Andrea Bocelli in Historic Warsaw

Dublin to Warsaw
Your journey begins with a morning flight from Dublin to Warsaw Modlin.
Departure: 06:55 | Arrival: Warsaw Modlin 10:40
(Please note flight times are subject to change at the airline’s discretion.)
On arrival, meet your local guide and transfer by coach to the 4★ Polonia Palace Hotel, where you will enjoy a four-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Your Hotel – 4★ Polonia Palace Hotel
Al. Jerozolimskie 45, Śródmieście, 00-692 Warsaw, Poland
Centrally located opposite the iconic Palace of Culture and Science and just 2 km from Warsaw’s Old Town, the Polonia Palace Hotel is an elegant and historic property. The hotel’s Polonia Restaurant serves both European and traditional Polish cuisine, while the Lobby Bar is the perfect place to relax after a day of sightseeing.
Join your fellow travellers for a welcome lunch, followed by a free afternoon at leisure to begin exploring the city at your own pace.

Full Day Guided Tour of Warsaw
Today you enjoy a full-day guided tour of Warsaw, including lunch. Discover the beautifully restored Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and admire historic landmarks such as the Royal Castle, Palace of Culture and Science, and the Royal Route, lined with churches, monuments, palaces, and government buildings including the Polish Parliament. You will also visit important memorials from Warsaw’s past, including monuments of the former Jewish Ghetto, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Grand Theatre, and the striking Soviet-era Palace of Culture and Science, often described as a “wedding cake” skyscraper.
Enjoy a Chopin piano recital, offering an intimate connection to Poland’s most famous composer.

WARSAW ROYAL CASTLE | A PALACE REBORN WITH STORIES TO TELL
Once the residence of Polish kings and seat of parliament, Warsaw’s Royal Castle was completely destroyed during World War II and painstakingly reconstructed, reopening in 1974. Today it stands as a symbol of resilience and national pride. Visitors can explore the richly decorated Royal Apartments and Throne Room, view restored artwork and furnishings, and admire the Castle’s commanding position overlooking Castle Square and the Vistula River.
CHOPIN’S SPIRIT IN EVERY NOTE
Live piano performances throughout Warsaw celebrate the legacy of Frederic Chopin in elegant, intimate settings. These concerts create a deeply emotional and authentic musical experience, connecting visitors to the composer’s life and work in the city where he spent his youth.
Evening at leisure.

Chopin’s Footsteps: Żelazowa Wola, Sanniki, Łowicz & Maurzyce

Enjoy a full-day excursion following Chopin’s footsteps, including lunch at a local inn. Travel approximately one hour to Żelazowa Wola, the birthplace of Frederic Chopin. Visit the charming manor house museum set within beautiful landscaped gardens, home to rare plant species and imbued with the romantic spirit of Chopin’s music. Continue to Sanniki Palace, where Chopin spent holidays in his youth. Today, the palace houses the Fryderyk Chopin European Artistic Centre, celebrating his legacy through exhibitions, concerts, and cultural events. Later, visit Łowicz, renowned for its vibrant folk traditions, colourful costumes, and distinctive paper cuttings, followed by the nearby open-air museum in Maurzyce, showcasing rural Polish life from the 19th and early 20th centuries through restored wooden buildings and everyday artifacts.
Together, these sites offer a rich and authentic insight into Poland’s folk heritage, making this a fascinating cultural experience.