Chopin - private tour in Poland
Frederic Chopin, a great composer and pianist, was born on 1 March 1810 in Poland in Żelazowa Wola, a village not far from Warsaw. He completed his music education in Warsaw and left Poland at the age of 20.
He is considered one of the greatest Romantic composers and is considered by Poles to be the greatest Polish artist. He lived in Paris where he composed and gave piano lessons, rarely performing in public. Called the poet of the piano. His works are still very popular, the ballads, sonatas and nocturnes, to name a few, are the evergreens of classical music. Some pieces, like the Polonaise in G Minor and Funeral March are known worldwide.
Chopin died of tuberculosis in Paris in 1849 at age 39.
The International Chopin Piano Competition was established in 1927 and is held in Warsaw every five years. Chopin’s works are very popular in Asia and pianists from Japan, Korea and China compete in the competition, not to mention young artists from Europe and America
Chopin's music, his status as one of music's earliest superstars, his (indirect) association with political insurrection, his high-profile love-life, and his early death have made him a leading symbol of the Romantic era. His works remain popular, and he has been the subject of numerous films and biographies of varying historical fidelity.
Let us take you for a great trip of how the story of the piano genius begun...
Day 1
Transfer from Warsaw airport/railway station to your hotel.
Overnight in Warsaw.
Day 2
We start our journey with Fryderyk Chopin visiting Żelazowa Wola - the place where the great composer was born and spent his childhood.
After breakfast your guide will pick you up from the hotel. With private transfer it takes approx. 1h from Warsaw City Centre to our destination.
You will experience magical moments walking in beautiful park and seeing the house where young genius took his first steps in music education. From May to September there are piano Chopin music concerts, featuring the most famous Polish and international pianist.
Late afternoon you will be transferred to the hotel.
The evening is free to spend at leisure.
Overnight in Warsaw.
Day 3
Today we visit Ordynacki Palace - headquarters of the Fryderyk Chopin Society and the Fryderyk Chopin Museum in Warsaw.
In the afternoon we go to Łazienki Royal Park - King Stanisław August's summer residence. From mid-May till end of September, open air recitals are held every Sunday. You can hear pianist with worldwide renown.
In the evening we propose a city walk in the Old Town and visit Holy Cross Church where is Chopin's Heart.
Read more about Chopin's Heart untold history here.
Overnight in Warsaw.
Day 4
After breakfast at your hotel you will be transferred to airport/railway station for your departure.
If you wish to extend your stay and do the other sightseeing tours (apart from Chopin private tour) in Warsaw and surroundings, please let us know in your comments here.
Please note, that at Poland for weekend you can always modify your trip.
Let us help you to plan your tailor made program.
Price starting at $295*
Inclusions: private transfers, meals as mentioned, private local guide (English speaking);
Exclusions: accommodation, international/domestic flights, visas (if necessary), travel insurance, meals not mentioned, entry fees to visited museums & objects, tips, personal expenses.
*The starting price is per person and based on two travellers sharing a room.
Upon inquiry a detailed quote will be provided.