Join us for a pre-Christmas break in the magical Bavarian capital. Performances of Mozart’s Die Entführung aus dem Serail and Don Giovanni are joined by a chance to see Christof Nel’s production of Aida starring Micaela Carosi in the title role. There is time to discover your own highlights of the city, as well as an included visit to the wonderful Cuvilliés-Theater, where the first performances of Mozart’s Idomeneo took place in 1781.


Fri 12 Nov Midday arrival at Munich airport and check in at the 4-star Hotel Torbrau in the heart of the city and only 5 minutes walk from the Nationaltheater. Welcome drink at the hotel, before the optional evening performance at the Nationaltheater.

Sat 13 Nov Meet your guide for a walking tour of the Old Town around the Marienplatz where the town hall’s Carillion glockenspiel delights audiences with dancing figures. We visit some of the city’s churches, including the Frauenkirche with its double clock-towers. A welcome lunch will be served in a local restaurant. Evening performance at the Nationaltheater.

Sun 14 Nov Morning visit to the Residenz Munich, which served as the seat of government and residence of the Bavarian dukes, electors and kings from 1508 to 1918. The Treasury of the Residenz displays a large array of jewls, enamels, crystal and ivories. Also included is a guided tour of the Cuvilliés-Theater, a Rococo gem which has recently reopened following stunning restoration. Afternoon at leisure. Evening performance at the Nationaltheater.

Mon 15 Nov Morning at leisure. Afternoon check out and transfer to the airport for your homeward flight.

Flights: British Airways

Flight schedules are subject to alteration. Flights from other UK airports can be arranged on request.