Warsaw + Chopin's heritage (4 days)

Friday

Arrival to Warsaw; welcome dinner at 6.30 p.m. 

 

Saturday

Chopin's route - visit to Frederic Chopin Museum in the Ostrogski Palace; visit to Saint Cross church, where Chopin's heart was laid to rest; trip through the Mazovia region around Warsaw: visit to Zelazowa Wola - the birthplace of Frederic Chopin, visit to Brochow fortified church where Chopin's parents as well as his sister got married and he was baptized there; photo stop in Sanniki, a place were Chopin stayed for holidays, visit to the Kampinos National Park (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve), a chance to discover natural charm of Mazovia, ride in horse carriages through the forest, passing dunes, lakes, streams, meadows; transfer back to Warsaw; dinner. 

Sunday

Warsaw sightseeing: the Tomb of Unknown Soldier and the Saski Park, the Grand Theatre and Opera House, the Jablonowski Palace, visit to the Royal Castle, walk around the Old Town (UNESCO Heritage) and the New Town: the Krasinski Palace, the Palace of Justice and the Monument of Warsaw Uprising; bus sightseeing of the Town Hall, Umschlagplatz and the Monument of Heroes of Ghetto, Warsaw City with skyscrapers and a glimpse at monumental architecture from communism time; transfer to the Lazienki Royal Park, open air Chopin's concert (summer), walk around the park with the Palace on the Water and the Island Theatre; dinner. 
 

Monday

Warsaw: time for shopping and exploring the city on your own; departure to the airport.