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Follow in the footsteps of Chopin on this private guided tour honouring the 200th anniversary of this influential composer birth. Discover the historic churches, buildings and sights that played a part in his life on this 4 day pilgrimage. Your private guide and chauffeur will ensure you don’t miss a note, combining this musical tour with the historical highlights of Warsaw and its surroundings.
Experience the time honoured city of Warsaw, painstakingly rebuilt after it was almost completely destroyed in WWII and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Royal Palace, the Church of the Visitant Nuns where Chopin gave his first concert, Czapski Palace where he lived, St. Cross Church where his heart was buried and Ostrogski Castle - the seat of Chopin Society. Travel to Zelazowa Wola where the manor house Chopin was born still stands in a scenic park. Enjoy a private tour of Royal Lazienki Palace and Park where you can experience a Chopin concert played by Poland’s finest pianists. Take in one of the many recitals of the Master's works before this musical tour comes to a close – But every time you hear a Chopin piece you’ll forever be transported back to memories of Poland.
Request a quote or call Kensington to speak to our European Destination Expert to learn more about various extensions and all the different ways of customizing your tour. Some examples are a 4 day extension to Budapest, Hungary or our 4 day Berlin Signature. All tours are available at 3, 4 and 5 star levels according to your preference.
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Trip Options
All of our itineraries may be customized as you wish, add extra days, change a hotel, see different sights. Contact one of our expert consultants for your free, no-obligation vacation plan.
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Itinerary
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Day 1
Warsaw Warsaw (Poland’s capital and largest city), was almost completely destroyed during World War II. Following massive and painstaking reconstruction, Warsaw’s Old Town (Stare Miasto) on the west bank was authentically reconstructed from original plans and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among the most notable landmarks of the Old Town are the Royal Castle, King Zygmunt's Column, Market Square, and the Barbican. The Polish capital plays an important role in the country’s cultural life, and now features over 20 museums. One of the best is the Warsaw Historical Museum, which traces Warsaw’s history and shows films shot by the Nazis showing their systematic destruction of the city. In 2004, Meet your driver for a private airport transfer. Experience Warsaw, Poland’s capital and largest city, seat of the president, government and parliament, as well as the country’s commercial centre. Discover all places connected with life of Chopin, the great Polish composer including the Church of the Visitant Nuns where he gave his first concerts and was an organist, Czapski Palace where he lived, St. Cross Church where his heart was buried, Ostrogski Castle - the seat of Chopin Society and others. Polonia Palace (4*) is a stylish and elegant luxury hotel, located in downtown Warsaw. As the leading and most prestigious Grand Hotel in Warsaw since 1913, it is superbly located facing the Palace of Culture and Science, business districts and shopping areas. After its recent renovation, the hotel blends a revitalized sense of charming history with state-of-the-art facilities. Enjoy a comfortable stay in one of the splendid guest rooms and dine at the elegant Strauss Restaurant before sipping on a delectable cocktail at the trendy Bojangles Bar & Lounge. Check out the state-of-the-art fitness room, including two saunas, and relax both your mind and body as you truly get the most out of your stay at the beautiful Polonia Palace Hotel. Overnight at Polonia Palace (4*). |
Warsaw |
Chopin |
Polonia Palace (4*) |
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Day 2
Warsaw Take a tour following Chopin. Drive to Zelazowa Wola, a village 50 km from Warsaw, where Fryderyk Chopin was born in 1810, in a small manor house on the River Utrata. This Polish country house of the gentry has a cosy museum, hosting numerous mementoes of Chopin and a lovely park. Visitors to the manor park can listen to a concert of the brilliant composer’s music. On your way back to Warsaw, enjoy the scenery of the Masovian countryside and stop in Brochow, with its 16th century parish church witnessed Chopin’s childhood. Enjoy a private tour of Royal Lazienki Palace and Park, one of the most beautiful palace and park complexes in Europe. The park was founded at the initiative of King Stanislaw August Poniatowski in 1774, initially in the French style, and then rearranged in the English style. Within the park is the Palace on the Island, also known as the Palace on the Water. This was originally a Baroque magnate’s pavilion built by Tylman van Gameren, and from 1766 the royal summer residence, one of the most beautiful and most valuable examples of classical architecture in Poland. The palace has two storeys and magnificent interiors: the most impressive are the White Room, the portrait room, and the dining room. The palace, stripped, ruined, and prepared for blowing up after the Warsaw Uprising of 1944, was rebuilt and restored after the war. Other buildings include the Theatre on the Island, the Old Orangery, and the Belvedere. A monument to Chopin stands in Lazienki Park as well, where summer concerts of the great composer’s music are held. Experience a piano recital performed by top Polish pianists at the Palace on Water or Myslewicki Palace - both located in Lazienki Park. Overnight at Polonia Palace (4*). |
Place of Chopin`s birth in Zelazowa Wola |
Royal Lazienki Palace and Park |
Chopin Monument |
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Day 3
Warsaw Enjoy a private, guided tour of the Summer Palace and Park. The palace was the former residence of King Jan 2nd Sobierski, is often called "Little Versailles". Its magnificant interiors include furniture and china from the period of Sobieski's victory over the Turks at the gates of Vienna in the 17th century. The grounds consist of English park, and Italian Baroque garden and rode garden. Overnight at Polonia Palace (4*). |
Wilanow Palace |
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Day 4
Warsaw Meet your driver for a private airport transfer. Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary. Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport). |
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Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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'98.33 Client Satisfaction Rating'
