For classical music lovers
Get to know the places where German composers created their most famous works
Tickets for operas and concerts, depending on the season
Arrival in Berlin. You will visit the German capital that seduces the visitor by the richness of its cultural life. It has three internationally famous opera houses, where you can attend a performance today.
Travel to Leipzig. You will visit the birthplace of Richard Wagner, the statue of J.S. Bach and the church of St. Thomas, where Bach was director of music, and where Wagner was baptized. Visit of the Museum of Musical Instruments, one of the largest in the world. In the evening you can attend a concert at the famous Gewandhaus or at the St. Thomas Church, home of the internationally known children's choir of the same name.
Meal: Breakfast
Today you will discover the Bach Museum in Leipzig where the life and work of the great baroque composer is represented, including his original manuscripts. Then you will visit the Mendelssohn Haus, a museum in honor of the great romantic composer Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy. Continue to Dresden where you will visit the Church of Our Lady, a place of world-renowned classical concerts.
Meal: Breakfast
Both Richard Wagner and J.S. Bach left their mark in Dresden. Discover the musical spirit of Dresden and enjoy a tour with information about these two great German composers. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of the famous Dresden Semper Opera where in the evening you might want to enjoy a performance.
Meal: Breakfast
Continue to travel to Bayreuth, a city closely related to Richard Wagner. Visit of the "Bayreuther Festspielhaus" theater, famous for the annual Bayreuth Festival where Wagner's operas are performed.
Meal: Breakfast
On the way to Eisenach, you will stop in Weimar, where Bach was working as a chapel master. Arriving in Eisenach we visit Wartburg Castle, famous for the singing competition on which the opera "Tannhäuser" by Richard Wagner is based.
Meal: Breakfast
We will return to Berlin today, but not before getting to know the city of Halle, which is closely associated to the Baroque composer Georg Friedrich Händel. Visit of the Händel-Haus Museum.
Meal: Breakfast
. Accommodation and daily breakfast in all hotels.
. Transportation by car or minivan during the entire tour.
. English speaking driver-guide during the entire tour.
. Visits and excursions as mentioned.
. Tickets to the Bachmuseum,
. Instrumentenmuseum & Mendelssohn house in Leipzig, Semperoper in Dreden, Festspielhaus in Bayreuth, Warburg Eisenach.
International airfares
Optional activities
Other meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses or services not specified on the program
Travel insurance
Gratuities
Voluntary tips for guides or drivers
Travel and medical insurance
Any items not mentioned as included
Hotel stay at 4 Star or similar.
Departure dates: Daily.
Prices subject to availability.
Min. 2 persons
Single travelers on request!
Self Drive (without guide) Option available on request. (Terms and conditions will vary).
Important:
Some museums are closed on Mondays. The offer does not include concert tickets. We´ll be pleased to inform you about the program and help you to arrange your tickets.