the best available tickets, our groups of seats will be spread around the auditorium in different categories. Some seats may be located in the front rows. We will make sure to allocate seats fairly each night so that group members enjoy a comparable experience across the tour. We will also ensure that those travelling together are able to sit together.
Cost of £2295 includes: return airfare, accommodation based on sharing a twin or double bedded room, performances as described, breakfast, four lunches (one light), six dinners (four light) with water & coffee, excursions & admissions, gratuities.
Not included: travel insurance, double room for single use supplement £310.